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Hilti Announces New Wearable Exoskeleton for Tradespeople

Construction Junkie

Heavy lifting, exhausting overhead work, and awkward positions are just some of the perks of working in construction, but they can also lead to chronic back and shoulder pain for many later in life. At a recent press event, Hilti has thrown their hat into the ring with an exoskeleton announcement of their own.

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Maximizing Savings: Comparing Lumber Prices at Major Retailers

Construction Marketing

Meanwhile, regions without local production might face higher prices. These can be configured to monitor specific products on specific sites, alerting you when prices drop or when new promotions are available. This not only cuts down on administrative overhead but also ensures a consistent quality and supply of materials.

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The Future Is Building at Viewpoint Collaborate 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As the overheads dimmed, Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis took the stage to welcome the almost 2,000 attendees of the largest construction software conference in the United States, the Viewpoint 2017 Collaborate User Conference , to the official start of the week. The music was pumping and the crowd was ready. What’s in store.

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Door Closer Hinges: A New Approach

Construction Specifier

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Weather-resistant products should be used in wet areas.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. Employers must understand any areas that pose a risk to workers, including overhead platforms or areas that may have unguarded holes in walking, working surfaces. There are several companies that offer the products identified above. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . Employers must understand any areas that pose a risk to workers, including overhead platforms or areas that may have unguarded holes in walking, working surfaces. There are several companies that offer the products identified above. OSHA Regulations.

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Q&A: How Industrialized Construction Renews Modular Power Solutions’ Business Certainty  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

By standardizing these design components, we can create a kit of parts to make endless custom products repeatedly. I am a solution seeker; I enjoy creating systems and processes to pinpoint and remove production inefficiencies. Industrialized construction and KPI -based production analytics go hand-in-hand.