Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
Oct 1, 2024 — 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 Figure A).
ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
Oct 15, 2024 — 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 the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of ...
Best Practices When Using Acid-Based Drain Cleaners
4 days ago — 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 other ...
Sump, Effluent, & Sewage Pumps: Tips for Selecting the
4 days ago — For example, if you have a sump basin that has a gravel base you may run into small rocks or debris that may be loose and may be moved through the pump and out the discharge. With a sump/light effluent pump anything under ½ inch will move down the line easily. Here are a few tips on selecting the best sump pump for your application:
Common Brazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Contractor
May 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 …
How to Navigate a Workers' Compensation Audit | Contractor
Oct 3, 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.
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4 days ago — September Jobs Report: Construction Employment Increased by 25,000. The construction unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in September. Unemployment across all industries decreased from 4.2% in August to 4.1% last month.
Record Retention 101 for Contractors | Contractor
Mar 18, 2020 — Record Retention 101 for Contractors. Record-keeping is one of the most often overlooked, but critical functions of the business. There is no question that construction is a uniquely document-intensive industry. On every project, countless, lengthy, records are generated: contracts, specifications, daily reports, meeting minutes, schedules ...
6 Things to Know About Construction Bonds - Contractor
Dec 14, 2021 — What’s more, different types of construction bonds will have different price tags, with bid bonds being the least expensive ones. Finally, the bond rate will vary based on the surety company and the size of the contract. Generally speaking, the cost of a construction bond can go anywhere from 1% to 4% of the total contract amount. 5.
AI is Transforming the Construction Industry | Contractor
Jun 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-like inputs ...