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Turner Construction is conducting an exclusive construction educational program in USA

Construction Cost Estimating

Turner Construction Company declared its educational program alias “the 2015 Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM)” which is hosted by the DC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Howard University. More than 150 companies in the Greater Washington, DC area can avail this educational opportunies.

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Are Rubber Gloves Insulators or Conductors?

Work Gearz

OSHA and ASTM are the two organizations that regulate and test all PPE products for workplace safety in the US, and rubber gloves are no different. Only those rubber gloves that have the words ASTM D120/IEC903 imprinted have passed the safety tests. . If there’s any cut, scratch, or hole in the glove, it compromises the safety.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

Work Gearz

The former sets the standards for materials used for a product, while the latter ensures the safety and performance of such products by following ASTM standardized materials. Today, it is known as ASTM International with offices across the globe including one in Washington DC. However, in some cases, it is a law to comply.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Check Bollard/Barricade safeties (proximity, Photo, infra red, pressure etc) 7. Check operation of safety edges, stops, electric eye, treadle, or other operating devices.

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs. Washington DC, Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Maryland, etc.) Sec 901.4.1.4.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. He also served in the agency’s facility management offices as the national energy manager and as facility manager for the agency’s Washington DC headquarters. Ceton lives in the suburbs of Washington, DC. . Leigh Lally. .

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