Preparing Your Home’s Exterior for Autumn: A Practical Checklist

The post Preparing Your Home’s Exterior for Autumn: A Practical Checklist appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As the days shorten and the first proper storms roll in, autumn is the ideal time to give the outside of a property a thorough once-over. A few hours spent on maintenance in September or October can prevent costly repairs over the winter, when leaks, blocked drains and damp problems tend to show up at […]

Southern Water uses fibre‑optic sensing to tackle leaks as drought impacts rise

Southern Water has begun rolling out a fibre‑optic leak‑detection system developed by UK firm Lightsonic as the water sector faces mounting pressure from drought and ageing infrastructure across the south of England. The post Southern Water uses fibre‑optic sensing to tackle leaks as drought impacts rise appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Pipe cutters provide precise, clean cutting

The Monument 3pc Autocut® Copper Pipe Cutter Set provides precise, clean cutting of 15mm, 21mm and 27mm O.D. copper pipes. Featuring compact zinc diecast bodies, the cutters are ideal for confined spaces, and produce clean, square edges to help reduce leaks and uneven joints. Each cutter is size-specific, and each comes with a replaceable heat-treated, […] The post Pipe cutters provide precise, clean cutting appeared first on Building Today.

McAlpine set to build new roof at award-winning Sky HQ

Building completed in 2016 has been hit by series of leaks leading to lengthy insurance battle

Thames Water deploys AI, satellites and 75,000 acoustic sensors to tackle leaks during extreme heat

Thames Water is using artificial intelligence, satellite data and more than 75,000 acoustic sensors to identify and repair underground leaks as prolonged dry weather puts additional pressure on water supplies. The post Thames Water deploys AI, satellites and 75,000 acoustic sensors to tackle leaks during extreme heat appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Why does the industry have so many leaks in roofs?