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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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6 Best Carpenter Hard Hats

Work Gearz

Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock or burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.”. Building and construction sites can be incredibly dangerous, exposing workers to numerous hazards if there are no safety protocols in place.

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Location Focus: The Carolinas – Growth Climate Warms In The Carolinas

Business Facilities

From the May/June 2014 issue. Through the Office of Innovation, we want to create a business environment in South Carolina that is ideal to start and build a high-growth company.”. The new, 430,000-square-foot facility will be located on Trelleborg’s existing premises in Spartanburg, which includes Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc.

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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.). IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. million toward economic growth projects (including a new streetcar system).

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6 Best Hard Hats for Big Heads

Work Gearz

to 8 Type 1 Class G 4-point Fas-Trac III ratchet system. to 8 Type 1 Classes G, E and C 6-point ratchet system. to 9 Type 1 Classes G, E and C 4-point ratchet system. to 8 Type 1 Class E EZ- click Ratchet system. 1-2014 (Class G) compliant, provides dielectric Protection up to 2, 200 volts. Sturdy build.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

Business Facilities

The company also plans to build a fulfillment center in Fairfield, CA in 2018. The same month, agricultural startup, AppHarvest, said it would build a $50 million high-tech greenhouse in Pikeville, KY. Abbot’s 250,000-square-foot Tipp City facility opened in 2014. ConAgra Brands.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

Business Facilities

From the May/June 2014 issue. Data centers are facilities that house an organization’s IT operations and equipment, and where it stores, manages and disseminates its data. This includes content distribution, network architecture, database management and environmental control. By Dominique Cantelme.