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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

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As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything. They should dictate every decision from budget through construction completion. Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. That certainly makes it difficult to schedule your opening.

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What Class Of Hard Hat for Electrical Work?

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When you are involved with construction work that includes electrics you need to ask what class of hard hat for electrical work is needed. Given that construction and electrical work can be dangerous, it is important that workers are well protected at all times. Class E hard hats, electrical hard hats.

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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A massive fire took hold of a construction site in Charlotte, NC. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily. Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk.

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Lincoln Electric Shares How to Avoid Welding Hazards

Construction Equipment

Lincoln Electric compiled a list of potential welding hazards and how to avoid them, based on OSHA safety guidelines. . Electric shock. Electric shock is one of the most serious and immediate risks facing a welder.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

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The energy audit should inform your present electricity consumption profile and the potential savings you might realize with energy efficiency initiatives. . Your solar PV system design must adhere to the guidelines given by equipment vendors as well as local construction codes. . Consider Sunlight Exposure.

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ESG Often Led by Renewable Energy

Green Building Law Update

Additionally, the government disputes over all electric building codes (. which strike us as a wrong headed idea, given that most electricity in the U.S. There are few, if any laws or for that matter even rules in this space, but from our own proprietary ESG disclosure standard, we have specific guidelines for energy.