Work Procedure for Cement Concrete Works For Mixes 1:2:4, 1:1.5:3
The Constructor
MAY 13, 2019
Detailed specifications for cement concrete provides step by step work procedure for various grades of concrete construction such as materials, mix.
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How to Assess Your Water Heater to Determine if it Needs a Repair
Construction Marketing
MAY 13, 2019
You probably never put much thought into it, but a water heater is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your home. You use it to heat the shower, cooking water, hand washing and a lot more. These are things that are easy to ignore, until you can’t have them. To avoid a situation where you wake up one morning and your shower just can’t heat up, ensure that your water heater is taken care of, at all times.
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Why do Modern Dams Fail?
The Constructor
MAY 13, 2019
Dam failure is very rare and if occurs, it would bring massive destruction. There are several reasons that contribute to dam failure like.
LEAN Construction Delivery Implementation
Job Order Contracting
MAY 13, 2019
LEAN Construction Delivery Implementation involves an integration of Strategy, People, and Process appropriate to the specific organization. . Today, all the tools and services are readily available to any real property owner that wishes to consistently procure and execute quality repair, renovation, or new construction projects on-time and on-budget.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Construction automation: What does it mean for the future of the industry?
Lets Build
MAY 13, 2019
For the past 200 years, humans have been constructing buildings in the same way – until now. Technology, which experts say is developing at an astounding pace, is bringing the possibility of an unprecedented change to how we make our cities and the places we live in. This would, however, necessitate a major shift in.
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12 contractors shortlisted for $5B of border wall contracts
Construction Dive
MAY 13, 2019
The Army Corps of Engineers authorized the firms to bid on design-build and design-bid-build contracts for barriers, access roads, levee walls and more.
Fairmont, Minnesota: Growing Side By Side
Business Facilities
MAY 13, 2019
Agribusiness, manufacturing and distribution are thriving shoulder-to-shoulder in Fairmont, a rural gem in south central Minnesota. - Read: Fairmont, Minnesota: Growing Side By Side at BusinessFacilities.com.
OSHA fines Montana highway contractor $225K for burns, fall
Construction Dive
MAY 13, 2019
Nelcon received more than two dozen violations after three workers were burned by hot oil and one fell 15 feet at an asphalt mixing plant.
This Marriott is poised to take over the title as the world’s tallest modular hotel
BD+C
MAY 13, 2019
Carrying the brand of Marriott International, a new 26-story, 360-foot-tall tower will become the largest modular hotel in the world upon completion.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Martin-Harris/Turner recommended for final phase of $1.4B Las Vegas Convention Center project
Construction Dive
MAY 13, 2019
The team beat out AECOM Hunt, The Penta Building Group and others competing for the construction manager at risk contract.
JUUL Labs Investing $125M In New South Carolina Facility
Business Facilities
MAY 13, 2019
The company's new assembly operations will help create more than 500 jobs in Lexington County, SC. - Read: JUUL Labs Investing $125M In New South Carolina Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
[VIDEO] Crane Removes Truck Dangling Off Overpass
Construction Equipment
MAY 13, 2019
A crane was used to remove a box truck involved in an accident on New Jersey’s I-195 eastbound in Hamilton Township. Officials say the accident happened around 2:30 p.m. A chopper showed the box truck dangling off an overpass near the roadway below.
Implementing LEAN Construction Delivery
Building Information Management
MAY 13, 2019
Implementing LEAN construction delivery involves an integration of Strategy, People, and Process appropriate to the specific organization. Today, all the tools and services are readily available to any real property owner that wants to consistently procure and execute quality repair, renovation, or new construction projects on-time and on-budget. For example, the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Solution is a powerful LEAN construction services procurement and project delivery method for best
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
2025 in Construction: Robots Increase On Worksites
Construction Equipment
MAY 13, 2019
The use of robots in construction is rapidly expanding, with technology increasing their speed, efficiency, safety, and profits according to Brinkwire. Tractica, an AI consulting firm, told the publication that the industry is “ripe for disruption” after relying on manual labor for so long.
Details about concrete cover in reinforcement
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 13, 2019
Concrete cover means the minimum distance among the surface of implanted reinforcement and the exterior surface of the concrete according to ACI 130 code. The concrete cover depth is calculated with a cover meter. The purpose of the concrete cover is to safeguard the reinforcement. While making design of reinforced concrete structures, the reinforcement already arranged is implanted in the concrete up to a specific distance from the face of the member due to the following grounds: • To safeguard
Anti-icing is all wet, which might be the better option
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 13, 2019
The writing is on the wall for snow removal contractors to make the move to liquid anti-icing programs as consumers become more aware of the sustainability and more legislative regulations come down relating to use of salt.
The Filling of a Decommissioned Seattle Tunnel
ENR Construction
MAY 13, 2019
Crews are trucking in concrete rubble from the Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition to fill in the city's 3,140-ft-long Battery Street Tunnel.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
In many cities, downtown housing comes with a hefty premium
BD+C
MAY 13, 2019
Americans who live in the downtowns of most large cities are paying a big premium for their homes.
Trades Strike in Canada in Tough Bargaining Season
ENR Construction
MAY 13, 2019
Sheet metal workers and other trades walk out in Ontario, PEI over work rules; carpenters reach tentative deal on May 10
The 5 Best Kitchen Design Ideas
BRIKS Design-Build Group
MAY 13, 2019
Kitchen design ideas are about more than just beautifying a room in your home. Your kitchen is like the heart of the home. At the end of a long day, kitchens serve an integral component to the actual sense of what it means to come home, unwind or enjoy a meal with family. Kitchens are the parts of our homes that represent bonding, sharing, making new friends and celebrating family.
Multimodal Panel Hopes For Best With Proposed $2-Trillion Infrastructure Bill
ENR Construction
MAY 13, 2019
Transportation experts discuss bipartisan plan at ACEC event.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
The Trends that Will Influence Architecture in 2019
BRIKS Design-Build Group
MAY 13, 2019
Architecture and interior design trends are constantly evolving and ultimately becoming new again. Whenever we’re thinking about building a new home, interior design trends can give us an idea on what to expect for the future looking forward. For the creative and design-driven architects to the trendy homeowners who always stay ahead of the curve, here’s a list of the hottest trends paving the way to the future in architectural and interior design.
Giant Inflatable Duck
ENR Construction
MAY 13, 2019
Sometimes large balloons and wind are not a good combination.
Top Restaurant & Bar Architectural Design Ideas
BRIKS Design-Build Group
MAY 13, 2019
Innovating restaurant and bar design ideas make a huge impact on your experience as a food establishment. When you fuse the worlds of food and experience, you’ll get an addictive combination that people naturally gravitate to. It’s a no brainer. Everyone loves to eat out. More than enjoying a fantastic made-for-you meal, eating out gives people a reason to get together, connect and escape.
Hoyer: Trump Must Take Lead on Infrastructure Funding Solution
ENR Construction
MAY 13, 2019
President and top Democrats expected to meet by end of May to discuss infrastructure finance options.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Why Home Builders are embracing SMART home technology
BRIKS Design-Build Group
MAY 13, 2019
As if we’re in a real-life Jetson’s episode, today’s SMART home technology is allowing John to be able to start dinner while stuck in traffic on his way home, unlock his front door for a delivery while at the airport or check on what his dog is doing while in a work meeting. Turns out… homes are getting smarter. Literally. Quickly advancing digital technology has completely changed the home design process.
Here’s Why Millennials Should Build Their Homes Instead of Buy
BRIKS Design-Build Group
MAY 13, 2019
Millennial homeownership. It’s not news to anyone that Millennials aren’t buying homes in the same way that the previous generation did. You might be thinking… Fact or fiction? Turns out there might be some truth to this. But it doesn’t mean they don’t still have dreams of “millennial homeownership” In fact, in Canada, Millennial homeownership rates are consistently higher compared to other countries.
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