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The Use Drones and UAVs in Construction

Construction Marketing

The use of drones and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) has been a somewhat controversial topic. Many believe that the use of these unmanned small aircraft will lead to decreased personal privacy and could lead to many safety concerns. These small aircraft have many uses on the job site. Related: The use of drones in Hollywood.

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What Is a Flight of Stairs | Types of Stairs | How Many Stairs in a Flight | Some Facts About Stairwells

CivilJungle

A flight of stairs is a set of steps between two floors or two landings. Also, the tread of the first step is considered as part of the landing. While there is no definite number of steps in a flight of stairs, but we can tell the type of stairway made for different constructions and the number of steps required.

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Break out the Neon: ‘80s Era Davis-Bacon “Prevailing Wage” Definition Restored in DOL Final Rule

The Construction Seyt

Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule related to the Davis-Bacon Act (the “Act”), entitled “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations.” Many – if not all – of the significant proposed changes we highlighted have landed in DOL’s final rule. On August 8, 2023, the U.S.

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Why is it Important to Have Your Lift Serviced on a Regular Basis

UK Construction Blog

If you have a lift in your premises you have a responsibility to make sure that it is always safe to use. Braking systems (buffers and overspeed devices) Alarms and communication equipment Lubrication and smooth operation Emergency backup and communication system The list above is not a definitive one.

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The Definitive Guide To General Contractor Licensing In Every State

Contractors Liability Blog

The license is awarded by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Residential construction of a building or structure, to be used as a residence, with no more than four incorporated or attached dwelling units, where the cost of labor and materials will exceed $75,000 Mold Remediation projects with a value of $1.00

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition, the use of AI in design and planning stages could lead to more efficient resource utilization and cost-effective solutions. Project Engineer, Webcor Builders "I believe in 2024, we will see AI increasingly used in in the construction industry. Regenerative design/optimization will be one way.

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Cloud Computing is More Important than BIM?

Building Information Management

The altered world landscape relative to the built environment is readily being recognized – “ By adding regulatory overlays, it allows everyone to understand what rights and obligations attach to the property, and also to highlight ‘regulatory’ clashes – where one set of regulations or plans clashes with another.