Latest Articles in Fabrication

  • Closer look: BIM users report 300 percent-500 percent ROI
    December 13, 2008
    A majority of the numerous workshops and seminars at this year’s Ecobuild & AEC-ST Fall conference centered around Building Information Modeling. The conference took place at the Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., Dec. 8-11. The exhibit ran Dec. 10-11. "BIM is a dynamic architectural model as a database," said Ryan Ghere, Onuma Inc., Los Angeles. "And...

  • Controlling Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    December 12, 2008
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a compression and damage of the median nerve where it passes through the “tunnel” from the wrist to the hand. It requires only a small amount of pressure or deviation in the wrist to cause harmful compression of the median nerve. Think of it as a garden hose. Any pressure or bending will restrict the flow. The compression of the nerve is usually caused by...

  • Ecobuild focuses on BIM, green technology
    December 12, 2008
    Building Information Modeling was the all-encompassing theme at this year’s Ecobuild & AEC-ST Fall conference at the Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., Dec. 8-11.The meeting was held in cooperation with: American Institute of Architects, Building Smart Alliance, Green Mechanical Council, and SCIP or Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice. Co-located conferences...

  • Avoiding front- and rear-end vehicle incidents
    December 8, 2008
    Three basic defensive driving skills can be used both on and off the job to prevent front- and rear-end vehicle incidents.Gradual stops. CNA Insurance states that there are countless accidents caused by a sudden stop at an intersection, grade crossing, passenger stop, or in preparation for making turns. If you make a sudden or unexpected stop, the person driving the vehicle behind you might not...

  • Art, science and endless possibilities

    Architects are free to dream big with glass
    December 4, 2008
    Commercial architects now have the flexibility – literally – to get creative with their building designs and energy savings.

  • Tool hound: Heat-treated glass detectors
    December 4, 2008
    A look at two strengthened glass detectors: EDTM SG2700 from EDTM Inc., Toledo, Ohio, and Merlin TGI from Bohle America Inc., Charlotte, N.C.

  • Trends & analysis: The Economic Stabilization Act
    What it means and tips on how to stay on the ball
    December 1, 2008
    We have just witnessed the biggest government bailout in our lifetime: more than $1.5 trillion in promises and commitments, and counting. Here's what you should do going forward to stay healthy.

  • 'Do You Hear What I Hear?'
    November 30, 2008
    No, we are not talking about words from a popular Christmas carol, but rather the real potential for hearing loss among your employees, particularly those who are exposed to high levels of noise from machinery.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires an employer to provide hearing protection to employees who are exposed to certain noise levels. Common sense or your insurance...

  • State of solar glass in Germany
    November 26, 2008
    Solar as a trend has so far been mainly in Europe, says Russell J. Ebeid, president, Glass Group, Guardian Industries Corp., Auburn Hills. Mich. “Europeans have always been into use of glass of unique nature; whereas U.S. is more vanilla [in its use of unique glass], not exotic,” he said. “And that’s because the builders in the U.S. don’t pay for exotic.” The U...

  • Investing in solar
    Potential and risks for U.S. glass industry
    November 26, 2008
    The U.S. is starting to wake up as far as solar power is concerned, and much of it is in the south.
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