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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

More than 40,000 airports worldwide facilitate the annual global travel of billions of passengers. Skanska is proud to partner with the world’s busiest airports to transform the aviation industry of today for tomorrow’s travelers. Our collective goal: a better passenger experience. Over the past few years, this 1.3

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

Constructlaw

Travelers Cas. & Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America (Travelers) issued the payment bond for the project. In March 2020, ALS completed a claim form and certification of claim against the Travelers payment bond in which it attested that it last performed non-warranty work on July 31, 2019.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

If the construction is located on a site with unstable or rocky ground or if it’s a rainy season, some cranes may not be able to function or travel to these areas due to the soft ground. Most importantly, remember only to buy or rent a crane that’s within your certification of a specific crane type.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

The codes require FRTW to be tested for an additional 20-minute period, meaning the FRTW is challenged by fire for a total of 30 minutes: • During the first 10 minutes of the extended test, the distance of flame travel and rate at which the flame front advances are used to calculate the flame spread index (FSI). Part 2: Products. Examination.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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The Drone Age

Business Facilities

The two remaining sites were in the middle of heavily traveled air corridors in the East: New York’s Mohawk Valley and Virginia Tech (in a joint effort with Rutgers University in New Jersey). ” Gryphon Sensors is calling its project U-SAFE.

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Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working

Pro Builder

In addition to software programs, the survey also revealed enthusiasm among builders for emerging technologies such as smart/connected homes, remote inspections , and virtual reality walk-throughs. The top three technology trends are smart/connected homes, selling homes online, and conducting remote inspections.