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How Suffolk tracks steel erection with in-house tech
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tracking the progress of structural steel erection on any job is paramount. One incorrect or misplaced beam can potentially put the whole project in jeopardy. Yet, the problems with how firms track steel are manifold — some…
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Foundation Issues 101: Key Signs and When to Take Action
Why Contractors Need to Spot Foundation Problems Early Building on shaky ground—literally—can lead to big problems. A weak or unstable foundation puts the whole project at risk, from budget overruns to structural issues down the line. That’s why contractors need to spot foundation trouble early. It’s the best way to keep the job on track…
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Solar Panel Cleaning by Climate: What to Know
As more homes and businesses adopt solar energy, the importance of proper solar panel maintenance becomes clearer. While the panels themselves are low-maintenance by design, they aren’t completely hands-off. Dust, pollen, bird droppings, and environmental grime all reduce efficiency—especially when cleaning is neglected over time. But here’s the twist: not all cleaning schedules or strategies…
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The Benefits of Preventive Maintenance in Traffic Signal Networks
Traffic signals are often taken for granted—until they stop working. These systems are integral to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods through urban corridors, yet they operate in the background with little visibility. Preventive maintenance is the often-overlooked practice that ensures traffic signal networks perform at their best and avoid failure at…
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Humidity & Homes: How Moisture Raises Property Risks
Not all water damage begins with a flood. In fact, one of the most consistent—and consistently underestimated—threats to your home is already in the air: humidity. Humidity is more than a comfort issue. When it exceeds healthy levels, it quietly seeps into your walls, furniture, insulation, and HVAC systems. It doesn’t make a dramatic entrance…
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Humidity & Homes: How Moisture Raises Property Risks
Not all water damage begins with a flood. In fact, one of the most consistent—and consistently underestimated—threats to your home is already in the air: humidity. Humidity is more than a comfort issue. When it exceeds healthy levels, it quietly seeps into your walls, furniture, insulation, and HVAC systems. It doesn’t make a dramatic entrance…
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The Science of Comfort: What Makes a Sofa Supportive?
We all know what it feels like to collapse onto a perfectly comfortable sofa. But what exactly makes it comfortable? Is it the softness of the cushions? The depth of the seat? The angle of the backrest? The truth is, sofa comfort isn’t just a matter of preference—it’s rooted in structure, materials, and how those…
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Our Small Kitchen With Attached Living Area
By now you know that we deeply believe that a house always evolves to work with a family’s changing needs, but I’d say this kitchen and attached sitting area are as close to absolutely done as ever. In fact over the last two years they’ve held pretty steady – we did update the kitchen light…
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Ohio DOT touts record-breaking $3.2B construction season
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Ohio DOT is underway with what it calls a record construction season that includes 955 projects — 38 of them considered “major” with a value above $10 million — across the state, according to…