RFL Pipe & Fittings (a brand of RFL Group) in association with The Daily Star organised a roundtable titled Construction Hazard:

Creating awareness and the role of stakeholders on December 12, 2019. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

Brig Gen Shahedul Anam Khan ndc, psc (Retd), Associate Editor, The Daily Star

We are here today to discuss a subject that remains topical on a constant basis: the hazards of construction. Unfortunately, although the volume of construction-related work in the country has increased, safety measures have not been able to keep up with the growth in construction work.

R N Paul, Managing Director, RFL Group

RFL now manufactures all goods locally instead of importing finished products. RFL is involved in direct construction business under Property Development Limited (PDL), which is one of the pioneers in real estate in the country. RFL manufactures building materials such as pipes, doors, etc.

We have found that the workers in construction or the irresponsible contractors are causing public nuisance. The major reason why this is happening is because the people in construction are mainly non-corporate people who are lacking in accountability and responsibility. They are unaware of personal protective equipment (PPE) and have minimal knowledge on ensuring public safety during construction. Corporate people from RFL or PDL at least have knowledge on public hazards. We do not create construction hazards since we use modern technology such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) machines. To avoid high levels of noise pollution caused by welding aluminium window frames, RFL has introduced PVC window frames which are ready to be directly fitted.

Engr F R Khan, Managing Director, bti (Building Technology & Ideas Ltd.)

One issue is that data on deaths during construction projects is missing. Safety has now become a part of branding; constructors do not actually care about it. The idea of safety on construction sites must be implemented not only by creating awareness among construction workers, but also through enforcing safety regulations.

Recently, the labour department has started inspecting construction sites, and we hope their drive continues. We can learn from the example of Japan when trying to figure out how to impose construction safety measures on the workers. In Japan, construction workers must have a certified ID from the labour department or any other related department. This ID certifies that the worker must follow construction safety rules, and they must present this to work on any new project. This increases accountability of both the workers and their employers.

A F M Saiful Amin, Professor, BUET

There needs to be more awareness about construction-related deaths and injuries; there is a need for information on the number of people injured or killed due to construction hazards, since that will make people more vigilant. Construction workers and the general public must also be made aware of the consequences of being exposed to these hazards.

Licensed engineers, technicians, and builders are required to create a three-layer structured licensing authority. Contractors try to minimise cost of construction and so invest less in hazard mitigation. If on-site construction can be shifted off-site, then hazard sources can be minimised. Prefabricated construction uses heavy machinery to streamline the construction process and causes less hazards to the general public.

We only allow professional engineers who have gotten the certification of work experience, to work on site, while graduates work under the supervision of a professional engineer. But this practice is yet to be implemented among technicians.

R N Paul

There has been a paradigm shift from conventional construction practices to more structured methods. People following safe construction methods should be rewarded, while the ones causing public nuisance should be punished. This will create incentive for constructors to not cut costs in maintaining safety.

Engr Kazi Khairul Bashar, Honorary Assistant General Secretary (A&I), IEB

There is an occupational safety board in Bangladesh which needs to be activated and empowered to look after hazards related to construction.

I am against the idea of monopolisation of construction works by a few big contractors. In reality, big construction companies delegate projects to small contractors or sub-contractors. Unless and until we can create awareness among these small contractors about safe construction practices, we will not be able to bring any meaningful change.

Engineers and related professional bodies need to be given more responsibility so that they can ensure professionalism and maintain standards of those involved in the construction sector.

Md Abu Sadeque PEng, Executive Director, HBRC

Construction hazards must firstly be defined from the perspective of Bangladesh, in order to clearly outline the dimensions for mitigation recommendations.

Technological advancement is required, not only within developers or contractors, but also in the planning and designing phases. Scrapping plaster and painting on high-rise buildings will reduce hazards without cost. Reducing the weight of materials used to construct buildings will also decrease hazards.

The aspect of safety precautions should be brought up when registering real estate developers.

Engr F R Khan

Construction hazard and construction safety are completely different things and they must be considered separately. Construction safety entails safety measures taken by the workers for themselves and also the passers-by, while construction hazard is indirect harmful effects on the people around the construction site.

Currently, we are implementing hundred percent use of concrete blocks as an alternative to bricks because the material itself is advantageous. In addition, it also helps reduce environmental pollution.

Md Abu Sadeque

Buildings which are plastered and painted require maintenance every two to four years. It has environmental impacts.

R N Paul

Regulatory bodies have a big role to play in ensuring use of green construction materials. Many companies are importing modern building technologies that can significantly reduce construction related hazards. The government should support these initiatives.

Md Abu Sadeque

Government policies are now pro-people regarding bricks. The government has already stated that after June 2025 no bricks will be used in any government project. Thus, the government is looking to let go of conventional bricks for good. Concrete blocks are deemed to be double the price of bricks, but I do not agree with this thought process. One concrete block is equivalent to about five bricks. Good quality bricks are priced at thirteen taka per piece. Keeping that in mind, one concrete block is priced at forty taka per piece. This proves that concrete blocks are actually cheaper. The use of bricks also requires the utilisation of mortar and labour. The lesser weight of concrete blocks implies that less money would be spent on beams, columns and overall foundation. The use of concrete blocks decreases the overall construction cost by about thirty percent.

A F M Saiful Amin

The extent of hazard will determine the boundaries of our safety limits. If hazard increases, then safety measures will have to be increased proportionally.

Engineer S M Khorshed Alam, President, Bangladesh Association of Construction Industry (BACI)

With the advancement of the construction industry, people now also require answers and explanations as to where the industry is headed. The National Disaster Management Policy, 2015 includes ten different types of hazards. Tsunami, cyclone, earthquake are all a part of it. However, construction hazard itself is not mentioned in it. This led me to believe that hazard may be the outcome of construction.

The mitigation process regarding construction hazards usually involves the structural and non- structural approach. The structural approach includes construction as a mitigating factor. The non-structural approach consists of awareness-building, training and so on.

Occupational health and safety issues and environmental issues are the two main components of overall hazards. Road construction generally creates dust. The dust emission leads to breathing problems, skin abnormalities, and related issues. Should these kinds of problems also be included when we talk about construction related hazards?

A road accident might be caused by faults in the geometrical design. A collision of trains might occur due to faulty rail tracks. Everything, in this way, directly or indirectly, can be linked to construction. This is why we need to define the limits of construction hazard.

We must emphasise on coming out of the monopolising nature of the construction industry. We should train small contractors and make them aware of safe construction practices.

A construction process actually begins with the planning and designing of the project. If a faulty construction project is the result of a mistake in the geometrical design, and it was built by the contractor following the design, who would be held as the guilty party? The planners, designers, architects, builders, users and drivers all form a sort of chain. All parties must be brought together to identify where exactly things go wrong.

The Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) 2006 includes all the topics related to construction induced hazards. The Bangladesh Labour Act (2006) also defines safety issues of the construction workers. The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act (1995) covers environmental issues. These kinds of policies are there, available in our legal system. However, awareness of such regulations is lacking. Therefore, we need to provide training to construction related professionals.

The government has taken an initiative to provide skills training to about five lakh people. Under this project, we are working closely with the government to train a large number of construction related professionals in the country.

Abu Salem Md Nuruzzaman, Additional Chief Engineer, Roads and Highways Department, KMG Project

Our tender documents are flawed in some ways. Conditions are mentioned in them, but no other information is provided. However, the implementation processes should be mentioned, where the required equipment should also be included. The ways to mitigate pollution should also be mentioned. A contractor must be compelled to follow instructions, and their payment should be halted in case they do not. This could be a way of ensuring efficient construction practice.

Hazard is two-fold. One is during construction and the other is post-construction. When I was working in design processes, a foot over-bridge, made of steel, was one of the projects I was involved in. It was suggested, at that time, that a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) be put into place. I was against this idea because I believed that it would cause traffic jams at the Dhaka Airport Road. I then designed a steel structure, and a small foot over-bridge was thus established there. Therefore, in order to decrease hazards in construction, we must emphasise on improving our designs. We, in Bangladesh, import stones and clinkers. We grind cement, but we do not manufacture it from scratch. Why dont we use steel structures? It would decrease costs right from the foundation, decrease overall hazard and it would be easier to set up.

We, in Bangladesh, are selling topsoil to India in the form of brick export and importing stones from them. This does not bode well for the future as we will be eventually left with no clay. Hollow bricks should be used wherever possible. These types of bricks are also highly insulated. During winter, this keeps the building warm and during warm weather it would generally require less use of air conditioners.

Tender documents need to be made in a way which covers all safety measures and which binds contractors to follow the correct procedures.

Dr Rawshan Ara Khanam, Consultant, Respiratory Medicine, United Hospital Ltd

Unsafe construction poses huge health risks. According to WHO, nine out of ten people in Bangladesh inhale polluted air. Dhaka is also one of the most polluted cities in the world. Presently, nobody seems to be safe from the consequences of construction hazards. Even the participants of this roundtable are victims of air pollution.

PM 10 and PM 2.5 come mainly from construction. These affect the lungs and the total body. WHO, in 2013, detected the particle matter of PM as the main cause of lung cancer. Polluted air has increased the overall number of strokes, cardiac diseases and premature deliveries. Dhaka, being a congested area, does not have many planned areas or playgrounds for children. Childhood obesity is also an issue, as children are not able to run and play freely. It could even be a source for further diseases as the child grows up. This is somewhere we need to focus on. Construction workers may develop fibrosis from inhaling polluted air at construction sites. They develop such diseases at an early age, usually. We must be careful about these health hazards caused by unsafe construction.

Dr Md Tarek Uddin, Professor, Islamic University of Technology (IUT)

Globally, about 40 billion tonnes of CO2 are emitted annually. The cement industry itself emits around four billion tonnes of CO2 annually, which constitute ten percent of total global emissions. Even if Bangladesh does not produce cement from scratch, we still use the raw material and thus CO2 is emitted because of it. Alternative methods are being thought of at this moment. Alternative cement and durable concrete are examples of substitutes which are being used currently.

A hundred years from now, there might be a need to demolish many old buildings and structures in our country. This would also be a huge hazard which we are leaving behind for our future generations. We should seriously consider recycling of construction materials to preserve natural resources for the future.

Our curriculum needs to be modified in line with our future development goals. We work in the field of accreditation and there are three main features: (1) students must be made aware of the environmental issues; (2) students must be made aware of the sustainability factor; and (3) students must be made aware of the needs of the society. When a student graduates, it does not mean that that individual has come to the end of his or her education life. When a graduate joins a corporate job in Bangladesh, does that organisation provide that graduate with the needed line of action? Is the graduate then receiving competent training? Companies in Bangladesh also need to work in this area to help graduates understand the value of environmental and social issues.

In some parts of Bangladesh, the air quality index (AQI) is close to 300. If it crosses 300, our country will be considered as a severely polluted area. Bangladeshis do not seem to be concerned with such data, but it is high time that we took the needed action to counter overall pollution. Foreign contractors, and our authorities, are well aware of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) of all the construction projects. Then, why is nothing being done? Why are we still facing such dire circumstances in regards to air pollution?

Millions of Bangladeshis are being affected because of pollution due to construction projects. We have accepted our situation in the country, and the government needs to play its part in addressing the issues at hand as 2030 is fast approaching (SDGs). The government can set targets for major Bangladeshi corporations to achieve. The goals of Vision-2041 will also become tough to achieve if action is not taken. I believe that the three main stakeholders who can help us make the needed transitions are the education sector, the government and the major industries.

A F M Saiful Amin

The Industrial Revolution was mainly driven by coal. Our economic development, in civil infrastructure, is highly vital to our overall future development. The past three revolutions have resulted in the constant use of coal, with it being a common factor to all three phases. Today, some governments, which were the driving forces of these revolutions, are providing compensation to those who have been affected by pollution due to the consequences they faced because of these advancements. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and fibrosis are diseases for which these administrations are providing compensation by doing a cost-benefit analysis. This sort of a calculation is far from being established in Bangladesh, even though costs are being borne by the people.

Rapid construction implies a reduction in the duration of exposure. The precast concrete method was utilised to construct the Berlin Wall, which was completed in a relatively short amount of time. The Great Wall of China was an onsite construction. It took many years to be completed and caused various types of hazards. We, in Bangladesh, have still not been able to introduce the precast method of construction, proving that we are still at the Great Wall stage in terms of technology.

Md Abu Sadeque

Our construction industry is still not recognised as an independent industry. All industries should be monitored so pollution caused by them can be controlled. The construction industry is not exempted from it.

All construction projects should be accompanied with data which depicts the amount of pollution and hazards. This is the only way that we can bring the construction industry under the ambit of a controlled environment. The Metro Rail project, for example, needs to be examined thoroughly. Are conditions being given to project managers, or project heads, to limit the amount of pollution being emitted?

R N Paul

Thank you all for attending this programme. The discussions have been positive and fruitful. I believe that the major stakeholders of the construction industry will be made aware of the existing issues with the publication of todays discussion.

If all the involved parties play their parts, lawfully and efficiently, it would help us in achieving all the goals we have set for ourselves.

Brig Gen Shahedul Anam Khan ndc, psc (Retd)

We should be really careful about the hazards caused by the construction sector. Once we have determined the hazards, we need to find ways to mitigate them. The laws and regulations are present in our legal system, but the implementation stage is where we are lacking.

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Tis the season to be jolly on Daniel Island! This weekend, the Annual Daniel Island Holiday Festival comes to town with plenty of merry-making opportunities for the whole family. On Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Volvo Car Stadium will be transformed into a festive, lively holiday showcase of shopping, entertainment and tons of holiday kids' activities to enjoy!

Bring the whole family out for this feel good holiday community event! The day will include fabulous holiday shopping, featuring over 100 of Charlestons finest vendors as well as musical entertainment on stage and plenty of kids activities on the ground level. Headlining the entertainment portion of the program will be a holiday extravaganza performance led by the 70 piece Charleston Community Band. The festival is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. Once inside the gates, youll find an entire holiday shopping village conveniently located along the Volvo Car Stadium concourse. Enjoy festive drinks and food while you shop for just the right gifts for those on your list - including you!

$5 Admission/Kids 3 & under are admitted FREE!

Parking is available along Seven Farms Drive and Island Park Drive. Should the event need to be rescheduled due to severe weather conditions, the event will take place on Sunday, December 8 from 1 to 6 p.m. (note different time). Visit http://www.dicommunity.org and the Daniel Island Property Owners Association Facebook page for Holiday Festival event updates.

KIDS' ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Candy Cane Stilt Walkers Photos with Santa Claus KidsFerris Wheel KidsChallenge Inflatable Juggling Elves KidsHelicopter Ride Wacky World Inflatable Elf Band Holiday Glam Station Holiday Craft Station Holiday Games(Snowman Toss,Ring the Tree,Photo Props Station) Costumed Holiday Characters Face Painting Glitter Tattoos Balloon Twisting Little White Box Photo Booth Holiday Cookie Decorating Station Holiday Ornament Decorating Station

STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE11:00Holiday Music11:30The Charleston Caroling Company12:00Charleston Community Band Jazz Ensemble1:00Daniel Island Peace Love Hip Hop2:00Charleston Community Band3:00Hannah Burton3:30 Holiday Music

*Please note that entertainment is subject to change.

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Posted By: Larry Felton JohnsonDecember 2, 2019

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced in a press release that contractors will implement a traffic shift Wednesday for the rehabilitation of the I-75 southbound bridge over Barrett Parkway.

The GDOT describes the Wednesday traffic shift as follows:

Weather permitting, on Wednesday, December 4, crews will shift three through lanes on I-75 southbound to the right for temporary striping. The temporary striping will remain until the completion of the project in March 2020. Message boards and signage will alert drivers of the traffic shift.This project will provide rehabilitation of the I-75 northbound and southbound bridges over Barrett Parkway, including bridge joint replacement, deck overhang repairs, replacement of anchor bolts, and painting of the superstructures.

Message boards will give drivers advance notice of the upcoming lane closures. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use signed detours, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones.Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

This is an ongoing project.

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December 03, 2019

SCRANTON Sparked with creativity and plenty of holiday cheer, Downtown Scranton business and property owners are preparing for the annual Holiday Window Decorating Showcase on display Dec. 6 through Jan. 3, 2020. More than 50 storefronts will be featured in this years competition.

A secret panel of judges will award prizes in the following categories, many of which are new to this years contest: Unique, Traditional/Old-Fashioned, Most Retro, Most Whimsical, Most Festive, Best Use of Greens, Best Use of Recycled Materials, Most Childlike, Most Innovative, Most Glamorous/Bling, Best Use of Lights, Most Modern, Best Display of the Spirit of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and Most Scrantastic.

Where to Find Holiday Windows

Linden Street

Duffys Accessories, 218 Linden St.

Electric City Escape, 507 Linden St.

Caf West, 535 Linden St.

Lavish Body & Home, 600 Linden St.

North Washington Avenue

The Garden, 116 N. Washington Ave.

Raintree, 116 N. Washington Ave.

Steamtown Hot Yoga, 121 N. Washington Ave.

Over The Moon, 123 N. Washington Ave.

Sew Smart Fabrics, Inc., 126 N. Washington Ave.

New Laundry, 127 N. Washington Ave.

Peoples Security Bank, 150 N. Washington Ave.

Terra Preta Prime, 301 N. Washington Ave.

Pizza by Pappas, 303 N Washington Ave.

Comics on the Green, 307 N. Washington Ave.

Abes Deli, 326 N. Washington Ave.

Posh @ The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave.

Adams Avenue

Yoga West, 311 Adams Ave.

Tammys Stained Glass Treasures, 348 Adams Ave.

Spruce Street

NOTE Fragrances, 401 Spruce St.

Amendolaro, 410 Spruce St.

Tom Grudis Optical and The Bare Accessories, 424 Spruce St.

Burlap and Bourbon, 530 Spruce St.

Freedlove, 532 Spruce St.

Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.

Salon A Go Go, 544 Spruce St.

The Beauty Mark Boutique, 546 Spruce S.

Wyoming Avenue

The Pink Pedal, 222 Wyoming Av.

CaPAA (Creative and Performing Arts Academy), 222 Wyoming Ave.

Franklin Avenue

Veloce Scranton, 120 Franklin Ave.

The Color Bar, 134 Franklin Ave.

Penn Avenue

The Wandering Hen Cafe and Market, 305 Penn Ave.

Peculiar Slurp, 307 Penn Ave.

The Giving Tree Wellness Center, 311 Penn Ave.

Electric City Bakehouse, 314 Penn Ave.

AV Restaurant, 320 Penn Ave.

RD Blow Dry Bar, 324 Penn Ave.

The Daisy Collective, 328 Penn Ave.

Mifflin Avenue

Duffy Jewelers, 250 Mifflin Ave.

Bogart Court

Trinity Studio & Gallery, 511 Bogart Court

Lackawanna Avenue

The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Av.

Alexanders Salon and Spa, 431 Lackawanna Ave.

Coney Island Lunch, 515 Lackawanna Ave.

8 Count Dancewear, 534 Lackawanna Ave.

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Start your engines! - The Abington Journal

December 03, 2019

SCRANTON Sparked with creativity and plenty of holiday cheer, Downtown Scranton business and property owners are preparing for the annual Holiday Window Decorating Showcase on display Dec. 6 through Jan. 3, 2020. More than 50 storefronts will be featured in this years competition.

A secret panel of judges will award prizes in the following categories, many of which are new to this years contest: Unique, Traditional/Old-Fashioned, Most Retro, Most Whimsical, Most Festive, Best Use of Greens, Best Use of Recycled Materials, Most Childlike, Most Innovative, Most Glamorous/Bling, Best Use of Lights, Most Modern, Best Display of the Spirit of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and Most Scrantastic.

Where to Find Holiday Windows

Linden Street

Duffys Accessories, 218 Linden St.

Electric City Escape, 507 Linden St.

Caf West, 535 Linden St.

Lavish Body & Home, 600 Linden St.

North Washington Avenue

The Garden, 116 N. Washington Ave.

Raintree, 116 N. Washington Ave.

Steamtown Hot Yoga, 121 N. Washington Ave.

Over The Moon, 123 N. Washington Ave.

Sew Smart Fabrics, Inc., 126 N. Washington Ave.

New Laundry, 127 N. Washington Ave.

Peoples Security Bank, 150 N. Washington Ave.

Terra Preta Prime, 301 N. Washington Ave.

Pizza by Pappas, 303 N Washington Ave.

Comics on the Green, 307 N. Washington Ave.

Abes Deli, 326 N. Washington Ave.

Posh @ The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave.

Adams Avenue

Yoga West, 311 Adams Ave.

Tammys Stained Glass Treasures, 348 Adams Ave.

Spruce Street

NOTE Fragrances, 401 Spruce St.

Amendolaro, 410 Spruce St.

Tom Grudis Optical and The Bare Accessories, 424 Spruce St.

Burlap and Bourbon, 530 Spruce St.

Freedlove, 532 Spruce St.

Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.

Salon A Go Go, 544 Spruce St.

The Beauty Mark Boutique, 546 Spruce S.

Wyoming Avenue

The Pink Pedal, 222 Wyoming Av.

CaPAA (Creative and Performing Arts Academy), 222 Wyoming Ave.

Franklin Avenue

Veloce Scranton, 120 Franklin Ave.

The Color Bar, 134 Franklin Ave.

Penn Avenue

The Wandering Hen Cafe and Market, 305 Penn Ave.

Peculiar Slurp, 307 Penn Ave.

The Giving Tree Wellness Center, 311 Penn Ave.

Electric City Bakehouse, 314 Penn Ave.

AV Restaurant, 320 Penn Ave.

RD Blow Dry Bar, 324 Penn Ave.

The Daisy Collective, 328 Penn Ave.

Mifflin Avenue

Duffy Jewelers, 250 Mifflin Ave.

Bogart Court

Trinity Studio & Gallery, 511 Bogart Court

Lackawanna Avenue

The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Av.

Alexanders Salon and Spa, 431 Lackawanna Ave.

Coney Island Lunch, 515 Lackawanna Ave.

8 Count Dancewear, 534 Lackawanna Ave.

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Abington Journal arts and entertainment calendar for week of Dec. 4, 2019 - The Abington Journal

Since Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. (NASDAQ:GIFI) and Core Laboratories N.V. (NYSE:CLB) are part of the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, they are influenced by contrast. The influences particularly affect the profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, earnings and valuation of both companies.

Earnings & Valuation

Table 1 demonstrates Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. and Core Laboratories N.V.s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Profitability

Table 2 shows us Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. and Core Laboratories N.V.s return on equity, net margins and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. has a 1.03 beta, while its volatility is 3.00%, thus making it more volatile than S&P 500. Competitively, Core Laboratories N.V.s beta is 1.89 which is 89.00% more volatile than S&P 500.

Liquidity

2.8 and 2.7 are the respective Current Ratio and a Quick Ratio of Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. Its rival Core Laboratories N.V.s Current and Quick Ratios are 1.8 and 1.4 respectively. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. has a better chance of clearing its pay short and long-term debts than Core Laboratories N.V.

Analyst Ratings

The Ratings and Recommendations for Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. and Core Laboratories N.V. are featured in the next table.

Competitively Core Laboratories N.V. has an average price target of $47.33, with potential upside of 5.72%.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

Roughly 69.3% of Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. shares are owned by institutional investors while 0% of Core Laboratories N.V. are owned by institutional investors. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.s share owned by insiders are 4.2%. Competitively, 0.1% are Core Laboratories N.V.s share owned by insiders.

Performance

Here are the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, Yearly and YTD Performance of both pretenders.

For the past year Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. was less bearish than Core Laboratories N.V.

Summary

On 8 of the 12 factors Core Laboratories N.V. beats Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a fabricator of offshore drilling and production platforms, and other steel structures for customers in the oil and gas, and marine industries in the United States. The company fabricates jackets and deck sections of fixed production platforms; hull, tendon, and/or deck sections of floating production platforms, such as tension leg platforms, single point anchor reservoirs, floating production storage and offloading vessels, and minimum deepwater operating concepts; piles, wellhead protectors, and subsea templates, as well as various production, compressor, and utility modules; produces and repairs pressure vessels used in the oil and gas industry; fabricates various other types of steel structures; and provides onshore and offshore scaffolding and piping insulation services. It also fabricates and repairs offshore supply vessels, anchor handling vessels, lift boats, tugboats, towboats, barges, and other marine vessels; constructs dry docks to lift marine vessels; and offers steel repair, blasting and painting, electrical systems repair, and machinery and piping system repairs, as well as propeller, shaft, and rudder reconditioning. In addition, the company provides interconnect piping services on offshore platforms and inshore structures; fabricates pressure vessels and packaged skid units; and on-site construction and maintenance services, as well as offers conversion projects. It serves oil and gas companies and their contractors, petrochemical, marine, offshore support, offshore and inland barge, support vessel operators, offshore construction contractors, alternative energy, and diving companies, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, and state and local governmental agencies and their contractors. Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Core Laboratories N.V. provides reservoir description, production enhancement, and reservoir management services to the oil and gas industry in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Reservoir Description, Production Enhancement, and Reservoir Management. The Reservoir Description segment comprises the characterization of petroleum reservoir rock, fluid, and gas samples. This segment offers analytical and field services to characterize properties of crude oil and petroleum products to the oil and gas industry. The Production Enhancement segment includes services and products relating to reservoir well completions, perforations, stimulations, and production. This segment offers integrated services to evaluate the effectiveness of well completions and to develop solutions to enhance the effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery projects. The Reservoir Management segment combines and integrates information from reservoir description, as well as provides production enhancement services to increase the production and improve recovery of oil and gas from its clients reservoirs. The company markets and sells its products through a combination of sales representatives, technical seminars, trade shows, and print advertising, as well as through distributors. Core Laboratories N.V. was founded in 1936 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. (GIFI) and Core Laboratories N.V. (NYSE:CLB) Contrasting side by side - The Broch Herald

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. (NASDAQ:GIFI) and Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) have been rivals in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services for quite some time. Below is a review of each business including various aspects such as dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Earnings and Valuation

Table 1 demonstrates Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. and Tidewater Inc.s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Profitability

Table 2 provides the return on equity, net margins and return on assets of the two firms.

Volatility and Risk

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. is 3.00% more volatile than Standard and Poors 500 due to its 1.03 beta. Competitively, Tidewater Inc. is 77.00% more volatile than Standard and Poors 500, because of the 1.77 beta.

Liquidity

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.s Current Ratio is 2.8 while its Quick Ratio is 2.7. On the competitive side is, Tidewater Inc. which has a 4.3 Current Ratio and a 4.1 Quick Ratio. Tidewater Inc. is better positioned to pay off short and long-term obligations compared to Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

Roughly 69.3% of Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. shares are held by institutional investors while 83.4% of Tidewater Inc. are owned by institutional investors. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.s share held by insiders are 4.2%. Comparatively, insiders own roughly 1.2% of Tidewater Inc.s shares.

Performance

Here are the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, Yearly and YTD Performance of both pretenders.

For the past year Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. had bearish trend while Tidewater Inc. had bullish trend.

Summary

On 6 of the 10 factors Tidewater Inc. beats Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a fabricator of offshore drilling and production platforms, and other steel structures for customers in the oil and gas, and marine industries in the United States. The company fabricates jackets and deck sections of fixed production platforms; hull, tendon, and/or deck sections of floating production platforms, such as tension leg platforms, single point anchor reservoirs, floating production storage and offloading vessels, and minimum deepwater operating concepts; piles, wellhead protectors, and subsea templates, as well as various production, compressor, and utility modules; produces and repairs pressure vessels used in the oil and gas industry; fabricates various other types of steel structures; and provides onshore and offshore scaffolding and piping insulation services. It also fabricates and repairs offshore supply vessels, anchor handling vessels, lift boats, tugboats, towboats, barges, and other marine vessels; constructs dry docks to lift marine vessels; and offers steel repair, blasting and painting, electrical systems repair, and machinery and piping system repairs, as well as propeller, shaft, and rudder reconditioning. In addition, the company provides interconnect piping services on offshore platforms and inshore structures; fabricates pressure vessels and packaged skid units; and on-site construction and maintenance services, as well as offers conversion projects. It serves oil and gas companies and their contractors, petrochemical, marine, offshore support, offshore and inland barge, support vessel operators, offshore construction contractors, alternative energy, and diving companies, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, and state and local governmental agencies and their contractors. Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Tidewater Inc. provides offshore service vessels and marine support services to the offshore energy industry through the operation of a fleet of marine service vessels worldwide. It provides services in support of offshore exploration, field development, and production, including towing of and anchor handling for mobile offshore drilling units; transporting supplies and personnel necessary to sustain drilling, workover, and production activities; offshore construction, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations, and seismic and subsea support; and various specialized services, such as pipe and cable laying. The company operates and charters deepwater vessels, including platform supply and anchor handling towing supply vessels for use in transporting supplies and equipment from shore bases to deepwater and intermediate water depth offshore drilling rigs and production platforms; towing-supply vessels for use in intermediate and shallow waters; and crew boats and utility vessels to transport personnel and supplies from shore bases to offshore drilling rigs, platforms, and other installations. It also operates offshore tugs for use in towing floating drilling rigs and barges; and assisting in the docking of tankers, as well as in pipe and cable laying, and construction barges. The company serves oil and natural gas exploration, field development, and production companies; independent exploration and production companies; government-owned or government-controlled organizations, and other companies; drilling contractors; and other companies, such as offshore construction, diving, and well stimulation companies. As of March 31, 2017, it owned or chartered 260 vessels and 8 ROVs. Tidewater Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Free Arts for Abused Children adds board members

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is pleased to announce Andrew Yocopis and Maggie Blackwell have joined the nonprofits board of directors.

Andrew Yocopis, an attorney at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, focuses his practice on a wide-range of real estate matters. He represents clients in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and disposition of various commercial properties, including multifamily and mixed-use developments, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial sites, and hotels. Hes a former board member at Berkeley Law Foundation, associated with ULI and Valley Partnership and a volunteer with United Way, CASS and Ballet Arizona.

He says, I am personally interested in Free Arts Mission to transform childrens trauma to resilience through the arts. There are very few organizations that combine arts and education in the impactful way that Free Arts delivers its services. I feel very connected to Free Arts mission and the communities it serves.

Maggie Blackwell is director at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), where shes responsible for Core Banking Transformation. Shes a former board member at Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, a volunteer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and St. Marys Food Bank.

Maggie noted, I like the combination of helping at risk youth with a focus on the arts. I know it can be very beneficial in healing. I personally enjoying painting, going to art galleries and supporting up and coming artists. I look forward to serving on the board and helping them to continue to grow.

SVN Desert Commercial is a full service comprehensive commercial real estate brokerage in Phoenix, AZ. Every month in 2019, SVN has been nationally ranked in the TOP 10 offices within the SVN International Corp. network. With over 200+ offices around the country and the addition of the international SVN franchises, there is one commercial real estate managing director that continues to increase the level of his sales training expertise through top level commercial real estate certifications.

Just last week, Managing Director Mike Gallegos was named The Massimo Groups 2019 Contributor of the Year. Gallegos was recognized as an individual who has made a substantial contribution to the organization through developing new curriculum and expanding the client experience to new levels. Gallegos has also been serving as a sales training manager to several SVN offices across the country. He has worked with SVN in Phoenix since 2016 and has spent endless hours to get certified in several areas of commercial real estate that brings value to advisors who are continually increasing the level of performance from month to month. I think what we do here at SVN Desert Commercial Advisors goes way above and beyond what most brokerage firms do in preparing Advisors for success, said Gallegos.

The training transcends the usual basics, using skills development tracks built on personalized up-front assessments and deliberate practice to hone the critical building blocks of economics, financial analysis, sales, and the encyclopedic knowledge of the local market.. Gallegos stated, We intentionally seek out progressive, fresh training materials to augment the program, master the content through the certification process, and then adjust and implement so we can enable the Advisors to transform the client experience.

The law firm of Jaburg Wilk announced that Echo A. Reynolds joined the firm as a partner in their bad faith litigation, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation groups. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, Echo represented clients at another Arizona law firm in insurance coverage, insurance defense, bad faith litigation, and business law matters.

Echo is an excellent addition to our firm and our insurance law group, said Insurance Law Practice Group Leader Nate Meyer. Her bad faith and insurance defense litigation experience coupled with her business law knowledge adds another dimension of expertise for our insurance clients.

Echo received her J.D. from Arizona State University, Sandra Day OConnor College of Law and her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University. She is admitted to practice in Arizona and is a Judge Pro Tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Jeff Williamson has been promoted to President of the Transportation Group for Sundt Construction, Inc.

Williamson brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry to his new position. He began his career in the construction industry as a field engineer in 1986 and has worked in both the field and the office at all levels of the business. Prior to joining Sundt, Williamson served for 15 years as a regional vice president for a large civil contractor in the Southwest, where he helped grow annual volume from $28 million to $242 million. Upon joining Sundt in 2011, he assumed the role of senior vice president and heavy civil division group manager. Under Williamsons leadership, the group has performed more than $2 billion worth of work across Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and Utah and expanded into the Intermountain Region by opening an office in Salt Lake City.

With Jeffs leadership, the Transportation Group has made important contributions to our companys success and strategic direction, said G. Michael Hoover, Sundts President, CEO and Chairman of the Board.

Williamson holds a masters degree in civil and structural engineering and bachelors in civil engineering, both from the University of Arizona. He is a member of the American Public Works Association, The Road Information Program (TRIP) and a former Chairman of the Arizona chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

In a move that cements Phoenix Childrens position among the nations top pediatric heart programs, the Heart Center has named John P. Breinholt, III, MD, as Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Breinholt rounds out a team of top-tier talent at the Heart Center, ranked No. 14 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and one of just 10 programs in North America to earn the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest distinction.

Dr. Breinholt comes to Phoenix Childrens from the University of Texas-Houston and Childrens Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, part of the Texas Medical Center, where he served as Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiology and co-director of the Childrens Heart Center.

Its difficult to contain our excitement about Dr. Breinholts arrival, said Wayne J. Franklin, MD, FACC, Co-Director of the Heart Center and Director of Adult Congenital Heart Diseaseat Phoenix Childrens. There is no exaggeration in saying our Heart Center has some of the very best physicians and offers the most comprehensive heart care available.

An interventional cardiologist by training, Dr. Breinholt offers special expertise in heart catheterization to provide less invasive treatment of congenital heart defects. Throughout his 20-year career, he has treated thousands of children with a wide range of heart conditions. He focuses on providing less invasive therapies to some of the most vulnerable patients, which include premature babies weighing less than two pounds. These procedures can help prolong, and even avoid, major surgery for children with heart defects.

One of the countrys foremost pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons has joined the top-ranked pediatric heart program at Phoenix Childrens. Roosevelt Bryant III, MD, now serves as surgical director of the Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Assist Device Program at Phoenix Childrens Heart Center, ranked 14 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports Best Childrens Hospitals and one of just 10 congenital cardiothoracic surgery programs in North America to earn the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest-achievable three-star rating.

Dr. Bryant is a remarkable surgeon and already an asset to our team, said Daniel Velez, MD, co-director of the Heart Center anddivision chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Phoenix Childrens. Not many surgeons have his mix of experience and talent treating the difficult congenital heart conditions that we see at the Heart Center. His addition brings incredible value for our families, and our entire staff, to have access to such talent right here in Arizona.

At Phoenix Childrens, Dr. Bryant is responsible for overseeing cardiac transplant surgeries for pediatric patients of all ages, as well as implementation of mechanical assist devices for patients who have hearts that are not functioning properly.In his most recent positionas a heart transplant surgeon at Cincinnati Childrens, he transplanted more than 60 infants, children, teenagers and adults with complex heart conditions.

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Paint Sprayer Market Introduction

A paint sprayer is used to coat a large surface with paint evenly as a protective coating. The advantage of using a paint sprayer over the brush and roller is that it requires less time to paint the same area. Paint sprayer is used to paint wood, brick, and metals. Paint sprayers are used in various industries such as automobile, manufacturing, construction, and marine. Hand-held airless paint sprayers are an ideal option for painting a fencepost.

Paint sprayers can be cleaned easily by running water through it. By pouring paint thinner into the sprayer, even the toughest oil based paint remaining in the sprayer can be easily removed. Cleaning the sprayer and nozzles thoroughly increases the shelf life of the paint sprayer. Paint spray devices are available in different sizes and varieties depending on its end user (professional painters, homeowners, and contractors). Drop-forged aluminum paint sprayers are strong, durable, and lightweight.

Paint Sprayer Market- Competitive Landscape

BLACK+DECKER Inc.

Incorporated in 1910, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. is power tools manufacturing company. The companys product categories include hand tools, appliances, automotive products, cleaning products, home and office products, protective equipment, storage products. Apart from this, the company provides parts and repairs. The company is well known for the collection and recycling of rechargeable batteries. The company is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Wagner

Wagner is a market leader in advanced paint applicators who develops and markets a wide array of painting and decorating products. The applications include commercial painting, home improvement, and industrial fine finishing. The company is famous for its full research and development, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities.

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ECCO FINISHING

Incorporated in in the year 1931, the company is a manufacturer of quality products for application of liquid paint, wax, glue and sealing materials. The company has manufacturing unit in Skara, Sweden.

Rigo

Since 1944, Rigo are a leading painting equipment manufacturer. The company has specialization in manufacturing spray painting, equipment and accessories. The products have wide range of applications which includes building, nautical, automotive, joinery and carpentry field.

Fuji Spray

Incorporated in 1986, Fuji Spray is market leader in tan spraying equipment. The company is well known for HVLP spray tan models UL & CSA approved for use as cosmetic devices.

The other key players in the market are Exel Industries, Graco Inc., SATA GmbH & Co, Hi Tec Spray, HomeRight Inc., Dino-power, Airprotool, Shanghai Telansen, 3M, Binks, and Oliver Technologies and others.

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Paint Sprayer Market Dynamics

The paint sprayer market is anticipated to rise due to rapid development in technology. Brisk urbanization, increasing number of manufacturing industry units, and a growing construction sector are macro-economic drivers of the paint sprayer market. Increasing penetration of passenger cars is another factor increasing the demand from the automobile industry for paint spraying equipment. A restraint of the paint sprayer market is that the cleaning of paint sprayers is expensive compared to rollers. Also, the high pressure paint sprayer is dangerous if not handled with proper care.

Paint Sprayer Market Segmentation

Based on product type, the market can be segmented into

Conventional paint sprayer is best suited for smaller projects as it is affordable. Conventional paint sprayers make use of dry and clean compressed air to transfer the coating from a pressurized pot into the material hose, thereby atomizing the stream of paint when it exits the nozzle of the paint sprayer gun. Airless paint sprayers does not directly use compressed air to atomize the coating material; rather it atomizes the fluid, and high hydraulic pressure (500 to 4500 PSI) to deliver paint to the spray gun.

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