Electrical Contractor Worker Dies at Charlotte Airport Jobsite
ENR Construction
JULY 27, 2022
An investigation is underway into the apparent electrocution death of an employee of Rosendin Electric at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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BD+C
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The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.
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Building on tradition and pioneering the future with ADCO Electric
Construction Today
AUGUST 15, 2023
Adco Electrical Corp (Adco), has over 45 years of experience and expertise, and works with some of the industry’s top clients.
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Best Project Airport/Transit: Logan International Airport Terminal B to C Connector
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The intricacies of working within an active airport made daily coordination essential for the 128,000-sq-ft connector, which included tasks ranging from placing foundations and tying in new electrical systems to safely managing passenger traffic and coordinating site logistics with multiple airlines.
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Engineer charged with $1.5M Detroit airport fraud
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2018
Federal prosecutors allege that the Rochester, Michigan, electrical engineer billed the airport authority for de-icing products he never used.
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Bid races for new Scape £4bn utilities works deals
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 20, 2023
The frameworks are designed to cover a host of works covering gas and heat, electricity, water, nuclear, ports, airports, and transport services where many frameworks already exist. Across England, Wales and Northern Ireland qualifying firms will need to have revenue of more than £250m and could share a work pipeline of £3bn.
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Helicopter Pick Secures Skylight Ridge Beams
PC Construction
APRIL 6, 2023
Given the building’s location directly adjacent to the Burlington International Airport runways, bringing a tall crane onsite was not ideal. The team developed comprehensive pick lift plans and coordinated with BETA, airport operations, the pilot, and our trade partners to ensure every detail was evaluated.
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BETA Technologies’ Facility Opens for Production
PC Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2023
This week, BETA Technologies officially opened their new full-scale electric aircraft production facility in South Burlington, Vermont. The 188,500-square-foot facility will support the manufacture of up to 300 of the aerospace company’s first all-electric aircraft, ALIA, each year. Patrick Leahy, Sen.
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Construction Equipment Takes Flight From Hawaii Airport Project
ENR Construction
JANUARY 21, 2020
Among the property reported stolen are a 2019 Kawasaki Mule 4010 4x4 vehicle, two Lincoln Electric Ranger welders and accessories, concrete hammers and chippers, multiple generators and hand tools and laser level devices.
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The New Flat Rate to host Major League for a Day seminar in Atlanta April 12
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 13, 2017
Seminar designed to help HVAC, plumbing and electrical service company owners run a profitable, debt-free business. The New Flat Rate, a leading provider of menu pricing for residential home service companies, is hosting a seminar at the Hilton Garden Inn, Atlanta Airport, on Wednesday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. read more.
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Civils firms warn over drop in roads and prelim workloads
Construction Enquirer
MAY 17, 2023
Preliminary works and motorway trunk roads showed the greatest slowdown but non renewable electricity, local roads and airports are also declining. Six of the dozen sectors benchmarked in the trade survey reported more firms seeing falling rather than growing workloads. New order levels also follow a similar pattern.
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Godot, The Boring Machine Completes First Segment
Construction Equipment
JUNE 29, 2017
Looks like Elon may be specializing in city-to-airport transportation. Musk has been working on getting permits and approvals to build a network of tunnels under and around Los Angles which would transport passengers at 124 mph on electric sleds, free from all aboveground terrestrial traffic.
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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It
Levelset
OCTOBER 20, 2022
This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Which types of policies are available to electrical contractors? For larger projects, an electrical contractor may set their GL amount according to a GC or project owner’s requirements.
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9 Disadvantages of a Steel Toe Boot
Work Gearz
JANUARY 13, 2022
Steel toe boots might not be safe for electrical works. Steel is a metal and therefore a good conductor of electricity. Therefore, in general it is seen that steel toe boots might not be very safe for electrical uses. But if your boots are ASTM EH rated, then you can surely use them for doing electrical works.
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Metal column solutions: structural elements with versatility
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Metal column covers offer an innovative answer to both these standards, ranging from straightforward column covers intended for high-traffic environments, such as airports, to intricate design features in an architecturally significant space. Various shapes and sizes.
Coal Ash Decision to Benefit Taxpayers: ARTBA
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 24, 2014
19 decision not to regulate fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion to produce electricity, as a “hazardous material” will save American taxpayers $105 billion over the next 20 years. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Dec.
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What You Need To Know About Solar Solutions for Street Lighting
Construction Marketing
APRIL 15, 2019
Solar street lights can be used in airport parking’s, highway roadway lighting, bridge lighting, and industrial lighting. Solar street lighting solutions are dependable and will consume less electricity in the long run. You Can Use Solar LED Street Lights for Many Applications.
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126 BUSINESS REPORT: Illinois – Strong Demand Lifts Industrial Parks In Wheeling, IL
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Rendering of the new Tin Goose Hangar, which is under construction at Chicago Executive Airport. The majority of the property improvement costs are designated for building renovations, electrical service upgrades for both properties, and rehabilitation of the rail service to both buildings. Photo: Morganharbour.com.). By Sharon Clark.
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Composite, Alloy, or Steel Toe Boots: Which One is More Comfortable?
Work Gearz
JUNE 28, 2021
Protection – Due to the absence of metal in the boots, composite toes do not conduct electricity. Hence, it is a great option for people working in an environment that is susceptible to electrical hazards and for electricians as well. Protects you from electrical hazards as it does not conduct electricity. Wrapping up.
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What Does Non-Metallic Shank Mean?
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Non-metallic shank boots meet OSHA( Occupational Safety and Health Standards) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) safety standards and are favored by engineers, electricians, and certain contractors who routinely work in dangerous areas with electrical risks. . Safety from electrical hazards. Conducts electricity.
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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 23, 2019
Reports, such as ASCE’s Failure to Act: Closing the Infrastructure Investment Gap for America’s Economic Future, give the Federal Sector a D+ average grade for managing structures associated with surface transportation, water and wastewater, electricity, airports, inland waterways and marine ports infrastructure.
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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2016
An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. NASHVILLE ASCENDS: A CITY AND AIRPORT FLYING HIGH.
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Logistics: No Drivers Needed
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 30, 2017
In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. Aubin added that the cooperative began installing fiber optics alongside electric lines about seven years ago, anticipating an ever-increasing need for high-speed Internet. As the city grows, its airport activity expands.
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PFOA Contamination is Found in 49 States
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
government is complicit in the wrongdoing, including when the principal sources of PFOA pollution in groundwater are military bases and civilian airports where the federal government specified fire fighting foam containing PFOA. Some suggest the U.S. But last week, the U.S.
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5 Best Ear Protectors for Airport Workers
Work Gearz
JUNE 24, 2021
If you are an airport worker, regardless of your professional qualification, you deal with noise and a lot of it. After researching and testing directly at the airport, we have selected Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs as our top choice for ear protectors for airport workers. Earmuff NNR Headband Extras.
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52 State Focus – Arkansas: Expect the Unexpected
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 10, 2016
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is a short 20 minute drive from Siloam Springs. Rail also runs through Siloam Springs and the city owns a municipal airport, which can accommodate a variety of jets as well as all sizes of piston engine aircraft. This recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA).
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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 7, 2020
HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program.
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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 7, 2020
HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program.
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Shreveport Regional Airport. Our major airports offer industrial property with runway access available to companies seeking to establish operations with enhanced ROI and lower costs. AeroPark at the Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 250 acres available for development with all infrastructure in place.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
Its proximity to O’Hare International Airport means that residents and businesses alike have direct, non-stop access to 200 destinations worldwide through 1,400 daily departures. Midwest Airports. Currently, O’Hare International Airport is ranked #6 in the nation in cargo coming through the airport with 4.6
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
Significant differences between California’s statewide order (allowing all construction) and local orders (allowing only certain types of construction projects) are raising questions about which order governs.
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
Significant differences between California’s statewide order (allowing all construction) and local orders (allowing only certain types of construction projects) are raising questions about which order governs.
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Top Construction Projects in Chicago
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 25, 2022
Passengers or cargo would be loaded into the Hyperloop pod vehicle and accelerate gradually through the use of electric propulsion through a low-pressure tube. The plan for expansion to the Chicago O’Hare airport is to make modifications to ten gates and develop and operate ten concession locations.
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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2019
billion expansion of O’Hare International Airport to modernize the facility. The proof-of-concept flight included a twisting, 23-mile stretch of electrical transmission lines. In Chicago, officials are mulling over several design plans for an $8.5 The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3
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What is Waffle Slab| Waffle Slab Details | Advantages & Disadvantages Waffle Slab | Waffle Slab Design | Construction of Waffle Slab
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
In the Construction of auditorium, Large seminar halls and Airports required slabs with the longer spans. The Waffle slab is generally used in the Cinema Halls, Railway Station, Auditorium, Airports and in the structures where a large number of columns cannot be construed. Conventional slabs cannot be constructed for the longer spans.
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52 BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 29, 2013
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking approval to construct a state-of-the-art natural gas fueled electric generation facility in Cecil County, MD. It would be powered by natural gas, a clean and domestically plentiful form of energy used to create electricity. Old Dominion Plans Generator in Cecil County.
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Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Taking Flight
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 27, 2016
Griffiss International Airport, a former Air Force Base in central New York, is partnering with NMUASC to develop standards for integrating unmanned systems into national airspace and for civilian use. The funds will support the development and global marketing campaign of the test site for unmanned aerial vehicles. Stamas and State Rep.
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Race to a Smart Future
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 1, 2016
additionally will award up to $10 million to the winning city to support electric vehicle deployment and other carbon-emission reduction strategies. DOT has pledged up to $40 million to the winning city, which will become the first U.S. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.
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Life-cycle management of the built environment – To BIM or Not to BIM?
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 25, 2013
Buildings, roads, dams, electrical grids… are with us for a very long time and linked to the success and failure of just about everything… education, health, national security, transportation, habitat, sustainability, national and local economies and more. That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure.
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Congressman Hodes NH Clean Economy Expo
Green Home Design Architect
AUGUST 14, 2009
The Clean Economy Expo is sponsored by Congressman Paul Hodes, and cosponsored by the American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and Repower America.
Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 15, 2023
Mike Salt Senior Engineering Manager, Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions Ltd, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Mike led the design and engineering of several low-carbon jobs, including innovative renewable solar generation projects incorporating solar car ports, electric vehicle charging facilities and smart energy microgrids.
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My Kingdom for a Horse
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 25, 2013
7 at Boston’s Logan International Airport. The sleek new commercial jet offers unprecedented fuel efficiency thanks to a light-weight but ultra-strong carbon-fiber composite skin and an advanced electrical system powered by a huge lithium-ion battery. The dimensions of the battery are 19×13.2×10.2
K&M Groundworks aiming for expansion with new Bobcat 8 tonne excavator
Digger Blog
JANUARY 31, 2013
The new Bobcat excavator is currently being used on a major housing project at Cranbrook close to the airport outside the city of Exeter in Devon. Another standard feature is an electric refuelling pump. Weighing 8388 kg, the new Bobcat E80 excavator is equipped with a cab, a long dipperstick and rubber tracks.
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