Tag: Eliminate
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The key to onsite productivity: eliminate the errors
Technology and AI’s role in helping to reduce errors on site and thus improve productivity is the focus of the second webinar announced for this year’s Digital Construction Summit. The webinar will be broadcast live on 22 October at 11am. It is sponsored by Elecosoft. The webinar will feature experts from the Get It Right Initiative…
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Tender review system aims to eliminate overspecification
It is already being applied to live projects, with savings identified in the majority of cases, Re-Structured said. On one London scheme, the review uncovered significant overspecification, recommending targeted investigative work and a leaner redesign. The revised scheme removed 4,200kg of steel and 10,000kg of concrete, delivering estimated savings of £20,000 and cutting 8,700kg of CO2 emissions. View the…
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FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Federal Transit Administration proposed updated guidelines to its multibillion-dollar Capital Investment Grant program that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation as part of the rating criteria for transit grants, calling it a…
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FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Federal Transit Administration proposed updated guidelines to its multibillion-dollar Capital Investment Grant program that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation as part of the rating criteria for transit grants, calling it a…
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8 Common Construction Safety Excuses — and How to Eliminate Them
According to the National Safety Council a single lost-time incident averages over $40,000 in direct expenses, delays, rework or reduced productivity. However, jobsite injuries carry more than financial consequence. Behind each number is a person, and behind each incident is a cause. Safety can’t be treated as an after-thought or box-checking exercise. It’s a strategic…
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How can we eliminate plastic waste from construction sites?
During plastic audits, sock pipe coverings had been identified as a single use plastic waste stream. NI Water and Farrans Glanua identified hard, recyclable covers which could be washed and reused instead. These recyclable end caps are now used on the trunk main framework, contributing towards Farrans’ zero plastic to landfill objective. View the original…
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I tested the Molekule Air Pro to eliminate airborne toxins in my home
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. While I’m an advocate of using appliances such as dehumidifiers to help make the air inside my home…
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How Direct Home Buyers Eliminate Traditional Selling Hassles
If you’ve ever tried selling a house traditionally, you know the process can be tedious. From endless showings to complicated negotiations, the conventional route often leaves sellers exhausted and frustrated. But there’s a better way to do it, especially if you must sell your property as soon as possible. Direct home buyers are revolutionizing the…