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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. Maybe the metaverse can make it more interactive, enabling people to operate a door or open up a ceiling access hatch and see what’s planned for the overhead space. Overhead in the Big Room appeared first on Digital Builder. Tour a sample hallway, office suite, apartment.

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Maximizing Savings: Comparing Lumber Prices at Major Retailers

Construction Marketing

It is wise to use online tools to research prices and then visit stores to inspect the lumber before making large purchases. This hybrid approach ensures that you not only secure competitive lumber prices but also purchase high-quality materials suitable for your project’s specific needs.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. The most common danger is when an overhead crane operator’s safety hooks become entangled in the wire while running the load over a beam or other obstruction. Make sure to inspect your safety harness before each use.

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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

Instead of the normal spring boom, construction sites have been asked to shut down and have been secured in place. Building Inspections and Special Inspections will feel the crunch as the need for site inspections and lab testing will be overloaded. No one is safe. Everyone’s health is at risk.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. Second, controls must be inspected regularly to be sure that all motions agree with the controls as marked.

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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. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.

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3 Decisions that Keep Construction Owners Up at Night 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Doing this can help you guide a project towards more successful outcomes and, in turn, secure profitability. That way, you alleviate unplanned costs and expensive overheads in aftercare management. And when your facilities are up and running, see to it that your quality management program continues to be a priority.

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