HardHatChat
MARCH 27, 2018
Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2018
Recently, a crew working a “tilt-up” job in Austin, Texas, got a frightening reminder of how important regular crane maintenance and equipment inspections can be after an accident on the jobsite. (You can watch live video of the accident at youtube.com/watch?v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.).
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The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2018
What is Thermal Insulation of Buildings? In general, people living in hot regions wants to make their inside atmosphere very cool similarly people.
Construction Marketing
MARCH 13, 2018
Construction is one of those industries notorious for being male-dominated and, at times, not as welcoming to women. What’s that experience truly like? Here are some opinions of women working in the construction industry, because who better to describe a woman’s experience in construction than actual women? Challenges Women Face in Construction. Women make up only 4% of the workforce in natural resources, construction, and maintenance.
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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.
FDR Safety
MARCH 6, 2018
Who Is Responsible For Temporary Worker Safety? Just ask OSHA. OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. This can pose a particular challenge for employers, since many staffing agencies lack the expertise to provide training or to ensure that record keeping requirements are met.
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GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2018
Reducing concrete cracking. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 03/02/2018 - 15:07. Top 10 tips for achieving high-quality concrete. GCP Applied Technologies. March 02, 2018. Concrete cracks can be nerve-wracking to deal with, impacting not only the aesthetics, but also the structural integrity of a building. There’s no way to completely eradicate cracks, but here are 10 ways to minimize these bothersome defects.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 9, 2018
Sarah Carr, vice president of education services for McCarthy Building Companies Inc., is no stranger to the construction industry. Carr has been with McCarthy for almost 24 years.
The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2018
Building structures close to the excavation for deep foundations may suffer settlement and subsequent cracking and even failure. Therefore, it is.
Construction Marketing
MARCH 14, 2018
The scenic view surrounding your house should be eye-catching and breathtaking. All this can be achieved by finding the perfect lake house. At times this can be hard to find due to budgetary constraints. That is why when you look for a designer, you should be very vigilant and careful. Do a good detailed research and a background check to confirm the credentials of the designer.
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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.
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2018
Construction company officials and advocates say their intense loyalty, dedication and teamwork make veterans inherently good employees.
Lets Build
MARCH 1, 2018
According to Jan Mischke, Senior Fellow at McKinsey & Company and one of the writers of the well-known McKinsey report ‘Reinventing Construction: A Route to Higher Productivity‘, the gap in productivity between average economy and construction is up to $1.6tn a year. This is a shocking statistic which highlights the potential.
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 28, 2018
Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/28/2018 - 08:57. GCP Applied Technologies. March 28, 2018. Poised at the end of Doha Bay, the Museum of Islamic Art rises from the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The climate and corrosive salt environment of the Persian Gulf created a number of challenges for this striking new building.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 13, 2018
Imagine maintaining 300 pieces of rolling stock plus 200 pieces of equipment spread across the entire United States, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. That’s the challenge Tim Bland, assistant operations manager at Environmental Restoration LLC, faces every day. For 20 years, Bland and his staff have provided emergency response services, site remediation, government services and industrial cleaning to various commercial, state and federal clients.
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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?
The Constructor
MARCH 19, 2018
There are number of factors that cause the structure to excessively lean or settle. For example, liquefaction of soil beneath the foundation after.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 22, 2018
Commercial drone data company Skycatch, and China-based DJI, manufacturer of civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, announced their partnership to manufacture and deliver a fleet of high-precision drones for Komatsu Smart Construction. This is the first time DJI has manufactured a custom drone for a partner.
Construction Dive
MARCH 23, 2018
Vicki O'Leary of the Iron Workers writes that women can fill "manly jobs," and that the industry must mitigate sexism and break down gender bias on the jobsite.
Lets Build
MARCH 6, 2018
Digital tools are rapidly transforming construction during the last years. A significant shift towards new technologies is observed in the effort of construction companies to deal with their competitors within the industry. The sooner building firms realize the need for making their projects more mobile and accessible the easier it.
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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.
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018. The global precast construction market is projected to reach $185 billion by 2022, spurred by increased construction spending and increased urbanization. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 14, 2018
Construction doesn’t happen in the office—it occurs out in the field among the project teams and during collaboration with everyone involved in the project. This collaboration and the timely sharing of information for fast, well-informed decision making is crucial to success. Data and information needs to be delivered to those who need it when they need it.
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2018
What is Pitched Roof? Pitched roof is a type of roof which is provided with some slope as structure covering. We know that the roofs are generally.
BD+C
MARCH 28, 2018
Most of us are all too familiar with budget overruns. We’ve all had those projects that end up over budget, and we’re left wondering why. Keeping projects on budget is extremely important for overall profitability and even employee morale. Here are six strategies to keep your projects on or even under budget. .
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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 Dive
MARCH 5, 2018
Despite challenges women face in the construction industry, they are progressing and finding ways to support each other through mentorship and advocacy.
Lets Build
MARCH 9, 2018
‘Welcome to Ecosystem revolution. Welcome to Total Cost of Ownership. Welcome to the Single Source of Truth!’ This is how Matthew Jackson, Global Manager of the Hercules Platform at BIMobject, concluded his talk during the European ConTech Summit 2018. The Summit took place in London on January 30th and attracted.
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 16, 2018
Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 15:14. GCP Applied Technologies. March 16, 2018. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 14, 2018
Currently, there is less than 2 percent unemployment for project managers, estimators and field supervisors in the construction industry. Keeping your best talent should be your top priority. Let’s review a few causes of great employees leaving good companies, and what happens when business owners can’t let go of control.
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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!
The Constructor
MARCH 9, 2018
What is Column Kicker? Why it is Used in the Construction? Column Kicker is a small concrete step used at the bottom of columns or walls to make sure.
BD+C
MARCH 9, 2018
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American spends 93% of their life indoors. Given this statistic, the health of our built environment—especially the workplace—is one of the hottest topics in our industry today, and we are seeing an increased interest in health and wellness as part of a sustainable strategy, focusing on healthy materials, air quality and active design.
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2018
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