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Specific Gravity and Water Absorption Tests on Aggregates

The Constructor

When it comes to evaluating the properties of construction materials, specific gravity and water absorption tests on aggregates play a pivotal role. These tests offer valuable insights into the strength, quality, and water-holding capacity of the materials, which are crucial considerations in various construction projects. The Specific Gravity Test: A Measure of Strength and Quality […] The post Specific Gravity and Water Absorption Tests on Aggregates appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction had the most fatalities of any industry last year

Construction Dive

Both the number of deaths and fatality rate increased, as the same hazards continued to claim lives in a dangerous profession.

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Clayco Picked for $5B Rivian EV Plant in Georgia

ENR Construction

Clayco will lead the $5-billion effort to construct a 16 million-sq-ft electric vehicle manufacturing campus for Rivian on nearly 2,000 acres east of Atlanta.

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Top infrastructure stories of 2023

Construction Dive

From airport expansions and dam removals to federal funding and legal wranglings, here are the articles that were most popular with our readers.

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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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2023 Employee-Owner Milestones

Wolgast Corporation

Wolgast has had a lot to celebrate in our 75th year including the following Employee-Owner milestones. On December 8th, during our Quarterly Employee Development Meeting, the following individuals were honored for their achievements: 10 Year Anniversary Awards: Michele VanSnepson (awarded after the meeting), Caprice Castano & Justin Schmidt (not pictured: Rex Dailey) 20 Year Anniversary: Donna Ratzlaff & Michael Garcia | 30 Year Anniversary: Greg Daenzer 2023 Retiree: Tim Dupree | Goodwi

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George Hall, Wilford Clyde Selected as 2024 ENR Mountain States Legacy Award Winners

ENR Construction

The Legacy Awards are presented annually to individuals who have achieved a lifetime legacy of service in design and construction.

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Fire damages apartments at $1B development underway in Texas

Construction Dive

An unoccupied multifamily building in the Sapphire Bay project in Rowlett, Texas, burned for over 24 hours Friday.

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Plan markups made easier, improved Forms tab and Change Orders: Fieldwire’s Q4 product updates

Fieldwire

Fieldwire uses customer feedback to constantly improve the mobile and desktop app experience for our users. As we work to make construction management more efficient for construction teams all over the world , we continuously add new features and enhancements to our software. Check out Fieldwire’s latest product updates for improved collaboration with your teams and increased productivity in your daily tasks.

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Cordish Cos. breaks ground on $270M casino resort in Louisiana

Construction Dive

The 550-room Live! Casino & Hotel will be the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market.

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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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Understanding Concrete PSI: How Many Bags of 3000 PSI Mix for Your Project?

CivilJungle

How Many Bags of 3000 PSI Concrete Mix Makes? The residential workhorse of concrete 3000 PSI is used for driveways, patios, and sidewalks. Its durability will help ease the freeze-thaw cycle of harsh winters.

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Consigli taps hometown exec to head Albany, New York, office

Construction Dive

Industry veteran Jennifer Rand will oversee projects for the Massachusetts builder in the Empire State’s Capital Region.

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Feds Offer $530M in Grants to Governments Implementing Energy Codes

ENR Construction

This is the second round of funding from $1 billion made available through the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Biden mandates PLAs on large federal contracts

Construction Dive

The White House announced on Monday the implementation of an executive order to require project labor agreements on federal construction jobs above $35 million.

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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?