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Key Factors for Choosing a National Commercial Construction General Contractor

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Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. is essential.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. Mass Timber Provides Fire Safety Wood possesses unique fire-resistant properties.

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Experience vs. Credentials: Does Your Commercial Construction Contractor Make the Grade?

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A culture that values safety training of its own accord, not just as a minimum requirement to be met, is an important credential in any construction firm. But the interesting thing about commercial construction is all the different paths people take to end up in this industry.

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Helping architects by educating code officials on fire rated glass

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In commercial construction, we refer to the International Building Code (IBC) as a base code standard for protecting public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction of buildings.

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

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A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. They continue to get critically injured on the job, particularly when they’re working around energized panels or commercial lighting systems.

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Exploring how sound and noise impact well-being in office design

Construction Specifier

It was not until the mid-20 th century—as public awareness of the need for stricter occupational health and safety guidelines grew—that the requirement to preserve it garnered widespread support. 1 Auditory health effects Hearing is a historically undervalued and underserved sense, at least within Western societies. 2 In the U.S.,

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Exploring how sound and noise impact wellbeing in office design

Construction Specifier

It was not until the mid-20 th century—as public awareness of the need for stricter occupational health and safety guidelines grew—that the requirement to preserve it garnered widespread support. 1 Auditory health effects Hearing is a historically undervalued and underserved sense, at least within Western societies. 2 In the U.S.,

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