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Achieving compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20

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The global anti-static floor market was valued at $3.1 As electronics continue to infiltrate the workplace, the applications for electrostatic discharge (ESD) control flooring are expanding. As electronics continue to infiltrate the workplace, the applications for electrostatic discharge (ESD) control flooring are expanding.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

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These applications range from fireproofing of structural steel, through-penetration firestopping of mechanical and electrical service, perimeter edge sealing of fire doors, to joint and gap sealing to limit fire spread. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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GE Aviation Breaks Ground On Factory In, Lafayette, IN

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GE Aviation, a manufacturer of jet engines and aircraft systems, recently hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new $100 million jet engine assembly facility in Lafayette, IN. GE Aviation is a global leader in jet engines and aircraft systems, a corporate name that is recognized for excellence around the world,” said Senator Dan Coats.

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Top 5 Construction Strategies to Consider Before Purchasing an Underperforming Shopping Mall

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Will the shopping mall require significant build-out work or floor plate reconfiguration to accommodate more national retailers? It’s best to know the status and potential lifespan of main mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems. It’s best to know the status and potential lifespan of main mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems.

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

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From the May/June 2014 issue. There have been several major project announcements in North and South Carolina: A leading global supplier of off-road tires, Trelleborg Wheel Systems, has selected Spartanburg County, SC for the company’s first North American manufacturing facility, which will produce radial tires for agricultural machinery.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Mike White, Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality

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When I got out of the Army in 2014, I went to work for a retail developer and operator headquartered in Cincinnati while I was based out of Memphis. So it was quite complicated when you talked about the deep foundation and getting utilities—particularly electrical—to the building. I did that for a couple of years.

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Milwaukee, WI Selected As Global Hub For New Energy Innovation Center

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The energy, power and control industry is comprised of companies that create and provide technology, components, products, systems, solutions or services tied to serving major energy, power and control segments. electric power. We are excited about the work ahead.” Johnson Controls Inc., Secretary of Commerce.