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Tackling the Non-Revenue Water challenge in Georgia

Non-revenue water (NRW) refers to water that is abstracted, treated and supplied, but which is lost or not billed to customers, essentially representing lost revenue for cities and water utilities. This can occur due to various factors, including leaking pipes, unauthorized consumption, metering inaccuracies, and administrative errors. In Georgia, NRW poses significant challenges as both …

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Tapping into a Solution: Addressing Water Scarcity in the US
Water scarcity is becoming prevalent nationwide, and protecting our available water is imperative. CivilSense™, a comprehensive new water loss management service that pairs expertly trained field teams and actionable artificial intelligence (AI), enables municipalities to take effective, targeted action to protect drinking water supply. 
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Defender Walls: The Backbone of Substation Physical Security
As energy consumption rises due to factors like population migration, the proliferation of data centers, and the surge in electric vehicles (EVs), the urgency to protect critical infrastructure has intensified. This heightened demand has led to long lead times for essential equipment, such as transformers, making it vital to safeguard these valuable assets.
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What Municipalities Don’t Realize About Non-Revenue Water
Non-revenue water is known to be a major issue in the United States, with an estimated 6 billion gallons of treated water lost every single day. Many utilities understand that non-revenue water is a problem, and they are taking steps to address it.
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Cost Efficient Ways To Upgrade Your Wastewater Treatment Plant

May 16, 2025

The demands on wastewater treatment are greater than ever before, putting upgrades and refurbishment firmly in the spotlight, but with a firm requirement to manage costs.
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Key Considerations When Upgrading Your Wastewater Treatment Plant

May 16, 2025

Wastewater treatment works upgrades are an essential and ongoing part of the treatment process. Here’s what you need to consider when upgrading your site.
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Building Connected Communities: Expanding Broadband Effectively

May 5, 2025

The appetite for fiber Internet service is surging. As of 2024, 76.5 million homes across the United States are now connected with fiber to the Internet, marking a significant year-over-year increase. Such rapid expansion means a wide array of professionals, including builders, installers, engineers, architects, and service providers, are increasingly engaged in introducing fiber service to new residential developments and retrofitting existing structures. This task demands careful planning and a deep understanding of fiber architectures and their specific components.
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Making the Invisible Visible: The Future of Water Asset Management

May 5, 2025

With aging infrastructure failing at an increasing rate, cities need smarter asset management solutions. CivilSense™ provides a data-driven approach to sustainable water management that leverages cutting-edge technologies backed by more than 60 years of expertise and experience.
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Innovating for Safety and Sustainability: Engineering Solutions for a Resilient Future

April 22, 2025

As a Thermoplastics Materials Engineer at Oldcastle, I am deeply involved in developing materials that offer protection in critical situations. My previous article highlighted how Duralite® was created to meet rigorous safety standards and flame resistance tests, all while promoting environmental sustainability.
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Innovating for Safety and Sustainability: Oldcastle’s Commitment to Wildfire Protection

April 15, 2025

As I woke up on Labor Day morning ready to make the most of the final days of summer, I looked outside and saw billowing sunlit smoke, the sign of a nearby forest fire threatening my city Portland, Oregon. It’s a stark reminder of the destructive power of wildfires and the importance of creating resilient solutions to protect our communities. 
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