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Construction in the Metaverse – Is the Future Closer Than We Think?: Overhead in the Big Room

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Imagine inspecting a 50-story building, inside and out. We asked your colleagues and peers whether they believed the metaverse and its products would play a large role in the construction industry to come, and if so, what that might look like. Overhead in the Big Room appeared first on Digital Builder. Read on to see. .

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How to Specify Engineered Wood Products

BD+C

How to Specify Engineered Wood Products 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:58 APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers guidance on the properties and applications of engineered wood products and how to correctly specify them in accordance with the IBC. APA members commit to a rigorous program of quality inspection and testing.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. A certified crane operator’s expertise can lead to smoother operations, faster project completion, and improved productivity.

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

Material made and bought from China will be delayed due to their slowed production. Building Inspections and Special Inspections will feel the crunch as the need for site inspections and lab testing will be overloaded. The main office overhead is an indirect expense for contractors that is best kept to a minimum.

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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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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. You can find a variety of products on their website including jib cranes, gantry cranes, or an electric hoist. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. .

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