Fri.Oct 21, 2016

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5 Solutions to Keep Workers Safe & Productive

Construction Business Owner

Mines, as opposed to construction sites, are considered ongoing operations. Whether the mine is for copper, lead, aluminum, fuels, etc., it requires equipment and workers to be constantly operational and consistently effective to maintain productivity. Similar to construction sites, mine sites also require safety be a top priority; jobsite accidents or incidents have the capability to shut down the entire jobsite and production process.

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Hydrographic Surveying – Methods, Applications and Uses

The Constructor

Hydrographic surveying or bathymetric surveying is the survey of physical features present underwater. It is the science of measuring all factors.

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CBO on the Road: Viewpoint Collaborate 2016

Construction Business Owner

Last week, Construction Business Owner Editor Kathy Wells and Account Executive Van Imbragulio traveled to Portland, Oregon, for Viewpoint Construction Software's annual user conference, Viewpoint Collaborate 2016. The conference provided three days of focused product sessions, breakouts and networking events, and shared a number of new product features and tools for better project control.

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Methods of Dewatering Excavations at Construction Site

The Constructor

Dewatering of excavations are required at construction sites generally for foundation works. Various methods for dewatering of excavations are.

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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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We’re presenting Construction Tech at AGC Alaska 11/9 in Anchorage

Cassell Construction Estimating

Please come join us at AGC Alaska in Anchorage November 9-12. We’re presenting the session “Construction Tech: Today + Tomorrow” on Wednesday at 2:45. Our session takes a look at the current state of tech in our industry as well as what’s coming in the next few years. We’ll discuss Cloud, Mobile, Drones, 3-d printing and Robotics, to name a few.

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The world’s 100 tallest buildings: Which architects have designed the most?

BD+C

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently released 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings , a book detailing the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the projects found within the book's pages. As part of its company rankings, the top design architects were listed and ranked according to the number of buildings within the 100 tallest they have designed.

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Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement in Concrete- Causes and Damages to Concrete

The Constructor

The corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete is complex, but basically it is an electrochemical reaction similar to that of a simple battery. The.

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NASA Orbit Pavilion to debut at The Huntington Library at the end of October

BD+C

NASA Orbit Pavilion, a new structure designed by StudioKCA in collaboration with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and sound artist Shane Myrbeck, looks to give visitors the experience of being surrounded by the sounds of satellites in space when it opens on Oct. 29 at The Huntington Library.

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Methods of Dewatering Excavations at Construction Site

The Constructor

Dewatering of excavations are required at construction sites generally for foundation works. Various methods for dewatering of excavations are.

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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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The AIA Innovation Award Recipients have been selected

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) TAP/CCA Innovation Award honors new practices and technologies that will further enable project delivery and enhance data-centric methodologies in the management of buildings for their entire lifecycle, from design, to construction and through operations. The AIA’s Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community, in collaboration with the Construction Con.

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making w hole in concrete water tank

The Constructor

For balaning water in adjacent water tanks with a common wall, can a hole be drilled or made ? Size of one tank is 3000 m3, while the other is 6000.

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A process of analysis and synthesis gives architects and designers the information they need to create

BD+C

When doing strategic planning work for our clients, I often sift through lines and lines of data. What other might see as tedious and time-consuming, I find interesting. I enjoy gleaning the important details out of the information they provide and seeing the patterns that start to emerge. I frequently end up knowing more about their site and facilities than they do.

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in design of pedestal the height of it is always less then its width but in article given on this site the height is descrived as 3times of width why

The Constructor

article on pedestal. Read More at in design of pedestal the height of it is always less then its width but in article given on this site the.

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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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Construction Contractors Mad Dash To Year End Financial Reports

Contractor Bookkeeping

Mad Dash To The End Of The Year And I Can’t Remember Last Week. Let Alone January, April, July’s Stuff! The year is almost over. It is now the (4th) Quarter and year end deadlines are approaching. Have you given your bookkeeper, wife, partner), accountant or tax accountant the information need to complete your reports. Accountants need good information to be able to create detailed reports and save money on your taxes.

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On what bases column size beam size are recomanded and how ?

The Constructor

How to find proper dimensions foer column and beams Read More at On what bases column size beam size are recomanded and how ?

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Effective construction marketing is really easy. Effective construction marketing is really difficult. Both statements are true.

Construction Marketing Ideas

The headline marketing assertion may be an intellectual twist, but I believe it is true that effective marketing for the architectural, engineering and construction community is indeed both absurdly easy and truly difficult, at the same time. First, the easy part. There’s no secret that the marketing foundation relates to your client experience.

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OSHA Postponing the Postponement

Construction Equipment

JD Supra writes that OSHA announced Wednesday that it is once again delaying enforcement of the anti-retaliation provisions of its new "Reasonable Reporting Procedure" rule. The new effective date is December 1. The rule was originally scheduled to go into effect on August 10, but was delayed until November 1 to allow OSHA to provide guidance to the public in the form of Frequently Asked Questions or a Compliance Directive.

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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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Green Bond Guidelines for the Real Estate Sector updated

BD+C

GRESB recently released the 2016 update to the GRESB Green Bond Guidelines for the Real Estate Sector. The guidelines are geared to real estate sector market participants originating and/or investing in green property bonds. Green bond issuance in 2016 currently stands at slightly above $50 billion and is on pace for $80 billion by year end—a record setting level.

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18 Changes to Standards will Save Millions: OSHA

Construction Equipment

OSHA is proposing 18 changes to its recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction standards. The proposed revisions would save employers an estimated $3.2 million per year, according to OSHA, and are based on responses to a public Request for Information issued in 2012 as well as recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, OSHA staff, and the Office of Management and Budget.

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Best Renovation/Restoration - Johnson & Wales University Centennial Hall

ENR Construction

The renovation and restoration of Treat Hall, recently renamed Centennial Hall, at Johnson & Wales University has brought life back to a dormant building that’s on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Is it Legal for Iowa's DOT to Write Tickets?

Construction Equipment

Peyton Atzen, a 16-year old student at Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, decided to fight a speeding ticket he received from an Iowa DOT officer, citing a 70-year old Iowa Supreme Court case that said DOT officers have limited ticketing authority that does not include speeding or arrests.

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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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Best Water/Environment - Southern Delivery System Program

ENR Construction

The Southern Delivery System is an $825-million regional Colorado project that moves Arkansas River water from Pueblo Reservoir to the cities of Colorado Springs and Fountain, the Security Water District and Pueblo West Metropolitan District.

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Ralph Korte is Awarded TCA's Highest Honor

The Korte Company

Ralph Korte, founder of The Korte Company, received the Peter Courtois Memorial Award, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association's greatest honor at this year's TCA Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Best K-12 Education - DPS East Quad Campus

ENR Construction

The East Quad Campus—recently renamed the Regis F. Groff Campus after the school teacher, politician, civil servant and second African-American elected to the Colorado State Senate—is a new Denver Public School that houses two charter schools: KIPP and STRIVE.

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Manitou Group Q3 Sales

Construction Equipment

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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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Sports/Entertainment Best Project - Ski Jumps at Utah Olympic Park

ENR Construction

After the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and more than two decades of use, the Olympic Legacy Foundation decided to replace its warped-wood aerial ski ramps and staircases near Park City, Utah.

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Award of Merit Manufacturing - Woodward Industrial Turbomachinery Systems

ENR Construction

Woodward is a Fort Collins-based manufacturing company that integrates leading-edge technologies into fuel, combustion, fluid, actuation and electronic control systems for the aerospace and industrial markets.

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Award of Merit Airport/Transit - DIA Gate Apron Rehab & Drainage Improvements

ENR Construction

The construction of Gate Apron B38 on Concourse C at Denver International Airport is the first project in Flatiron Constructors’ multiyear construction manager-general contractor (CM-GC) contract with DIA.