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Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

FDR Safety

I had the opportunity to view one of the best presentations on permit required confined spaces that I have ever seen. Mr. Burgess identified an often overlooked opportunity for temporary reclassification of an existing permit required confined space. A full entry permit is then no longer necessary. It’s worth the time.

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

billion in new construction permits issued in 2018, while in-state neighbor Nashville currently has 18 projects underway valued at $100 million or more, including two $1 billion projects. The proof-of-concept flight included a twisting, 23-mile stretch of electrical transmission lines. The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3 Wildfires.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Review manufacturer’s instructions. Tool Group A.

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Managing Moisture in Walls

Pro Builder

This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the March/April 2021 issue of Pro Builder. Moisture vapor passing through permeable layers in a wall assembly (aka vapor diffusion): Yes, moisture vapor can pass through solid materials. because most materials aren’t as “solid” as they appear to be. Graham Davis. .

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Renovating A Heritage Building

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Ensure you hire the correct subconsultants that specialize in these materials. We’re going to dig into a lot more details related to renovating these types of structures later in this article, but to reiterate education is the most important part of a contractors job when taking on these types of projects. Permitting Phase.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Green Electrical.

Natural Building

Small Cob Buildings without Permits! Green Electrical Contracting. Much of this activity will be related to electrical work. In the next ten to twenty years, “electrical contractor” will no longer be a suitable job title for electricians. LEED Credit Tracking Software. Living Walls. Super-Insulated Houses.

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Construction Project Closeout

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Depending on what type of project you are on, project closeout will look different, but depending overall there should be three main areas you need to be focusing on: Turnover and Permit Closeout. Construction Turnover and Permit Closeout. Letters from Electrical Safety Association in your area. Quality and Issue Closeout.