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A fatal apartment building fire in Valencia, Spain, raises questions on the safety of building materials

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” In response, IPUR, Spain’s polyurethane manufacturers’ association, issued a statement saying there was no evidence that polyurethane was used in the subject building.

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Nonresidential construction spending rises by nearly 1% in November, driven by boosts in manufacturing and conservation projects

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Subcategories that experienced dips in spending in November include: commercial, health care, communication, highway and street, amusement and recreation, public safety, and water supply. Notable growth came in the manufacturing and conservation and development subcategories, which led the group with 6.4% increases, respectively.

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Ensuring Quality Control in Dairy Process Manufacturing

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In this journey, ensuring quality control in dairy process manufacturing is paramount. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of quality control in dairy manufacturing and how Navfarm makes it achievable. Why Quality Control Matters Livestock and dairy fQuality control is the backbone of any dairy manufacturing operation.

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helios school cologne prioritizes bird safety on campus with saflex’s reflective sequins

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The post helios school cologne prioritizes bird safety on campus with saflex’s reflective sequins appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. eastman's 3D reflective sequins capture light at different angles so birds are deterred by the flash and pass by the glass panels.

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The Importance of Electrical Safety In The Home

The Architecture Designs

Electrical safety is a critical issue, particularly in the home, where the risk of injury or property damage can be significant. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of electrical safety in the home, and offer some tips and strategies for staying safe.

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

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Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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Designing Safety: How Modern Locks Complement Architecture

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Large glass facades, for instance, are complemented with state-of-the-art lock systems, ensuring safety without compromising the view. This push towards sustainability has impacted lock design and manufacturing. The post Designing Safety: How Modern Locks Complement Architecture appeared first on The Architecture Designs.

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