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Protecting Contractors From Environmental Exposures in the Energy Sector

by Kenneth Cornell, John J. Heft | Apr 2, 2018
Industrial | Markets | PPE | Safety

Numerous contamination pathways are driving the need for insurance coverage in the energy sector. Even simple spills and mishaps can lead to years of litigation and costly cleanups.

Power to the Jobsite: Where It Comes From and How to Keep It Flowing

by Steve Willson | Mar 21, 2018
Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets

To keep a project running smoothly, contractors need to know the basics of electricity distribution and how a project interfaces with the local electric utility. Here are some general tips.

The Positive Side Effects of Mechanical Retrofits

by Nichole L. Reber | Mar 1, 2018
Commercial | Industrial | Markets

Renovations aren’t just a reliable way to sustain staff. They have the beneficial side effects of earning firms more design-assist work, expanding contractors’ client list and leading to the adoption of technology to rise further above the competition.

Brasfield & Gorrie Tackles Tough Specs for NASA Test Stands

by Sam Barnes | Feb 14, 2018
Industrial | Legal and Regulatory | Markets | Regulations

The technologies of design, construction and space joined forces at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama recently, as Brasfield & Gorrie tackled incredibly stringent specifications to complete NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS) test stands.

Upticks Ahead for School, Office, Recreation and Manufacturing Sectors

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 1, 2018
Commercial | Economy | Industrial | Infrastructure | Institutional | Markets

Construction firms should anticipate a sense of deceleration in 2018, but the industry still has room to grow this year as some sectors show continued expansion in terms of starts and spending, says Robert Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics.

2018 Canadian Construction Outlook

by Joanna Masterson | Jan 23, 2018
Commercial | Economy | Industrial | Markets

​Positive drivers of the Canadian construction market include increased business investment, the stabilization of oil prices, a strengthening labor market, federal stimulus spending, small business tax cuts and healthy demographic growth.

The New Advantages of Tin-plated Roofing

by Dave Rowe | Oct 16, 2017
Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

In addition to lasting 40 or more years depending on the material, metal roofing is significantly lighter in weight than standard tiles, 100 percent recyclable, and will not spark or flame during fires or if hit by lightning.

Stop Neglecting Energy-consuming Elevators

by Brad Nemeth | Sep 28, 2017
Industrial | Infrastructure | Markets | Public

If ignored, elevators can quickly become an environmental and economic drain.
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