Tag: Cold
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Conservation specialist’s stone cold success
From graves and medieval drawings to climate-controlled exhibition space and strict deadlines, Exeter Cathedral presented SSH Conservation site manager John Mullins MCIOB with plenty of challenges. The design of the wall meant the stonework progressed quickly. Five new buttresses were formed in stonework around new reinforced concrete columns. The new cloister wall consists of 70…
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How contractors plan for cold weather safety
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A major snowstorm slammed the Gulf Coast this week, while bitter cold gripped much of the eastern half of the country as temperatures plummeted to dangerous lows. The frigid weather can create hazards not only for homeowners…
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Must-Have Cold Weather Safety Wear for Construction Workers
Through blazing summer heat or blustery winter winds, construction crews are at the mercy of Mother Nature year-round. Workwear and safety gear built for cold weather make all the difference in staying protected from weather-related illnesses and injuries. Still, crews need gear that keeps them protected without being in the way of getting the job…