ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
Jan 31, 2024 · About the Model. ABC’s model uses the historical relationship between inflation-adjusted construction spending growth, sourced from the US Census Bureau’s Value of Construction Put in Place Survey, and payroll construction employment, sourced from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, to convert anticipated increases in construction outlays into demand for construction labor at a rate of ...
The Consulting Engineer’s Guide to Advanced Electric Boiler …
Dec 27, 2024 · Today, there is growing interest in utilizing a new generation of these boilers as an environmentally friendly decarbonization solution. Companies across the globe are considering using electric boilers to become carbon neutral in alignment with COP26 UN Climate Change Conference targets.
Sump, Effluent, & Sewage Pumps: Tips for Selecting the
Mar 22, 2024 · 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:
United States Construction Industry Databook 2024-2028 Now …
Jun 26, 2024 · DUBLIN, IRELAND — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The United States Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume (area and units), Q1 2024 Update report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The construction industry in the United States is expected to grow by 5.6% to reach USD 1,271.65 billion in 2024. The growth momentum is expected to continue over ...
Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
Jun 10, 2016 · The most basic form of protection is the presence of an air gap in between the possible source of contamination and access to the plumbing system, usually a plumbing fixture.
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7 Trench Safety Misconceptions That Put Workers at Risk
Aug 29, 2023 · By Bruce Magee, Region Project Development Manager, United Rentals. Veteran construction workers can pass a lot of valuable information down to newer employees, but when it comes to following OSHA’s trench safety regulations, it’s wise to double check the standards.
Green Plumbing Innovations for Sustainable Buildings
Mar 15, 2024 · Let’s explore a few of the current green plumbing innovations available. Using Green Materials. Throughout the recent history of plumbing and construction, there have been revelations that the materials being used are not positive either from a health standpoint or for the impact on the natural landscape.
Best Practices When Using Acid-Based Drain Cleaners
Feb 19, 2024 · What is an Acid-Based Drain Cleaner? An acid-based drain cleaner is a powerful solution that utilizes concentrated blends of either sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid to dissolve and remove stubborn blockages in plumbing systems.
What’s Going On with Modular Construction? | Contractor
Mar 11, 2024 · The Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) 2023 Permanent Modular Construction Report notes that the modular industry “topped $12 billion in North America in 2022, accounting for 6.03% of all new construction starts.” This market percentage is nearly triple what it was in 2015. Also, this is the third consecutive year that the multifamily market topped the industry: 21% in 2020, 24% in 2021 ...