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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

HardHatChat

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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California State University Monterey Bay Otter Student Union

ENR Construction

Overcoming potential delays ranging from steel fabrication and permits to wildfires and the global pandemic, the three-level facility was substantially complete just two years after construction began.

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5 Ways Leading Contractors Keep Their Clients Happy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Along with software, leading contractors embrace technologies that speed efficiencies, such as pre-fabrication, drones and robotics. A technology-driven company is better set up to meet the baseline need of meeting time and budget requirements. Solutions like Viewpoint Team are bringing entire project teams together in real time.

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

The following tables present an overview of the industry including the number of jobs, the unemployment rate of those previously employed in the industry, job openings and labor turnover, union membership and representation, gross job gains and losses, data for occupations common to the industry, and projections of occupational employment change.

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First 3D-Printed Building Facade Coming to Tennessee

Pro Builder

A Chattanooga-based credit union will feature the “world’s first” 3D-printed building facade on its newest branch. The facade comes from 3D-printed building specialist Branch Technology, with the help of the credit union’s contractor, Construction Consultants. First 3D-Printed Building Facade Coming to Tennessee. cbroderick.

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Does Regular Shirt Work as Undershirt for Sweating?

Work Gearz

In case you don’t, here is something I have to let you know: Undershirts actually originated from the Union Suit , that the then men used to wear beneath their regular shirts or suits in order to protect their skin from the itchy and not so comfortable styling fabric and also to keep themselves cool and to keep away sweat and odor!

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5 Best Short Sleeve Work Shirts for Hot Weather

Work Gearz

Nowadays short-sleeved cotton shirts thanks to new designs and fabric mixes, can show off a nice muscular silhouette. Fabrics should preferably be high-quality and for those that can wear a slim fit, short sleeve shirts will last find a place permanently in your wardrobe. This is really a no-brainer! Our Choice. CLASSIC WORKWEAR.