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County Sues Contractor Over Safety Issues & Project Delays

Construction Equipment

Santa Clara County issued a lawsuit against the lead contractor hired to expand Valley Medical Center and locked the contractor out of the construction site, reports San Jose Inside. . The county also released footage of a steam explosion at the worksite to highlight a lapse in safety.

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Real Estate's New Normal: Virtual Selling Tools

Pro Builder

The result of stay-at-home orders and safety precautions has now become a new normal for real estate. The reversal is particularly noticeable in the two Bay Area metros of San Francisco and San Jose. Comparatively, advertisements for open houses decreased 42% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

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California lawmakers may take action to address contractor negligence

BD+C

The balcony was constructed by a company with a history of shoddy work, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The collapse caused the death of six college students and raised questions about California's building standards and balcony safety.

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5 Best Work Boots for IronWorkers – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Work Gearz

One more thing which is required for the ironworkers is safety from electrical hazards as the job demands handling heavy current consuming electrical appliances. Features: Meets ASTM C/75, C 1/75 Safety Standards. KEEN Utility Men’s San Jose 6″ Alloy Toe Waterproof Wedge Work Boot. MOC Toe protection.

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Are Wedge Boots Good for Construction?

Work Gearz

Work boots come in a variety of combinations of soles, uppers, lacing methods, and safety features. There are numerous types of safety features included with these wedge sole boots. Most of these wedge sole boots have a waterproof leather upper, steel shank , steel toe or safety toe, and electrical hazard protection. .

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She is the pioneer in getting both CG Schmidt Offices WELL Health and Safety rated. Christian is passionate about utilizing developing technologies to ensure inclusivity, efficiency, and safety for all the projects he works on. The first and only general contractor in the state of Wisconsin with that accomplishment.

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5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Stok

A growing number of Bay Area cities , including San Jose, Santa Rosa, and San Francisco, are also considering the move away from natural gas to help meet climate goals. As the saying goes, “as goes Berkeley, so goes California, and so goes the country.” 3: Health requires a holistic approach.