New report details how resilient piping can enhance fire protection Safe Piping Matters has published a new research-based report on the firestopping of pipe penetrations. It presents expert insights on how to help protect the lives of occupants and first responders in building fires. The post New report details how resilient piping can enhance fire …
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Supreme Court Decision On Waters Of The U.S. Will Protect Wetlands Without Placing Undue Restrictions On Vital Economic Activity | Associated General Contractors of America The Associated General Contractors of America’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Waters of …
CISCO Partners with Chicago Police and Fire Departments for Union Trades Fair CISCO Partners with Chicago Police and Fire Departments for Union Trades Fair Oct. 24, 2022 CHICAGO – When Chicago Police office Veronica Meraz received an invitation from CISCO to attend its inaugural July 22 Hands-On Trades Fair, held at the … Continue reading …
Welcome center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to serve as a portal to nature The Burden Museum and Gardens’ new welcome center is designed to cater to visitors of the nearby Botanic Gardens, Rural Life Museum, and Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter, as well as nearby communities and cultural attractions. The post Welcome center in Baton …
Constructor Magazine Constructor magazine is the official magazine of AGC of America, delivering content about the evolving construction industry to AGC members.See Original Article Concrete repair expert joins national engineering firm’s NYC office Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) has appointed Dr. Keith Kesner as a project director for its structural engineering division in New York …
Nevada Department of Transportation selects firm for approx. $58 million highway project The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has selected Granite Construction Inc. (Granite) for a project, valued at nearly $58 million, to reconstruct a section of a highway in Sparks, Nevada. The post Nevada Department of Transportation selects firm for approx. $58 million highway …
International Code Council declares May as building safety month May 1 marked the first day of building safety month 2023, the International Code Council’s (ICC’s) 43rd annual campaign designed to increase awareness of building safety issues in homes, schools, and other buildings worldwide. The post International Code Council declares May as building safety month appeared …
Considerations for fire protection in specifying metal building systems Fire protection of metal buildings is a top-of-mind topic for many designers and specifiers. This is evident in the technical queries submitted to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). The post Considerations for fire protection in specifying metal building systems appeared first on Construction Specifier. See …
Acoustic panels reduce excessive barking noise in dog shelters, keeping animals calmer Dog kennels and shelters can be noisy places. The normally hard surfaces used for walls, floors, and ceilings can create an echo chamber where one dog’s barking can reverberate throughout the entire facility. The post Acoustic panels reduce excessive barking noise in dog …
