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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

Things like “always keep a load strapped and secured” makes sense until the worker(s) must unstrap the load to move it. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. In such cases, the machine will not go back into production until someone does #2. Using words like “Always…” in the policy. Let’s explore #5.

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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Relying on manual processes in today’s modern construction era is no longer going to be a feasible option. In a world where materials mean so much to a contractor’s bottom line, effectively managing them to maximize time, investment and productivity can make all the difference.

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Are Cowboy Boots Good for Construction?

Work Gearz

Cowboy boots have inclined heels that are usually quite high, ranging from anywhere between 1- 4 inches, so that they can secure themselves in a stirrup when riding a horse. Prices pulled from the Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.

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More about design drawings and model planning

Construction Cost Estimating

and those capture all the geometric features of a site, building, product or component in an accurate and clear way so that it can display a clear information to the builder or manufacturer to help in design. So these design drawings can be categorized as: • Feasibility studies. and many more. Option appraisals. Concept drawings.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Product Spotlight. Over the years, I’ve learned quite a bit about what motivates teams and keeps them productive, so I hope these leadership tips help your construction business. These men and women set the bar high for their teams, but not so high that the end goal is not feasible. productivity. People Management.

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Low Bids Benefit Building Owners

Chianelli Estimating

Their accounting department has established a project budget that can not be exceeded and, if adhered to, the project is feasible. The contractor had secured the project and the owner would realized a huge savings on the cost of the project estimate established. Scenario: A company needs to expand it’s facility.

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Honeywell Announces $208 Million In Louisiana Projects

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Bobby Jindal and Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies President and CEO Andreas Kramvis have announced that Honeywell will invest $208 million in new manufacturing projects at its four production sites in Louisiana. LED estimates all four projects will result in 148 new indirect jobs, for a total of 190 new jobs in Louisiana.