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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

Construction Marketing

It also poses a threat to wildlife and the general environment. Inspection And Monitoring Redevelopment projects or new construction are significant contributors to waste generation. This usually includes site inspection and monitoring to analyze, assess and understand the estimated environmental damage caused by new projects.

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OSHA steps into the fray on Ebola

FDR Safety

Nurses and doctors are understandably concerned about the risks of dealing with patients potentially infected with Ebola, as are hospital administrators, yet fully complying with CDC guidelines can be extremely expensive in an environment in which many hospitals operate on very thin margins.

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Preventing flooring failures: Factors to consider in substrate prep

Construction Specifier

According to Independent Floor Testing & Inspection (IFTI), the leading cause of flooring failures is moisture, costing the industry $2.4 It can also void the flooring manufacturer’s warranty when guidelines for moisture and pH conditions are not followed. billion each year in remediation.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. Therefore, it’s equally crucial to inspect your roof so you can decide where to put the solar panels. Your solar PV system design must adhere to the guidelines given by equipment vendors as well as local construction codes. .

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

Safety Services Company

Fire and Burn Safety Practices for Contractor Management Now that we’ve determined some of the biggest offenders, let’s break down what contractors can do to maintain compliance and create a fire-safe work environment. Tools and other electrical equipment must be regularly inspected.

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Enabling real-time collaboration in Egyptian construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The team seeks to enable broader project teams to achieve high-quality results in the most efficient way possible, through using standardised processes and schedules in an integrated common data environment in Autodesk Construction Cloud. Redcon Construction chose Autodesk because it’s so well-known globally.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Properly de-ice and inspect machinery and tools, as well as pathways and scaffolding. All workers should be educated on what to look for in cold weather work environments in themselves and one another. Consider wind chill.

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