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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future. Look at the installation of pre-cast concrete walls.

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10 Ways to Improve Construction Safety

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Use Predictive Insights to Prevent Safety Risks. Missing information and data can create hazards on a jobsite, and strong documentation practices reduce this risk. Filling out construction reports and completing project checklists, whether for construction safety or quality inspections, can often be a tedious process.

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In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Best Practices Construction Law

Sometimes, we avoid doing bad things because of the risk of getting caught. Waukegan was responsible for fabricating and installing the structural steel of project. The subcontractor was required to submit “fabrication quality control and weld inspection certificates” to the government before payment was issued.

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5 Reasons to Move to Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It saw Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) as an opportunity to facilitate seamless sharing and delivery of digital information—from design to off-site fabrication, and from on-site assembly to operations and building maintenance. 2 Better documentation reduces the risk of costly rework.

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Can Construction Workers Wear Tank Tops?

Work Gearz

Construction workers are almost always at the risk of scratching or cutting themselves from bumping or carrying objects. So with the risk of scratches and infections it is best to not wear clothing pieces like tank tops which leaves the entire arm exposed to peril. . Why can’t construction workers wear tank tops? .

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Is Nylon Good for Gloves?

Work Gearz

They are appropriate for a wide range of works, including medical, food and electronic sectors, as well as many other industries where contamination and inspection are key problems. . Versatile- Nylon gloves have various uses which makes them suitable for high risk uses like construction or industrial work. . Inspection gloves.

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Boom lift cases Canterbury Cathedral

Digger Blog

Inside, the non-marking tracks spread the weight of the 6,805kg machine to eliminate risk of damage to the floor. They then used the same machine outside to inspect the stonework on the west towers, 42 metres above ground. Using the Ommelift 4200 meant the entire inspection was completed within three days.”'