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PM Engineer: Value Engineering Has Gone Too Far

Roddey Dowd Jr., former president of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, addresses the growing trend of replacing cast iron soil pipe with plastic DWV plumbing systems in building construction. Highlighting technical and economic limitations, the article emphasizes the importance of using the right materials to avoid unintended liabilities and ensure high-performance buildings.

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CISPI 310: A Guide to No-Hub Cast Iron Connections

Explore the anatomy and features of Charlotte® Standard No-Hub Couplings for cast iron installations.

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Solvent Welding: How to Join Plastic Pipe and Fittings Like a Pro

Identify standards and recommendations for solvent-welding PVC, CPVC, FlowGuard Gold®, and ChemDrain®.

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