COVID-19 pandemic has affected all different aspects of our lives. From the way we do our jobs to the way we interact with each other; great efforts have been made to flatten the curve and create what we call the “new normal.” As businesses resume their operations, more and more workers have been getting back to their office buildings, along with their fear of the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. As experts in powered ventilation services, we would like to further discuss this topic and propose some precautionary measures that commercial building owners can take to combat the issue.   Read More “Commercial Building Ventilation and COVID”

Your Skylights Supplier Asks, Is The Lighting in Your Commercial Building Affecting Your Employees’ Productivity?

The recent years have witnessed significant changes in the way that people work. Along with technological advances, companies have come up with different ways to increase the productivity level among their employees. However, there is an important factor that directly impacts productivity and mood in the workplace that is often neglected – lighting. As a top skylights supplier for commercial buildings, here is how lighting can be affecting your workers’ performance and costing you productivity. Read More “Can The Lighting In My Commercial Building Be Costing Me Productivity?”

It’s been widely known in the construction industry that falls are the leading cause of most job injuries and fatalities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, in 2018, falls at construction sites accounted for 338 out of 1,008 total deaths, which is approximately 33.5 percent. Recognizing the issue, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has come up with an annual voluntary event called National Safety Stand-Down. The purpose of the event is to increase safety awareness and decrease the number of fatal falls. As a leading provider of OSHA Fall Protection Ladders, Design Components invites your further take a look at this safety event.

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