PMP certification: Is it really worth anything? - Contractor
WEBMay 1, 2002 · For more information, contact the Project Management Institute, 4 Campus Blvd., Newton Square, PA 19073-3299; phone: 610/356-4600; fax: 610/356-4647; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.pmi.org. H. Kent Craig is a second-generation mechanical contractor with unlimited master’s licenses in boilers, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
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 …
Boiler inspections for safety, life and efficiency - Contractor
WEBOct 1, 2008 · Inefficient operation means wasted energy and increased operating costs. Regular inspections can also extend the life of the pressure vessel. This is especially crucial when you consider that boilers are a major investment, costing upwards of $200,000 for large industrial models. While boiler safety devices are designed to prevent dangerous ...
Successful Subcontractor-Contractor Agreements
WEBOct 23, 2020 · By Christopher G. Aiello. A subcontractor - contractor agreement is used when a contractor hires someone else (known as a subcontractor) to help with a specific task on a project.
Chatbots: The Next Wave of Construction Automation
WEBJan 15, 2020 · Chatbots: The Next Wave of Construction Automation. Pan-Pacific Mechanical is currently exploring process automation, assisted machine learning, computer aided engineering, and most recently, bots. By Jenn Said. Slow to adapt to change, the construction industry isn’t typically at the forefront of pioneering new technologies.
7 Trench Safety Misconceptions That Put Workers at Risk
WEBAug 29, 2023 · In a recent trench safety webinar, Bruce Magee, United Rentals region project development manager, discussed the misconceptions about trench safety he’s heard most often during his decades in the industry. 1. Misconception: RPE stamps are required only when a trench is deeper than 20 feet.
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 ...
6 Things to Know About Construction Bonds - Contractor
WEBDec 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.
Franklin Electric Acquires US Groundwater Distribution Company
WEBJan 4, 2022 · FORT WAYNE, IN — (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced today that on December 31, 2021 its wholly owned subsidiary Headwater Companies, LLC acquired Blake Group Holdings, Inc., a Connecticut corporation, for $27.1 million in cash. Blake is a professional groundwater distributor operating fourteen locations ...
Anticipation and cycle rate - Contractor
WEBAug 1, 2013 · To get three cycles per hour with an anticipator, multiply the amp draw of the load (zone valve or zone pump) by a factor of 1.2. So if your load is a 0.3 amp zone valve, to get three cycles per hour instead of six, simply multiply the 0.3 amp load by the factor of 1.2. That gives you an anticipator setting of 0.36.
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