Tag: Ready
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Is Your Land Ready for the Next Storm?
The Growing Challenge of Slope Stability Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, and the land beneath our feet is facing new pressures. Slopes that once seemed stable are now at risk of shifting, especially after heavy rains or rapid snowmelt. The question isn’t just about preventing erosion—it’s about preparing for what’s coming next. With…
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Mass timber demand is growing. Ironworkers say they’re ready.
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Mass timber is having a moment. In September, the number of multifamily, commercial or institutional mass timber projects that were in progress or built had increased by more than five fold from seven years ago, according to…
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Final Autumn Prep: Is Your Apartment Building’s Boiler Ready for the Cold?
As the crisp chill of autumn begins to settle in, landlords and property managers face a familiar seasonal challenge: ensuring their apartment building’s boiler system is fully prepared to handle the months of cold weather ahead. A properly maintained boiler isn’t just a comfort issue; it’s a critical component of tenant satisfaction, energy efficiency, and…
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Werner Ready Step: Slim, Lightweight Ladder
Werner Ready Step: Slim, Lightweight Ladder – CCR-Mag.com WERNER ® , the global leader in ladders and manufacturer of advanced climbing and fall protection products, announces the launch of its newest innovation, the WERNER Ready Step, a lightweight and compact fiberglass step ladder built for residential trades professionals, including HVAC technicians, electricians, remodelers and contractors…
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How to Get Your Home Ready for Colder Weather
Preparing your home for the coldest part of the year is an essential process that many homeowners do not tackle correctly. When you miss the steps that are essential to prepare your home for the winter, you might find that you experience issues that could have been avoided, such as water damage and a furnace…
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XBE Appoints Chris Wurtz as Ready Mix President
XBE, the leading business operations software company for heavy materials, logistics and construction, has appointed a new member to its executive team. Chris Wurtz has been named President of Ready Mix, where he will work directly with producers and alongside XBE’s product and engineering teams to deliver solutions that enable proactive business planning, with real-time…
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Are Your Building Systems Ready for Windows 11?
Windows 11 introduces new compatibility needs for systems that manage buildings. These include BMS workstations, access control servers, CCTV consoles, and digital signage players. Assessing readiness is critical before upgrading. Hardware limitations or unsupported software can lead to operational hiccups. Facilities teams should address several key areas to ensure a smooth transition. From confirming hardware…
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Construction Ready Program at Aerotropolis Prepares Students for Skilled Trades Careers
A new cohort of 20 local students is getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades this summer thanks to a fully funded, 20-day job training program hosted at the Aerotropolis in East Point, Georgia. In partnership with the nonprofit Construction Ready, the program is helping prepare participants for in-demand careers in construction and the trades—many…
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Sizewell C: are we ready for a nuclear renaissance?
The UK government recently committed to a £14.2bn investment to build the Sizewell C nuclear power station, ending years of delay and uncertainty over the project. Now the project has been given the green light, how should the construction industry prepare for Sizewell C and a potential pipeline of future nuclear builds? Nuclear…
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Ready to stand down? Construction Safety Week kicks off.
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction Safety Week begins Monday by calling on contractors to recommit to worker health and well-being, according to a new release from the event’s organizers. The construction industry’s annual week-long, safety-focused event is partnering with OSHA and…