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Fumbling the Preconstruction Handoff

Construction Business Owner

Consider your favorite football team. The announcer blares the starting lineup to the roar of raving fans. Focus the camera at the mouth of the tunnel and watch the interaction between the head coach and the quarterback. Wait, is the head coach going over plays with the quarterback just moments before he takes the field? That's probably a far-fetched scenario in the world of professional and collegiate sports.

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You Need to Review a SITES Scorecard, Now

Green Building Law Update

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. SITES is modeled after the LEED green building rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks.

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Plate load test

The Constructor

What is the purpose of plate load test when bearing capacity of soil was already ascertained by providing test borewell at site.How to interpret the.

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You Need to Review a SITES Scorecard, Now

Green Building Law Update

SITES is a sustainable landscape rating system. SITES is modeled after the LEED green building rating system. And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks.

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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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Request to all

The Constructor

Hello to all How to estimate overall budget for the different types buildings Pls explain with proper examples Because I’m a basic learner and.

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I need concrete mix desing using ASTM C150, Type V

The Constructor

Sir, i need a concrete mix design as per 09-SAMSS-097 – Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete. For all concrete above and under grade, Portland.

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[CNN LIVE]Watch France vs. Ireland online,(live stream)

Contractor Magazine

watch France vs. Ireland online. When: Sunday, June 26, at 9 a.m. ET France vs Republic of Ireland, Euro 2016: How to watch online: Watch a live stream online on Where to watch live, preview, prediction, betting odds and possible XI France vs Republic of Ireland, Euro 2016: Where to watch live, preview, prediction, betting. France vs. Ireland Live Stream: How to Watch Euro 2016 Online For Free Euro 2016: How to watch Ireland vs France and Germany vs Slovakia LIVE online More news for watch franc

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Steel Quantity

The Constructor

How can we find the steel of roof Read More at Steel Quantity The Constructor

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Ten Minutes with Tom Schleifer on Ending Pay Abuses

ENR Construction

A tale of a young contractor who insisted on being paid on time.

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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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LEAN, Collaborative, and Integrated Construction Delivery

Building Information Management

LEAN, Collaborative, and Integrated Construction Delivery. The project delivery method ultimately determines the outcomes of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability and new construction activities more so than than any other single factor. It is the project delivery approach that outlines how people, systems, business processes, and specialized knowledge domains are integrated to optimize value for real property stakeholders – real property owners, building/physical infrastructure

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Second NYC Transit Veteran Joins DC Metro as Top Exec

ENR Construction

Louis Berger names new chairman, sues former exec for corrupt practices penalties.

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Content marketing: Just what should you do

Construction Marketing Ideas

The graphic from the Content Marketing Institute’s posting shows some of the visual elements that go into effective content marketing. The Content Marketing Institute has (natch) provided some content in this blog posting: 8 Absolutely Brilliant Content Marketing Innovations from the World’s Best Brands — a classic content marketing headline, of course.

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AECOM Exec VP Ira Levy, 68, and Gensler Vice Chair Emeritus Walter Hunt, 74, Die

ENR Construction

New York City-based executives helped shape their firms' design-sector growth.

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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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Check Your Job Order Contracting Knowledge

Building Information Management

Test your Job Order Contracting I.Q. What is the goal of Job Order Contracting (JOC) ? What are the primary benefits of JOC to an Owner? What are the primary benefit of JOC to an Owner? Where are the JOC responsibilities, deliverables, and workflows defined? What is the role of a JOC project manager? What is the role of a JOC program manager? Who requests a proposal for a JOC task order?

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Historic Weyerhaeuser Building Making a Move

ENR Construction

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