Lean, Mean, Materials Handling Machine

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A fresh look at material handling operations By Ken Cornell Did you know that evaluating material handling operations may provide the key to a more productive, safe and profitable jobsite? And superintendents who embrace change on this front give their companies a competitive advantage. Evolution of safety practices Since the establishment of OSHA in the 1970s, safety protocols and standards have continued to evolve. In fact, the pace of change has rapidly increased with the consistent introduction of new technology and processes that are pushing the industry forward in terms of field operations. Typically, slower to adopt change, construction organizations … Read more

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Remodels, Construction Complete on CVS Health Clinics

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Open store remodels and construction are complete on new Minute Clinic/HealthHUB clinics at CVS Pharmacy locations in Leawood, Kansas; Chattanooga, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri. The projects included constructing new Minute Clinic/HealthHUB clinic rooms, waiting room, pharmacy consultation room and a group sales room. Knoebel Construction was the general contractor on the $350,000 project. Each 10,000-square-foot CVS location also was modernized with new finishes, including paint, flooring, millwork, brand signage and shelving. Since acquiring Aetna in November 2018, CVS Heath is conducting significant expansion of HealthHUB locations at CVS Pharmacy stores across the country. The primary project challenge was completing … Read more

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Milwaukee Expands Safety Glasses Offering with Anti-Scratch, Fog-Free & New Lens Colors

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Milwaukee Tool enhances safety and productivity on the jobsite with an expansion of its safety glasses lineup including anti-scratch, fog-free and new magnification and lens color option—all designed for extended wear and equipped with comfortable temple arms. Aside from the magnifying safety glasses, the new offerings are available with yellow lenses that make environments appear brighter and are ideal for working in lowlight, gray lenses are optimized for indoor and outdoor locations, as well as clear and tinted lenses. Designed for all-day comfort, the safety glasses have a durable hard coat to protect the lenses from common jobsite demands, and … Read more

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Do You Have a 5-Star Rating? Tips to Protect the Hotel Guest Experience During Construction

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By Ricky Calderon Hospitality properties undergo renovations, expansions or upgrades often every 3-5 years. Whether it’s to stay competitive in a changing market or because the property is reflagged under a new brand, the goal of the improvement project is usually to attract new guests and maintain established customer loyalty. Simply put, our hospitality clients’ top priority is always guest experience. So, when we begin a renovation or expansion of an existing and operating hotel property, the greatest challenge is planning the work in a way that will deliver the project on time, while also allowing our client to deliver … Read more

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General Contractor Shares Best Practices in Unprecedented Coronavirus Crisis

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Like countless other companies, Gilbane, Inc. has been working hard to ensure its people are informed and prepared to take care of themselves and their families during this coronavirus pandemic and through this time of need. The company is continuously monitoring updates from the Centers for Disease Control on the COVID-19 virus and following guidance from local authorities and, while every individual should assess their own risks and plan accordingly, the following are best practices Gilbane is taking to actively address the outbreak of COVID-19 across the global family business: Communicate and follow CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of … Read more

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