Category: Construction Technology
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NCPWB Technical Bulletin: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
What is Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) and why do contractors need to know anything about it? Well, it turns out that MIC can negatively affect your profits.
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MEP25 Session: Seize the Data – Measure, Improve, Repeat
At the 2025 MEP Innovation Conference, Joe Melody from Helm Mechanical and Trent Leinenbach from Stratus led the session “Seize the Data,” showing how contractors are turning fabrication information into real business intelligence. The discussion focused […]
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MEP25 Session: Setting Expectations – Managing Scope Creep from PM to VDC
This breakout session from MEP25 focused on one of the biggest challenges facing contractors today: scope creep—the gradual expansion of project requirements without corresponding adjustments in budget or schedule. Steve Whitmer […]
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MEP25 Session: Don’t Forget the End Users: Internal Training and Development for Non-Tech People
This breakout session from MEP25 focused on the importance of investing in training to help employees feel empowered and comfortable with new technology. Jennifer Clark, project integration manager at General […]
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NCPWB Technical Bulletin: Purge to Protect Stainless-Steel Pipe Welds
On occasion we get questions from our members who would like to use backing flux in lieu of purging when making welds on stainless steel or other corrosion resistant materials. This bulletin describes an experiment conducted by NCPWB Consultant Walter Sperko where he had a colleague make stainless steel butt welds without any protection of…
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NCPWB Technical Bulletin: A Welder Qualification Record Says “Backing: With or Without.” What Does That Mean?
When reviewing a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) or a welder qualification record, the term “backing” frequently appears. In some cases, backing is required, while in others, it is optional. Backing can take various forms, including metal, non-fusing metal, nonmetallic materials, or even weld metal. But what exactly is “backing,” and why is it important in…
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Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvement Projects
Understanding the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on pricing jobs for installing heat pumps or heat pump water heaters can be daunting. However, a new resource from ENERGY STAR aims to simplify this process, specifically tailored for selling and installing Air Source Heat Pumps, Heat Pump Water Heaters, and Electric Panel…
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ENERGY STAR Certified Air Source Heat Pump Contractor Guide and Sell Sheet
Two prevalent misconceptions revolve around the effectiveness of heat pumps in colder climates and their serviceability. To address these misgivings and better equip professionals for customer discussions, MSCA contractors and ENERGY STAR have developed a concise reference guide. This resource not only tackles these challenges head-on but also aids in preparing individuals for productive conversations…
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ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pump Water Heater Contractor Guide and Sell Sheet
Two prevalent misconceptions revolve around the effectiveness of heat pumps in colder climates and their serviceability. To address these misgivings and better equip professionals for customer discussions, MSCA contractors and ENERGY STAR have developed a concise reference guide. This resource not only tackles these challenges head-on but also aids in preparing individuals for productive conversations…
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Clean Energy Heat Pump Performance Training Program
Together with the United Association (UA), MCAA is excited to bring you a new Clean Energy Heat Pump Performance Program. Heat pumps provide clean energy that can reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide from energy sources, thus operating more efficiently. Numerous state and federal financial incentives make heat pumps beneficial to both building owners and contractors.…