Fabric Formwork for Concrete Construction
The Constructor
JUNE 20, 2021
Fabric formwork is a building technology that employs geotextile fabrics as the formwork material for concrete construction. In general, fabric.
Miller Metal Fabrication To Grow Operations In Delaware
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Miller Metal's $7 million investment in new Sussex County, DE facility will increase manufacturing capacity, bring employment opportunities. The post Miller Metal Fabrication To Grow Operations In Delaware appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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Building with Textile-Reinforced Concrete: Important Properties and Advantages
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) or fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) is a composite concrete material that employs textile reinforcement.
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Sparks Custom Fabrication Expanding In Tennessee
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 21, 2016
Read Sparks Custom Fabrication Expanding In Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The foodservice equipment manufacturer will create approximately 140 jobs in Adamsville, TN during the next five years.
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MOX Project to Employ 2,000 Workers
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
billion defense funding bill that allocates $345 million for construction spending at the Savannah River Site's Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility in South Carolina, reports Aiken Standard. President Barack Obama signed a $33.3 The project is expected to employ 2,000 workers. .
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Crystal Steel Fabricators Opening Maryland Manufacturing Facility
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Crystal Steel Fabricators, a Delaware-based structural steel fabricator, is investing $4 million in a new manufacturing facility in Caroline County, MD and creating 126 new jobs over the next two years. Image: Crystal Steel Fabricators). Image: Crystal Steel Fabricators). “We
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Fluor JV wins $14B LNG Canada natural gas facility contract
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2018
will provide engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction services for the new LNG export facility in British Columbia, which could employ as many as 4,500 workers at peak construction. Fluor and Japan's JGC Corp.
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Metal Fabricator To Relocate From Ohio To Northeast Indiana
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 5, 2013
(KMI), a manufacturer of sheet metal fabrications and enclosures, announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Defiance, OH to Fremont, IN, creating up to 44 new jobs by 2018. KMI also plans to relocate fabricating equipment from Ohio and update the Steuben County facility’s software and technology.
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W&W|AFCO Steel Investing $18.7M In Arkansas Expansion
Business Facilities
APRIL 21, 2022
W&W|AFCO Steel will add add 115 jobs at a new steel fabrication facility in the former LM Wind Power building at the Port of Little Rock.
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Texas Instruments Constructing Semiconductor Plant In North Texas
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Texas Instruments will begin construction on its Sherman, TX fabrication plants by next year, with production anticipated to begin as early as 2025. The post Texas Instruments Constructing Semiconductor Plant In North Texas appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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Failures: Cast Stone
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Employed as a cost-effective alternative to building stone for architectural ornaments or wall claddings, the material is fabricated with various mixes to resemble different natural stone types. Cast stone has experienced a resurgence in popularity and is currently fabricated for both new construction and restoration work.
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London private equity firm launches bid for Sureserve
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 21, 2023
Fabrice Nottin and Serge Touati, co-managing partners of Cap10, said: “Cap10 is looking forward to working with Sureserve’s management team to support them in delivering their strategic vision. The firm was formed five years ago, when the former Lakehouse business rebranded. ”
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82 Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit?
FDR Safety
JULY 16, 2018
This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. Over the past few years, FDRsafety has been asked to represent a disproportionate number of small metal fabricating plants. That’s a pretty high bar to reach in metal fabrication.
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Is 100% Cotton Fire Resistant? (Explained)
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 12, 2022
The comfort it provides and the very feeling the material provides makes it one of the most sought after fabrics out there. But some of cheeky employers who chose to save a few bucks distributed work wear made of melt-resistant natural fibers like cotton, silk, wool etc instead of flame resistant materials.
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Is Sherpa Warmer Than Wool?
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Sherpa is a soft and fluffy fabric that is commonly used to line clothes, winter apparels, and even some household objects. Sherpa, which resembles wool or sheepskin, is an excellent eco-friendly fabric that has various benefits. . It is an extremely soft fabric that feels amazing on the skin of the wearer. .
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Systems Group To Create 60 Jobs With Arkansas Expansion
Business Facilities
MAY 2, 2022
Systems Group's El Dorado fabrication and machine shop expansion will participate in the AEDC’s Advantage Arkansas program.
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Is Nylon Good in the Rain?
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
So you need a fabric that is lightweight, comfortable and waterproof. And when you begin to wonder what fabric might be ideal, then nylon is something that crosses your mind. . Nylon is a good fabric when it’s raining but it is not 100% waterproof, although it is water-resistant. It is sturdy and durable in nature .
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Higgins to replace 1960s towers in Fulham
Construction Enquirer
MAY 16, 2023
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council to deliver this high-profile development and will continue to work closely with the local community through our Community Engagement Strategy which will delivering training and employment opportunities, to ensure we leave a lasting legacy.”
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How One Arkansas Realtor Is Running a Charity From Her Office
Pro Builder
MAY 5, 2023
Johnson was 22 when she started her work with Make-A-Wish, and she says Brown shaped the very fabric of who she is and how she gives back to her community. is celebrating 25 years of fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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How One Arkansas Realtor Is Running a Charity From Her Office
Pro Builder
MAY 5, 2023
Johnson was 22 when she started her work with Make-A-Wish, and she says Brown shaped the very fabric of who she is and how she gives back to her community. is celebrating 25 years of fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Lack of machine guarding doesn’t always mean a hazard exists
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
FDRsafety is continuing to see OSHA cite employers for alleged violations of machine guarding in situations where employees would have to intentionally reach into a hazard zone to be injured. OSHA cited the employer, Fabricated Metal Products, for two violations related to machine guarding of automated presses used to manufacture small parts.
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Is Camel Hair Warmer Than Wool?
Work Gearz
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Wool made from camel hair is a fabric manufactured from a different type of camel found in Asia, in countries like Turkey, China, Siberia, etc. And while most camels have short hair, Bactrian camels have significantly longer hair that may be used to make fabrics. After spinning, the yarn is rewashed before being made into fabrics. .
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Intel’s $3.5B Investment To Create 700 Jobs In New Mexico
Business Facilities
MAY 4, 2021
Intel will expand its fabrication facility in Rio Rancho, NM to create a domestic hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Read: Intel’s $3.5B Investment To Create 700 Jobs In New Mexico at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them
Fieldwire
APRIL 11, 2022
Fabrication Issues. Pre-fabricated components can provide huge time savings on construction projects, but if components arrive on the job site with problems, they can also add delays and potentially require rework. Design and fabrication issues can be mitigated when identified early in the project. Potential Solutions.
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Intel Investing $20B In Arizona Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion
Business Facilities
MARCH 24, 2021
The Intel expansion project — the largest private investment in state history — includes the construction of two new semiconductor fabrication facilities and will create 3,000 high-tech, high-wage jobs. Read: Intel Investing $20B In Arizona Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Trial to trend: the growth of prefabricated exterior walls
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
A widespread labor shortage causing employers of every kind to scramble for qualified workers. Crews can manufacture fully fabricated exterior wall panels (including the façade) in a climate-controlled facility with no weather limitations. Photos courtesy StoPanel Affiliate Southern Wall Systems. By Tim Salerno.
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Gas Sensor Monitors Health in Homes
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2021
The device is 3-D printed and color changing with microscopic sensors to easily monitor air quality in indoor settings, according to Laser Focus World. The researchers employed direct laser-writing (DLW) to focus on extremely small areas and create “tiny structures in three dimensions from the soft polymers” they have developed in the lab.
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Two Projects Will Add Up To 80 Jobs In Lawrence County, AL
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2020
million to construct an advanced production facility and Progressive Pipe Fabricators has broken ground on a new 82,000-square-foot facility in Lawrence County. CCI Manufacturing USA Corp. will invest $21.5 Read: Two Projects Will Add Up To 80 Jobs In Lawrence County, AL at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?
FDR Safety
APRIL 15, 2020
Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. any one employer could have in their facility. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Why is it so difficult to cite gravity related accidents? be hazardous?
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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?
FDR Safety
APRIL 15, 2020
Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. any one employer could have in their facility. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Why is it so difficult to cite gravity related accidents? be hazardous?
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Cree Investing $1B In North Carolina
Business Facilities
MAY 9, 2019
will invest up to $1 billion in the expansion of its silicon carbide capacity with the development of a state-of-the-art, automated 200mm silicon carbide fabrication facility and a materials mega factory at its U.S. The company will convert its existing Durham fabrication and materials facility into a materials mega factory.
Everything You Need To Know About Modular Construction
cnstrctr
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Modular construction or off-site construction involves removing some of the on-site production and instead, fabricating components of a building in a factory. You likely don’t have the facility to build an entire building using this practice so what are some examples of things we can all fabricate off site? Ramps and Stairs.
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Are Neoprene Boots Good for Winter?
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Neoprene was originally produced from petroleum as a closed cell foam fabric that trapped warmth to provide insulation in both clothing and footwear. It is a thick fabric that is designed to regulate temperature based on an individual’s body temperature making it an ideal choice for both cold and warm weather.
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Can Construction Workers Wear Tank Tops?
Work Gearz
JANUARY 4, 2022
It is an employer’s responsibility to make sure that the work attire provides protection from “environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants” that could cause injury or impairment. ACTIVELY COOLS - Wear your shirt with confidence knowing that Arctic Cools HydroFreeze X Fabric keeps you comfortable.
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Inexpensive Natural Gas Boost Manufacturing Jobs, Economy In U.S. Metro Areas
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 14, 2014
” The report provides employment and sales growth from 2010 to 2012 for nine manufacturing industries including fabricated metals, machinery, and plastics that are energy intensive. ”We are energized to see that employment in this area will continue to grow, which means new jobs locally for residents in our cities.”
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Outdated building code hampering recruitment of high-tech businesses in New York State
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2014
New York State’s building code is outdated and is hampering the recruitment of high-tech employers, according to a coalition of construction, fire safety, and insurance industry groups. The state’s code does not address modern construction materials and complex construction techniques used in chip fabrication plants, she said.
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59 In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 5, 2018
Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. Waukegan was responsible for fabricating and installing the structural steel of project. That employee fabricated the requested welding inspection certificates. Jesse Sloan v.
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Taos Builder Strives to Work with Green Materials
Natural Building
OCTOBER 22, 2022
In 1995, he and his wife bought land near Taos and built the first of many straw bale homes that they would design and fabricate; theirs was off-the-grid. Experience would lead them to add adobe, pumicecrete and different types of integrated panel system homes to their repertoire.
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Boston Bridge & Steel Cited After Employee Death
Construction Equipment
JUNE 3, 2014
Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration into the death of a 46-year-old worker at a Boston steel fabrication shop who died on Dec. 9, 2013, when a 12,000-pound steel bridge arch beam that he was spray painting fell and crushed him, found that his employer, Boston Bridge & Steel Inc.,
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Raising the bar: The use of cable railings in industrial settings
Construction Specifier
MARCH 1, 2024
During the construction phase, these railings provide temporary safety barriers on scaffolding, elevated platforms, and open edges, ensuring worker safety while maintaining a professional appearance that does not deteriorate in the face of inclement weather.
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Reaching a new level of sophistication with panelized construction
Construction Specifier
JULY 16, 2020
Shop drawings must be created, approved, and coordinated with other elements of the building, and, therefore, this process should ideally begin eight to 12 weeks before construction and panel fabrication starts. The post Reaching a new level of sophistication with panelized construction appeared first on Construction Specifier.
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1 Year Later: The Effects of Coronavirus on Construction
Construction Junkie
MARCH 29, 2021
90% of respondents cited backlogs or shutdowns at domestic factories, mills, and fabricators as the reason for delays. Employment 46% said that there has been no change in headcount at their company over the past year, while 20% have added employees, and 34% have lost employees.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 2, 2016
This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in construction. While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households. Employment, Unemployment, and Openings, Hires, and Separations. . . Employment, 2015.
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Smyth County Machine Investing $2.1M In Virginia
Business Facilities
JANUARY 22, 2019
The machining and fabrication company will add equipment, expand its product line and create 35 new manufacturing jobs in Smyth County. Read: Smyth County Machine Investing $2.1M In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
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