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Second-term advice: Bring OSHA regs into 21st Century

FDR Safety

That confusion leads to safety practices that are not in the best interests of workers. In my opinion, with an updated set of standards, employers would better know what to do, safety practices would improve, and injuries and fatalities would drop. A more far-reaching approach would be to adopt a model from some other nations.

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Door Closer Hinges: A New Approach

Construction Specifier

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

See also Overhead, Indirect cost. See also, Overhead, General & Administrative Cost, Distributable. Examples: safety meeting, travel time, clean up time, wash up time, etc. In VDC (BIM is one method) the modeling consists of the usual three dimensions, plus the time dimension and the cost dimension.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Check Bollard/Barricade safeties (proximity, Photo, infra red, pressure etc) 7. Application: This standard applies to warehouse or large overhead rolling doors. Lubricants.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Industry analysts say ConAgra is on the verge of splitting into two companies, as big food processing firms in general rethink their business models. The model is being hailed regionally as an “economic development triangle” to ensure the County’s ability to further develop the quality workforce companies demand.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 54 36 Building Information Modeling Exhibit. 00 73 19 Health and Safety Requirements. 00 54 36 Building Information Modeling Exhibit. 00 73 19 Health and Safety Requirements. 01 35 23 Owner Safety Requirements. 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements. 01 35 23 Owner Safety Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 54 36 Building Information Modeling Exhibit. 00 73 19 Health and Safety Requirements. 00 54 36 Building Information Modeling Exhibit. 00 73 19 Health and Safety Requirements. 01 35 23 Owner Safety Requirements. 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements. 01 35 23 Owner Safety Requirements.