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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

HardHatChat

Monitor the delivery dates from the subcontractors, manufacturers, and distributors on a weekly basis to ensure proper timing and insist that each furnishes us with up-to-date information on all possible delay issues. This enables us to stay ahead of the curve with regard to lead times and plan accordingly.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Aaron Thompson, President at Nox Innovations

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We're an industrial construction solution provider for virtual design & construction and fabrication. Everything we model gets fabricated in our shop here and sent to our sister companies around the country. We have around 100 full-time modelers in the department and 50 or so fabricators.

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Which is More Waterproof- Nylon or Polyester? 

Work Gearz

Nylon and polyester are two most widely produced fabrics in the world, and they share many similar characteristics. However, there is a distinction between polyester and nylon fabrics. While both fabrics are not waterproof, however, they do have water repelling properties. PET is also used to make a variety of plastic bottles.

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Modular Construction: Pros and Cons

Lets Build

By fabricating building components in a controlled environment, projects are less prone to delays and come with an additional benefit—workers have safe, comfortable conditions in which they can be more productive, leading to higher-quality products. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals.

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Is There a Difference Between Fleece and Polar Fleece?

Work Gearz

Sheared off sheep and camels and yaks, brushed and processed to make us feel like we are wearing a fluffy cloud, wool is often a luxury that is way too expensive for most of us. It is but the general term used to denote a warm and soft fabric that is worn in winters. Polar fleece is a machine washable fabric .

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Best Rechargeable Heated Work Gloves

Work Gearz

Our research convinced us that the Savior Heated Gloves was the best rechargeable geared glove out of the 5 best that we tested. Savior Heated Electric . Savior Heated Gloves for Men Women, Rechargeable Electric Heated Gloves. Global Vasion Electric Heated Gloves. 2200MAH Electric Rechargeable. The research.

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Are High Visibility Vests Flammable?

Work Gearz

To be very specific, most of the melting fabrics are flammable in electric arc and flash fires even if they have been treated with flame resistant substances. On the other hand, AR clothing is meant to offer protection against electrical arc hazards. But there is a difference between FR clothing and Arc-Rated (AR) clothing.

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