Fri.May 10, 2019

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4 Moves Toward a Project-Planning Method That Does More Than Check Boxes

Construction Business Owner

The first question a leader should ask is: Do we have an operational standard for preconstruction being used by every project manager, estimator and superintendent/foreman? If the answer is no, you have your first obstacle to overcome. .

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ABC lays out steps for reducing safety incidents by 85%

Construction Dive

The association set out best practices that it says can significantly curb incidents and employees' time away from work.

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How a Bulk Fuel-Transportation Solution is Maximizing Efficiency for Soil Designs

Construction Business Owner

This new adaptation allows construction companies to deliver between 460 and 920 gallons of fuel—and another 100 gallons of DEF—to their jobsites without ever having to employ a driver who has a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.

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Chemical activation of fly ash cements

GCP Applied Technologies

Chemical activation of fly ash cements. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 05/10/2019 - 10:43. GCP Applied Technologies. May 10, 2019. There are many advantages and disadvantages to using fly ash, and cement producers must balance these benefits and limitations. Fly ash helps reduce CO 2 emission from cement production. However, when the clinker portion is reduced, the cement typically suffers from lower strength, notably at ages earlier than three days.

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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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How a Bulk Fuel-Transportation Solution Is Maximizing Efficiency for Soil Designs

Construction Business Owner

This new adaptation allows construction companies to deliver between 460 and 920 gallons of fuel—and another 100 gallons of DEF—to their jobsites without ever having to employ a driver who has a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.

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How to Master the Preconstruction Process

Construction Business Owner

The first question a leader should ask is: Do we have an operational standard for preconstruction being used by every project manager, estimator and superintendent/foreman? If the answer is no, you have your first obstacle to overcome. .

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9 Questions Before Acquiring an Asphalt Paver

Construction Equipment

Before buying a new asphalt paver, equipment managers should ask these questions. And there’s more to consider before writing that check. Mainline paving, urban, commercial application? 2D or 3D guidance? Level of crew experience? Ease of controls required? Total cost of ownership?

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Finding mental bandwith (for blogging and more)

Construction Marketing Ideas

If you’ve been visiting this blog site and observed a sudden lack of activity, you are noticing a real lack of updates. The reason is that my writing bandwidth and energy has been drained by the demanding challenge of producing content for Ontario Construction News (while maintaining other business operations). Video: Bootstrapping: Why bootstrapping a […].

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Volvo Exhibit Showcases LEGO ‘Machines of the Future’

Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment and LEGO Technic are displaying a series of LEGO construction models designed by fans of all ages in the FutuRE:BUILD exhibition. It will be on display at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, London, from May 10-16.

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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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Why a contractor might want a wing plow

Green Industry Professionals

For contractors that need to plow big, open spaces while also maintaining a certain degree of versatility, a wing plow can be a great addition to the snow removal fleet.

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GM Bringing More Than 450 New Manufacturing Jobs To Ohio

Business Facilities

General Motors Co. will create more than 450 manufacturing jobs in three Ohio cities. The company is also in discussions with an Ohio-based company that could bring significant production and electric vehicle assembly jobs to the Lordstown Complex, according to GM. General Motors Toledo Transmission Operations leadership leads local officials on a tour of the plant in April in Toledo, OH.

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Facebook receives tax incentive to build fifth Altoona, Iowa, data center

Construction Dive

The city will waive property taxes in exchange for the tech giant's $400 million investment.

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Proven Tax Reducing Opportunities For Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Accounting has two sides: Internal Accounting (Management Accounting) - for making money. Its purpose is to help you operate and grow your business profitability. External Accounting (Tax Accounting) - for paying taxes. Its purpose is to prepare tax forms, report your income, and make sure you pay your fair share of taxes. Understanding the difference will impact your company's financial health and wealth.

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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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The future in Lego

Digger Blog

If you are close to London any time in the week ahead, you might like to take time to visit the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. There’s an exhibition of futuristic imaginary construction machinery made out of Lego. If you are close to London any time in the week ahead, you might like to take time to visit the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden.

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Jacobs, AECOM, Tutor Perini Q1 earnings results hint at room for growth

Construction Dive

Revenue is up for Jacobs and AECOM and slightly down for Tutor Perini, but sizable backlogs and contract awards foreshadow growth ahead.

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Introducing the More-For-Less Lease

Construction Equipment

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PMI Opposes Tariffs Increase

Contractor Magazine

Calls for Congress to support WaterSense, USMCA and infrastructural investment.

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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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9 Question Before Acquiring an Asphalt Paver

Construction Equipment

Before buying a new asphalt paver, equipment managers should ask these questions. And there’s more to consider before writing that check. Mainline paving, urban, commercial application? 2D or 3D guidance? Level of crew experience? Ease of controls required? Total cost of ownership?

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Designing behavioral health facilities [AIA course]

BD+C

Behavioral health facility construction is experiencing a spike in the U.S., due in part to enhanced benefit provisions in the Affordable Care Act that have widened access to mental health treatment. Recent gun violence, mass shootings, the opioid epidemic—these and other social issues with significant behavioral health implications have underscored the need for continued availability of mental health services and well-designed facilities in which to conduct them.

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Case 2050M Landfill Dozer

Construction Equipment

The 214-horsepower 2050M dozer has been configured for landfill applications with guarding and a semi-u blade with trash rack that carries 14.5 cubic yards, with a 6-way PAT blade configuration available as an option.

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Five tips to prep your wheel loader for winter

Green Industry Professionals

Following these tips can help keep your machine running strong all winter

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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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Germany Tests Highway that Charges Hybrid Trucks While Driving

Construction Equipment

Germany is testing a new technique that uses overhead electrified cabling to recharge the batteries in hybrid vehicles as they drive, according to Business Insider. The “eHighway,” developed by Siemens, is designed to work with a custom Scania hybrid truck developed by VW Group.

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How to perform audit of old structures

Construction Cost Estimating

There exist several types of public buildings with over 30 years lifespan. The stability of these buildings is decreased significantly owing to decay in materials. On the basis of the yearly tests conducted on each public building, the weaker buildings having age over 30 years should be detected and the Assistant Executive Engineer level Officer of the related department should dispatch the list to the superior officer of the level.

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Register today! CEU course: New directions in metal architecture

BD+C

Star’s New CEU Course worth 1.5 AIA LU/HSW Course Credits Is Now Available. Sign-Up today to Discover New Directions in Metal Architecture and How It Has Become Creative, Custom & Capable.

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Variations among nominal mix and design mix

Construction Cost Estimating

Under Concrete mixing method, all the materials of concrete are chosen with exact ratio. The ratios of mix should be maintained in such a manner so that the workability of the fresh concrete remains perfect and when concrete is solidified, it should contain the necessary strength, surface finish and stability. Generally, two types of methods are utilized for proportioning several materials which range from nominal mix and design mix of concrete.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Lincoln Park Zoo announces renovation plans and design for the Kovler Lion House

BD+C

Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo has announced plans and unveiled the design for the renovation of the Kovler Lion House. The building originally opened in 1912 and is listed as a historic landmark.

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Six steps to successfully adding anti-icing to a snow and ice management operation

Green Industry Professionals

Anti-icing is an essential tool of the trade, allowing snow professionals to optimize their storm management and deliver level of service goals in the timeliest manner.

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U.S. Reps Introduce Resolution to Recognize Building Safety Month

Contractor Magazine

Peter Welch (D-VT-At large) and David McKinley (R-WV-1) introduced House Resolution 352, which designates May as Building Safety Month.

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