Tag: Testing
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Silent Threat: Why Professional Mold Testing Matters
Are you worried about strange smells or spots on your walls? Mold is a silent threat that can harm your health and damage your home. This blog will explain why professional mold testing is so important and how it can help keep your family safe. Keep reading to learn how to protect both your home…
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Non-destructive testing of bridges with muon tomography
The AI-enabled muon tomography non-destructive testing system developed by GScan, National Highways and AtkinsRéalis won the Product Innovation of the Year category, sponsored by Digital Construction North, at the Digital Construction Awards 2025. The GScan team collect their trophy from Justin Stanton of DC+ (far left), Sally Phillips (second right) and Calum Kelly-Campbell (far right)…
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APM Steam Delivers Expert Heat Exchanger Testing Services
American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a leading provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its heat exchanger assessment and testing service, which ensures a comprehensive examination of heat exchangers. By confirming operational effectiveness, assessing structural integrity through pressure testing, providing detailed reports, estimating costs for necessary actions, and evaluating potential energy savings to optimize efficiency,…
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Laing O’Rourke installs first modular lift at Network Rail testing site
Laing O’Rourke and Finnish lift engineering company Kone have manufactured and installed the first offsite-constructed lift at the Network Rail test track in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The lift was removed from the trailer bed of the delivery vehicle and installed fully upright in 26 minutes, Laing O’Rourke said. The modular lift is designed for use…
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Why Every Home Needs Radon Testing
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that poses a significant health risk. It occurs naturally in the environment and weaves into households without our knowledge. Radon testing is a must for protecting families from harm. This post will discuss why every home should be tested for radon. What Is Radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that arises…
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LiteTrace Launches EmerLite™ for Wireless Emergency Testing
LiteTrace today unveiled EmerLite™, a wireless platform revolutionizing emergency lighting compliance for commercial facilities. This launch adds a new brand to LiteTrace’s intelligent building technology solutions. Powered by Bluetooth® mesh technology and integrated with the Keilton+autani ecosystem, EmerLite™ eliminates manual testing through automation, smartphone management, and cloud documentation—saving facilities an average of $125 per unit…
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New FGIA Document Enhances Testing for Multi-Track Doors, Windows
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification applicable for use in testing and rating horizontal sliding windows and sliding doors based upon the sash/panel size and interlocking conditions present in the tested samples. AAMA 517-25, Specification for Air/Water Penetration Resistance, and Structural Load Performance of Multi-Track Doors and Windows, a new…
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The Untapped Potential: Why Standardized Street Sweeper Testing is a Win-Win for All
Street sweepers stand to gain significant recognition as a leading solution for stormwater pollutant removal, but realizing this potential hinges on robust, standardized testing. Currently, a gap exists in the data available to stormwater professionals, hindering their ability to fully appreciate and leverage the capabilities of modern sweepers. The benefits of rigorous testing are multifaceted.…
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Why testing for mould is good for your home and your health
Testing for mould is a quick and simple way to identify where unwanted damp is creeping into parts of your home. The sooner an issue is recognised the sooner it can be dealt with. And the sooner it is dealt with the less likely you are to see mould making an unwelcome appearance. Once damp…
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Why testing for mould is good for your home and your health
Testing for mould is a quick and simple way to identify where unwanted damp is creeping into parts of your home. The sooner an issue is recognised the sooner it can be dealt with. And the sooner it is dealt with the less likely you are to see mould making an unwelcome appearance. Once damp…