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Minnesota Builders Exchange retweeted
It’s #NationalConstructionAppreciationWeek, and we’re shining a spotlight on some of our #parkingstructure projects! Our teams put in exceptional effort to ensure safety, longevity, and quality in every project. 🚗🔧
#WeAreWestern #ParkingGarages #QualityCraftsmanship
<Adds these to our wish list>
From smaller drywall robots to tech that helps builders comply w/ tougher #GreenConstruction standards, these fresh offerings promise to streamline jobsites and the back office.
#ConTech #WorkSmarterNotHarder
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Summer heat will stick around a bit longer.
Make sure you're up to date on OSHA's proposed new heat rule for protecting workers from heat-related illnesses & injuries that went into effect on July 2, 2024.
#HeatRule #JobsiteSafety #ConstructionLife
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DYK you can pursue a career as a #welder without a bachelor's degree? It's true!
Along w/ a high school degree, future welders will need to complete welder training & industry certifications to qualify. Trade schools & apprenticeships are also options.
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A new web-based tool by the @ENERGY offers comprehensive information about how to size, select and install electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs).
Rather than a gas-fired burner or electrical element, the HPWH extracts heat from the surrounding air.
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The nation's #Electrical grid will receive $2.2B face-lift with new investments in transmission, storage, and distribution across 19 states.
The investments will support ~625 miles of new #TransmissionLines in NY, ND & MO.
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The city of Milwaukee, WI recently announced it intends to build the tallest #MassTimber structure in the world with the help of developer The Neutral Project.
Feeling déjà vu?
That's b/c Milwaukee is already home to the largest mass timber building!
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Laser scanning --- called hi-def surveying or reality capture --- uses a laser to accurately map an area of interest, capturing detailed data on a #ConstructionSite, providing accurate information for all project stages.
#ConstructionTrends #ConTech
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Commonly known as the plant behind the growing CBD market, #hemp could someday have an entirely different role as a more #sustainable insulation material.
#SustainableBuilding #ConstructionMaterials #Insulation
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The higher the temps, the more serious the stress on critical #infrastructure.
One category being severely affected? The nation's K-12 schools.
Some 28% of the nation's #PublicSchools were built from 1950-1969. Under 10% were built in 1985 or later.
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Steel --- it's used in essentially everything from washing machines to skyscrapers. It's the most commonly used metal on the planet.
However, the #Steel sector continues to be influenced by many shifting factors, not least the industries that rely on it.
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Work hard, play hard, but make sure to rinse and repeat like @OSHA_DOL recommends:
Water, rest & shade!
#HeatSafety #JobsiteSafety #KeepingCool
The safety of our workers should always be priority Number 1⃣! #SafeAndSountWeek2024
Have you registered? There's still time to register for #SafeAndSoundWeek2024, August 12-16, a nationwide event recognizing the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep workers safe. Join us: bit.ly/3kcXzLf
ALT image says "Safe + Sound Week 2024" with an illustration of 2 people wearing safety equipment
Do you know what to expect in a post-#Chevron world?
With less judicial deference to federal agencies, the legal landscape may become unpredictable over time. Employers must stay informed of #EmploymentLaws, agency guidance, and judicial decisions.
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You've heard the saying: adapt or get left behind
#Construction is one of those industries known for sticking to the old ways of doing things. But even here, change is knocking, pushing companies to get with the times & embrace #DigitalTech.
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Feeling 🥵🥵🥵
Summer heat doesn't only impact humans on the jobsite, but also the construction machinery. Make sure you're taking the proper steps to protect both from overheating.
#ExtremeHeat #JobsiteSafety #KeepingCool
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Robots are entering the chat 🤖💻
From site transport of supplies / materials to welding to site security, the perks of using robots and AI are fewer mistakes on site, more worker protection, and savings both in time and costs. #Contech #AI
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The color pink absolutely belongs on active jobsites 💪👷♀️ #WomenInConstruction #BreakingBarriers
RT @DiggerManBlog
Brazilian Backhoe Girl in the Pink : Digger Man Blog
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#backhoeloader #cat #diggers #diggermanblog #earthmovers #heavymachinery #pink #womeninconstruction
Minnesota Builders Exchange retweeted
The cost of materials tumbled in June, likely due to lower project starts in a number of segments, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. buff.ly/3LFZ3ua
This is so sweet! We love seeing the legacy of our member companies.
#MBEXmember #MBEX #BuildingMinnesota
Denise Sjostrom (Contract Administrator) and Gene Grazzini (Chairman of the Board) work at the Grazzini Brothers Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota. (l to r)
They are the original father/daughter duo, who have worked together for almost 43 years!
#familypride #fatheranddaughter
