Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A rolling grille in a school to provide protection from modern security risks. By Jason Millard In recent years, the safety of students in schools has emerged as a paramount concern for districts across the United States. Schools are increasingly adopting security protocols to strengthen their campuses and safeguard their students.

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BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2024

Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:35 A multilayered approach to safer school design may create design challenges. Data presented by the National Glazing Association (NGA) offers an important consideration for those planning safer school designs.

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. It also establishes redundancies should one layer fail.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2021

Designing one is even more challenging. Those border crossings simultaneously are a welcoming environment for guests and returning citizens and a beacon of safety and security. Defining the “port of the future” isn’t easy.

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BD+C

JUNE 17, 2024

Fire-rated Glazing Supports Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:12 Fire-rated glazing supports safer school design and supports building plans that meet model building code requirements. They help specifiers choose products that will meet or exceed a baseline of building safety.

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 13, 2023

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. However, designers must prioritize comfort because it is fundamentally linked to customer satisfaction.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1. Therefore, you should have the appropriate storage tanks to ensure safety. Storage spaces must already be selected, assessed, and prepared even during the early design stage of a construction project. Ensure Proper Site Security .

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Design considerations for behavioral health patients 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:30 Healthcare Facilities The surrounding environment plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened.

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BD+C

APRIL 30, 2024

Using Locking Hardware to Support Code-Compliant Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:16 Code-compliant locking hardware is essential to safer school design. The right lock can support access control for improved school safety. This is especially crucial when specifying locking hardware.

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The Korte Company

JULY 2, 2018

And while we don’t pretend to be experts in public policy, gun control or mental health, we do know how to design and construct buildings that are safer for those who occupy them. Our success as a security-focused school construction company is underscored by our experience delivering 500 projects for our country’s Department of Defense.

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BD+C

MARCH 24, 2023

School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. But these are not the only worries students, teachers and parents have when it comes to school building design. So how can schools be made safer?

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This blog utilizes research and data from a range of professional safety journals (i.e., Professional Safety) and research reports, and blends it with economic realities and common company leadership expectations. It is written as a series for those who are new to safety or have an expanded role within safety.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 18, 2024

There is no longer “safety: is using so call “market leaders” There is finally a construction cost estimating improvement that benefits both owners and design-builders. Using “traditional” cost estimating solutions is no longer viable in today’s volatile and competitive landscape.

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Safti First

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences Learn more about the many features and benefits of SAFTIFENCE by SAFTI FIRST by watching this video. From a design standpoint, “SAFTI FENCE ” offers unobstructed views with a solid, continuous and transparent barrier. These options provide safety and design flexibility.

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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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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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Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

When you choose to work with a design-builder, you’re adding a whole construction department to your business team that’s dedicated to completing a turn-key project as if it were their own. Turn-key in this instance includes initial concept through design, construction, and a 1-year warranty program.

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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. PVB, EVA and SGP Interlayers available for use in architectural, decorative and security glass applications. Stay tuned for more announcements!

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing. Flammable materials and chemicals can raise grave safety concerns if not stored sufficiently. Proper storage and disposal is a must.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Architects have long turned to overhead coiling door manufacturers for closure solutions that provide safety, security, and peace of mind. The first question design professionals should ask when specifying a rolling door or grille is, “How often will this product need to open and close?”. by Siva Davuluri. Performance needs.

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BD+C

MAY 30, 2017

Selecting door and window systems for any building project demands a complete articulation of safety and security concerns. Balancing life-safety performance and integration with overall security planning is one of the most difficult aspects of fenestration design.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Determine if design services are required. Identify safety, security and hazardous material issues. Visit the jobsite and document conditions. Establish project goals. Define building systems and quality of materials. Identify client’s responsibilities. Determine project schedule and major milestones. Proposal Preparation.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run. This article lists down the basic steps that you should follow when you’re constructing and designing your warehouse. Set Up Your Storage And Loading Area.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 3, 2020

Safety first! A proper plan that observes safety protocols strictly will let you avoid undesirable circumstances arising in work. Work supervision, equipment utilization and construction procedures all must ensure the safety of the workers. The age-old construction motto has never wavered even in modern days.

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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. PVB, EVA and SGP Interlayers available for use in architectural, decorative and security glass applications. Stay tuned for more announcements!

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Some of the first pieces of protective gear we looked for were safety glasses. You would think that because there are so many safety glasses and safety goggle options, it would be easy to find a solution. So, I began to hunt and find the proper safety eyewear for both of my sons. Safety Glass Frames Lenses Safety Fit.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Over the past few years, this 1.3 Portland International Airport.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2024

They are used for lifting loads directly, and their capacity varies based on their design and size. Slings – Slings are flexible straps or ropes used to secure and lift loads. These attachments use powerful magnets to securely lift and transport metal objects. They are commonly used for lifting long or flexible loads.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Whether you require glasses for your weak eyesight or for the safety of your eyes at work, you don’t want to compromise on the most delicate part of your body. . Safety glasses and regular glasses are not the same thing. On the job or at home, safety glasses are designed to give the best protection for your eyes.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2021

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Improving Wellness Design. Healthy homes saw a boom in interest last year and wellness-inspired design will likely only grow in popularity going forward. Here’s how five different industry leaders are focusing their new year resolutions on enhancing wellness design. cbroderick.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers - 2019. Safety Services Company, a leading provider of safety and compliance training products and services, is proud to be named as one of the Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers 2019 by Construction Tech Review magazine, in Safety and Compliance 2019.

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