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TYPES OF RAIN GAUGES FOR MEASURING RAINFALL DATA

The Constructor

Rain gauge is a type of instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to measure and record rainfall rate and data in a certain period of.

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4 Tips for Successfully Entering Public Sector Work

Construction Business Owner

A diversified client base is essential for a pipeline of steady construction work, especially during economic slowdowns, which is why general contractors should consider competing for local, state or federal construction projects.

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PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM AS BUILDING MATERIAL

The Constructor

Properties of Aluminium (Aluminum) makes it suitable as a building construction material, used in industrial buildings along with brick, cement and.

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Align Your Training Goals with Your Business Goals

Construction Business Owner

There are two types of training—the first and most basic of which centers on teaching employees to improve their performance of required skills and tasks. The second type does that, too, but also produces far more transformational results because it teaches skills and behaviors that align with larger company initiatives and goals.

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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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Water test for construction parameters

The Constructor

Hi, I plan to construct a house and had the water tested at the site for suitability for concrete use. As per the attached test report, all the.

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Extra Excavation

The Constructor

What is meaning of extra excavation in Fiber optical cable or copper cable trench / Excavation??? Read More at Extra Excavation The.

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Tall buildings with a twist: CTBUH ranks the world’s 28 tallest twisting towers

BD+C

Move over citrus, your days of being associated with the word “twist” may soon be coming to a close as skyscrapers, and not martini glasses, are the new prime location for all things twisting and turning.

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foundation

The Constructor

how to line out building foundation Read More at foundation The Constructor

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Did Bosch Work Hand-in-Glove with VW Emissions Fraud?

Construction Equipment

Attorneys representing thousands of VW car owners filed a 742-page brief in U.S. District Court in San Francisco last week that cites confidential documents which are prompting investigators to look into auto-parts supplier Robert Bosch GmbH 's involvement in VW's rigged emissions tests.

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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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Tianmen Mountain glass skywalk opens to the public

BD+C

The thought of walking along a five-foot wide path coiled around the side of a mountain like a python on its prey while suspended 4,600 feet in the air is enough to make many people get a bit wobbly in the knees. But take that same path, and give it a clear glass bottom, and even those who deny a fear of heights may begin to sweat a little.

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ARA Foundation Donates $5,000 to Louisiana Flood Relief

Construction Equipment

Declared “the worst disaster to strike the United States since Superstorm Sandy” by the American Red Cross, the historic flooding that has ravaged Louisiana has claimed at least 13 lives, made 20 parishes federal disaster areas and has forced thousands of people from their homes. To help those in the equipment rental industry, their families and communities that have been severely impacted by this unprecedented disaster, the ARA Foundation has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross for first-r

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The wicked problem of interoperability

BD+C

Before I discuss interoperability in the building industry, I want you to think about a few scenarios from our not-too-distant past: What if web developers had accepted perpetual ‘warfare’ between Microsoft and Netscape browsers in the mid-90’s as a cost of doing business? What if web standards were never taken seriously while vendors continued to prioritize their own proprietary browser features for competitive advantage?

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New Wingman Fusion for Peterbilt 579 and 567 Models

Construction Equipment

Peterbilt Motors Company announces it is now offering Bendix Wingman Fusion – an advanced driver assistance safety system that includes lane departure warning, enhanced collision mitigation and in-lane object recognition – for Peterbilt Models 579 and 567.

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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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The impact of light on color

BD+C

Color is a major element in project design. People make subconscious judgments about the built environment within seconds, largely based on color. For this reason, Valspar’s Fluropon is available in over 20,000 colors, including solar reflective ENERGY STAR–compliant formulations and special-effects colors.

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MnDot Concerns Disregarded - Work Stopped on St.Croix Bridge

Construction Equipment

Work has stalled on a key section of the St. Croix River Crossing, the largest and most expensive bridge project in Minnesota, after the lead contractor disregarded concerns from state engineers. KSTP-TV in St. Paul, Minnesota, investigated.

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Unexpected trends and established truths: How do you know when to pull the plug and take some marketing risks?

Construction Marketing Ideas

“Innovation” has become a business (and government-speak) mantra these days. We should take rational and yet seemingly daring risks, says Casper Berry. There are no shortage of stories about when businesses seemingly failed to take the right risks and the right time and died as a result.

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Seven Countries Meet for Global Rental Alliance

Construction Equipment

The Global Rental Alliance (GRA), made up of seven peer equipment rental associations from throughout the world, held their mid- year meeting via webinar in late-August with participation of association executive staff. . Consistent with their purpose to increase the profile of the industry worldwide and benefit their individual membership, pertinent matters within their associations were shared and timely issues impacting members were addressed.

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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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Designing hydronic systems at Little Red Schoolhouse

Contractor Magazine

Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse offers many plumbing, hydronic courses. The Little Red Schoolhouse offers many seminars — from a service and maintenance of water based HVAC systems seminar to a plumbing systems design seminar — for industry professionals. read more.

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Video: Building Blocks of the SR 99 Tunnel

Construction Equipment

Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement program, featuring Bertha the hardest working tunneling machine in the business, does everything in a big way. This Washington State Department of Transportation video shows how the curved segment building blocks of the tunnel were formed as precast segments at Encon Washington from start to finish. For more, go to WSDOT.com.

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The Hills of Governors Island reach completion one year ahead of schedule

BD+C

Rising between 25 and 70 feet above sea level, four man-made hills on the southern tip of New York City’s Governors Island opened to the public in July, one full year ahead of schedule. Dubbed The Hills, the new attraction boasts walking paths, recreational opportunities, and full 360-degree vistas of New York Harbor. And while the Hills offer strong aesthetic value and public space for outdoor activities, they also provide a resiliency measure to protect the island against rising sea levels.

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DAVIS Stays Loyal to Workers, Clients and D.C. Market

ENR Construction

About five years after Jim Davis’ father, James G. Davis Sr., sold James G. Davis Construction Corp. to a British firm in 1985, the younger Davis decided to join with company colleagues Dennis Cotter and Bill Moyer to buy back the firm.

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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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Voxpro Creating 500 New Jobs In Georgia

Business Facilities

The tech support company will invest $4 million in a new Center of Excellence in Athens-Clarke County, GA. Read Voxpro Creating 500 New Jobs In Georgia on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Central Place Development Transforms Rosslyn Skyline

ENR Construction

Rosslyn, an Arlington, Va., neighborhood across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is about to see a change in its skyline with the mixed-use Central Place development now under way.

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ServiceTitan to present at Comfortech in Philadelphia

Contractor Magazine

Head of Sales and Revenue Growth for the home service industry software solutions provider to discuss technician recruitment and retention. ServiceTitan, the leading provider of cloud-based business management software for the home services industry, will attend and present at the annual Comfortech Conference. read more.

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Federal construction contractors propose reforms to federal project delivery

BD+C

After a brainstorming session with 13 construction industry leaders whose companies work for 11 federal agencies, the Federal Owners Forum issued a report in an effort to spur improvements in federal construction project procurement.

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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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GM Announces $90M Northeast Indiana Investment

Business Facilities

General Motors will invest more than $90 million to update equipment at its Marion Metal Center plant’s existing 2.7 million-square-foot campus. Read GM Announces $90M Northeast Indiana Investment on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ServiceTitan to present at Comfortech in Philadelphia

Contractor Magazine

Head of Sales and Revenue Growth for the home service industry software solutions provider to discuss technician recruitment and retention. ServiceTitan, the leading provider of cloud-based business management software for the home services industry, will attend and present at the annual Comfortech Conference. read more.

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Ohio Electric Cooperatives: Location Spotlight Of The Week

Business Facilities

To learn more about Ohio Electric Cooperatives generation, transmission and distribution capabilities, and the cooperative difference, visit this microsite. Read Ohio Electric Cooperatives: Location Spotlight Of The Week on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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