CivilJungle
AUGUST 13, 2020
How to Work Plaster Calculator. as per blow method how to (Plastering Material Calculation) work plaster calculator work. Step – 1. Select unit like Meter or Feet as per required. Step – 2. After select unit then working area of brick masonry fill in below blank (Lenght x Width). Step – 3. After filling Unit , length, width then fill plaster thickness.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 13, 2020
2020 Construction Materials Prices are up 1.1% versus 2019, basically in concert with with a 1.0% year over year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Price changes for individual commodity categories over the past twelve months have varied widely. For example… +12% Plywood products. +26% Lumber/softwood. -2% Copper wire. +2% Plumbing fixtures. -8% Hot rolled steel. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us.
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The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2020
Green hospital construction includes the implementation of specific tools and processes for the construction and operation of a hospital in an.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 13, 2020
A California company has devised a process that integrates recycled plastic into road repaving, an innovation that could revolutionize the industry while yielding environmental benefits.
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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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2020
What was the actual percapita water consumption of India in 2019? The post What was the percapita water consumption of India in 2019? appeared first.
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BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2020
Disease prevention has had a large impact on public space planning and design throughout history. Typhoid, smallpox and cholera epidemics in the 1800s brought forth the sanitary movement creating municipal sewer systems, indoor plumbing and wider, straighter streets that changed the way much of the world lives. The iconic, tree-lined allees of Paris and New York’s Central Park both sought to bring sunlight and fresh air into the city to combat infectious disease.
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2020
What kind of cement would you use for completing the project with less budget and without compromising on the quality? The post What kind of cement.
Construction Junkie
AUGUST 13, 2020
courtesy of Construction Safety Week. OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is currently underway and, if you’re like me and you missed it, there are 2 more upcoming safety awareness weeks that you can get your company involved with. OSHA’s next safety week will specifically tackle preventing falls in construction, which is the leading cause of jobsite fatalities.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2020
Mill 19, a nearly quarter-mile-long structure built at Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green, a former brownfield site, is now home to the largest single sloped solar array in the United States.
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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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2020
What is the life span of the Statue of Unity? The post What is the life span of the Statue of Unity? appeared first on The Constructor.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 13, 2020
These Builders Are Delivering the Clean Home Tech Buyers Want. cbroderick. Thu, 08/13/2020 - 09:37. Sales for new technology aimed at sanitizing interior living spaces have seen jumps since the pandemic began, says a CNBC report, clearly indicating that buyers not only want "clean home tech," but also are willing to pay for it. Vital Vio, a company specializing in antimicrobial LED lighting, says inquiries for their products have increased 40-fold during the pandemic.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2020
Agency cites procurement 'correction' in stalled Fluor-BWXT waste tank contract but is mum on whether or when multi-year award will be made; move extends former AECOM unit's reach.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 13, 2020
A federal appeals court reversed a judge’s order that shut down the Dakota Access pipeline pending a full environmental review. The U.S.
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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?
Work Gearz
AUGUST 13, 2020
It’s a bright Monday morning and you are all set to go to work and suddenly notice that your leather work boots are all cracked and faded. Needless to say, you feel upset and start bashing yourself for investing in an expensive pair. So, what’s the lesson here? You need to take care of your precious leather boots! It’s recommended you start taking care of your leather boots since the new purchase by cleaning, conditioning and waterproofing the new pair.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2020
The 160,000-sf, three-story VA Ambulatory Care Center opened in Omaha, Neb., on August 3. This is the first of five pilot projects authorized to be built under the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act, otherwise known as CHIP IN, which became law in 2016 and allows the cash-strapped U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to use private investments to fund construction and real estate purchases.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 13, 2020
Urban-Suburban Market Report: Suburbs, Cities Are Experiencing Similar Activity. cbroderick. Thu, 08/13/2020 - 09:58. Are urbanites really fleeing in droves toward the suburbs? Though anecdotal evidence may point toward that trend, Zillow’s 2020 Urban-Suburban Market Report begs to differ. Zillow found that overall, suburban markets have not strengthened exponentially compared to urban markets.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2020
1. Apple Central World welcomes first visitors in Bangkok (BD+C). "The building itself comprises an 80-foot diameter two-story glass drum that features a conical support with a concave vertical surface that stands on its apex. The central support is clad in timber formed of 1,461 European white oak profiles. The oak timber is split into individual lamellas and bonded onto a spruce core for stability.".
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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.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 13, 2020
These Metros Have An Abundance of Affordable Homes. cbroderick. Thu, 08/13/2020 - 10:06. Despite low mortgage rates, buyers looking for affordable housing face limited options, many experiencing all-out bidding wars for homes amid historically low inventories. But Realtor.com identified three markets where buyers have more plentiful options of affordable housing.
BD+C
AUGUST 13, 2020
COVID-19 Campus Reboot Guide provides advice on how to optimize space to promote social distancing, methods to increase cleanliness, and how to repurpose larger spaces for instruction. The guide includes diagrams that describe how to revamp spaces to make them safer for the return of students.
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 13, 2020
In order to work out the total load on columns, Beam and Slab , there should be clear ideas on the types of loads enforcing on the column. Different Loads operating on Column: 1) Column Self Weight X Number of floors 2) Beams Self Weight per running meter 3) Load of walls per running meter 4) Total load on Slab (Dead load + Live load + Self weight) Apart from above loading, the columns are also susceptible to bending moments which should be taken into consideration in the final design.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2020
Loss is contractor's first in four years, with COVID-19 impacts also causing construction output drop of 35% this year and 20% decrease in economic activity.
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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!
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2020
DOE cites 'correction' in stalled Fluor-BWXT waste tank contract but is mum on details; move extends former AECOM unit's reach.
NH Construction Law
AUGUST 13, 2020
In the law of contracts, damages suffered by the nonbreaching party may be either “direct” (loss of the benefit of the bargain, measured by the cost of remedying the deficient performance) or “consequential” (other reasonably foreseeable harm caused by the breach). Normally both types of damages, if adequately proven, are recoverable in a lawsuit by the nonbreaching party.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2020
The case for change orders is framed as a matter of fairness based on new contractor group research.
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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!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 13, 2020
Free, two-day conference open to all construction industry professionals in easy-to-access online environment.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2020
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
Work Gearz
AUGUST 13, 2020
Being a lineman is not an easy job! You need to climb tall telephone poles in all weather and the most important thing you need is to be holding onto your grip of feet on any terrain. . There are a couple of other things too which you need to be careful about being a lineman and they are: handling electricity, placing your feet on slippery or watery surfaces, and ankle support.
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