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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

As more and more climate disasters happen, water utilities are at the frontlines of addressing these challenges. They are an important part of the overall protection plans,’’ Jimenez said. Officials rebuilt the plant on the existing site in a $56 million project. It’s a challenge recruiting people for these jobs.

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10 Tips that Help Disaster-Proof Your Business

CCR Magazine

In an increasingly uncertain world, businesses must prioritize disaster preparedness to protect their assets, employees, and operational continuity. Disasters can be natural, like hurricanes and earthquakes, or human-induced, including cyber-attacks and other technological crises.

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Don’t get caught in the dark, make sure your backup power is hurricane ready

CK Power

Is your facility prepared for a natural disaster? May 7 th through the 13 th is Hurricane Preparedness Week. These suggestions are not just for hurricanes, but also for tornadoes and other naturally occurring disasters that have the potential to knock out your prime power source. Long-term preparedness.

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Why Commercial Facility Maintenance Is Your Best Insurance Policy

HardHatChat

Emergency and disaster preparedness. Everything from mechanical malfunctions to natural disasters can disrupt a business for an indefinite amount of time. That’s why our facility maintenance service has a four-hour on-site response time with all of our clients.

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COVID-19 Where Do I Get Help?

DRB Development Solutions

Topics include: Contract Relief Disaster Loan Program Information Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Access to Capital Each of these topics are articles from others. Peckar & Abramson PC “Effective tomorrow … the City is suspending all regular activity at construction sites in Boston.”

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How to Safely Work with Chemicals on a Construction Site

UK Construction Blog

The post How to Safely Work with Chemicals on a Construction Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. No matter the building project, chemicals are integral components in a construction site. Getting your workers up to speed with the SDS is crucial for proper handling of the chemicals on-site. Put your hard hats on.

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Why Do You Need a Construction Safety Plan?

UK Construction Blog

That starts with a comprehensive safety plan. Why Is a Safety Plan Important in Construction? Given how common and dangerous these things are, a detailed safety plan to address them is crucial. Many workers worry daily about getting injured on the job, so comprehensive safety planning can improve employee confidence.