It’s a problem we hear fairly often, a job spec’d with steel comes in so far over budget, the cost becomes prohibitive. In some instances, not only is high-density polyethylene (HDPE) a more cost-effective choice, it’s a better quality choice as well. At the Ohio State University Medical Center, a pipeline was planned to connect the facility to a new chilled water plant. Initially, the engineer decided on 36-inch insulated steel. When the estimate came…
Field Report
May, 2016
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Milk…it does a body good, right? In this case, it does an entire country good. New Zealand depends on the $13.5 billion in export earnings from dairy to keep their economy afloat. Several season of dry winds and below-average rainfall mean that now, more than ever, it is crucial for farmers to work smarter not harder. That’s where ISCO comes in. We’re helping farmers advance the way they irrigate, moving away from the traditional open…
Don’t Trample the Pansies… - Snap-Tite
Have you ever landscaped a yard? Even if you’re not doing the hard labor yourself, it’s tough work! Imagine getting your yard just the way you want it, filled with the trees and flowers you selected, carefully tended to and water, only to have to rip it all out of the ground because of a failed culvert. That was the predicament down in Houma, Louisiana. At the back of a property on a cul-de-sac in…
When every drop matters… - Waterworks
Life in Texas means dealing with long stretches of drought sometimes followed by massive storms and flooding. In Wimberley, Texas, recent floods brought one rancher face-to-face with a looming problem. Jim Pierce is a second generation rancher. His property spans about 2,000 acres. In the 1970’s, Jim’s father built a 20 acre lake on the property. A dam was built with a 24-inch polymer-coated, galvanized steel spillway pipe buried inside. About 15-20 years ago, Jim…
A fermented fortune: How PP-RCT is boosting the craft brewing business - PP-RCT
In 2000, there were 1,566 breweries in the United States. By 2015, that number had climbed to more than 4,200. There’s no question that more Americans than ever (by a longshot) are reaching for a frosty beverage. According to the Brewers Association, the craft brewing industry contributed $55.7 billion (with a b) to the U.S. economy in 2014 and created more than 424,000 jobs. Cheers to that. Go back past the pint, the tap, the…