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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

These megastores, who often complete renovations during off-hours, have realized the benefits of using tents for staging, materials storage, organization, equipment protection, safety and security, and providing impromptu meeting space for construction crews sheltered from the elements. Sielaff, P.E., ABOUT THE AUTHORS Doug Hardin, P.E.,

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Active Wastewater Treatment in Decentralized Applications 

Civil + Structural Engineer

However, in areas of environmental concern, such as estuaries, wetlands, proximity to lakes and other bodies of water, high water tables, or poor soils, decentralized systems historically struggled to provide a solution. The benefits are now documented in US Environmental Protection Agency published fact sheets on decentralized systems.

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Enhancing Workplace Safety: The Role of Dust Suppression Systems and Retractable Barriers

UK Construction Blog

The post Enhancing Workplace Safety: The Role of Dust Suppression Systems and Retractable Barriers appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Two essential components that contribute to a safe working environment are dust suppression systems and retractable barriers.

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Essential Tips for Securely Storing Construction Materials

PN - Project Management

From safeguarding against theft to protecting against environmental factors, not properly protecting your construction materials can significantly impact project timelines, quality and budgets! Opting for secure, well-lit areas with limited access points ensures better protection against theft and vandalism.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. This demand for wood products continues to grow as designers appreciate its renewability, versatility, aesthetics, and most important, its ability to sequester carbon once installed. Performance requirements.

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A process of evolution over 60 years of tunnel safety solutions

Roads Online

Lintu Mathai, Senior Market Product Manager – Analyser, Flow and System Solutions, explains how these devices are helping to make a difference. A ir quality can at times be an overlooked, but crucial aspect to tunnel users. Data is captured on aspects like air velocity, visibility, air quality and even if a vehicle has caught fire.

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems. Likewise, features like fire suppression systems, lighting and HVAC must be accounted for from the very beginning of a project. Fabric panels are then slid through the keder channel to connect to each beam.