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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

Work Gearz

The former sets the standards for materials used for a product, while the latter ensures the safety and performance of such products by following ASTM standardized materials. Today, it is known as ASTM International with offices across the globe including one in Washington DC. However, in some cases, it is a law to comply.

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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

Construction Junkie

Amendments to the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard Standard affected: 29 CFR 1926 Status: Proposed Rule Stage Expected Timeframe: July 2020 Description (from agenda): Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing corrections and amendments to the final standard for cranes and derricks published in August 2010.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Located an hour from Washington, DC’s biotech corridor and less than 30 minutes from well-known national biodefense resource Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, Washington County is an affordable place to do business with close proximity to local metropolitan areas. The Port of Baltimore has had a 50-foot deep channel since 1990.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

DC: Direct Current. RR: Railroad. SFGL: Safety Glass. SV: Safety Relief Valve. CY: Cubic Yard, Cycle. CYL: Cylinder. CYL L: Cylinder Lock. D: Deep, Depth, Drop, Drain. D & M: Dressed & Matched. DA: Double Acting. DB: Decibel. DBL: Double. DBT: Drybulb Temperature. DCV: Detector Check Valve. DEG: Degree.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

DC: Direct Current. RR: Railroad. SFGL: Safety Glass. SV: Safety Relief Valve. CY: Cubic Yard, Cycle. CYL: Cylinder. CYL L: Cylinder Lock. D: Deep, Depth, Drop, Drain. D & M: Dressed & Matched. DA: Double Acting. DB: Decibel. DBL: Double. DBT: Drybulb Temperature. DCV: Detector Check Valve. DEG: Degree.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

DC: Direct Current. RR: Railroad. SFGL: Safety Glass. SV: Safety Relief Valve. CY: Cubic Yard, Cycle. CYL: Cylinder. CYL L: Cylinder Lock. D: Deep, Depth, Drop, Drain. D & M: Dressed & Matched. DA: Double Acting. DB: Decibel. DBL: Double. DBT: Drybulb Temperature. DCV: Detector Check Valve. DEG: Degree.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 73 19 Health and Safety Requirements. 01 35 23 Owner Safety Requirements. 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements. 01 35 29 Health, Safety, and Emergency Response Procedures. Health, Safety, and Emergency Response Procedures for Contaminated Sites. 01 35 23 Owner Safety Requirements. Safety Films.