Safety Guidelines for Masonry Worksites

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Tallahassee-based construction company Sovran Building Systems provides a variety of services to clientele in northern Florida. Sovran Building Systems focuses on bringing together knowledgeable and experienced staff to work on various projects, with an emphasis on the best masonry safety practices to achieve quality results.

Masonry deals with the construction and maintenance of building columns, foundations, beams, and floors using stone, bricks, and blocks. Due to the nature of their work, masons are usually exposed to a wide variety of safety hazards. It is vital to put into place safety guidelines at every masonry site to ensure everyone remains safe. Some of the safety tips to consider include the following:

1. Installation of sturdy work surfaces that cannot break or collapse prevents people and objects from falling down and causing injuries. Work surfaces should be fenced properly using upper, middle, and lower wood planks. Ladders should be positioned safely, and all cavities and openings fenced.

2. Respiratory equipment such as respirators and air masks should be used and selected carefully to match the specific type of air pollutant present in the working environment.

3. People on site should avoid coming into close contact with unhardened masonry cement.

4. Passageways, work surfaces, and floors should be free from any potential hazards such as protruding nails, debris, and free wires.

Everglades National Park Announces New Permit Requirements for Boaters

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Located in Tallahassee, Florida, Sovran Building Systems furnishes construction services such as concrete, masonry, and framing for general contractors. Beyond its professional activities, Sovran Building Systems is committed to giving back to the Florida community and supports the Coastal Conservation Association Florida.

A nonprofit organization, Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) operates 42 chapters statewide with a dedication to protecting the region’s marine resources. It recently shared news of the Everglade National Park’s new mandatory Boater Education Program. As of August 1, 2019, all marine boaters must complete the program, which provides insights into the park’s unique characteristics and the challenges of its waters in order to improve visitor experience, conserve park resources, and advance boater safety.

Boaters can complete the free Boater Education Program online by going to the Everglade’s page on the National Park Service’s website. The course is available in Spanish and English and takes roughly 45 minutes to finish. Once an individual has received a permit, they must keep an electronic or paper copy on hand while boating in the park. Permits have no expiration date.

Three Benefits of Drywall Construction

 

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Incorporated in 2005, Sovran Building Systems is a full-service shell contractor, offering concrete form and placement, masonry, framing, a wide variety of exterior trim finishes, light-gauge metal framing, and drywall services to the construction industry.

Drywalls are a lightweight interior wall system that is made of a galvanized iron (GI) frame pressed between two gypsum plasterboards. There are several benefits to hiring a company that provides drywall installation and maintenance services.

1. Installation benefits – Drywalls are eight to ten times lighter than masonry walls and can be installed three to four times faster. Since they do not need water curation like masonry construction, the application is also a more straightforward process for the contractors.

2. Customization – Drywall’s light weight and solid form allows it to be modified quickly and easily if the building owner is interested in making structural changes. This versatility provides the owner the freedom to create new spaces.

3. Aesthetic and environmental benefits – As plasterboards, the drywalls are crack-free and allow many types of finishes like wallpaper, paint, or laminates. Gypsum plasterboard is a 100% recyclable material, which makes drywalls eco-friendly. Since drywall does not require water, there is also little risk of mold.

Market Research Report’s Global Drywall Screws Market Report 2019

 

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Sovran Building Systems is a versatile shell contractor that serves the construction sector from its headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida. Providing services that range from concrete formation and masonry to framing and drywall hanging, Sovran Building Systems specializes in both labor and material management.

Many of the materials that Sovran works with represent surprisingly stalwart industries in the worldwide economy, even in the face of slow overall growth. The drywall-screws market, as just one example, has managed to maintain a respectable annual growth rate of 5.99 percent over the past four years, rising to international total sales of $1.8 billion in 2018.

The news comes from the comprehensive Global Drywall Screws Market Report 2019 by Market Research Vision. The report incorporated a full spectrum of determining factors, including general manufacturing data, pricing, shipping, and distribution.

It also employs relevant information to formulate future expectations for the drywall-screws industry. Its projections show that this market will continue to expand through 2023, ultimately reaching a global value of $2.46 billion.