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Glazing and curtain walls: Striking the balance of comfort and security

Construction Specifier

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. The decisions they make are influenced by constraints and factors related to budget, material availability, and technical capabilities.

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On the rise: Securing entrance ways with retrofits

Construction Specifier

By Greg Schreiber Physical security retrofit is not as simple as it used to be. With today’s health compliance mandates and growing social upheaval, physical security upgrades must transcend previous technologies which only focused on minimizing organizational risks in corporate office buildings. Photos courtesy Boon Edam.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Provide accurate cost assessments to guide budgeting and bidding processes. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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10 Ways to Improve Construction Safety

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Safety is foundational to construction. Even with all the focus put on budgets, timelines, and processes, safety still comes first. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety. Build Safety into Your Culture.

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Current Conditions of America’s Schools

Job Order Contracting

. “In the last year, several school districts across the country have temporarily closed schools due to hazardous conditions of the school buildings that can pose health and safety risks to students, teachers, and staff. In school districts GAO visited, officials said they first address health hazards and safety issues.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

But to be safe, it’s best to stop all crane operations when it’s windy, raining, or lightning to maintain the safety of the construction site. Ensure that your crane has passed the safety standards. Thus, when choosing a crane, ensure that it has passed and has complied with the OSHA crane safety standards. Check the cost.

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JOC Program Manager’s Duties

Job Order Contracting

A JOC Program Manager’s Duties are critical to assuring quality, on-time, and on-budget construction project delivery. Ensure vendor/ contractor compliance with all safety and code regulations. Secure necessary permits which may include Conditional Use Permits, Environmental Impact Statements, and building permits.

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