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Additive Manufacturing Can Help Reduce Downtime

Additive Manufacturing Can Help Reduce Downtime

Keeping production lines running is essential to every manufacturer. The causes for downtime include breakage and malfunction of tooling or parts. However, you can minimize these issues with additive manufacturing. It’s a smart approach, especially when tooling is the concern.

Locking Out Electrical Hazards from Construction Sites

Locking Out Electrical Hazards from Construction Sites

One of the biggest dangers on any construction site is electricity. Electrical hazards can cause fires, explosions, or they can cause an electric shock. Not only can a shock in itself be harmful, but it can also cause a worker to lose their balance and fall.

Thermal Imaging Cameras: An Affordable, Must-Have Tool

Thermal Imaging Cameras: An Affordable, Must-Have Tool

Thermal imaging has many applications in the real world. By transforming heat energy into visibility, it lets the eye see things it wouldn’t normally. Different fields use these cameras every day.

Updates and Proposals for ICC Building Codes: What You Need to Know

Updates and Proposals for ICC Building Codes: What You Need to Know

The life of a contractor often revolves around codes. Following them is imperative. Any deviations and your project timeline is in jeopardy. That's why you must stay up to date on changes—mistakes are too costly.

Sanitizing and Keeping Your Business Clean for the Safety of You, Your Employees, and Your Customers

Sanitizing and Keeping Your Business Clean for the Safety of You, Your Employees, and Your Customers

In order to keep your employees and customers safe, and to protect yourself, keeping your business clean is a must. The reality is, COVID-19 may be with us for some time. With many states reopening and employers bringing their staff back to work, the focus right now is on how to be proactive.

Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting—No, They’re Not the Same

Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting—No, They’re Not the Same

In the era of COVID-19, ensuring your business is cleaned properly is of utmost importance. Learn the differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.

Is Your Construction Business Hurricane Proof?

Is Your Construction Business Hurricane Proof?

Hurricanes are more than a weather occurrence. They can cause extensive damage and leave communities shattered. If you work in hurricane-prone areas, you know the magnitude of their brute force.

5 Smart Trends in HVAC Technology

5 Smart Trends in HVAC Technology

From automation to UV disinfection, heating and cooling systems have evolved tremendously over the past few years. Take a look at all the new HVAC technology that is changing the way we’re keeping homes, workplaces and medical buildings comfortable and clean.

Keeping Workers Safe: Heat Stress and Hydration

Keeping Workers Safe: Heat Stress and Hydration

Whether working outdoors on the job site or indoors at a steel mill, prolonged exposure to high-heat environments and conditions can endanger workers' safety by causing heat-related illnesses with significant consequences.

B2B Buyers Have Changed: Evolve With Them

B2B Buyers Have Changed: Evolve With Them

The world of B2B eCommerce is thriving, as the needs and desires of B2B buyers are forever changing. You're at a defining moment where you can choose multiple paths to boost your online presence. Explore why some options have more opportunities than others and stake your claim.

4 New and Improved Plumbing Tools and Methods to Be Aware Of

4 New and Improved Plumbing Tools and Methods to Be Aware Of

The industry is always coming out with new and improved plumbing tools and more advanced plumbing methods to help plumbers work more efficiently.

7 Tasks You Shouldn't Attempt Without Safety Glasses

7 Tasks You Shouldn't Attempt Without Safety Glasses

While it seems to be common sense to wear safety glasses whenever there's a risk of injury to the eyes or face, that doesn't mean workers always wear them when they should. You may have specific requirements about wearing safety glasses that either meet or exceed OSHA guidelines.

4 Trends that Will Modernize the Electrical Industry

4 Trends that Will Modernize the Electrical Industry

If there’s one industry that’s been quietly booming over the last couple of years, it’s the electrical industry. Everything from the integration of digital technologies to record-breaking employment numbers has been pushing innovation and growth.

Amps, Volts, Ohms, and Watts: A Glossary of Essential Electric Terms

Amps, Volts, Ohms, and Watts: A Glossary of Essential Electric Terms

Sometimes it feels like electrical contractors speak a language all their own. From amps and volts to ohms and watts—if you don’t know what all these terms mean, it can be a challenge communicating with contractors or knowing how to get the right electrical products and supplies for your project.

Welding and Cutting Safety: Hazards and Precautions

Welding and Cutting Safety: Hazards and Precautions

For many, it stands to reason that equipment that produces intense heat is inherently dangerous. However, welding and cutting have become so familiar on worksites, it’s easy to forget about the potential dangers. Welding and cutting safety must be a priority, no matter how commonplace it is.

The Ultimate Guide to Painting a House

The Ultimate Guide to Painting a House

Painting a house is a big job—one that requires the right experience and tools. Typically, homeowners look at painting the exterior of their home as a way to boost curb appeal and their property's value.