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Flexible Couplings Fast-Track Van Alstyne Booster Station for Growing Texas Community

Flexible Couplings Fast-Track Van Alstyne Booster Station for Growing Texas Community

Modular booster station in Van Alstyne uses Victaulic flexible couplings to speed installation, manage settlement, and support future system expans...

Standardizing Pipe Fabrication: 3 Design Methods to Cut Construction Costs and Improve Efficiency

Standardizing Pipe Fabrication: 3 Design Methods to Cut Construction Costs and Improve Efficiency

Explore pipe fabrication and how in-house shops enhance efficiency and resource management in construction projects.

Beyond design: How Victaulic uses BIM to drive efficiency throughout piping installation projects

Beyond design: How Victaulic uses BIM to drive efficiency throughout piping installation projects

The potential of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to save time, money, and emissions in construction extends far beyond design.

NFPA 13: How to Properly Calculate Exposed Dry Sprinkler Barrel Lengths

NFPA 13: How to Properly Calculate Exposed Dry Sprinkler Barrel Lengths

Contractors must choose the correct dry sprinkler barrel length to meet the “NFPA 13” minimum requirements and avoid installation issues.

Flexible fire protection can help drive the world’s digital future

Flexible fire protection can help drive the world’s digital future

Ease of installation, consistency of design, reliability and flexibility are key for fire protection systems in data centers.

Circularity in Construction – Part 1: Understanding Carbon in Construction

Circularity in Construction – Part 1: Understanding Carbon in Construction

Adopting circularity means taking the entire life cycle into account - from production/construction through use, maintenance, and end-of-life.

Circularity in Construction – Part 2: Preconstruction Strategies to Minimize Environmental Impact and Waste

Circularity in Construction – Part 2: Preconstruction Strategies to Minimize Environmental Impact and Waste

Selecting the right material and design considerations from the start can minimize impact and waste, even before setting foot on-site.

Circularity in Construction – Part 3: Reducing Impact and Waste on the Site

Circularity in Construction – Part 3: Reducing Impact and Waste on the Site

The method of construction can significantly impact a project’s ability to achieve its schedule goals, and it can impact safety and sustainability.

Circularity in Construction – Part 4: From an Operational Building to End-of-Life Scenarios

Circularity in Construction – Part 4: From an Operational Building to End-of-Life Scenarios

Shifting to a circular approach of “reduce-reuse-recycle” is essential to cut waste and to reduce waste going to landfills.