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Dealing with Asbestos
The best thing to do about asbestos? Leave it alone — if the structure is safe.
That was one of the takeaways from the SPECS session, “Hazardous Building Materials Among Us.”
Asbestos was a mainstay in both commercial and residential buildings for decades because, simply put, it was a cheap and readily available lifesaver, explained speaker Michael Ebel, VP and principal scientist at Amec Foster Wheeler.
“It was known as the ‘Miracle Mineral,’ heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and a poor electrical conductor,” Ebel said.
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Target Goes Next-Gen
New store format emphasizes convenience
In its most ambitious store redesign to date, Target Corp. will debut its next-generation format in October, in a 124,000-sq.-ft. store in Richmond, Texas. The new prototype is designed for flexibility and convenience, and will offer open sight lines and elevated product presentations. It also comes with a variety of timesaving features, physical as well as digital.
In addition, 40 additional Target stores will receive elements of the redesign when they are updated, also in October. And there is more to come.
