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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

Construction Marketing

Welding is a kind of fabrication process that mainly uses high temperatures to melt different pieces of metal together, then allows them to cool and fuse. Stick welding uses a source of power that sends out a constant current electric arc. What is welding? Pressure can also be used to join parts together, such as in cold welding.

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Managing Commercial Construction Lead Times

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Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. The delivery of critical path items is important to the success of any project, and not just the items we or our subcontractors provide but owner-furnished equipment as well. We need a more thoughtful and practical approach.

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6 Advantages of Industrial Stairs

Construction Marketing

This restricted access ensures that only authorized personnel are the only ones who can use elevated platforms, access equipment, or check gauges on machinery. Stairs also connect floors and various landings and serve as a safe passageway for workers and equipment. 2) Cost-Effective Structure. 4) Fast And Easy Installation.

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POST TENSIONING IN REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

The Constructor

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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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

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It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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Will Leather Gloves Prevent Electric Shock?

Work Gearz

Electric shocks are one of the most dangerous hazards, as they can harm your nerves directly. Therefore, an electrician, or for that matter an individual who prefers doing electrical work around the house on their own, must wear the appropriate type of safety gloves.