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Recladding Multi-Family Buildings: Why And When?

Construction Marketing

Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements. Durability and longevity : Quality cladding acts as a defense against wear and tear, prolonging the life of the building.

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4 Signs Of A Roof That Needs Replacing

Construction Marketing

It’s your first line of defense against natural elements. Plus, not all homeowners have the luxury of time to get on their ladders and closely inspect the roof. Make sure to cover all areas during inspection, especially the ones with the nails. Once you’re there, turn off the lights and inspect your roof.

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Drone Technology Improves Infrastructure Inspections

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

W hat began as a school project has turned into an exciting career for the founders of SkySpecs , an Ann Arbor-based startup that provides drone technology for the inspection of infrastructure projects, such as wind turbines, cell towers, power transmission towers, and eventually bridges. “It DannyEllisSkySpecs.

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#93:  Spoliation During Construction

NH Construction Law

Parties to a lawsuit, or who reasonably should anticipate future litigation, have a duty not to destroy evidence crucial to their opponents’ claims or defenses. Fortunately, the duty to preserve relevant evidence may be satisfied by affording the adverse party an adequate opportunity to inspect it prior to destruction.

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In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Best Practices Construction Law

The design specifications require that the contractors adhere to various professional codes, including those of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and the American Welding Society (AWS). That employee fabricated the requested welding inspection certificates.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

Impregnation refers to a technique for treating absorbent materials with chemicals. Impregnating wood materials with fire retardants changes the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the wood, resulting in a complex new material. Flame spreads along the surface of the material as the test progresses.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

A hazard communication program for any materials present. Is the use of any machine, tool, material, or equipment that’s damaged or defective prohibited? Are machines, tools, material, or equipment that’s identified as unsafe by locking and tagging, or physically removed from the jobsite? Personal protective equipment training.

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