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Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense

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Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense Believe it or not, the answer isn’t just wearing the right PPE. This is because safety managers and workers often forget to consider other important control measures in the hierarchy of controls when they rely solely on PPE. So, why is this the case? The answer is not a simple yes or no.

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Construction Cost Knowledge Management

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Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector due to its failure to keep pace with current technology and methods. Note: Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud High is a cloud platform developed by Microsoft for cleared personnel and organizations that support the Department of Defense (DoD).]

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2021 Defense Authorization Act includes mass timber provision

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The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act includes language that would encourage the U.S. Department of Defense to consider using mass timber construction on new building projects and renovations. Congress also directed the secretaries to submit a follow-up report on the subject.

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Ranked: Seven innovative noise reduction materials for commercial spaces

Construction Specifier

Managing sound transfer into and throughout a large commercial building can present a serious challenge. To help manage this issue, this article ranks seven innovative materials, from most to least comprehensive, that can reduce noise in commercial spaces. Many exterior sounds are initially reflected by the concrete.

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Deloitte Projects 5% Growth In Aerospace And Defense Industry, Technology Innovations To Dominate

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The continued decline of defense spending into 2014 will likely force new revenue streams for the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry that may include innovations in intelligence, precision strike technologies, and cyber security. and Europe,” said Tom Captain, DTTL Global Aerospace and Defense Sector Leader.

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Construction Document Information Management

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Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere.