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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

My first project was a Wind Turbine project in the mountains of West Virginia. He explained Chicago couplers to me and the need to always have a cotter pin, how whip checks worked and that it was important they sit above and below (not on) the fitting. He asked if I knew what I was looking at and I said no.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Top products exported from the region were transportation equipment, machinery, except electrical, computer and electronics, and electrical equipment, appliance and components. Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. Canada is also the largest trading partner to the U.S.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Chicago. Byrne Electrical Specialists. JMPE Electrical Engineering. Schneider-Electric. USGBC West Michigan Chapter. USGBC West Virginia Chapter. Bureau Veritas.