Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

A safe work environment is a cornerstone of successful projects, ensuring every team member can perform at their best without the looming threat of injury or accident. Cultivating a culture of security and efficiency starts with these safety measures. Train staff on how to use the system effectively.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

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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BDC Network

MAY 20, 2024

As such, classroom security can be as important as hardening the exterior of a building. It can also be achieved through designs that incorporate security-rated glazing systems. While these systems are popular for their ability to pair increased visibility with occupant protection, specification can prove challenging.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Validate newly installed systems: Ensure new installations deliver their promised thermal protection. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction.

Construction Equipment 52

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BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to make sure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the building design and materials properly in the field. Building code overview.

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BD+C

MARCH 24, 2023

School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. Multifunctional fire-rated glazing can solve common issues. How can the building industry come together to protect kids? So how can schools be made safer?

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By Greg Keeler Photos courtesy Owens Corning (OC) Considering fire activity over the last year, the consequences of wildfires can be seen across a wide range of geographies and climate zones. There was significant fire activity in many parts of the country at the same time which doesn’t typically happen.”

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Switchgear testing or evaluations are critical in ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems. A switchgear combines electrical disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and fuses to protect and control electrical equipment. Your building’s switchgear protects it against electrical problems. In the U.S.,

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 10, 2024

Safety measures in construction sites Safety equipment used in construction sites is an essential requirement in construction locales, as they are the bustling center points of various assignments that are being carried out simultaneously. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) It plays a safety measure against risks in construction sites.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

However, one aspect that should never be overlooked is fire safety, particularly in the kitchen. Kitchen fires can be devastating, but with the right precautions, such as a kitchen hood fire suppression system, we can significantly reduce the risks.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Having your hydraulic systems running smoothly and your team equipped and trained is key to being competitive. Implement these and you’ll streamline, build customer relationships, prioritise safety and long term success in your hydraulic business. Tip: Go for just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Overview of Different Types of Air Conditioning Units Central Air Conditioning Systems: Ideal for cooling large homes or multiple rooms at once, central AC systems utilize ductwork to distribute cooled air throughout the house. Ductless systems are particularly beneficial in homes where adding ducts is impractical or costly.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. and Canada have announced initiatives that will simultaneously help meet environmental protection targets as well as drive post-pandemic economic recovery. Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Fire safety is of paramount importance in a city like London, where countless lives and properties are at stake. A comprehensive London fire risk assessment and fire safety training are essential steps to ensure the safety of both residential and commercial properties. Let’s begin!

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. IEQ and influential standards. fire protection.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 16, 2023

Banks Designers, specifiers, and code officials are unfamiliar with the best ways to locate information regarding National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 test data and tested assemblies. This scenario includes a fire that starts on the interior of the building and propagates to the exterior facade.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Many architectural materials have a place in healthcare design but must meet stringent performance standards before they are deemed appropriate for these demanding environments. Within outdoor and mid-door spaces, metal fabric enables airflow while maintaining safety, such as railing infill or fall protection along rooftop perimeters.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. IEQ and influential standards. fire protection.

Ceiling Systems 52

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CivilJungle

JUNE 1, 2022

Simply, retrofitting is repairing and modifying the existing structure into a new stable structure that protects it from flooding or dangers such as high winds and earthquakes. Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. Methods of Retrofitting Building.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. This directly translates to building energy codes. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

The doors’ functionality needed to grow to address 21 st -century acoustic requirements, accessibility, physical security, and fire- and life-safety challenges. To better understand how far interior sliding door systems have come, the following are common functionality hurdles toady’s advanced offerings have cleared.

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Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled. Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Standard Tools – Basic.

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Buildern

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Let’s further explore the 9 most innovative applications of construction QR codes that promise to save time, cut costs, and boost your team’s performance. A standard smartphone or tablet equipped with a camera suffices to scan and access the information embedded in these codes.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 8, 2021

Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the Construction Industry. It provides safety from dangerous substances such as acid, fire or iron pins, etc. Gloves help to protect the hands from the cold or heat. Tape Measure. Introduction of Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 21, 2021

The bearing plate is square, with a minimum standard of 30 cm 2 as well as a max value of 75 cm 2. The measures required to conduct a plate load test are listed below. The load may be moved to the column by both the Gravity Loading system or the truss method. It is also impossible to measure on a wide plate of more than 0.6

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

CivilJungle

MARCH 21, 2021

The bearing plate is square, with a minimum standard of 30 cm 2 as well as a max value of 75 cm 2. The measures required to conduct a plate load test are listed below. The load may be moved to the column by both the Gravity Loading system or the truss method. It is also impossible to measure on a wide plate of more than 0.6

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

Establishing a safety and health program in your workplace is one of the top ways of protecting your most valuable asset: Your crew. To the extent possible, management needs to provide all mechanical and physical protection necessary for personal safety and health. Performing all tasks safely as directed by their supervisor/foreman.

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