August, 2016

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4 Questions to Ask Before Selecting a Wheel Excavator

Construction Business Owner

Are you aware that wheel excavators can perform in a variety of applications and maneuver in places deemed impossible for other types of heavy equipment? By looking at jobsite factors, key machine performance features and maintenance considerations, you can make a more informed decision on whether purchasing or renting a wheel excavator is the best solution for your business.

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Go for the Gold: 3 Keys to Finishing a Commercial Construction Project on Time

HardHatChat

Leading up to the start of the Olympic Games earlier this month, one of the main story lines revolved around the question of “Will Rio be ready?” Before the 2016 Games opened, media coverage showed crews in Rio de Janeiro putting finishing touches on new-construction Olympic facilities, and reporters speculated whether venues and the athletes village would be completed in time to welcome participants and spectators.

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Attend Greenbuild – The Best Way To Grow Your Green Building Business

Green Building Law Update

I am often asked, “ how can I expand my green building business? ” My answer is simple and the same response I have offered for years, attend the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. This year Greenbuild is in Los Angeles from October 5 – 7. I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice!

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CANAL FALLS – THEIR TYPES AND IMPORTANCE

The Constructor

What is Canal Falls? Canal falls are solid masonry structure which is constructed on the canal if the natural ground slope is steeper than the.

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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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August 2016 Newsletter – Big changes may be needed to meet new OSHA silica rules

FDR Safety

6 key steps for meeting new OSHA silica standards. FDRsafety named one of Top 5 safety consultants. We’re now offering specialized on-line training. Join Our Mailing List. 6 key steps for meeting new OSHA silica standards. By Craig Beck. Many employers may not yet fully appreciate the impact of the new OSHA silica standards, but it is important they do because most will have to make significant changes to their operations to comply.

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Determining What Your Fleet Needs

Construction Business Owner

Balance, flexibility and discipline are three practices that contribute to success in many of life’s endeavors. As a construction business owner, you can use them to guide your decisions for renting, leasing or buying construction equipment. A widely accepted industry rule of thumb argues in favor of buying equipment when you expect to achieve a utilization factor of 60 percent or higher.

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Digital Dryshack #92: 6 Tips: P6 Scheduling for D.O.D., 2016

Cassell Construction Estimating

We’ve recently returned from our 3-day, “P6 for Government Contracts” training session for Dawson Construction in Honolulu. One significant takeaway that reinforced what we were already noticing is that new government personnel are changing NAVFAC’s & USACE’s scheduling specs for recent projects.

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Vancouver Leaving LEED for Zero Emission Building Mandate, But.

Green Building Law Update

On July 13, 2016, the Vancouver City Council approved a Zero Emissions Building Plan that is among the most aggressive by any government with the stated purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While much of the media attention has described that Vancouver is the first major city in North America to establish specific actions to achieve zero emissions in all new construction by 2030, what may be most significant is what is being implemented now.

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WHAT IS TUNED MASS DAMPER AND ITS APPLICATIONS?

The Constructor

A tuned mass damper is a device mounted in structures to prevent discomfort, damage, or outright structural failure caused by vibration during.

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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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Employer, staffing firm both responsible for temporary worker safety

FDR Safety

OSHA has stepped up its attention to temporary worker safety, and as two recent cases show, enforcement actions can be taking against both the employer and the staffing agency that provides the workers. OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. That can pose a particular challenge for employers , since many staffing agencies lack the expertise to provide training or to ensure that recordkeeping requirements are met.

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On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.

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Your Guide to Intelligent Business Growth

Construction Business Owner

Advanced technologies continue to proliferate in today’s construction market, and they have become more accessible than ever before to contractors. Many new machines now come straight from the factory with integrated telematics systems that make it easy for business owners to start using this advanced technology. But, like anything new, it can be a challenge to decide how and when to take advantage of the benefits.

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Digital Dryshack #92: 6 Tips: P6 Scheduling for D.O.D., 2016

Cassell Construction Estimating

We’ve recently returned from our 3-day, “P6 for Government Contracts” training session for Dawson Construction in Honolulu. One significant takeaway that reinforced what we were already noticing is that new government personnel are changing NAVFAC’s & USACE’s scheduling specs for recent projects. For years we had been able to count on a rigorous but largely boilerplate scheduling spec for both branches of the service.

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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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Mr. Ethics - August 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? Regards, Ethically Aware. Dear Ethically, Obviously knowing the obligations created by the code of conduct is paramount. Those terms and conditions will set how you should act and what you need to do outside of complying with the code. If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your p

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The Seven Ages of a Business

Constructonomics

The seed stage. This is the very start of a business, when it’s no more than an idea that’s trying to gain marketplace acceptance. At this stage a business needs to find its niche; this is a time when small amounts of money and time have to go a long way. The business owner has to decide if their skills and experience match the niche, as well as work out ownership structure.

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difference between hybrid and composite structure

The Constructor

I want to know the difference between composite and hybrid structure Read More at difference between hybrid and composite structure The Constructor

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Vancouver, B.C., to require zero emissions on new buildings by 2030

BD+C

Vancouver, B.C., recently adopted a new policy requiring zero greenhouse gas emissions on new buildings by 2030. All new buildings will have to be heated, cooled, and powered without any net emissions. Starting now, all new city-owned and Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency projects must meet the high standard. .

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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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What Should Business Owners Get Paid?

Construction Business Owner

Running a construction company is hard work. There are lots of moving parts, decisions to make, people to supervise, customers to coordinate, prices to calculate and responsibilities to handle.

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Ritchie Bros to be Cat's Preferred Online & Onsite Auction Service

Construction Equipment

Ritchie Bros., the world's largest industrial auctioneer and a leading equipment distributor, and Caterpillar announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance agreement. . The strategic alliance is expected to deliver significant benefits to both companies, Caterpillar's independent dealers and their respective customers, continuing an accelerated delivery of Caterpillar's Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity offerings to improve customer fleet utilization.

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Mr. Ethics - August 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? Regards, Ethically Aware. Dear Ethically, Obviously knowing the obligations created by the code of conduct is paramount. Those terms and conditions will set how you should act and what you need to do outside of complying with the code. If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your p

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Prescient Bringing 205 Jobs To North Carolina

Business Facilities

The construction industry innovator will invest nearly $19 million in a new East Coast operations center in Alamance County, NC. Read Prescient Bringing 205 Jobs To North Carolina on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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How to Check Strength of Existing RCC Roof?

The Constructor

How to check strength of existing rcc roof, roof rest on wall without column and beam, its 30 years old building, its span is 6m x 8m, we have plan.

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Artificial rainforest coming to Dubai hotel courtesy of ZAS Architects

BD+C

The mirabilia of Dubai seem to get bigger and more fantastical with each passing year: massive skyscrapers, a Bugatti on every corner, and now this, a hotel with a 75,000-sf manmade outdoor rainforest. The rainforest will be located at the new $550 million Rosemont Hotel & Residences Dubai, designed by ZAS Architects, and will feature a beach, stream, and trees that spray mist to water the other plants.

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4 Tips for Successfully Entering Public Sector Work

Construction Business Owner

A diversified client base is essential for a pipeline of steady construction work, especially during economic slowdowns, which is why general contractors should consider competing for local, state or federal construction projects.

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Peterbilt Introduces Cummins Natural Gas Engine for 3 Models

Construction Equipment

Peterbilt Motors Company is introducing the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine for Models 567, 520 and 320. The ISL-G Near Zero engine emissions are 90 percent lower than the current EPA NOx limit through the introduction of a unique three way catalyst in the after-treatment, advanced engine calibration and a closed crankcase ventilation system (CCV).

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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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Mr. Ethics - August 2016

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? Regards, Ethically Aware. Dear Ethically, Obviously knowing the obligations created by the code of conduct is paramount. Those terms and conditions will set how you should act and what you need to do outside of complying with the code. If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your p

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A guide to warehouse construction costs

The Korte Company

Many factors influence warehouse construction costs — market conditions, land cost, not to mention warehouse type. And, since every project’s needs are different, there’s no cookie-cutter way to get an accurate estimate for warehouse construction costs. It is your building partner’s duty to discover cost-saving design solutions that will drive down cost and build up value.

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can you tel me y reinforcement at the centre of over head tanks bottom slab left out top mat???

The Constructor

In over head tanks , upper and bottom mats are provided. in flat slab the bottom mat is provided all over the slab but in top mat , at the centre of.

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