Tips for Joining Cold-Formed Steel Wall Panels to Concrete Flooring Systems

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By Dan Snyder When cold-formed steel construction products arrive on a jobsite, superintendents can be sure they will be straight, strong and will have consistent properties throughout the entire application. These properties make planning, sourcing and installing the cold-formed steel products easier and more efficient, in terms of both time and cost. On the jobsite, the combination of consistency and tight manufacturing tolerances allows builders to safely and easily construct building modules and panelize cold-formed steel wall systems to reduce onsite labor costs and improve overall project cycle times. These same properties can lead to issues when working to join … Read more

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Capture Project Progress with Time-Lapse Camera

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The Brinno BCC 200, an HDR time-lapse camera, produces actual video footage, not just a series of JPEGs. There is no need to convert large files into video as the BCC 200 automatically does that for consumers. The TLC200 Pro features allow for amazing recording even in low light. A 112 degree field of view captures panoramic views, and the F.2 aspherical lens offers additional image detail. Time intervals can be adjusted to shoot every second, all the way to once every 24 hours. Depending on the time interval and settings that are used, 4 AA batteries will power the BCC … Read more

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EcoLifts Offer Clean, Green Operation

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JLG’s Occupational Health & Safety’s award-winning EcoLift 50 and 70 offer game-changing, power-free access on jobsites. Patented stored power lift/lower system delivers 24/7 use and trouble-free service; a sturdy base and automatic locking wheels allow workers to maneuver confidently with both hands. The EcoLifts provide clean and green operation with no oil, batteries or hydraulics.

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All-in-One Safety Station Makes Safety Convenient

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Bullay LLC’s Bull Station is an all-in-one safety station that helps companies be proactive in terms of safety. It enables a company to remain compliant while making safety convenient for operations, with a way to organize the jobsite and encourage daily focus on safe work practices. The unit houses materials necessary for workers to do their jobs, and provides the flexibility to be moved to different projects. In addition to addressing first aid and fire safety, the Bull Station can also be used as a hydration/shade station.

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Associated Builders and Contractors and Dexter + Chaney Announce Strategic Partnership

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors and Dexter + Chaney have created a strategic partnership aimed at providing contractors with the technology tools needed to update their processes as their businesses grow. Dexter + Chaney joins ABC’s other strategic partners, Autodesk, CNA, Fringe Benefit Group, Tradesmen International and United Rentals. As a strategic partner, Dexter + Chaney will focus on providing ABC members with technology products and services to help them streamline business practices as they grow and navigate the ever-changing technology landscape. In addition to participating in ABC’s national conferences and events, the company will be working to … Read more

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