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Safety, quality, and efficiency of construction projects cannot be left to chance with imprecise instruments or calculations says John Bogart

Iain — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:10:26 +0000

Whether measuring the moisture content of concrete, framing, drywall, insulation, or the composition of other building materials, it is critical to use precise, high quality analytical instruments designed to meet the application’s specific requirements with accurate, repeatable results. Unfortunately, instruments are often incorrectly selected for the job, improperly calibrated…

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An affordable, sustainable water treatment method has been successfully demonstrated in Pennsylvania

Iain — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:11:49 +0000

Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania is currently the fastest growing community in the greater Harrisburg, PA area. The township’s wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 18,000 residents with an average treatment of .8 MGD and design capacity of 1.2 MGD. Knowing the number of customers to be served will continue to rise, it was looking for solutions to give its annual…

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Del Amo Construction has renovated a century-old building on Venice Beach boardwalk

Iain — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:32:27 +0000

On the sands of the iconic Venice Beach boardwalk stands a new community hub for The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles – BAR Center at the Beach. Built by Southern California-based Del Amo Construction, the nearly 100-year-old building is now open and equipped with exciting new spaces to gather, connect and live. The Del Amo Construction team was tasked with implementing a total…

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Thinking ahead

Iain — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:56:34 +0000

If you asked the average person which industries they would associate with tech prowess, it’s not likely they would immediately offer up construction. But the truth is that the construction industry has the capacity to lead the way in technological advancement as companies find new ways to prioritize productivity, efficiency and safety. This is something J. Pettiecord, Inc. has learned firsthand.

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Unearthing the data

Iain — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:40:16 +0000

It’s safe to say that so-called ‘black box’ solutions – a method of producing insights based on data that are unknown to the end user – have reached their expiration date. This approach no longer meets the demands of the modern user, and as such, are frankly no longer useful in most instances. This considered, when revitalizing an aging plant, manufacturers must consider investing in technology…

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Top deck

Iain — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:45:37 +0000

Located nearby the epicenter of Washington DC’s H Street, the Apollo Apartments have been thoughtfully designed to capture the excitement of the early 20th Century Apollo Theatre, located on the same site, with modern amenities befitting one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Global leader in the production of sustainably modified wood, Kebony, was selected for one of the building’s most…

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