Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements. In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., national consensus standards (e.g.,

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

The cost of complying with the Building Safety Act has blown a hole in the latest accounts from Willmott Dixon. And the contractor vowed to go after “designers, fire engineers, supply chain and insurers” to reclaim a “substantial portion” of the £62m it has set aside for building safety and cladding retrofits.

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Design considerations for behavioral health patients 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:30 Healthcare Facilities The surrounding environment plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened.

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Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

When you choose to work with a design-builder, you’re adding a whole construction department to your business team that’s dedicated to completing a turn-key project as if it were their own. Turn-key in this instance includes initial concept through design, construction, and a 1-year warranty program.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

By Heather Stahl-Figueroa Designing and constructing a building is increasingly complex. Appropriate testing, whether it is of materials or products, is at the core of successful projects. Material and product testing have distinct considerations, and both are explored in this article. Photos courtesy Intertek.

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BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules 1 kcichowicz Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:47 Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs. What are secure entry vestibules and how do they support safer school design?

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2023

By slowing the spread of fire and smoke within the building, PFC systems are designed to extend the amount of time available for occupants to exit the building and to increase the time within which firefighters can access the area of fire origin. Today’s U.S.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Superior Glove believes workers should not have to choose between comfort and safety. To further support this belief, the company also invests in in-house R&D and testing facilities and design its own products. Superior Glove also conducts additional internal custom tests, such as vibration test, grip test, contact cold and marring.

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. These concerns can inform designers in areas other than the classroom.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry. Implementing robust safety measures and effective risk management strategies are essential for protecting workers, minimizing accidents, and ensuring project success.

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Safti First

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences Learn more about the many features and benefits of SAFTIFENCE by SAFTI FIRST by watching this video. SAFTI FENCE ” is certified to meet California State Fire Marshal (SFM) 12-7A: Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security. How can model code changes help ensure safer school design?

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Safety is not something that can be solved by one person alone. Jason Damm is the Natural Resources Project Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator at Metric Environmental. He shares why it’s important for safety professionals to be humble and to factor in feedback from others when investigating and refining safety plans.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Biophilic design in schools can enhance student learning and improve performance.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 2, 2020

A suite of materials designed to guide contractors in safely performing essential construction activities during Covid-19 has been assembled by The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and its partners in the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC). The materials,…

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Choosing prescription safety glasses for work can be confusing. The basic question seems simple enough – to pick the best set of safety glasses shouldn’t be that hard, should it? But there are many different options and features available in prescription safety glasses which makes it difficult to select the right one.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

If you regularly use an angle grinder, cut metal with both a plasma cutter or an Oxy-Acetylene torch, depending on project needs, you know firsthand just how important safety glasses are. We decided it was time for an update and set out to find the best pair of safety glasses for metal work at a reasonable price. safety requirements.

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BD+C

MARCH 24, 2023

School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. But these are not the only worries students, teachers and parents have when it comes to school building design. So how can schools be made safer?

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2024

They allow crane operators to handle different types of materials and perform certain tasks more efficiently. They are used for lifting loads directly, and their capacity varies based on their design and size. Magnets – Magnetic lifting attachments are used for handling ferrous materials, such as steel plates, sheets, and beams.

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Work Gearz

JULY 13, 2021

Safety glasses are useful for work or recreational activities. Safety glasses are designed to protect the eyes from chemicals during cleaning or from debris during working. Good safety glasses can be pricey which is why many people try to buy well-made ones that can be used over and over again.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 10, 2019

CLIMBING THE LADDER OF SUCCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LADDER SAFETY. Whether you are gearing up for Christmas, training to be a craftsman or managing a construction firm, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has laid out ladder safety guidelines to ensure your workers stay safe when using this tool.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 6, 2021

Many professionals already use prescription eyewear and prefer to continue using their own glasses as opposed to searching for prescription safety glasses. Over-prescription safety glasses allow you to wear your regular prescription glasses and be safe at the same time. Comparison Table of Top Over-Prescription Safety Glasses.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Climbing the Ladder of Success: What You Need to Know About Ladder Safety. Whether you are gearing up for Christmas, training to be a craftsman or managing a construction firm, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has laid out ladder safety guidelines to ensure your workers stay safe when using this tool.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

While repairing and salvaging existing materials is generally regarded as the first choice when addressing deterioration in exterior restoration projects, replacing some amount of material is often unavoidable. Existing is the material that is currently present, original is the material used when the building was constructed.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Determine if design services are required. Define building systems and quality of materials. Identify safety, security and hazardous material issues. Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Establish project goals. Identify client’s responsibilities. Determine project schedule and major milestones.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. One important piece of gear often referred to as a reflective vest is the safety vest. Safety Vest Material Closure Features ANSI Class Sizes.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 22, 2019

Process Safety vs. Personal Safety. For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. In several key ways, process safety is different from occupational health and safety, so why should you know the difference?

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I am also a tradesman and part of my permanent PPE is a pair of safety glasses or safety goggles. I had thought about using contact lenses under safety glasses, however, even a little dust can cause eye irritation and create problems for me. Unfortunately, not all safety goggles were designed with eyeglass wearers in mind.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. There is no denying that many new commercial projects incorporate concrete structures into their designs. Aside from being a durable material, it could hold the following benefits for commercial spaces: 1.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Some of the first pieces of protective gear we looked for were safety glasses. You would think that because there are so many safety glasses and safety goggle options, it would be easy to find a solution. So, I began to hunt and find the proper safety eyewear for both of my sons. Safety Glass Frames Lenses Safety Fit.

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