Construction has the second-highest fatality rate of any industry, accounting for 36 percent of all U.S. workplace deaths. That risk is compounded when heavy machinery is involved. There are a number of straightforward precautions employers can take to minimize the risk of heavy equipment casualties.
Metal roofs typically cost somewhat more than the other options. But given their many advantages, they remain a popular choice among commercial builders.
Here are three types of heavy equipment you’re apt to see at work on a road project, a building site, a mining site, or farm. They work in succession to transform raw land into usable surfaces for the roads, highways, parking lots, and buildings we
In the rush to find non-carbon energy sources for buildings, one alternative is gaining notable traction: geothermal heating and cooling systems. These systems are already being used effectively in residential and commercial structures. And with strong government support, their use is bound to increase.
Some people think of PEMBs as large, featureless boxes. But nothing could be farther from the truth. While they are ideal for uses that require a large open space, PEMBs can also be customized to fit any user’s need or desire.
Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles, depending on their intended use. They generally include certain basic components, all of which together make them amazingly strong, reliable, and cost-efficient.
