101 Top Products for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 16, 2019
The products selected for Building Design+Construction ’s annual 101 Top Products report are determined by you, our readers.
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PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety
Pro Builder
JUNE 15, 2023
PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.
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17 Innovative Products That Make The New American Home 2021 Exceptional
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
17 Innovative Products That Make The New American Home 2021 Exceptional. The New American Home program relies on innovative products that enhance the exterior and interior of the house and contribute to its overall comfort and performance. Cool Products From Show Village 2021. Tue, 02/02/2021 - 18:45. LG laundry appliances.
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SAFTI FIRST Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications
BD+C
JULY 13, 2023
PVB, EVA and SGP Interlayers available for use in architectural, decorative and security glass applications. SAFTI FIRST In a previous blog, I shared that we have expanded our glass fabrication capabilities with the addition of a fully automated, state-of-the-art Pujol 100+ laminating line.
SAFTI FIRST Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications
Safti First
JULY 24, 2023
PVB, EVA and SGP Interlayers available for use in architectural, decorative and security glass applications. In a previous blog, I shared that we have expanded our glass fabrication capabilities with the addition of a fully automated, state-of-the-art Pujol 100+ laminating line.
Expanding the exterior footprint
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
While cities occupy just three percent of global land area, by 2050 they will be home to two-thirds of the world’s inhabitants according to Gensler’s, 75 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, according to Gensler’s Aleksander Sasha Zeljic in a June 2018 interview with Architectural Products magazine.
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The Super Sack: The Endless Potential for the Perfect Transportation
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
They have been specifically designed for the transportation and storage of bulk commodities, such as grains, rice, sugar, flour, and other similar items. Super sacks are a type of bulk packaging made of fabric. They are often used to transport granulated or powdered products. What is the Super Sack and how does it work?
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5 Gift Ideas For Tradesmen
Construction Marketing
MARCH 10, 2021
Regardless of the tradesman’s current project, losing a fastener is cumbersome and it can disrupt his flow of productivity. Moreover, choose a design that’s made from a durable, breathable, and water-resistant fabric such as polyester. No more rolling bits across floorboards as the tradie can safely keep them on his hand.
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5 Best Men’s Cargo Pants for Work
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Tactical Cargo Apex 67% polyester and 33% cotton Fifteen Stretch fabric Teflon coating to resist moisture, dirt, and stains gusseted crotch. LA Police Gear Tactical Polyester and cotton ripstop fabric Eight Elastic waistband Knee and seat padding, gusseted crotch. Do you want secure pockets that feature zipper closures?
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More about design drawings and model planning
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Plans are like a set of drawings or two-dimensional diagrams that are used to narrate a place or object or to communicate building or fabrication instructions which are drawn or printed on paper and can take the form of a digital file. and many more.
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5 Best Work Pants for Large Men
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
You may prefer a relaxed fit design that gives you more room in the seat of your pants as well as in the thighs. Sometimes these two terms will be defined identically and utilized interchangeably, however ”loose fit” normally signifies a roomier design of work pants. The twill fabric is 9.25-ounce The Reviews. Check on Amazon.
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10 Best Stretchy Work Pants for Jobsite
Work Gearz
MAY 7, 2021
Stretch canvas design. Flex-Tac ripstop fabric. Omni-Shade UPF 50 fabric. Polyester & cotton rip-stop fabric. Four-way stretch fabric. We designed our Timberland PRO Gridflex Canvas Work Pants to be the ultimate stretch canvas pant. The main fabric used for the pants is 98% cotton and 2% spandex.
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5 Best Golf Pants for Work
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Most golf pants are versatile in design and will have a nice appearance, they may just be a tad more comfortable and above all lightweight, making them ideal for some work environments and climates. Because there has been substantial innovation in the design of golf pants, they can actually be quite an attractive choice. The Reviews.
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Why Do Farmers Wear Flannel Shirts?
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
They are durable: Since farming requires hard and rough work, flannel shirts are often constructed of soft cotton, wool, or synthetic fabrics and have a thicker weave than other shirts, making them more durable. Moisture-wicking is a key characteristic of this fabric. It may irritate your skin as the fabric might be scratchy. .
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4 Best Gore-Tex Work Jacket
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 28, 2021
It’s portable, packable, breathable, and waterproof in a sleek, classic jacket design. Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket Gore-Tex Paclite Technology Adjustable hood, Pit zippers, Zippered pockets Taped seams Roomy design, Small to XXL –. ARC TERYX ESSENTIALS - Versatile high performance designs for diverse activities and conditions.
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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 30, 2023
Salla recently answered a few questions on the benefits of industrialized construction and how it’s fundamentally changing the approach to planning, designing, and building. How is industrialized construction shifting how the industry plans, designs, and builds? Let’s dive in! You can have tighter lead times and throughput times.
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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 30, 2023
Salla recently answered a few questions on the benefits of industrialized construction and how it’s fundamentally changing the approach to planning, designing, and building. How is industrialized construction shifting how the industry plans, designs, and builds? Let’s dive in! You can have tighter lead times and throughput times.
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10 Best Work Pants for Carpenters
Work Gearz
MARCH 15, 2021
Tough max technology & flex fabric. 55% cotton, 45% polyester rip-stop fabric. Prices pulled from the Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. They designed these carpenter jeans with 100% cotton. Dual tool pockets.
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Selecting anchor clips for metal cladding
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2021
Architects seeking to deliver their own, creative signature realize they must focus much of their attention on the design of the exterior wall, the face of the structure to the outside world. Today’s design trends drive those same architects to source a wide array of applied architectural features that are mounted to the building structure.
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10 Best Work Pants for Mechanics
Work Gearz
MAY 3, 2021
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10 Best Insulated Work Pants for Winter
Work Gearz
JUNE 23, 2021
Synthetic softshell fabric. Prices pulled from Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. It also has 2 reinforced back pockets and stronger sewn-on-seam belt loops that add extra security from wear and tear. Multiple pockets.
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4 Best Lined Work Pants
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The workwear market offers a large selection of pants in all kinds of materials from duck cotton canvas to stretch fabric blends to winter jeans to pants specifically created with insulation. The choice will depend on how cold your work environment gets and the type of fabric combination that you feel most comfortable wearing.
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Do Carrhartt Jackets Break In?
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Like all top tier durable products, Carhartt jackets too have to be broken into. Use good quality fabric softener to soften the jacket. Mix fabric softener in cold water and let the jacket soak in it for a while. Carhartt jackets come in a wide variety of designs and colours and can cater to innumerable needs as well. .
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Do I Need a Jacket for 16 Degrees?
Work Gearz
JANUARY 6, 2022
But while choosing leather jackets for winter, certain points must be kept in mind to make a well informed purchase that would fetch you a product worth your money. . Prices pulled from the Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.
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Building a competitive advantage: New study finds construction technology is why companies are performing better
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 28, 2023
However, of all industries, construction still is ripe for the highest likelihood for automation – from the design to offsite fabrication facility and into the field. We can now, in near real time, link our design choices to potential trade-offs in schedule, capital costs, ongoing costs, carbon, or functionality,” he said.
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6 Best Lightweight Work Jackets
Work Gearz
JANUARY 10, 2022
Price, material quality, jacket design, and construction together with features were all added into the selection equation, and finally, we added in performance. These fabrics will vary and sometimes may be limited to the outer shell with a different textile for the lining. The water-resistant fabric sheds water quite nicely.
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7 Best Construction Work Jacket
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 24, 2021
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How Should a Bomber Jacket Fit?
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
The sleeves of a bomber jacket are all different, with each one ending in a knitted cuff that fits securely around your wrist. Each sleeve should stop on or slightly above your wrist bone, with traditional designs displaying a clear size difference between the main section of the sleeves and the cuff. Arm length. Check it out here- .
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2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products
Pro Builder
AUGUST 6, 2021
2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. The Top 100 is Pro Builder 's annual recap of the building products readers wanted to know more about during the past year. From windows to water generators, these 100 products and building materials piqued reader interest for a range of reasons. Products from DuPont, Fi-Foil Co.,
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What Socks are Best for Toenail Fungus?
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Natural fabrics, such as cotton are rather effective at absorbing moisture. Moisture gets trapped in the fabric, making your socks damp and uncomfortable. Socks with the right anti-fungal fabrics. Merino wool, coolmax, olefin, drymax, polyester and viscose (bamboo fiber) are the best fabrics for antifungal socks.
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What Does a Black Hard Hat Mean? (Explained)
Work Gearz
JUNE 28, 2021
As black hard hats are especially designed for the site supervisors, therefore, any other professionals including the construction workers , visitors, site managers, etc. Prices pulled from Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.
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5 Best Work Boots for High Arches
Work Gearz
JULY 26, 2021
Carhartt CME6355 Six-inch 100% leather Rubber ASTM rated, EH Advanced designed footbed. Thorogood American Heritage Six-inch MAX Wedge Full-grain leather MAXWear Wedge outsole Steel toe, Fiberglass shank, Anti-slip Footbed designed for shock absorption. Check on Amazon. The heel on this boot is 1.25-inch inch to ensure stability.
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What Fabric Is Best for Stretchy Pants?
Work Gearz
DECEMBER 7, 2021
You must have wondered at least once what fabric is best for stretchy pants since not all options offer the best comfort. But, it’s Lycra aka Spandex aka Elastane that makes all other kinds of fabrics stretchable. It’s just the Pandora box that opens with the revelation of which fabric is the best fabric for stretchy pants.
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How Do You Break in Overalls
Work Gearz
MAY 7, 2022
Overalls are usually made of canvas that is specially treated with fire-resistant compounds and therefore it is always preferable to not make use of chemical fabric softeners on them. Certain fabrics like rayon, cotton or linen would shrink more readily than synthetic ones like polyester. How to wash overalls?
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6 Best Construction Hard Hats (Comfortable, Safe and Durable)
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
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5 Best Work Boots with Vibram Soles
Work Gearz
AUGUST 5, 2021
The outsoles featured a new tread design that was manufactured in vulcanized rubber. The intent in designing the Vibram outsole was to provide increased traction on an array of various surfaces, with better resistance to heat and abrasion. Nowadays Vibram soles are an international product manufactured in numerous countries globally.
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Job Order Contracting Guide
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
Labor rates are for direct labor, without overhead and profit, however include fringe benefits and allowances for Social Security and Medicare taxes, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance and employee benefits. It is assumed that all workers are skilled for the particular task in concert with safety (OSHA) requirements.
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4 No-Brainer Workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
When these solutions don’t talk to one another, it creates data silos and ultimately hinders productivity. . Egnyte is a hybrid (on-premises & cloud-based) content management solution that facilitates secure management and governance of critical content. You can avoid these issues with the proper performance tracking workflows.
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Benefits of precast concrete construction
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 31, 2018
It is primarily applied in the erection of buildings with repetitive design and components, like schools and apartments. Precast design and fabrication of elements begin when the construction site is under survey or earthworks. A secure working platform is created for workers to act on with the prefabricated products.
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Do Grip Socks Help Blisters?
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
So, wearing grip socks can save you from slips and falls and once you start wearing them, you will know how important they are how they secures your feet inside the boots thus adding comfort and performance! It helps to improve your performance by giving you the feel that your feet are locked and secured inside your boots. MULTI-USAGE.
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Can a Copperhead Bite through Leather Work Boots?
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Thick 600d Oxford Fabric And 210d Lining With Pvc Waterproof Coating. Instep Hook&Loop Design. Prices pulled from the Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Are Cowboy boots designed to protect against snakebite?
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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
No matter where you’re at in your construction career, or what business goals you’re out to achieve, get ready for a set of construction classes designed to leave you with a long list of actionable takeaways. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond.
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10 Best Class 2 Safety Vests for Men and Women
Work Gearz
JULY 31, 2020
And during our research the best class 2 safety vest which we found is the KwikSafety (Charlotte, NC) BIG KAHUNA , because of its high quality fabric with breathable mesh lining, 11 multi-functional pockets and the 360 degree visibility perfected by 2 inch reflective strips trimmed with 1 inch fluorescent orange strips. Who can wear this?
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Can You Wear a Hat Under a Hard Hat?
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The answer is YES, you can wear a hat under a hard hat, as long as the hard hat is designed for this. The regulations must be specified by the manufacturer (style, class, make, design) and must be checked by the construction company or construction worker. A specially designed beanie. Premium Quality Fabric. Sweatbands.
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