Time-Lapse Video: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Construction
Roland Mercier recently wrote about MAREK Houston's involvement in the remodel of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral with General Contractor Satterfield and Pontikes. MAREK's turnkey contract includes framing, sheathing, roof trusses, rough carpentry, and thermal insulation, along with drywall, paint, acoustical plaster, and ceilings.
Mercier said of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral's dome:
Fighting the Skills Gap
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Successfully Competing for New Talent with Other Industries
As anyone in commercial construction will attest, the industry has a labor shortage and a perception problem. The combination of those issues has led to an unsustainable craft workforce. Demand for skilled craft workers is greater than people looking for jobs. Baby Boomers are retiring and the millennial generation has not been attracted to careers in the craft trades to fill the available jobs. Construction Career Collaborative (C3) was established to address this issue.
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Extension Cords
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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Extension Cords
Even a simple extension cords needs to be looked after. It’s a shock or fire hazard when deteriorated, worn-out or used improperly.
Three-wire cords are for outdoor appliances and electric power tools. The third wire is a ground. Never plug these cords into an ungrounded electrical outlet.
Don’t disconnect an extension cord by pulling the cord. Remove it by the plug; otherwise the end frays and loosens.
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust Awareness
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