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Ruby+ Associates Founder David Ruby Retires After 60+ Year Career 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Mr. Ruby’s structural engineering career spans over 60 years working for steel fabricators, erectors, contractors, and architects, all the while developing his passion for constructability. Recognized internationally as a structural steel expert, he was a registered engineer in 36 states. Ruby, PE, SE, has retired.

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What Does SRC Stand for in Safety Shoes?

Work Gearz

SRC is the standard mark that is given to footwear when they pass two feature tests: SRA+SRB, where SRA stand for slip resistant on ceramic smeared with sodium lauryl sulphate and SRB stand for resistant to steel smeared with glycerol and SRC rating is given when the footwear has tested under both SRA & SRB conditions. Where its written?

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4 Best Zero Drop Work Boots

Work Gearz

This type of work boot can be found with a steel toe or protective toe cap, although more difficult. Birkenstock QS700 Leather Nitrile Rubber EN ISO 20345: 2011 safety certified, Steel toe cap Water-resistant. Birkenstock QO700 Professional Leather and textile Nitrile Rubber EN ISO 20345: 2011 certified Water-resistant leather.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Adobe Homes.

Natural Building

April 04, 2011. They evolved very specific techniques for every aspect of the building process, from fabricating the adobe blocks to erecting and plastering the walls. One of the more unique aspects of their system is the use of specialized molds for fabricating the blocks. Please Help Pakistani Flood Victims!

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: HyperAdobe

Natural Building

January 06, 2011. Hyperadobe is similar to conventional earthbag construction, except that is uses mesh tubing instead of the solid polypropylene fabric. Raschel is a knitted fabric which resembles hand crocheted fabrics, lace fabrics, and netting. This is a paragraph of text that could go in the sidebar. -->.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Further, the state made progress closing achievement gaps, particularly in the 167 schools identified as Focus Schools based on significant achievement gaps in SY 2011-2012. Utah, BF’s 2011 State of the Year, has perennially occupied the top tier in our flagship state rankings categories in recent years, including Best Business Climate.

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Best Keen Work Boots for Men and Women

Work Gearz

The Keen Pittsburgh Utility Work Boot with its Steel toe protection really got our attention for its resistance to harsh weather, multiple layers of protection, together with a waterproof membrane for hygiene and comfort. . Keen Pittsburgh Utility Steel Toe Steel toe Waterproof Nubuck leather Six inches 100% Nubuck, Rubber sole.