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A Guide to Keeping Your Healthcare Practice Open during a Remodel

Wolgast Corporation

Healthcare practitioners can have a difficult time deciding when to start an occupied office remodel due to the speculation of shutdown inconvenience, operations minimization, or the lessening of their income. The key is to get in and get out once construction crews are on the scene completing their healthcare construction services.

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4 Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2018

HardHatChat

As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: As the nature of shopping centers evolve, commercial construction firms will continue to be busy reworking existing mall retail space for new purposes. #3:

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

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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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

Pro Builder

Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard. NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. Regulations. Tue, 07/06/2021 - 12:00. the National Association of Home Builders.

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Asbestos Still Life Threatening for Construction Workers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. Though 42 percent of construction deaths involve falls , a surprising 17 percent are attributed to exposure to toxic materials like asbestos. Just last month, restoration of a hotel in Spokane , Wash.

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Building Owners Know Your Asbestos & Lead Survey Requirements

Wolgast Corporation

When you plan to remodel or put on an addition to a building of any age. For a building owner, sometimes the best deal is a building constructed before 1980 that can be remodeled for your use. Or better yet, one that old that doesn’t need to be remodeled. When you buy or sell the building.

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3 Reasons why Asbestos Surveys Are Important

Construction Marketing

Construction materials containing asbestos were in used in Britain until 1999 when asbestos was prohibited. The risk greatly increases during house repairs, remodeling or renovation, and in case no measures are taken, residents and workers may be exposed to asbestos. Risk Assessment.