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How to Carry out Concrete Cubes Sampling as per IS 456?

The Constructor

The compressive strength test is one of the most important tests performed on concrete. This test gives a fair idea about the quality of the concrete.

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Sears Roebuck warehouse repositioning enlivens Boston’s Fenway neighborhood

BD+C

Developer Samuels & Associates asked Elkus Manfredi Architects to reimagine the former Sears Roebuck & Co. warehouse in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood as a dynamic mixed-use destination that complements the high-energy Fenway neighborhood while honoring the building’s historical significance. The result is a Silver honoree in Building Design+Construction’s 37th Annual Reconstruction Awards. .

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Report to Congress Calls for Framework to Cut Post-Quake Recovery Time

ENR Construction

While current seismic design codes address life safety issues, the report says stakeholders should also consider re-occupancy and functional recovery time, taking into account the potential impacts to a community as a whole.

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The Green Roofs of Sea Ranch

Natural Building

Sea Ranch is a planned community along 10 miles of California’s northern Sonoma Coast that was developed in the early 1960’s. I remember driving past it around that time when I lived in Jenner, a few miles south of there. Sea Ranch was intended to be a second home community that embraced its surrounding environment. The development has held true to its original ideology of living lightly on the land through the oversight of its Design Review Committee.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Should I Put Leather Conditioner on NEW Boots?

Work Gearz

Leather is one of the most durable materials and is naturally dirt resistant. Despite its ability to shine through years of use, it is prone to get dirty and dry. When exposed to water, sun, or other harsh conditions, Leather boots will crack and need to be conditioned to make them look good and increase durability. To derive maximum usage from your boots, you must ensure that you clean and condition them regularly.

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How to Fix Scuffed Work Boots (Step By Step Guide)

Work Gearz

While investing in a pair of work boots, primarily leather work boots you are sure of two things, their age and the style they are going to add to your personality. Work boots easily adapt to our daily lifestyle and can tend to last for lifetime only if we take proper care of them. Unfortunately, our workplaces are brimming with sharp objects, a number of equipment and rough surfaces that grant plenty of scuffs and scratches to our very precious work boots. .

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What Is Pier and Beam Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Pier and Beam Foundations | Pier and Beam Foundation Design | How to Build a Post and Pier Foundation

CivilJungle

Introduction of Pier and Beam Foundation. The foundation plays important role in the construction of the building. The strength of the structure depends on how the foundation of the building is constructed. In the olden days Pier and beam foundation is widely used in the construction of these structures because of its economy. In this article, you will get to know about the Pier and Beam Foundation , Advantages and Disadvantages of Pier and Beam foundation.

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Can You Wear a Hard Hat Backwards?

Work Gearz

Construction workers often ask if you can wear a hard hat backwards and there are some strict rules about this. According to OSHA hard hats should be worn the way they were designed, UNLESS the manufacturer specifies that the hat can be worn backwards. However, there are several types of hard hats, and it all depends on the make and class of the hard hat that you are wearing, as well as what is specified about the hat.

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