Stantec to Lead Engineering of $800M Mojave Groundwater Bank Project
Design and engineering firm Stantec will serve as owner’s engineer of the $800-million Mojave Groundwater Bank project, designed to bring affordable water supplies to desert communities in California and Arizona.Cadiz, the private company leading the project, announced the deal
Trump Nominates Sean McMaster to Lead FHWA
President Donald Trump nominated Sean McMaster, a former U.S. Dept. of Transportation staffer, to be administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Construction industry groups expressed support for his confirmation.The White House announced McMaster’s nomination March 11, a day after
Hydronic System Transformation at the Historic Strater Hotel
Trained as a union pipe fitter in Pennsylvania, O’Roark moved west to the Colorado area, where he honed his plumbing skills and extended his expertise to the intricate mechanics of HVAC systems—a crucial aspect of his work ranging from
Boiler Reflex Glass: Why It Fails
Reflex sight glasses are great for most boilers—but they’re not always the best choice. Today on Weekly Boiler Tips discover why and when to avoid them, plus tips for high-pressure and chemical-heavy applications! Safety notice: Always consult experts for
IAPMO Releases Water Demand Study Advancing Efficient Plumbing Design
ONTARIO, CA — IAPMO® has released Peak Water Demand Study: Full Study, a comprehensive analysis redefining water supply system sizing for residential and multi-family buildings. Based on real-world data from more than 1,000 households, the full study provides an
5 Smart Tax Planning Strategies for Your Contracting Business
Although some may argue that paying more tax than required might be considered patriotic, it's important to recognize that strategically minimizing tax liability (within the legal framework, of course), is a common and prudent practice in the United States.
Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%—Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February
WASHINGTON, DC — Construction input prices increased 0.6% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released March 13. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.6% for
Ted Speers | Contractor
Ted Speers is the brand president of The Patch Boys, a leading drywall and ceiling repair company and a proud member of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of residential and commercial services brands. As brand president, Speers has been
5 Reasons Plumbers Should Invest in Business Relationships
When it comes to most plumbing repairs, certain types of damage are unavoidable parts of the job. In fact, you likely come across various types of property damage on a daily basis, from having to remove a portion of
Weekly Product Gallery: Adrian Steel, Duravit, Armstrong Fluid, Moen, Josam, Bemis, Kallista
This week's gallery highlights next-gen storage and shelving for commercial vans and pickups, a circular bathroom sink faucet, end suction pumps with permanent magnet motors, an instant hot tank for instant hot water, a line extension of pre-fab bases,