Mon.Aug 29, 2016

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CANAL FALLS – THEIR TYPES AND IMPORTANCE

The Constructor

What is Canal Falls? Canal falls are solid masonry structure which is constructed on the canal if the natural ground slope is steeper than the.

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Job Order Contracting – K12: The Center for Job Order Contracting -SW Chapter & ASBO 2016

Job Order Contracting

Apparently some schools districts were in an “uproar” about a JOC presentation – “Do the Procurement Numbers Help your. Super Powers? By Rebekah Morris, AZBEX at the ASBO Summer Conference 2016. It would appear that there is some very useful information, your thoughts? The post Job Order Contracting – K12: The Center for Job Order Contracting -SW Chapter & ASBO 2016 appeared first on 4BT.

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Structural Integrity

The Constructor

Can you please explain what structural integrity is and the various tests that can be carried out for the integrity. If possible a sample report on.

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Vancouver, B.C., to require zero emissions on new buildings by 2030

BD+C

Vancouver, B.C., recently adopted a new policy requiring zero greenhouse gas emissions on new buildings by 2030. All new buildings will have to be heated, cooled, and powered without any net emissions. Starting now, all new city-owned and Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency projects must meet the high standard. .

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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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PQC ROAD

The Constructor

cab you give me basic details of PQC road making.

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Mean Green Mowers Deepens Commitment to Sustainability

Green Industry Professionals

Electric mower and handheld equipment maker joins Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

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Home maintenance 101: How uninformed homeowners can cause developers big headaches, and what to do about it

BD+C

There’s a saying that owners of older houses know all too well: “When you buy a home, you also buy a hardware store.” That wisdom is increasingly lost on new homebuyers, whose expectations of their domicile reveal a stunning degree of ignorance when it comes to matters of basic home repair and maintenance.

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AASHTO Warns of $2.2 Billion Highway Cut Oct. 1

Construction Equipment

. . . Just when you thought Congress was taking infrastructure repair and growth seriously, the Senate Appropriations Committee for fiscal 2017 could strip away $2.2 billion in old contract authority. There is already a $7.9 billion in rescissions scheduled to hit in 2020. When Congress returns to work on Sept. 6 after a long summer recess, lawmakers face a decision on whether to maintain support for highway program funding levels they set just last year in the Fixing America's Surface Transp

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Reconstruction of Hall of Fame football stadium in Ohio moving forward

BD+C

The steel structure for a new 23,000-seat football stadium that will be part of the $500 million, 90-acre Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, should be visible to travelers on Interstate 77 by next Christmas. The old stadium’s north and south stands have been demolished, and the press box—which was built in 2009—will meet the wrecking ball next week, to be replaced by a larger area for media.

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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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Guess What Day it Is? IT'S DRONE DAY!

Construction Equipment

“Monday is a big day. We’re introducing a brand new rule,” Earl Lawrence, director of the FAA’s drone integration office, said during a congressional briefing last week. “We’ve done that before, but we don’t usually have as much interest.”. Until now, commercial drone operators have been forced to apply for a special “333 waiver” exemption from the FAA if they wanted to fly unmanned aircraft systems, a lengthy and expensive process.

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Making a greener future with biorenewable coatings

BD+C

Creating a greener world requires thinking outside the box and exploring new ways of creating the products we need. This is precisely the thinking that went into creating Valspar coatings with biorenewable resources. Unlike fossil fuels, these materials are readily available. Valspar sees a bright future in using biorenewable and recycled materials to help cut waste and reduce the use of virgin materials.

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ABC to Buy L&W

Construction Equipment

According to Marketwatch.com, ABC Supply , headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin announced Monday it has entered an agreement with USG Corporation to buy L&W Supply, located in Roselle, Illinois, from USG for $670 million in cash. The deal is expected to close before the end of 2016.

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A reminder about the most important branding secret: You don’t need to be a marketing guru to understand it

Construction Marketing Ideas

Some people are quicker learners than others, and some learn some things quickly and others, not so fast. I think I fall into the latter category. There have been brilliant flashes, wonderful insights and great discoveries — but it aches me to think how long it can take me to get some simple concepts and […].

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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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Caterpillar to Begin Making Own Small Excavators

Green Industry Professionals

Six-year alliance with Wacker being phased out, production of smallest hydraulic excavators moving to Caterpillar facilities in 2018.

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Software Technology Company Moves To Downtown Reno

Business Facilities

Female-Founded CAEK, Inc. was drawn to Reno, NV because of its strong sense of community and access to diverse talent pools. Read Software Technology Company Moves To Downtown Reno on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Vincent R. Boltz Inc. retains culture through acquisition

Contractor Magazine

Boltz Inc. offers even more products and services thanks to acquisition by Rhoads Energy. Much credit is due to Bob Boltz, who owned the company from 1980 until 2015. His foresight throughout ownership and during the acquisition left all employees and customers in a good position. read more.

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Topeka, Kansas: Location Spotlight Of The Week

Business Facilities

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more. Read Topeka, Kansas: Location Spotlight Of The Week on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Different types of foundation and their usefulness

Construction Cost Estimating

Maximum structures are built with two parts like super structure and sub-structure of the foundation. Super Structure is located over the ground and the other sub-structure of the foundation is located beneath the ground level. Foundation alias footing of a structure associates and transfers the load from the structure to the ground soil. The foundation is developed on the solid ground and it is called as the foundation bed.

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Plastipak Growing In Alabama

Business Facilities

The plastic bottle manufacturing company is expanding its Birmingham, AL facility with a $10M investment. Read Plastipak Growing In Alabama on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Data on Severity of Construction Worker Shortages to be Released Aug. 31

Construction Superintendent Magazine

At 1 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Associated General Contractors of America will release new data showing the severity of construction worker shortages nationwide and by region and state* during a media conference call at 800-874-4559 (verbal pass code TURM15731). The new data is based on a comprehensive survey of construction firms and includes data on how many firms are coping with labor shortages and what some of the possible causes are for tight labor conditions.

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How to apply method of joints for truss analysis

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video shows how to examine a plain truss by applying method of joints. The tutorial is divided in two parts. Method of Joints The free-body diagram concerning any joint refers to a concurrent force system where the summary of moment is not fruitful. Recall that only two equilibrium equations should have been. So, in order to entirely resolve for the forces functioning on a joint, a joint should be chosen with merely two unknown forces included.

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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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Masonry Firm Builds On Tradition, Family

ENR Construction

Connecting with its customers and workers through a dedication to excellence has Sun Valley Masonry poised for continued success

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Green Industry Professionals - Untitled Article

Green Industry Professionals

Rule rewards federal contractors who adhere to DOL values of fair pay, safe workplaces, non-discrimination.

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Ensuring Safe Conditions At Office Megaproject

ENR Construction

Construction team on Marina Heights complex log a nearly perfect safety record despite operating 24 hours a day

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Komatsu Q1 '17 Sales

Construction Equipment

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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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Mary Ann Hopkins Leaves Parsons for Arcadis Global Lead Role

ENR Construction

Netherlands-based global design giant Arcadis has named Mary Ann Hopkins as executive to lead its Americas unit and, worldwide, its water and environment business, as of Sept. 26.

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How to Save Money on License & Contract Bonds

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry is the single largest purchaser of surety bonds in the United States. Surety bonds for contractors can be categorized as either license and permit bonds or contract bonds. License and permit bonds are required by almost all states and many local municipalities in order to guarantee compliance with license or permitting requirements.

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Push To Innovate Drives Specialty Forms Forward

ENR Construction

Whether utilizing technology or finding better and faster ways to build, Southwest specialty contractors search for solutions