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Best practices for applying commercial IGU glazing

Construction Specifier

Photo © Elena Vlasova | Dreamstime.com By Amy Becker Building occupants and residents can enjoy the daylighting, great views, and comfort provided by commercial fenestration. For NFRC certification, FGIA offers the following three programs: Associated Laboratories, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR program.

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The Commercial Construction Checklist to Successful International Retail Projects. Bon Chance!

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And with each one, we’ve learned some valuable commercial construction tips. Some international retailers prefer to ship materials from their country, while others let us fabricate millwork locally. They tend to set commercial construction trends by using interesting finishes and details that aren’t always common stateside.

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WELL Health-Safety Rating & LEED Safety First: What You Need To Know

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Core and shell developers should also take note, though the new rating system and credits are not as directly applicable to design as your typical WELL and LEED new construction certifications. If your project is already pursuing WELL certification, it is likely a no-brainer to pursue the Health-Safety Rating. Re-enter Your Workspace.

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4 Best Dust Masks for Woodworking

Work Gearz

Guoer Reusable Fabric Dust Face Mask 80% polyester 20% spandex, 100% cotton interior Cloth fabric reusable face mask Nose clip adjustable straps –. Best Fabric Reusable Dust Mask for Woodworking . Guoer Reusable Fabric Dust Face Mask. A paper weave, latex, rubber, plastic, fabric, or other? Budget-friendly.

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#81:  Women-Owned Small Businesses

NH Construction Law

Despite statutory changes in December of 2014 eliminating self-certification by WOSBs, thus far the SBA has continued to permit WOSBs to self-certify – but this is about to change under proposed regulations issued in May of this year. How much doing away with self-certification lessens the incidence of fraud remains to be seen.

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How to Start a Career in Construction

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In the construction industry, typically, plumbers install and repair water supply lines, waste disposal systems, appliances, and fixtures for residential, commercial, and even industrial projects. After getting a high school diploma or GED, most wind techs go to technical school to get certificates in wind energy technology.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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