Tag: power
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Power Curbers Companies Acquires Miller Formless Systems
Power Curbers Companies, based in Salisbury, North Carolina, has acquired McHenry, Illinois-based Miller Formless Systems. The deal brings together two established manufacturers of concrete slipform equipment, creating a comprehensive product lineup ranging from curb machines to highway pavers. Miller Formless, founded in 1970, will continue operating under its existing brand name. The company specializes in…
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Why procurement power is missing the skills target
The industry must take a zero-tolerance approach to training programmes that fail to provide pathways into construction careers. It’s time to be honest. Despite best intentions, the potential of public procurement to leverage genuine high-volume investment in skills and employment pathways has been chronically underused. The good news, however, is that the government knows it,…
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How the New NAPSA Power Sweeping Standard Protects Contractors from Legal Risk
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Power sweeping and property management companies often encounter safety issues, such as slip and fall accidents, which can result in litigation. These incidents not only pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals but also have significant financial implications for companies. To address these challenges, the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) has…
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How the New NAPSA Power Sweeping Standard Protects Contractors from Legal Risk
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Power sweeping and property management companies often encounter safety issues, such as slip and fall accidents, which can result in litigation. These incidents not only pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals but also have significant financial implications for companies. To address these challenges, the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) has…
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Ensuring Power Plant Readiness with VpCI® Preservation
Power plant chimneys spewing rust. Heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) coughing out corrosion dust. Rusty replacement valves that cannot be installed. These are all signs of insufficient preservation leading to unexpected power plant downtime. With the price of lost revenue adding up quickly at an estimated several hundred thousand dollars an hour, an effective preservation…
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The power of project data: a contractor boardroom view
Contractors should be collecting data on every site, writes Paul Gandy. You can use that information to run your project, and your business, better. Using historic project data, AI tools can identify performance trends, predict likely outcomes and flag early warning signs Paul Gandy, CIOB president View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Everything You Should Know About Commercial Power Washing
Looking to hire a power washing service for your commercial property? It’s worth doing your research in advance to make sure you know exactly what service you’ll receive, and find the best value provider in the area. If you’ve never booked commercial power washing before, here’s everything you should know about the service. What Does…
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Protecting Power Facilities from Lightning’s Disruptive Impact
Power generation facilities are among the most vulnerable to operational disruptions caused by direct lightning strikes and their secondary effects, due to a combination of their physical structure, operating environment, and critical reliance on sensitive equipment. Even in areas with infrequent thunderstorms, severe lightning events can still occur, leading to catastrophic damage, injury, downtime, fines,…
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Building Trust in Asphalt: The Power of Communication and Consistency
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In an industry where communication breakdowns, vague quotes and inconsistent crews can sometimes cause a headache, Sommerset Paving Companies, LLC offers something different. The Michigan-based contractor has built its reputation on clear communication, consistent quality, and a culture that values people as much as pavement. Louise Pernicano didn’t set out to run a paving company.…