Architects for the BBVA Compass bank envisioned a modern façade, clad mostly with metal panels. However, the city of Kingwood, Texas, rejected the plan during the building permit phase, as all new buildings there are required to be clad with a defined percentage of masonry to preserve the design and architectural integrity of the community. The original design did not come close to meeting this requirement, so a last-minute solution was needed.
Hardscape installers are not usually tasked with the installation of hydronic or electric cable pavement heating systems. However, they do need to be involved with the scheduling of the trades that install these systems, and quite often work hand in hand with the mechanical or electrical contractor to allow for a clean and seamless installation.
Natural stone has been a durable product used in construction for centuries. Its beauty is unquestioned, and its one-of-a-kind markings give it a sense of wealth and stature.
Construction professionals who design and manage large projects agree that a concrete product supplier that can quickly create and deliver high volumes of quality products is an absolute must. Yet the rush to finish a high school athletic complex on a tight deadline with atypical foundation specifications revealed that a firm also equipped to provide customized solutions to meet architectural and engineering challenges is priceless.
Mason contractors need tools they can rely on. Masonry Magazine has put together this article on the latest in saws, saw blades, hammer drills and grinders — so you can know what tool to choose for the job.
Throughout its nearly 90-year history, General Shale has been a leading provider of building materials solutions for North America. While the company has long been a key player in the production of brick, stone and concrete block, over the past few years it has navigated a rebranding, greatly expanded its portfolio of masonry products, and established a robust digital community.
Throughout my 22 years in the fall protection industry, what has amazed me the most is the number of common falsehoods, myths and misconceptions related to an active fall event — one where a worker experiences an unintended loss of balance and then must rely on his active fall arrest system to bring him to a controlled, predictable stop and also rely on his company’s rescue plan to get him down quickly.
There are many reasons why workplace safety inspections are essential. Safety inspections prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths on the job. Let’s discuss how inspections prevent injuries and also several other things accomplished by jobsite safety inspections.
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