Tag: Work
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Winter’s Coming: Understanding Outdoor Work Temperature Ratings
With winter closing in, employers and workers face a familiar problem: picking gear from a sea of products that all claim to be “warm.” But what do temperature ratings on thermal workwear really mean? Ergodyne is leaning into transparency to answer that question as it announces third-party tested temperature ratings on its full line of thermal…
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Top 5 Battery-Powered Chainsaws for Easy Yard Work
Battery-powered chainsaws have changed the way people handle yard maintenance. They reduce noise, eliminate the need for fuel, and make everyday tasks easier. Choosing the right model saves time, reduces effort, and makes outdoor work much easier. In this article, the focus stays on five options that suit different needs, from light pruning to heavier…
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Work continues on NYC megaprojects, despite $18B federal funding pause
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors on two of New York City’s largest infrastructure projects will keep digging, but they might glance over their shoulders toward Washington. A pair of the Big Apple’s infrastructure darlings, the Gateway Program and the next phase…
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How to get rid of mice in your home: 6 expert tips that work
You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to get rid of mice in your home. As the weather gets colder, you might see an increase in unexpected visitors, including these furry little rodents. Whether you find them cute or not, mice can cause more problems than simply chewing up your furniture, wires and insulation; they…
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How to get rid of mice in your home: 6 expert tips that work
You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to get rid of mice in your home. As the weather gets colder, you might see an increase in unexpected visitors, including these furry little rodents. Whether you find them cute or not, mice can cause more problems than simply chewing up your furniture, wires and insulation; they…
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How to Brand Your Concrete and Masonry Work
Key Takeaways Branding in construction connects craftsmanship to reputation, ensuring work is remembered long after it’s completed. Methods include stamping, engraving, custom bricks, and adding durable metal emblems. Branding in concrete and masonry has a long history, dating back to ancient builders and medieval masons. Modern branding techniques blend tradition with new materials, technology, and…
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Shop Materials 101: Coatings, Heat and Tools for Steel Work
Steel doesn’t hide your mistakes. If a cutter rubs, the sound turns shrill. If you linger on a thin edge, straw colors creep in and tell you exactly how hot you got. If chips string instead of break, you’ll chase burrs through the entire job. The good news is that clean steel work isn’t mystical.…
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Balfour Beatty’s new CEO starts work
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Balfour Beatty, the London-based construction giant and a leading infrastructure builder in the U.S., has a new CEO. Following the March announcement that former CEO Leo Quinn would step down, the company completed its transition and elevated…
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Whiting-Turner wins $137M Coast Guard Seattle base work
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Base modernizationValue: $137 millionLocation: SeattleClient: U.S. Coast Guard The U.S. Coast Guard has tapped Whiting-Turner for the first phase of a contract to modernize the branch’s Base Seattle, a key launching off point for Arctic and…
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How does a rain chain work? Practical tips and tricks
Knowing how a rain chain works is key to getting the most from this practical yet decorative alternative to a downspout. They are attached to gutters and eaves, and work by channelling rainwater into barrels, landscaped flowerbeds or ornamental water features. They can also be attached to sheds, garages and other garden buildings. Although they…