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Statehouse by statehouse, the legalization of marijuana is steadily making its way across the country. As a result, cannabis markets are springing up as entrepreneurs look to cash in on the end of state bans. The legal marijuana trade is relatively young, with grow facility owners and operators still learning the ins and outs of producing large quantities of cannabis crops.

For General Contractors (GCs) running a busy commercial construction site, avoiding delays, saving money, and keeping the client happy are three crucial concerns. However, climate control is necessary to a construction crew’s comfort, and often essential in expediting specific tasks, such as drying recently poured concrete or the glue used in carpet and flooring installations. Prior to construction completion, though, it’s best to employ a temporary climate solution rather than switching on the permanent HVAC (house system) that is built into the structure.

Architects are famous for their attention to detail, and they often use meticulous specifications to reveal how their buildings should be constructed. Typically, these guidelines account for a number of elements including materials, designs, and products. Specifications help optimize the construction and installation process, enabling smoother project completion. However, when writing specifications there is one element that is sometimes overlooked – climate conditions.

New Orleans in January is shaping up to be a great time! The SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings) will again hold their annual conference January 15-18 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The Polygon Group is excited to announce its attendance at this year’s event!

For most of us, visiting the grocery store is a task we perform without much forethought. In fact, according to the 2016 FMI U.S. Shopper Trends Survey, 94% of us feel safe in purchasing our foods at the market and never consider the possible dangers in the food system. Retail grocery stores, as a result, must be vigilant in maintaining that high level of trust by consistently heading off potential hazards.