Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Atmospheric vacuum breakers. The purpose of a vacuum breaker is to stop back siphonage. The atmospheric vacuum breaker consists of a check valve member and an air vent that is normally closed when the device is pressurized. The air vent allows air into the piping system for the purpose of stopping a siphon at the point of use (see …
ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
WEBJan 31, 2024 · ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand. WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet …
Common Brazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Contractor
WEBMay 18, 2023 · Mistake #1: Wrong amount of clearance. Too wide of a clearance between the two parts during brazing results in a gap that will cause joint failure. Clearance is the amount of space between two base metals prior to brazing; it determines the flow of the alloy and strength of the joint.
Best Practices When Using Acid-Based Drain Cleaners
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · When to Use Acid-Based Drain Cleaners. Contractors should consider utilizing acid-based drain cleaners in the following situations. 1. Commercial or industrial environments. In settings such as restaurants, hotels, or manufacturing facilities, plumbing systems undergo constant, heavy usage and the accumulation of grease, minerals, and …
Best Practices for Servicing CPVC Pipes and Fittings
WEBJan 31, 2024 · As the aged pipe becomes more rigid, it must be cut and handled differently than new pipes. Always use a C-style tubing cutter, a fine-tooth saw or a wheel cutter when servicing CPVC. Ratchet cutters or shears are not recommended for cutting previously installed CPVC pipes. Service plumbers also typically use a different, faster curing …
How to Navigate a Workers' Compensation Audit | Contractor
WEBAug 2, 2024 · How it All Starts. The Audit begins with a letter from the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company, which is mailed to the company’s address and contact on file. It is addressed to the Policy Holder (which is the company being audited). The letter contains the following references: the policy number, audit number, and audit period.
Michigan E-Portal Allows Permits Online - Contractor
WEBApr 1, 2003 · LANSING, MICH. - The Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) and Accela Inc., a developer of government enterprise management software, in mid-March announced the commercial deployment of a new portal Web site for online permitting and status checking.
Sump, Effluent, & Sewage Pumps: Tips for Selecting the
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Selecting and installing a pump for a homeowner’s sump and waste-management system is never a one-size-fits-all project. For the professional installer, multiple factors need to be considered before choosing a pump, such as pump type, pump size, total dynamic head, and basin size, to name a few.
AI is Transforming the Construction Industry | Contractor
WEBJun 17, 2022 · By Melanie Johnson. Planning, building, operation, and maintenance are all changing the construction business. Artificial Intelligence is the backbone for establishing true digital initiatives in construction engineering management (CEM) to improve construction project performance. AI drives computers to perceive and acquire human …
Record Retention 101 for Contractors | Contractor
WEBMar 18, 2020 · Record Retention 101 for Contractors. March 18, 2020. Record-keeping is one of the most often overlooked, but critical functions of the business. By Audrey K. Kwak. There is no question that construction is a uniquely document-intensive industry. On every project, countless, lengthy, records are generated: contracts, specifications, daily ...