Types of Beams in Construction
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
What is a Beam? beam is a horizontal structural element that withstand vertical loads, shear forces and bending moments. They transfer loads imposed.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
What is a Beam? beam is a horizontal structural element that withstand vertical loads, shear forces and bending moments. They transfer loads imposed.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Physics and physical design seem to play a critical role in understanding safety issues of industrial steam boilers.
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Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Compaction stands for one of the crucial methods of concreting. By compaction, the air voids is dissipated from the concrete. With the existence of air voids, the honeycomb in concrete is created and the strength of the concrete is reduced significantly. 1 % of air voids decrease the concrete strength roughly 6 %. Either manual or mechanical process is undertaken for the compaction of concrete.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
If you are looking to prevent a water problem in your home or you want to repair a faulty basement, you will need to hire a good waterproofing company for this role. Your home is your greatest asset and this means that you have to be very careful with the contractors that you bring in to do repairs. You want your home to be properly protected and this requires you to hire reputable waterproofing contractors for any repairs and works that you may have.
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
New research by interior landscaping firm Ambius (bit.ly/2MPpiy3) found that the typical office worker spends less time outside than prisoners. According to the survey, 35% of office workers spend no more than 15 minutes outside during their day, and only 26% say they spend more than an hour outside each day. For many office workers, especially those who work in skyscrapers, stepping outside for a break is easier said than done.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The Grand Canyon State has seen its share of grand investments in 2018 with two companies that are revolutionizing their industries. - Read: Arizona: Billion Dollar Boom at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The impending demolition of a former retail building in New York City will set the stage for the planned construction of a 240,000-ft, 20-story office building whose design and systems will be flexible enough to support and accommodate this metro’s growing tech and innovation sectors, which are expected to create 100,000 new jobs over the next decade.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
This year's appropriations for Army Corps of Engineers and other military-related projects represent a 2.4% increase ($241 million) from last year's.
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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.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
TaylorMade’s new Canada headquarters space, located in Woodbridge, Ont., recently completed construction. The 20,000-sf space includes the company’s corporate offices, a golf laboratory, and a product showroom. The golf laboratory and product showroom are both open to the public.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Cracking on a 36th floor window is the latest of a long line of issues some engineering experts have attributed to the building's settlement.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
What does innovation even mean anymore? For the past decade, at least, innovation has been a catch-all for that ‘special sauce’ that gets companies to act first on the newest technologies or the newest market opportunities. When most retailers are talking about innovation, they are typically just talking about iteration. For retailers, iteration translates to arming employees with iPads, relocating the cash wrap, updating spaces with new paint—in other words, refreshing an experience that from t
Construction Marketing Ideas
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
It seems your brain IS different depending on whether you are liberal or conservative. … Neurological investigation has revealed that the anatomical structure of the brain appears to differ systematically depending on one[‘s political stance (more specifically, in the regions of the anterior cingulate cortex and the right amygdala; Kanai Feilden, Firth, & Rees, 2011). […].
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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?
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
A project two and a half years in the making, the Kunsthalle Mannheim museum of modern and contemporary art represents an example of civic commitment and architectural skill. Designing and constructing the museum brought about a unique challenge – creating an aesthetically modern space while honoring the city of Mannheim’s historic layout. Architects aimed to create a dialogue between museum visitors and urban onlookers – merging the inside and outside world.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The joint venture topped out the Golden State Warriors' $1 billion Chase Center arena and mixed-use development on Friday following 10 months of steel work.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Determined to close the widening employment gap and recruit more skilled workers into HVACR, the Wisconsin-based manufacturer is partnering with a national trade school to feed 10 recruitment centers.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The state's plan involves spending up to $787 million per year through 2026 on over 1,000 projects, including 686 bridge repairs.
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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.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Bayou Bridge, a 163-mile pipeline designed to carry crude oil through Louisiana, is set to take longer to construct than expected. The pipeline was originally set for finalization this October, though that date has since been extended by two months, according to The Advocate.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The expansion of Microsoft's team at its Dublin campus will help drive innovation and accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning for customers globally. - Read: Microsoft Creating 200 New Jobs In Ireland at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
A former construction manager has been arrested for stealing $100,000 in heavy equipment and construction material. Richard McTague, 49, of West Haven, Connecticut, was arrested Thursday on a court warrant. He was charged with first degree larceny and five counts of second-degree larceny.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
See construction progress with high-quality camera imagery, including gigapixel panoramas.
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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!
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The 100RT rough-terrain crane has a five-section boom that provides reach from 40.6 to 155 feet. An optional two-piece on-board fly manually offsets at 2, 15, 30, and 45 degrees. A 16-foot lattice insert extension provides a maximum tip height of 237 feet.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
DETROIT LAKES, MN – Twice a year, SJE Rhombus holds training sessions that let their customers get to know their products better. This year’s second training ran from September 11-12 at the company’s headquarters in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
President Donald Trump is threatening another tariff on China, targeting an additional $200 billion in Chinese products this week. Reports suggest the tariff could be less than the 25 percent originally suggested.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The partners will collaborate on a program of activities to increase U.S. plumbing exports to Southeast Asia.
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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!
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) upcoming annual conference will discuss the long-term benefit to building a resilient infrastructure.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Federal investigators said that the Sept. 13 gas explosion in Massachusetts was the result of too much pressure surging through a pipeline.
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The nation's largest lawn service has thousands of complaints filed by customers with the Better Business Bureau.
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