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Skanska Awarded $220M Contract to Paint and Rehabilitate the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester, PA and Bridgeport, NJ

Civil + Structural Engineer

Serving as a critical passageway, this project will revitalize the bridge and upgrade the user experience. We are proud to play a pivotal role in advancing the critical infrastructure improvements for this vital link between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, said Bill Matre, Skanska Koch senior vice president and general manager.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

The reason: The project was not a traditional stick-built endeavor. The design process also included pre-coordination with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams to mitigate any clashes of the utility infrastructure. he was struck by an eerie silence. We expected we’d learn a lot, and we did. What About Design?

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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GRIFFIN ELECTRIC CONTINUES WORK ON REVERE BEACH APARTMENTS

CCR Magazine

Griffin Electric Inc. Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over 45 years, is currently making substantial progress on the Revere Beach Apartments project in Revere, MA. Griffin Electric, Inc. In the electrical contracting business since 1978, Wayne J.

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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

Employing preventive measures can save your project from unanticipated disasters in the long run, ensuring trouble-free operation. You can make an informed decision by checking out Dan’s reviews at Product Review , helping you pick the right plumbing service for your commercial construction project.

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Aligning Smart Building Implementation with Performance Expectations 

Civil + Structural Engineer

A smart building isn’t the result of installing more sensors and adding more intelligent systems. This big picture perspective can help identify the appropriate technologies to install, and the level of integration required to achieve the targeted end-user experience. Instead, smart building sensors become one more burden to maintain.