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Single-Family Zoning Creates Hurdles for Quick, Cost-Effective Construction

Pro Builder

Single-Family Zoning Creates Hurdles for Quick, Cost-Effective Construction. Now, the housing shortage has become a much more severe issue and Forbes says the top hurdle to creating cost-effective, rapid housing is single-family zoning. Consider this alarming statistic that illuminates the disconnect: In the U.S., cbroderick.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. Clear communication: Let others know you’re using the ladder and ensure they stay clear of the “zone of danger.” This ensures workers climb at a slower pace.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. Clear communication: Let others know you’re using the ladder and ensure they stay clear of the “zone of danger.” This ensures workers climb at a slower pace.

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Construction Deaths Up 10% in 2014

Construction Equipment

percent in 2014, totaling 874, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. . These incidents typically involve vehicles in a highway work zone. Construction-related deaths increased 9.5 The leading cause of death in 2014 in construction, which killed 349 workers, was falling.

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The cost of activating a new facility

BD+C

For their many accomplishments, one statistic stands out and that is their performance in the Red Zone. The real strength of their team was a high-powered offense that seemed at times as though they could score at will.

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Alternative Deck Footing Product, Diamond Pier, Releases 10-year Study Examining Frost Heave Performance

Pro Builder

Additionally, since there is no ASTM testing methodology for foundation systems in freezing conditions, so the building code industry relies upon observational evidence as the basis for deriving a reasonable standard of performance for a given frost zone depth. To satisfy skeptical builders, Pin Foundations, Inc. of the time.

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Texas Cities Lead Recovery Employment Leaders In BF 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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The Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin-Round Rock MSAs also took the top three places, respectively, in the magazine’s Job Growth Leaders category, based on government statistics showing the largest percentage increase in employment. Southwest Business Facilities Cities Economic Development Employment rankings'

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