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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

Construction Specifier

By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. The regulations require studies before construction activity and/or noise and vibration monitoring during construction.

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Managing noise in healthcare spaces with fusion-bonded resilient flooring

Construction Specifier

According to the research paper, “Shades of Florence Nightingale: Potential Impact of Noise Stress on Wound Healing,” “Noise has long been recognized as an environmental stressor that causes physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes in healthy subjects. A 2005 study examining U.S. Rasmanis, V. Blomkvist, R.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

However, with food processing, meals can be cooked faster and still taste delicious and contain most of the health benefits of the foods they are made from. Each location lists property information, demographics and workforce information to educate prospective businesses on the economic and environmental landscape of Arkansas.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Check throw regulator and spring assembly for tightness. Assess any needs for fertilization Check Points: See Special Instructions Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

Sys tem Des ign: We developed a system that focused on the highest impact core competencies common to every agency -­? This system establishes (7) Core Competency Areas referenced in the law, along with (5) additional Core Competency Areas universally recognized for their impact on facilities operations and management. o Contracting.