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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds). The overall amount of the Government’s estimate shall not be disclosed except as permitted by agency regulations.” ” Preparing an Owner’s Estimate.

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#81:  Women-Owned Small Businesses

NH Construction Law

million for building contractors and heavy infrastructure contractors, $15 million for specialty trades.) The company must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) unconditionally and directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. Management and daily operation must be controlled by one or more of the women owners.

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Clarifying OSHA Recordkeeping Regulations for Multiple Business Establishments

Safety Services Company

In February 2014, OSHA answered several questions from a business asking for more details about the requirement to keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for multiple business establishments, 1904.30. b)(2) allows that if the company can produce copies of injury and illness forms when permitted access is requested. 2014 Interpretations.

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7 Best Hard Hat Suspension to Protect Your Head

Work Gearz

The “SuperEight Impact Energy Control System” is designed to spread any impact force over an area as wide as possible. 2014, Type 1, Class E, G, and C standards., This cap also permits accessories such as earmuffs or other customized preferences. 1-2014 requirements for type 1 Class G & C, or C. Check on Amazon. -->.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

In Mesa, Boeing employs more than 3,700 people at its 2-million-square-foot facility to build Apache attack helicopters for the U.S. Across the street is the global headquarters for the major rotorcraft manufacturer, MD Helicopters, which builds high-performance helicopters for both civilian and military use worldwide.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). The facility is slated to build four airplanes a month, but could expand to eight planes a month eventually. Like Youngstown, Toledo is on track to see exports double between 2009 and 2014. By Business Facilities Staff. suppliers.