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Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

FDR Safety

I had the opportunity to view one of the best presentations on permit required confined spaces that I have ever seen. Mr. Burgess identified an often overlooked opportunity for temporary reclassification of an existing permit required confined space. A full entry permit is then no longer necessary. It’s worth the time.

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Harnessing the Power of RPA

Construction Business Owner

Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals. Despite its simple appearance, the financial equation of “revenue - expenses = profit” is so complex, there are few who truly understand it.

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The First Permitted Tire Bale Home in New Mexico

Natural Building

I recently received the following email from Kimi Ishikawa: We are in the process of building the first-ever fully permitted tire bale home in New Mexico! We have started the foundation, and our tire bale recycling permit should be in the mail this Friday. We do plan to put in an earthen floor and to use earthen plaster, etc.

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Commercial Construction 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned

HardHatChat

The real headwinds over the last year were supply chain disruption, higher material costs, and personal shortages. While material costs have come down in some instances, material availability and labor issues are still a challenge heading into 2023. For example, the project can be at risk if you only chase after the lowest bid.

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Permeability of Soil – Features, Darcy’s Law

The Constructor

The property of the soil by which it permits the flow of fluid through it is called permeability of the soil. The porosity in the soil material is.

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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

3 Building a Detailed Estimate The best approach to completing is to create a detailed line item estimate via a quantity take-off and associating granular labor, material, equipment, and productivigy data for each line. This will provide you with a clear technical and cost view of the project. #4 expanded CSI Masterformat ). #5

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Best Pool House Designs | Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House | What Is the Average Size of a Pool House

CivilJungle

Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House? The pergola provides sufficient broadcasting to permit 12 clients with extra drawing room around the blue rock and a lovely pool with the resort hotel. What Happens If You Put Up a Pool Without a Permit? How Long Does It Take to Get a Pool Permit?

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