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Enhancing the I-5

Civil + Structural Engineer

The steps of this project include: Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements including count stations, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and ramp metering to nine on-ramps. Building retaining walls, sound walls, and a new concrete median barrier and guardrails.

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Innovating LXRP’s

Roads Online

For the first time, a new retaining wall system being used in a level crossing removal is set to innovate infrastructure projects across Australia. The integrated counterforts are jointed onsite to a structural concrete footing, which then forms a highly efficient and robust cantilever retaining wall.

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Exploring OSHA’s General Fall Protection Requirements

Safety Services Company

This standard, which was cited 7,250 times in 2012, states all employees working on surfaces 6-feet above lower level with unprotected sides must be protected from falls by through the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. Ramps 1926.501(b)(6). Excavations 1926.501(b)(7)(ii).

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2 Hudson Square: A New Landmark in New York City’s Architectural Landscape

Construction Daily News

The area’s transformation reflects influences from nearby neighborhoods and significant changes in zoning laws. In 2003, the city identified the need to update zoning regulations to accommodate the area’s growth and changing needs. This project incorporates energy-efficient systems to minimize its environmental impact.

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1300TempFence: State-of-the-art safety

Roads Online

Built-in handles also make it much easier to lift and move the empty walls around, addressing the difficulty of handling bulky and often slippery products. The beauty of our one-piece system is that we can stack the SmartWall far more effectively for transport than conventional designs.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

Where employees are in danger of falling off ladders, platforms, elevated work surfaces or holes in floors and walls, it’s important for employers to take the necessary steps to prevent OSHA violations and costly employee injuries or death. Erect toeboards, screens or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 53 23 Temporary Ramps. 03 81 16 Track Mounted Concrete Wall Sawing.