Lead pipe: How and when the world discovered the dangers
The dangers of lead pipe have been suspected for centuries – but it was only in the late 20th century that zero tolerance was taken
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Cooling world’s tallest building: Air conditioning in the Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa has an advanced air conditioning system supplied by district cooling, befitting its status as the world’s tallest building
Lessons from the global epoxy putty stick supply shortage
The Covid-19 pandemic rocked global supply chains – with the epoxy putty stick market hit particularly hard. And the disruption did not end when lockdowns […]
Hampton Court Palace and a drinking water system fit for a king
With the River Thames too polluted for human consumption, Coombe Conduit supplied 16th century Hampton Court Palace with fresh drinking water fit for a king
A history of clay drainage pipes in the United Kingdom
The history of clay drainage pipes in the United Kingdom runs from the Romans to the Industrial Revolution and into the 20th century
PCC-2: A crucial standard for the oil and gas industry
ASME PCC-2 is a crucial standard for the oil and gas industry, where high pressure pipelines and equipment are widespread
Glastonbury Toilets: Almost as legendary as the Festival itself
From long drops to a disco ball themed loo, the toilets at Glastonbury have become almost as legendary as the music festival itself
How Iraq rebuilt its oil industry after war
After 25 years of wars, conflicts and invasions, the story of how Iraq rebuilt its oil industry is one of its biggest success stories
15 years since Deepwater Horizon… how have standards changed?
The Deepwater Horizon Disaster was one of the most catastrophic industrial accidents in modern history – so how have standards changed since?
UAE leads the way with pioneering approach to district cooling
The UAE has become a global leader in district cooling as centralised, energy-efficient air conditioning supports its sustainability aims