Fri.Jul 22, 2016

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CLASSIFICATION OF AGGREGATES ACCORDING TO SHAPE AND SIZE

The Constructor

Aggregates can be classified in many ways. Classification of aggregates based on shape and size such as coarse and fine aggregates are discussed.

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PNC Bank’s 'Tiny Branch' opens on West Virginia University campus

BD+C

With no lines and financial consultants equipped with iPads, the new PNC location on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown isn’t the typical bank. . And that’s not even taking into account its size. The entire bank only has 110 sf of usable space, plus room for a smart ATM. The "Tiny Branch", a 8x20-foot steel container, was shipped on a flatbed truck and set up in just six hours from the time of its delivery.

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speedy repair of earthquake damaged bridge columns

The Constructor

Myself shana,doing my last year(7 th semester)in civil engineering. I am at a verge of presenting a seminar on the topic “speedy repair of.

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Fast-growing UC Merced will double in size by 2020

BD+C

The University of California Board of Regents has unanimously approved an expansion of UC Merced that will nearly double that campus’ physical capacity by 2020 to facilitate enrollment to 10,000 students, up from 6,700 today. UC Merced opened in the San Joaquin Valley in 2005, making it the first new campus in the University of California system in four decades.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Labourhrs

The Constructor

Fowarping belt for foundation with 10inch rodes for length and 8 inch rodes for making ring.height needs half feet and width 2feet for belt.using9.

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Can I get some new topics to perform final year project?

The Constructor

I am searching for new topics to perform project. Read More at Can I get some new topics to perform final year project?

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5 creative approaches to finish standards

BD+C

When client finish standards come into play, there’s no cause for a meltdown. In fact, we believe great design can come from finish standards when they’re approached creatively.

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Four Simple Steps To Make Your Construction Company Great Again

Contractor Bookkeeping

What Separates Wealthy Contractors From Poor Contractors. It's not lack of opportunities to bid jobs or get leads because getting leads is easy. It's not lack of ambition because every contractor I know is strong and ready to get busy. It's not lack of intelligence or the ability to develop a production method and follow it to the end. It's not lack of money because if you follow my method you know how to overcome that, just use O.P.M.

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PNC Bank’s “Tiny Branch” opens on West Virginia University campus

BD+C

With no lines and financial consultants equipped with iPads, the new PNC location on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown isn’t the typical bank. . And that’s not even taking into account its size. The entire bank only has 110-sf of usable space, plus room for a smart ATM. The "Tiny Branch", a 8x20-foot steel container, was shipped on a flatbed truck and set up within only six hours from the time of its delivery.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Features or benefits: Remembering the marketing foundations

Construction Marketing Ideas

Bernie Heer , in a blog posting for residential contractors , reminds us of a marketing and sales fundamental — if you focus on the (emotional) benefits, you’ll more likely sell the service than if you allocate your communications to product/service features. One of the painting contractors I work with likes to say, “Don’t tell me about the labor pains… just show me the baby.”.

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COMFORTECH PREVIEW: Weldon Long's Journey from Prison to Prosperity

Contractor Magazine

by Terry McIver, content director. "The moment I slid out of my truck with the gun in my hand, I knew I was in way over my head. Not just a little over my head. So far over my head that my life would never be the same.". read more.

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iCIMS Opts To Grow At New Jersey’s Bell Works

Business Facilities

The SaaS company will join a collection of top-tier technology companies by moving its headquarters to the redesigned landmark building in Holmdel, NJ. Read iCIMS Opts To Grow At New Jersey’s Bell Works on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Possible THC contamination of town's water supply

Contractor Magazine

As reported on the CNN website, the water in a small Colorado town has tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient in marijuana. read more.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Building Construction: Principles, Materials and Systems” – An exclusive construction book for civil engineering students

Construction Cost Estimating

Medan Mehta, Walter Scarborough and Diane Armpriest have published an exclusive construction book alias Building Construction: Principles, Materials and Systems. The book is available in paperback version. Madan Mehta, B.Arch., M.Bdg.Sc., Ph.D., P.E., is a faculty member at the School of Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington. Walter R. Scarborough, CSI, SCIP, AIA, is Vice President and Regional Manager for Hall Building Information Group, LLC.

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Dodge Report: New Construction Starts in June Drop 7%

Construction Equipment

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COMFORTECH PREVIEW: Secrets to Anger Aversion

Contractor Magazine

As a service professional, you might speak with scores of customers on a typical work day. Most are pleasant and a few can be difficult, but you tolerate it. A single demanding customer does not push you over the edge; however, each event is cumulative, like a drop of water. They become annoying and bothersome. Nothing you can't handle, just aggravation.

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United Rentals Second Quarter 2016

Construction Equipment

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.