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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Modular Construction

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Modular construction or off-site construction involves removing some of the on-site production and instead, fabricating components of a building in a factory. Improved quality as the inspection and process can be monitored much more closely. Temporary electrical panels. What Is Modular Construction? Ramps and Stairs.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. ELEC: Electrical. ELECT: Electrical. EP: Electrical Panelboard, Explosion Proof. EWC: Electric Water Cooler. EW & C: Electric Wiring and Communication. EWH: Electric Water Heater. FAB: Fabricate. FABR: Fabricate. FBP: Fabric Panel.

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#3 Scaffolds: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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Train employees who erect, disassemble, move, operate, repair, maintain or inspect scaffolds to recognize hazards. Inspect scaffold and components for visible defects before each work each shift and following any occurrence which could affect structural integrity, and ensure they are fixed promptly. Pole scaffolds over 60 feet high.

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#3 Scaffolds: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

Train employees who erect, disassemble, move, operate, repair, maintain or inspect scaffolds to recognize hazards. Inspect scaffold and components for visible defects before each work each shift and following any occurrence which could affect structural integrity, and ensure they are fixed promptly. Pole scaffolds over 60 feet high.

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The Interconnected Construction Organization — Part 2: The Benefits of Integrated Construction Software in the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Field Operations: Field teams have the latest information from the office and can easily collect jobsite data and perform tasks such as punch lists, daily logs, site and safety inspections and capturing labor time. Viewpoint is a trusted member of the organization and part of the fabric of what we do every single day.”.

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