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Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse the Trades?

Pro Builder

For more than 50 years, homes across America have been outfitted with Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles and circuit breakers. In 2012, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) worked with UL and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to announce changes for GFCIs and revisions to UL 943.

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Augmenting Your Workforce for Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have open positions they're trying to fill, and 73% struggle to find qualified candidates for available roles. Many teams use AR technology to visualize how a finished project will integrate with its surroundings.

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Autodesk Doubles Down in Helping the Construction Industry Reduce Risk 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Contractors are focused on executing efficiently and safety, while winning new business and staying profitable. . Toric also enables our customers with increased flexibility to access and leverage their data through integrations and visualizations. Many of our customers are already using and seeing the benefits of Payapps.

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Implementing human-centric design in operations and maintenance facilities

BD+C

Behind these expansive walls and extra-large doors is an enterprise that relies on the safety, wellness, and efficiency of its occupants. More importantly, these buildings must be designed to enrich the human experience, ensuring the safety and the overall well-being of their occupants. But that’s not enough.

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6 Ways to Keep Your Construction Team Up-to-Date

Fieldwire

Implementation of new technologies Updated safety procedures. Some popular construction online training programs that are great for slicing up into a monthly timeline are: RedVector covers building codes and standards , OSHA safety regulations and the basics of project management. Update Safety Measures.

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Living Now: America at Home Study Concept Home

Pro Builder

Living Now: America at Home Study Concept Home. I figured the only way to find out was to ask, and the America at Home (AAH) study I created with consumer strategist Belinda Sward of Strategic Solutions Alliance and architect Nancy Keenan, president and CEO of Dahlin Group Architecture | Planning, did just that. Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki.

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The six top risks to address include labor issues, safety hazards, coordination hurdles, poor documentation, inconsistent reporting and errors, and disputes. By using software like BuildingConnected, contractors can easily assess a subs financial situation, safety record and insurance. Risk 2 – Safety Hazards.

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