Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. Even with all the focus put on budgets, timelines, and processes, safety still comes first. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Even experience in extensive design in academic context can provide only limited perspective in engineering decision making. Most lessons in engineering decision making come from the cases of histories of failures of structures, which itself are the results of a bad judgement, thus making us understand the pitfalls in conceptual design.

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FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. Over the past few years, FDRsafety has been asked to represent a disproportionate number of small metal fabricating plants. That’s a pretty high bar to reach in metal fabrication. Spot welders, riveters, manual forming machines, etc.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 3, 2024

When designing and constructing these areas, you must consider where shade structures will be installed. Like USA SHADE, Custom Shade Sails offers a diverse product range, including three fabric types and options for three to more than five corners. The company also provides free design support if you prefer to have expert help.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Reinforcement was fabricated and fixed along with post tensioned mono strands (encased in HDPE pipe) to profile. After fabricating and fixing shuttering in position, micro concrete encasement was carried out throughout the core holes in the slab. End anchors of post tensioned strands were fixed in position.

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The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Its importance is evident when you consider that the cost of fabrication, erecting and striking the formwork, often exceeds the cost of the concrete it is designed to shape and support. This need not be an intricate design drawing, a simple sketch is usually sufficient. It conforms with appropriate safety regulations.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

If waste is a hot topic in the industry, then safety is a buzzword. No project or relevant discussion can begin without talking about safety in the workplace—even then, projects still suffer casualties. OSHA refers to such an incident as one prime example of hazardous energy, of which its control is a recurring safety issue.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 23, 2012

Restraint fixings are designed to hold panels back and transfer all horizontal forces (such as wind pressure or suction) to the structure. Design of fixings in precast cladding: The basic requirement in any cladding design is that support and restraint to the main structure to be provided.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The displacement can be computed as ……………. (1) In such cases, applying the principle of virtual work, ………………….2(a) 2(a) Where, = change in length of member k, = change in thermal expansion of member K = change in temperature.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 9, 2023

The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework. This works programme is designed to prevent future deterioration of the mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and life safety systems, building fabric, roofing and stonework.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

The visibility outside can be challenging too during this time, hence, there are specific winter safety jackets that can be worn to meet this requirement. What is a Winter Safety Jacket? Types of Winter Safety Jackets. Best HiVis Safety Jackets for Winters and their Features. Pyramex Safety Bomber Jacket.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2018

Safety Glasses, Eye Protection & You. Welcome to Safe Friday, today we’re going to cover safety glasses, eye safety, and eye protection. Normal prescription glasses and sunglasses meant for everyday use do not meet the requirements for industrial strength safety glasses and don’t provide adequate protection.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 26, 2021

Stairs are integral to building design. Well-designed stairways can add value to any structure as it ensures users are safe and comfortable going up and down the steps. 3) Custom Design. Industrial stairs specialists can fit stairs into an existing building design according to user needs. Benefits of Industrial Stairs.

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Work Gearz

JULY 17, 2020

If you are working in a warehouse, construction site, traffic points, or at any place where visibility is the shield of your safety the safety vests are a must for you. . Moreover, safety vests are required by law (OSHA, ANSI, CSA standards) to be mandatory in every workplace to ensure the safety of every workplace. .

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

SAFTI FIRST Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/13/2023 - 07:54 SAFTI FIRST now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications. I am excited to share that we have successfully completed SGCC (Safety Glazing Certification Council) certification requirements.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Construction Safety. IPD is all about teamwork – bringing the design team and the construction team together early in the project delivery process to resolve issues and streamline processes. Design and construction teams consist of a lot of people with a lot of specialized and valuable skills that are located over a wide area.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 9, 2022

If you work in a profession that requires high visibility for your safety on the job, getting a good safety vest is vital to your well-being. High-risk conditions impose a need for visibility, and a safety vest that is certified to meet the American National Standards Institute safety conditions should be your priority.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.

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Work Gearz

JULY 31, 2020

Class 2 safety vests works no less in providing you the required safety in your job sites including construction, traffic, survey, airport, public safety, emergency, etc. So, we made a detailed study of the class 2 safety vests and have come up with a top 10 list for you. As every list has its best, so does our list too.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Design Issues. Design-related rework issues include errors and omissions in design plans, as well as agreed-upon design changes. When designers and constructors are teamed up front, as in design-build contracts, constructors often have more opportunities to identify design issues before construction begins.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Curing is the period of time from consolidation to the point where the concrete reaches its design strength. Wet covers, such as straw, earth, burlap, cotton mats, and other moisture-retaining fabrics, are used extensively in curing concrete. Once the water is removed, hydration ceases and cannot be restarted.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools. Ask yourself, what is making them smile?

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The Korte Company

MARCH 11, 2019

Healthcare interior design projects pose unique challenges for design teams. The idea, though, is that healthcare interior designers must first prioritize design elements that promote patient care. The unique factors design teams must consider for these projects are highlighted below. Evidence-based design.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I am also a tradesman and part of my permanent PPE is a pair of safety glasses or safety goggles. I had thought about using contact lenses under safety glasses, however, even a little dust can cause eye irritation and create problems for me. Unfortunately, not all safety goggles were designed with eyeglass wearers in mind.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 29, 2018

PPE for Industrial Safety . Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of PPE for industrial safety. Modern PPE is designed to protect you against a variety of workplace hazards. Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries.

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Work Gearz

JULY 10, 2020

nearly 20% of the deaths on the construction sites happened due to not wearing of the safety vests. . Benefits of Wearing Safety Vests in Construction Sites. Safety vests are high visibility vests and have immense benefits for workers in the construction sites. The Negatives of not wearing safety vests. ? SAFETY VESTS.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. One important piece of gear often referred to as a reflective vest is the safety vest. Safety Vest Material Closure Features ANSI Class Sizes.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Distinct from traditional prefabrication, which occurs offsite, this approach fabricates building elements within a large, temporary manufacturing facility at the construction site. Working conditions are more predictable, ensuring increased safety, quality, and efficiency.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Construction Safety. Tablet Computing and Enterprise Software » World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets. This new design will be intuitive to anyone who has ever used a smart phone or a tablet. construction safety. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 14, 2022

But, there’s yet another class of pants known as class E safety pants.    Class E safety pants are different from the other 3 classes. So, when it’s raining heavily or visibility is really poor, these high visibility pants work as a safety shield for road workers. Read along to explore all details!

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 23, 2021

Well, there’s where SRC safety footwear comes to your rescue and are recommended by most of the US’S workplaces where slippage is a hazard. All safety footwears are tested and manufactured under the standard of EN ISO 20345:2011 and SRC is no exception. See also: Work Boots Safety Symbols Demystified! Where its written?

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Safti First

JULY 24, 2023

SAFT FIRST ® Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications SAFTI FIRST now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications. In a previous blog, I shared that we have expanded our glass fabrication capabilities with the addition of a fully automated, state-of-the-art Pujol 100+ laminating line.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. The decision to go with panelization must start early in the design process.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Construction Safety. Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Modeling & Design. It allows for closer collaboration between the different design professions. BIM & Pre-Fabrication. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 22, 2020

The Safety PPE KIT for COVID 19: The infection prevention and control measures include: ? Perfect design, it fits seamlessly into your face. It’s made of non-woven fabric. ? Great for going outside when necessary; With the safety face shield you can be prevented from the dust/saliva/spit and any other things. Easy to use.

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