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Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

BD+C

Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/31/2023 - 06:29 Voice of the Brand Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone?

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Keep Emergency Communication Out of the “Dead Zone”

CCR Magazine

First responders such as fire, EMS and police depend on reliable two-way radio communication when lives and property are at risk. Additionally, building features designed to create more sustainable facilities such as low-E glass windows can attenuate the signal from public safety radio systems.

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences

BDC Network

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

The goal of National Electrical Safety Month is to provide education and tips to reduce electrical fatalities, injuries, electrically related fires, and more. Here are some of the biggest hidden risks with electrical work: Faulty Wiring: Over time, wiring can degrade due to age, improper installation, or damage.

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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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FIREFLYTM SYSTEM UPGRADES ROOFSPACES AT ASHFIELD WELLBEING CENTRE

Specification Product Update

DC Fire Protection Ltd., based at Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, works right across the country covering multiple sectors of the construction industry, installing active as well as passive fire protection systems. DC Fire Protection Ltd.,

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems. The layout of Mississippi establishes distinct zones for programming and services.