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8 OSHA Enforcement Changes that Could Potentially Impact Your Construction Business

The Constructor

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is enforcing several changes owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise in technological.

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What Is Collapsible Door? Its Types, Advantages & Disadvantages

Civiconcepts

The component of the structure which provides safety and in-out access through the structure is a Gate. Doors can be of different types such as Collapsible Door, sliding doors, … What Is Collapsible Door? Its Types, Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».

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Studies Show Pay Inequities Are A Symptom of Broader Gender Biases

ENR Construction

Experts agreed that workplace inclusion and equity is not just about doing the right thing, it's also about growing a company's bottom line.

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What Is M Sand | Properties of Manufactured Sand | Advantages & Disadvantages of Manufactured Sand

CivilJungle

What Is M Sand? Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is an additional of river sand for concrete structures. Manufactured sand is created as rigid granite stone by crushing. The crushed sand is of cubical form with grounded boundaries, washed and classified as a building material. The extent of manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a reduced amount of 4.75mm. M-Sand is artificial sand manufactured from crushing hard gravel into minor sand-sized angular molded units, wash away as well as excellently graded to be u

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Why Don’t Logger Boots Have Steel Toe?

Work Gearz

Logger boots and steel toes are designed for the safety of the wearer but each in its way. Logger boots, as it appears from the name, are mostly used by loggers. Whereas other workers with different working requirements have other types of boots. Typically, loggers, farmers, and ranchers use logging boots. On the other hand, workers in construction fields use construction boots with steel toes.

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Should You Put Mink Oil Inside Boots?

Work Gearz

If you have a pair of leather boots, you probably know you can use mink oil for your boots. Mink oil is a kind of oil produced from mink. It has conditioning features that can soften leather very well. So, people have been using mink oils for decades as a treatment for their leather shoes. Mink oil is extracted from the fatty layer of the mink’s abdomen.

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Studies Show Pay Inequities Are A Symptom of Broader Gender Biases

ENR Construction

Experts agreed that workplace inclusion and equity is not just about doing the right thing, it's also about growing a company's bottom line.

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7 Simple Steps to Clean Your Leather Boots with Mink Oil

Work Gearz

With time wearing leather boots is becoming very popular because they are durable, reliable, comfortable, safe, convenient, and adjustable. Once you have found the suitable leather boots, fit perfectly, and are comfortable, you need to ensure the shoes’ quality is maintained. We spend most of our time at work and choosing the best boots and keeping them clean is essential. .

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Forensics Firm DNV Tapped to Probe Mexico City Subway Collapse

ENR Construction

Details about the investigation into the May 3 crash will be revealed May 10.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Can Vaseline be used to Protect Leather Work Boots?

Work Gearz

Who doesn’t know about the petroleum jelly? This well known product is very famous all over the world and has earned itself a reputation as a versatile product which offers moisturizing and protective benefits. While we trust vaseline with our skin so much, can we put the same amount of trust in vaseline when it comes to protecting our leather boots?

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DNV Tapped to Investigate Mexico City Subway Collapse

ENR Construction

Details about the investigation into the May 3 crash will be revealed May 10.

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Carolina Moc Toe Boots Vs. Thorogood – What’s the Difference?

Work Gearz

Carolina and Thorogood are two of the most common USA boot brands. Each of them has its characteristics and style. Although they have many things in common, there are still some points that would help make the decision. While Carolina is lightweight yet, durable moc toes, Thorogood surpasses them a little in durability. Also, the outer soles of Thorogood are claimed to be better and long-lasting than any other outsoles.

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Two Creeks, a Marsh and Two Lakes Sue a Florida Real Estate Developer

Green Building Law Update

Two creeks, a marsh and two lakes are plaintiffs in a first of its kind complaint filed last month against a real estate developer and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Wilde Cypress Branch, Boggy Branch, Crosby Island Marsh, Lake Hart and Lake Mary Jane, tributaries of the Kissimmee River are seeking declaratory and injunctive relief that Beachline South Residential, LLC’s proposed “Meridian Parks Remainder” mixed use real estate development violates the water bodies’ own righ

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.