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Considerations for using aluminum-framed interior wall systems

Construction Specifier

Using interior aluminum framing systems with glazing inserts provides physical separation, while maintaining visual connections. Tinted and translucent glazing, or dynamic glazing that switches from clear to tinted, balances transparency with a degree of visual privacy. Interior entrance systems.

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PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety

Pro Builder

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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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

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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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

In environments like this, where building materials must maintain a high level of both performance and aesthetic, metal fabric is an ideal material for expanding the exterior footprint of existing buildings. serves as chief engineer for GKD-USA, a leader in metal fabrics for architectural applications, based in Cambridge, Maryland.

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4 No-Brainer Workflows with Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

That’s what Canam, North America’s largest fabricator of structural steel components, did when they implemented Autodesk Build. Rhumbix allows you to track key jobsite metrics and assets—including time usage, labor, equipment, and materials. Here are ACC Connect integrations that enable better performance tracking. .

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Behind the Build: Interview with Justin Lipsey, VDC Technical Leader, SSOE

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I was afforded the ability to utilize all of the beautiful music equipment I have collected over the years and my limited knowledge of video creation and editing. We also want to better visualize that kind of information in a palatable way for our users. . Then empower them through the use of data to visualize the end goal. .

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10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace

BD+C

companies now provide a work café; when they are equipped to work, work cafés are highly effective workspaces that contribute to a great experience. Spaces for Individual Work People need spaces that help them focus on their work at the office—free from noise, visual distractions, and interruptions. Fifty-eight percent of U.S.

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