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Firms readied for £750m Parliament repairs deal

Construction Enquirer

The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework. This works programme is designed to prevent future deterioration of the mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and life safety systems, building fabric, roofing and stonework.

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Will Washing at 60 Shrink Clothes?

Work Gearz

Washing clothes in hot water would seem like a good option when you are dealing with dirty or smelly laundry or if you are looking for an excellent germ free option. If the clothes are made with natural fabric they are prone to shrinking when washed at 60. This is why natural fabrics shrink when washed in hot water. .

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How to Wash Greasy Work Clothes?

Work Gearz

Pine oil is a very effective degreaser and I have learnt about it from one of my mechanic friends who has to deal with motor oil stains forever. Hot water, when poured directly over a stained area, tends to discolor the fabric. Stain removers for fabrics are readily available on amazon.com. White vinegar. And it’s a wrap!

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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Bronze Award winner in BF ’s 2015 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition will generate an estimated $17.7 Logistics and infrastructure played a key role in securing this mega-deal for Louisiana. (FPCC) announced it will build a $9.4-billion billion ethylene production complex on a 1,000-acre Greenfield site in St.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. However, the ability for any management to foresee the thousands of maintenance tasks where a skilled worker must deal with gravity is not practicable nor feasible. What can we do?

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. However, the ability for any management to foresee the thousands of maintenance tasks where a skilled worker must deal with gravity is not practicable nor feasible. What can we do?

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Industrialized construction is a powerful strategy to set project teams up for success.  Having a strategy from the get-go is critical to creating discussion opportunities with the entire project team, the GCs or the developer, the manufacturers, and the fabricators. What types of projects are best suited for industrialized construction?