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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Fabrication Indiana Ohio Equipment 49

Construction Equipment

MAY 15, 2020

The location has a fully equipped shop and amenities for customers traveling along Interstate 65. Palmer Trucks has 10 full-service locations, a leasing division, a fabrication shop, and parts… Palmer Trucks is opening a parts and service dealership in Southern Indiana, Kenworth of Sellersburg.

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Indiana Leases Fabrication Travel 62

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

IROCK has acquired Indy Equipment’s fabrication and manufacturing division. Indy Equipment’s full staff becomes part of the IROCK team on the acquisition date. IROCK has acquired Indy Equipment’s fabrication and manufacturing division. September 25, 2012. read more

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Equipment Fabrication 69

Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Material and Equipment Defects. Equipment defects might include mechanical or electrical components that do not perform properly after installation, or construction equipment that malfunctions and damages work previously completed. Fabrication Issues. In some cases, these situations also create safety issues.

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Schedule Fabrication Construction Budgeting 98

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. Spot welders, riveters, manual forming machines, etc.

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OSHA Feasibility Fabrication Risk 149

Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It was printed using robotic arm-based cellular fabrication (C-Fab) technology. Construction 3D printing company Branch Technology has printed a building facade for a financial institution in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Once complete, pedestrians passing by the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s (…

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Tennessee Fabrication Construction 113

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As part of the drive to create further value in the supply chain, manufacturers of these products are developing “offsite” bespoke fabricated systems that reduce the need for often complex on-site assembly. Plastic pipes are extensively used in housing and commercial construction. This reduces on…

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Site Fabrication Commercial Housing 118

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It is used to create a wide range of fabrics, as well as to combine with other natural and synthetic fibres. It is one of the most commonly used clothing fabrics today. Usually polyester is known as a winter fabric rather than a summer one, because of its ability to retain heat. How does polyester keep you warm?

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Fabrication Materials Mobility Environment 52

Construction Equipment

MAY 14, 2020

The company is a pipeline contractor that works in pipeline maintenance and construction, fabrication, horizontal directional drilling, hydrostatic testing, and… United Piping (UPI), based in Duluth, Minnesota, finished 2019 with a record of 2.5 million hours worked without a lost-time injury.

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Minnesota Safety Fabrication Injury 111

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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Virginia Fabrication Equipment Products 47

Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

” Specialist lifting company Mammoet – based in Stockton-on-Tees, undertook the bridge move with state-of-the-art transportation equipment. The BBV team have been fantastic to work with, demonstrating great leadership, teamwork and management of a complex engineering project.”

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Engineering Transportation Maine Equipment 64

Construction Marketing

MAY 26, 2021

This restricted access ensures that only authorized personnel are the only ones who can use elevated platforms, access equipment, or check gauges on machinery. Stairs also connect floors and various landings and serve as a safe passageway for workers and equipment. 2) Cost-Effective Structure. 4) Fast And Easy Installation.

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Industrial Environment Materials Transportation 156

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We’ve outlined the cause and solution for all seven below, according to Lean literature, along with an eighth waste that’s emerging in the construction industry: 1) Transportation Transportation waste involves the unnecessary movement of materials or equipment.

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Inventory Construction Materials Transportation 98

Business Facilities

MAY 15, 2018

The sheet metal fabricating equipment manufacturer will invest $87 million to develop a new product line in High Point, NC. . Read: North Carolina Lands Amada Manufacturing Facility, 201 New Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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North Carolina Fabrication Equipment Products 44

Work Gearz

APRIL 1, 2022

Industries have heavy-duty pieces of equipment to cut through Kevlar. Every individual fabric of Kevlar moves and shifts while the fabric is being cut. So, it’s important to hold the fabric stable.  Keep the fabric to be cut on a solid strong surface.   Here’s how you can cut Kevlar neatly: 1.)

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Fabrication Equipment Safety Products 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Despite these challenges, architects and designers are driven to transform these underutilized structures into vibrant spaces that contribute to the fabric of the community and showcase the harmonious coexistence of past and present.

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Innovation Architecture Fabrication Sustainability 62

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A Brooklyn-based robotics startup, Toggle, recently landed $3 million in seed funding, which will be used to further develop robots that fabricate and assemble rebar. According to an article in The Verge, the robots are designed to work in tandem with existing robotics and steel fabrication…

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Fabrication Design 67

BD+C

JANUARY 15, 2018

Outside of universities, few of the maker spaces or incubators that have sprung up across the country are equipped with the heavy-duty machines that budding entrepreneurs need to experiment with fabrication.

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Innovation Fabrication Autodesk Equipment 55

Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Acquisition Expands Product Offerings, Fire Protection Fabrication Equipment. Anvil International announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of North Alabama Pipe Corporation (NAP), a leading provider of pipe fabrication equipment and fire protection fabrication equipment. read more.

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Alabama Fabrication Equipment Products 51

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.

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North Carolina Fabrication Materials Infrastructure 51

Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

To prevent accidents and mitigate injuries on the jobsite, the Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA) regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards are evolving , and manufacturers of workplace safety gear are responding with new and improved designs for hard hats , work gloves, and more. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Safety Products Injury Equipment 52

BD+C

JANUARY 15, 2018

Outside of universities, few of the maker spaces or incubators that have sprung up across the country are equipped with the heavy-duty machines that budding entrepreneurs need to experiment with fabrication.

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Fabrication Autodesk Innovation Equipment 45

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

GENERAL – Cost data is organized using MasterFormat2004+ [1] and includes detailed line item description and associated material, equipment and labor as appropriate. BEST VALUE – As noted, all unit price line item provided incorporate locally research labor, material, and equipment costs.

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Contract CSI Compensation Equipment 100

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 26, 2019

With the capital investment, it is possible to build up and equip a precast plant with the concrete mixing equipment, forms, stressing beds, curing systems, and heavy lifting equipment. By improving the production process, the precast pieces can be fabricated on a routine and regular basis.

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Engineering Concrete Fabrication Equipment 40

HardHatChat

JUNE 26, 2018

Typically, when building out a first-floor retail space, we can remove storefront windows in order to bring in oversized equipment and materials. From a construction standpoint, these finishes entailed extra planning and lead-time due to the complexity of fabrication as well as installation. Instead, we had to use regular entrances.

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New York City New York Retail Construction 270

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

There's a significant learning curve when it comes to using prefab for construction, and you need to ensure that you equip your teams with the right tools to get the most out of prefabrication. Allied BIM Allied BIM enables firms to assemble, spool, and fabricate remotely, saving teams time, money, and reducing material waste.

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Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Sentry HSI is designed with a fully fabricated open-style rotor, which produces low inertia energy for a… The Sentry horizontal shaft impactor (HSI) uses a high-speed impacting force to break stones along natural cleavage lines, according to the company, producing cubically shaped material.

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Fabrication Materials Design 62

Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Guoer Reusable Fabric Dust Face Mask 80% polyester 20% spandex, 100% cotton interior Cloth fabric reusable face mask Nose clip adjustable straps –. Best Fabric Reusable Dust Mask for Woodworking . Guoer Reusable Fabric Dust Face Mask. A paper weave, latex, rubber, plastic, fabric, or other? Budget-friendly.

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Fabrication Safety Products Design 52

Work Gearz

APRIL 1, 2022

  Going to the tailor and altering the fit might not seem like a great option at times and it is then that the need to naturally facilitate the shrinkage of the fabric arises. Just like always we are fully equipped to help you out with some uncomplicated tricks and simple tips. So here’s what you can do:  1.)

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Fabrication Equipment 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 8, 2024

The comprehensive guide walks manufacturers, fabricators, specifiers, and contractors through all the glazing system components, addressing important points to consider, and things for which to look out. The document is all inclusive, addressing every aspect of glazing systems from soup to nuts.

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Commercial Certification Materials Guidelines 57

Construction Equipment

JUNE 11, 2019

According to an article in Science Times, the team used bamboo to create the frame of the structure, and later used drones to lift fabric onto… MuDD architects, a Spanish firm, demonstrated a new concept in building disaster relief shelters using a drone during a recent design show in Milan, Italy.

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Fabrication Design 64

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

Prior to and during construction, every piece of equipment, material types, and even details such as the exact color of paint need to be reviewed and approved via submittals. These pieces of equipment often require close coordination to ensure that they receive the correct power, fuel, water and structural support.

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Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Fieldwire

JULY 31, 2023

It is estimated that only a third of a worker’s day is spent performing their craft, with the other part of their day filled with non productive tasks, such as locating equipment and material, reviewing plans and assigning tasks, and dealing with fabrication and logistics.

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Products Software Software Management 52

Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

Welding is a kind of fabrication process that mainly uses high temperatures to melt different pieces of metal together, then allows them to cool and fuse. MIG welding is usually the choice for hobby welders and DIY enthusiasts who don’t have the money to buy huge, expensive equipment. What is welding? 3) TIG welding.

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Materials Industrial Railroad Electrical 409

Work Gearz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When you have access to high-quality equipment that keeps you warm and comfortable, it will immediately make your workday less stressful. Polyester fabric repels water, therefore, if you are working in a cold, wet environment, a freezer jacket with polyester outer lining will keep you safe from rain. Increases your productivity.

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Fabrication Environment Safety Products 52

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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Commercial Management Project Management Construction 156

Civil Lead

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Fabrication Mild steel can be easily cut bent twisted punched drilled welded forged and rolled. mild steel is easier to work with compared to stainless steel Whereas stainless steel is not as easy to fabricate as mild steel. it is difficult to fabricate stainless steel without using high Technology machines and have proper technique.

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Fabrication Materials Equipment Budgeting 59