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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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