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South Jersey glass and door can help you make your dream home a reality

Building a house from the ground up can be an overwhelming project. Some new homeowners are unsure of where to start or which product to choose. South Jersey Glass and Door can assist you in those decisions by introducing you to ViWinco...

source: Cape May County Herald

How to max out the tax benefits for your construction business

Garry Bartecki writes, "I planned to continue the own vs. rent commentary this month, but since President Biden’s proposed tax bill was released, I believe now is the time to discuss the changes so you have time to plan out the...

source: For Construction Pros

Online tool opens up new doors

Simpson Door Co., McCleary, Wa., launched a new Find A Door interactive selection tool. With a user-friendly interface, the new tool makes it easy for homeowners and builders to search for and purchase a truly one-of-a-kind door. Find A Door offers multiple ways for a...

source: Building Products

Back to the basics: Safety reminders that go beyond COVID-19

With the world’s gaze focused on protecting people against COVID-19 over the past two years, it may have been easy to lose sight of other foundational precautions and protocols that help keep workers safe. However, going back to the basics of workplace safety can ensure...

source: Occupational Health and Safety

Repeat exposure hazard violations by a stone manufacturer leads to citations by the US Department of Labor

A stone manufacturer in Cincinnati was cited for exposing workers to amputation hazards again when it failed to ensure machine safety procedures were followed and machine guards were in place. OSHA held an investigation...

source: Occupational Health and Safety

The next generation of concrete core drills will bring next gen safety technology

Standing between a construction worker and a hazard to prevent injuries, Safety Technology physically reduces a worker’s risk of injury with little to no change in their workflow. Unlike a seatbelt, where the operator must...

source: For Construction Pros

The rising popularity of safety helmets on the jobsite

When does safety on a construction site or in a facility start? For electrical and other construction workers and employees, the answer is quite simple — the minute you walk into the facility or onto the construction...

source: Occupational Health and Safety

Online tool opens up new doors

Simpson Door Co., McCleary, Washington, launched a new Find A Door interactive selection tool. With a user-friendly interface, the new tool makes it easy for homeowners and builders to search for and purchase a truly one-of-a-kind door.

source: Building Products

Forming safety habits that stick

The human brain is fascinating. The way humans think, form connections, make decisions and analyze consequences has been studied since researchers and scientists have had the ability to do so. Gaining a better understanding of cognition, or the way workers acquire knowledge...

source: Occupational Health and Safety

Construction economy grows in August despite labor, supply chain challenges

The business sector that includes construction, the services sector, saw a slight dip in its economic activity in August, but only because companies can’t find enough workers and materials are in short supply.

source: For Construction Pros

Lumber prices are down 74%. But this could drive them up again

On May 28, the wholesale price of lumber peaked at $1,515 per thousand board feet. Since that date, framing lumber prices have fallen for 13 consecutive weeks — hitting $389.

source: Fortune

Smart windows that protect against solar radiation can help reduce greenhouse gases

Fraunhofer researchers have developed an intelligent coating for glass windows that darkens in the sun. This uses electrochromic and thermochromic materials that react to electricity and heat. In buildings with large glass façades,...

source: Tech Explore

Here are the answers to last weeks AWDI Certification Sample Questions

5 sample statements from last week that are either true or false but can have an impact on the finished installation and the subsequent in-service performance of the new window. Caulking to totally seal the exterior perimeter is...

source: AWDI

Can you pass the AWDI Certification Test?

AWDI has been certifying installers since 1989 using an evolving written test based on their comprehensive...

source: AWDI

Technology of smart window developed to generate electricity and save energy

Cocperated with scientists in Germany and Britain, a research team from Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a smart window that can not only generate electricity, but also save energy. It...

source: Shine

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Tax time: Avoiding business audits

South Jersey glass and door can help you make your dream home a reality

How to max out the tax benefits for your construction business

Online tool opens up new doors

Back to the basics: Safety reminders that go beyond COVID-19

Repeat exposure hazard violations by a stone manufacturer leads to citations by the US Department of Labor

The next generation of concrete core drills will bring next gen safety technology

The rising popularity of safety helmets on the jobsite

Online tool opens up new doors

Forming safety habits that stick

Construction economy grows in August despite labor, supply chain challenges

Lumber prices are down 74%. But this could drive them up again

Smart windows that protect against solar radiation can help reduce greenhouse gases

Here are the answers to last weeks AWDI Certification Sample Questions

Can you pass the AWDI Certification Test?

Technology of smart window developed to generate electricity and save energy

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