The Constructor

JUNE 16, 2023

Bridges are an essential part of many communities worldwide, and understanding the process of designing and constructing them is key to building safe and stable structures. The design and construction of bridges is a complex endeavor that requires a thorough knowledge of building materials, engineering principles, and the environment. When it comes to bridge design, […] The post Bridging the Gap: Understanding Bridge Design and Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 16, 2023

The Government has blocked an attempt to amend the planned Procurement Bill to include mandatory project bank accounts for all jobs valued at over £2m. Debbie Abrahams, Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, had tabled a new clause to the Procurement Bill that aimed to enforce the use of PBAs to protect subcontractors’ payments in construction contracts.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2023

The alleged episodes took place at an ExxonMobil plant in Texas before the worker was laid off in retaliation for complaining, according to court documents.

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Civiconcepts

JUNE 16, 2023

Introduction To Flush Door In recent years, flush doors are gaining in popularity because of their attractive design, easy construction, lowered price, greater strength, and higher longevity.

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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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Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2023

Investigators said Thursday that the pool deck at the Surfside, Florida, condo that collapsed in 2021 was corroded and improperly reinforced.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 16, 2023

As a small business owner, you know that managing your finances is crucial to the success of your business. But with so many accounting principles and practices, it can be challenging to know where to start. That's where we come in! This guide will break down the essential accounting principles that every small business owner should know. We'll discuss how these principles can help you keep track of financial transactions, create accurate financial statements, and make informed decisions for you

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Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2023

Construction Dive wants to know how contractors across the country keep workers safe when outside air is unhealthy.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

How One Scientist Is Using Construction Waste to Restore Coral Reefs ldeakins Fri, 06/16/2023 - 10:40 Dr. Taryn Foster is using manufacturing strategies from the construction industry to mass produce coral "skeletons" made from construction waste Coral scientist Taryn Foster grew up with a family business that mass-produced construction materials, and as she explored solutions for coral restoration, she decided to borrow some of the same manufacturing strategies her family uses to make blocks f

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Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2023

New vice president and division manager Nick Vovakes will lead the way, as the contractor pursues mass timber projects.

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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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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

The T2D2 facade inspection AI has been trained on many types of structures in the few years it has been around, but it is now finding a use case in historic building preservation.

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BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

Can a VR-enabled AEC Firm transform building projects? 0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. Sydney Unnerstall Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech Augmented Reality Virtual Reality Take a moment to picture yourself e

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 16, 2023

Ray is the owner of a large corporation with his operation spanning over two locations. When he outgrew his initial office, he got a great deal on a warehouse that was easily adaptable to expand his business. Now, after years of hard work and smart decisions, he’s outgrowing both locations and has decided that it will be more efficient for his operation to all be under one roof.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

Drinking water utilities meet in Toronto to discuss the challenges of aging infrastructure, climate change and the ongoing replacement of lead and copper service lines.

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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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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 16, 2023

Construction employment increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia in May from a year earlier, while only 24 states added construction jobs from April to May, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said firms are struggling to find new workers amid a lack of funding for construction education programs, keeping monthly employment gains lower in many parts of the country.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

The state's governor plans to revive the multi-billion-dollar east-west transit project across Baltimore that was canceled in 2015.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

Real Estate Pros Give Back to Their Communities During Realtor Volunteer Days ldeakins Fri, 06/16/2023 - 09:46 Realtor associations and members showed a unified front by giving back to their communities during Realtor Volunteer Days from June 3 to 11 Roughly half of all Realtor associations across the country hosted community service events during the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) week-long Realtor Volunteer Days, which took place from June 3 to 11.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 16, 2023

Photo courtesy American Chemistry Council (ACC)/©2018 Mc 243/Shutterstock. By Amy Schmidt and Eric W. Banks Designers, specifiers, and code officials are unfamiliar with the best ways to locate information regarding National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 test data and tested assemblies. This article provides guidance on how and where to find compliant tested assemblies and the extension of test data through engineering analyses.

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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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Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

Lowe’s Donates $1.3M to Support Veterans’ Housing Programs ldeakins Fri, 06/16/2023 - 10:27 Lowe’s recently announced a $1.3 million donation to Purple Heart Homes, a nonprofit organization that provides housing solutions for veterans Nonprofit Purple Heart Homes (PHH) recently received a two-year, $1.3 million commitment from Lowe’s to support its Veteran Aging In Place (VAIP) program and the Veteran Home Ownership Program (VHOP), which are dedicated to providing housing solutions for service-

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

The project team is seeking contractors for various pieces of the stadium construction.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

NAHB Introduces New Health and Wellness Resources for Members ldeakins Fri, 06/16/2023 - 10:56 For Men's Health Month, the National Association of Home Builders is partnering with health and wellness company Manual Care to provide resources to Young Professionals Committees at no cost In honor of Men’s Health Month, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is announcing a pilot partnership with Manual Care, a men’s health and wellness company that provides self-paced mental health resour

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

Eight-lane immersed tube tunnel is set to replace the George Massey Tunnel south of Vancouver.

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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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Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

HomeAid Orange County Breaks Ground on New Supportive Housing Development ldeakins Fri, 06/16/2023 - 10:11 HomeAid Orange County is partnering with City Ventures for the development of FX Residences, a multifamily housing complex that will provide community resources and low-cost living to those in need HomeAid Orange County recently broke ground FX Residences, a 17-unit two story building that will provide both housing and a community environment to locals in need of support.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

As cities continue to grow and evolve, the need for smarter and more efficient infrastructure management becomes increasingly important. This is where the concept of digital twins comes in.

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BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

Cogeneration: An efficient, reliable, sustainable alternative to traditional power generation 0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 09:41 Mechanical Systems Cogeneration is more efficient than traditional power generation, reduces carbon emissions, has high returns on the initial investment, improves reliability, and offers a platform for additional renewable resources and energy storage for a facility.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

The record-keeping process is full of manual data entry inefficiencies and major communication silos across business disciplines. But there is a new sheriff in town: the digital as-built (DAB).

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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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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a mature technology that is already widely used at the state and municipal levels for a variety of purposes.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

Digital transformation has touched every aspect of the industry, from planning and design to construction, inspection and maintenance.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2023

Rural Ohio counties often have their advertising exposure limited to vendors in their geographic area.

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