Kier’s Oxford station job further delayed after gas leaks found

A Kier job to upgrade Oxford Station has been further delayed after excavation works for drainage uncovered three gas leaks. The tier one was appointed in 2022 to deliver the £65m main works package for Network Rail as part of the Oxford Corridor Phase 2… The post Kier’s Oxford station job further delayed after gas leaks found appeared first on Construction News.

Leaky pipes waste more water than hosepipe bans save, says Greenpeace

Water companies in England and Wales lose far more water through leaks than hosepipe bans can save, an analysis of data has found. The post Leaky pipes waste more water than hosepipe bans save, says Greenpeace appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Common UK Roofing Problems Homeowners Should Not Ignore

The post Common UK Roofing Problems Homeowners Should Not Ignore appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A roof often gives small warning signs before a serious problem appears. A loose tile, a blocked gutter ora patch of damaged flashing may not seem urgent at first, especially when everything looks fine fromground level. However, these minor issues can quickly turn into leaks, damp, timber damage andexpensive repairs once rain, wind and frost […]

What You Need to Know About Sealing and Threading in Fluid Systems

The post What You Need to Know About Sealing and Threading in Fluid Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sealing plays a critical role in any fluid system, whether it is used in a home plumbing setup or a large industrial operation. The main purpose of a seal is to prevent leaks, maintain pressure, and ensure that fluids move efficiently from one point to another. Even a small leak can lead to wasted resources, […]

Detecting and tackling water loss

AI-enabled technology could be the best chance for water management teams to rise to the monumental challenge of addressing water leaks head-on The post Detecting and tackling water loss appeared first on AEC Magazine.

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