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App Spotlight: Safety Compliance App

Construction Business Owner

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The History of Job Order Contracting – BEST VALUE CONSTRUCTION

Job Order Contracting

The History of Job Order Contracting. BEST VALUE CONSTRUCTION. Early 1980’s – U.S. Military Academy, West Point, facility engineers realized the disadvantages of the design-bid-build construction delivery system, and implemented an a new indefinite delivery- indefinite quantity (IDIQ) facility maintenance contract which was first used by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Belgium.

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how to know if my house structure is good and will be safe

The Constructor

hello sir, i have constructed first floor on my ground floor house, but after 5-6 months cracks are appearing in the walls of the first floor(most of.

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Collaboration in Construction – From “ad-hoc” to “best process”.

Job Order Contracting

Traditional construction procurement and construction delivery methods, as well as ‘ad hoc’ daily facility management operations are unreliable and costly. Over the past few years real property owners are being pressured more than ever to transition sustainable economic and environmental facilities management policies and programs. Many commercial real property owners and facilities managers will require building competencies in all aspects of built environment life-cycle management.

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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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Liquid waste collection and treatment in a waterlog area

The Constructor

Good morning to all my senior civil engineers. Please,what is the best way to collect,treat and drain liquid waste from an Administration Block which.

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what are the top paper ever published in civil engineering??

The Constructor

I want to know some of the best papers ever published in the field of civil engineering and if possible in developing countries Read More at what.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will be the NFL’s first LEED Platinum stadium

BD+C

New sports stadiums and arenas are quickly becoming beacons of new technology, modern design, and sustainability. Take Mercedes-Benz stadium, for example. The future home of the Atlanta Falcons has an arresting design, an ultra-modern appearance, and is looking to become the NFL’s first LEED Platinum v4 stadium and one of the first LEED Platinum professional sports stadiums in the country, regardless of sport.

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What influence has particle size and shape on Construction Materials

The Constructor

What influence has particle size and shape on Construction Materials? Read More at What influence has particle size and shape on Construction.

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Explore the world through architectural adventures

BD+C

It is said that travel broadens the mind, and beginning in 2017 the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is offering a new global travel program specifically focused on broadening the architectural mind.

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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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read design calculation from etabs

The Constructor

dear engs how read design calculation from etabs programe for shear walls & columns? Read More at read design calculation from etabs The.

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The Snow Removal Secret of Strategic Planning

Green Industry Professionals

The most successful snow companies have a well-balanced business model that controls risk, smooths out cash flow, and allows them to remain top-of-mind service providers in their specific niche.

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Ask any question and you be sure find your answer ?

The Constructor

What is the maximum CIA. Of bar can be used for 75mm thick slab? Read More at Ask any question and you be sure find your answer ?

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Official Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium construction time-lapse

Contractor Magazine

The just-released time-lapse showcases 32-months of progress with high-definition imagery. 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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Watered-Down Water Bill

Construction Equipment

This week the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the $5 billion Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which authorizes dozens of water-related infrastructure projects around the nation.

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What to Ask Your Client BEFORE the Snow Starts Falling

Green Industry Professionals

Getting yourself, your crews, your office and your client all on the same page is essential to a safe and successful snow season. A 40-year snow veteran tells you how to do it.

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Oshkosh Revises 2016 Expectations Upward

Construction Equipment

Oshkosh Corporation announced at its Analyst Day last Friday that the company is increasing its fiscal 2016 financial estimates and expects to deliver year-over-year growth in revenue, operating income and earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal 2017.

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Salt Inventory Management Best Practices

Green Industry Professionals

Tips and tools to help manage salt and deicing inventory in a time where needs are harder to forecast and supplies are more difficult to secure.

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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.

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Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Cost Could Rise to $198M

Construction Equipment

Plans to build a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge have been put on hold Friday while officials find more money for the project. The bridge board voted Friday to formally delay the project until Jan. 9 so a funding plan can be revised. The Golden Gate Bridge District had put together a funding package of $76 million including $22 million form Caltrans, $7 million from California's Mental Health Services Act funds, $27 million from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and $20 mill

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Micro data centers keep IT departments connected to computing

BD+C

As more companies move their data processing and computing to the cloud or co-location centers, some still want to maintain IT centers that are main distribution facilities (MDFs), “points of presence for their IT departments,” says Robert Sty, SmithGroup JJR’s Mission Critical Studio Leader.

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Facebook Locates Latest Data Center In New Mexico

Business Facilities

In one of the most anticipated projects in New Mexico history, Facebook has chosen Los Lunas, NM as the location of its seventh data center. (Source: New Mexico Economic Development Department ). The social networking giant cited the state’s competitive business climate, strong workforce, commitment to infrastructure investment, and opportunities for renewable energy development, among other reasons for locating the project in New Mexico.

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Washington State Energy Code updates include dedicated outdoor air system requirements

BD+C

Upcoming changes to the Washington State Energy Code are expected to include requirements for dedicated outdoor air systems.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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How do you overcome brutal competition?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Sometimes business is like war. Competitors emerge with innovation, aggressive marketing and lots of drive, and threaten your business. How should you respond? There are some predictable answers. Should you ignore the other players and hope they go away? Should you redouble your efforts to maintain and enhance your relationships, both with current clients and […].

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Valspar products at the forefront of innovation and sustainability

BD+C

At Valspar, we have a company culture that keeps us at the forefront of green innovation. From our own operations to the products we create, we take many actions to protect our environment and provide coatings that meet the needs of our customers. As environmentally friendly building classification systems and programs including Leadership in Energy and Efficient Design (LEED), the Living Building Challenge, and ENERGY STAR grow in popularity, Valspar has products to meet these stringent require

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Riding Out the Customer Carousel

Green Industry Professionals

How to manage extreme customers driven by extreme weather conditions.

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Construction has finished on the world’s largest forensic anthropology lab, designed by SmithGroupJJR

BD+C

A new 136,497-sf building in Oahu, Hawaii has become the largest forensic anthropology lab in the world. Designed by SmithGroupJJR, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s (DPAA) new Forensic Identification Laboratory combines operations that were previously dispersed across three military locations. By combining these operations into one facility efficiency, productivity, and support of the DPAA mission, which is to “provide the fullest possible accounting for missing personnel to their familie

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Free Pest Control Hiring Guide eBook Available

Green Industry Professionals

eBook offers tips on how to overcome common recruiting and retention hurdles in the pest control industry.

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$75 million commercial tower and hotel proposed in downtown Atlanta

BD+C

A 25-story commercial tower, with the current moniker of International Plaza, has been proposed for downtown Atlanta at the 202 Courtland Street location. Currently, a Hertz Car Rental and surface parking occupies the site.

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Employment Screening Company Moving To Missouri

Business Facilities

eScreen, Inc., a subsidiary of Alere Inc., is moving its headquarters to Kansas City, MO. In addition to eScreen’s more than 235 current employees, the project includes the creation of 30 new jobs and a capital investment of more than $6.8 million. Operations will include global IT, finance, legal, operations and executive occupations. “We look forward to further investing in our local presence in Kansas City,” said Christopher Tarpey, General Manager of Alere eScreen.