Few public utilities look at the long-term “big picture.” Strategic plans look beyond those capital improvements and focus on other critical issues that a municipal utility must plan for. A strategic plan defines the mission of the utility and the issues that are critical to its success, and develops strategies to address those issues. More
I have been told that a minimum of 18 gauge should be used for steel studs in a brick veneer system. In many cases, however, a 20 gauge or 22 gauge stud may work structurally. Is this 18 gauge figure the industry standard? If so, what is the reason for this recommendation? More
