RIDGID Introduces Versatile, Ergonomic MR-10 Magnetic Locator

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The new RIDGID MR-10 Magnetic Locator quickly finds buried property-marking pins, paved-over manhole covers, turf-covered valve boxes, septic tanks, cast iron pipe and drainage grates, as well as hidden pipes and studs in buildings. It accurately locates objects at great depths. Its sleek form and ergonomic design make it easy to handle in any construction application. The sensitivity level can be adjusted to identify the precise location of ferrous metal objects at depths of up to 10 feet, depending on the iron content.

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Strong Man Fire-Retardant Drainage Tarp Keeps Valuable Items Dry

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The Strong Man Fire-Retardant Drainage Tarp suspends over items and is equipped with hardware in the center of the tarp that attaches to any standard ¾-inch garden hose. Once attached, the hose allows water to be safety diverted away from items being protected. The tarp is constructed of 14-by-14 woven reinforced poly with double-stitched hems and a 1-inch D-ring with reinforced webbing sewn into each corner of the tarp. The fire-retardant fabric meets standards set by the National Fire Protection Association. The product comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from three feet by six feet to 15 feet by … Read more

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Upgraded Asta Powerproject BIM Enables 5-D Digital Construction Planning

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The latest version of Elecosoft’s Asta Powerproject BIM brings improvements in 4-D planning to help customers improve efficiency. This third iteration of the BIM product also boasts enriched cost estimation capabilities—working more closely with cost estimation systems to enable contractors to build a 5-D integrated project view. Asta Powerproject BIM enables users to drag and drop objects into the 3-D view, as well as split 3-D elements related to new sub-tasks, to meet changing demands on individual construction projects. It also allows for quick comparisons with planned and actual schedule plans, detailing the complete visual impact in 3-D. Among the … Read more

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Green Seal Seeks Stakeholders for New Standard for Insulation

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Green Seal, the nation’s first independent nonprofit certifier of sustainable products and services, is developing a new environmental leadership standard for Architectural Thermal Insulation Materials, GS-54. Green Seal invites all interested parties to participate by registering as stakeholders at https://collaborase.com/gs-54-development. Green Seal seeks suggestions and comments from a broad audience including manufacturers, construction companies, institutional purchasers, consumer groups, health and environmental organizations and other interested parties. The new standard is being developed to help purchasers identify and choose insulation products that are environmentally preferable, and to guide manufacturers in the design of these products. The standard will … Read more

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AWC Releases Construction Fire Best Practice Manuals, Website

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LEESBURG, Va. – The American Wood Council recently released three manuals and a website designed to inform developers, local building departments and fire departments on how to prevent and reduce fire losses in buildings under construction. “This is a timely and relevant topic, in large part due to the significant impacts large construction fires have,” said AWC Director of Fire Technology Kuma Sumathipala. “More importantly, the fires that have occurred were preventable by adhering to the best practices outlined in these materials.” A series of three manuals were developed in a cooperative effort between AWC and FireforceOne, a consulting firm … Read more

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