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Profile – Drone Manager Nick Ross

Granger Construction

These scans were crucial in documenting the locations of mechanical, electrical and plumbing conduits, rebar, post-tension cables and other components before they were concealed by concrete. Utilizing an in-house drone service over the traditional tripod scanning system led to significant time and cost savings, as well as safety benefits.

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Safe From the Start

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Prefabrication has been transformative in improving worksite safety and mak ing on-site assembly come together quickly with less on-site labor and fewer moving parts, people, and vehicles. Prefabricating much of a data center’s MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) infrastructure has been another huge win.

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This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems

Construction Specifier

This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time. What is T-SLAB?

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SABER – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS

Building Information Management

underground water distribution systems and related minor construction (leak detection and repair, line replacement or new installations using different methods, valve replacement or installation, hydrant and meter replacement or installation, standard testing and disinfection, connection to existing systems or buildings, etc.),

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Examining OSHA’s Scaffolding Regulation

Safety Services Company

When the work area is less than 18 inches wide, guardrails and/or personal fall arrest systems must be used. The following are the requirements under the section: Structural members, poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights, must be plumb and braced to prevent swaying and displacement. Stilts may be used on a large area scaffold.

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SABER – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS

Building Information Management

underground water distribution systems and related minor construction (leak detection and repair, line replacement or new installations using different methods, valve replacement or installation, hydrant and meter replacement or installation, standard testing and disinfection, connection to existing systems or buildings, etc.),

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Build lean, clean, and green: Exploring off-site heavy timber construction

Construction Specifier

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. Careful packaging and transportation ensure the components remain in excellent condition.