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Improving water management and energy efficiency with tapered roof insulation

Construction Specifier

When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. by Marcin Pazera, PhD.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D.

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Why Commercial Facility Maintenance Is Your Best Insurance Policy

HardHatChat

Englewood crews work hard to replace a fire damaged roof. The team was able to remove and replace the entire roof in just two weeks. This focuses on prolonging the life of building systems. It’s good to have regular check-ups on the performance of such vital systems as HVAC units, plumbing, and fire protection.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

More importantly, according to the latest numbers released for occupational fatalities , “falls to lower level” was responsible for 12 percent of the deaths in 2012. Erect toeboards, screens or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling. Unprotected sides must have a guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system.

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Exploring OSHA’s General Fall Protection Requirements

Safety Services Company

We conclude our look at the five most citied standards of 2012 with OSHA CRF 1926.501, General Fall Protection Requirements. When the employer can demonstrate that fall protection systems are infeasible or creates a greater hazard, the employer may develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of OSHA’s standard.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

More importantly, according to the latest numbers released for occupational fatalities , “falls to lower level” was responsible for 12 percent of the deaths in 2012. Erect toeboards, screens or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling. Unprotected sides must have a guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system.

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Revit OpEd: Layer Function Setting

Revit OpEd

Thursday, April 19, 2012. System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. I run into wall types quite often that have these wrong or inconsistently applied. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22).