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Silica is a naturally occurring and dangerous mineral. Breathing it can cause serious damage to the lungs. OSHA has a new standard for construction, general industry and maritime regarding this danger.

Polygon Gears Up for the Design-Build Conference & Expo in Philadelphia!

With construction booming on a global scale, more engineers and architects look to cutting-edge building materials that are changing the look of tomorrow’s cities. The year 2017 has been filled with innovative solutions that tighten building envelopes, incorporate recycled materials, improve R- values (the ability of heat to transfer from hot to cold, through materials, such as insulation), use the power of nature, and reduce carbon footprints. The one thing that almost all these novel materials have in common: the need for construction drying solutions.

It takes more than construction materials and the right tools to build a healthy home. Forward-thinking contractors add construction moisture management into building plans to not just stay on schedule and within budget, but also prevent future problems that could compromise the quality of craftsmanship and homeowner health. Construction drying services allow to contractors to control the temperature, relative humidity levels and ventilation rates at their sites to keep materials dry, allow wet materials to dry and cure properly, and prevent corrosion and mold growth. As a result, the equipment keeps home builders working all year round while promoting pride and peace of mind in those who live in the properties constructed.

Concrete is the most widely used material on the planet. Its abundance, affordability and incredible strength form the foundation of the modern world—from buildings to bridges.