What are Common Fire Protection Systems for Steel Structures?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Steel structure fire protection systems are designated to protect the structure from fire for a specified amount of time. Various fire protection.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Steel structure fire protection systems are designated to protect the structure from fire for a specified amount of time. Various fire protection.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
The announcement of the upcoming release of the new LEED version 4.1 by the U.S. Green Building Council was no doubt the biggest story at Greenbuild 2017 in Boston last week. And that is saying a lot because Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and there was much to be excited about in the aisles of the expo floor.
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Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Over the past 10 years, big data has evolved from a concept to a reality that companies of all sizes face today. Projects can now easily generate gigabytes or even terabytes of information. Big data not only brings the challenge of managing huge amounts of information, but it also presents an opportunity to improve operations.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
We brought you the biggest construction companies in Europe and the US, and now we give you the biggest in the world. We made an illustration below of the biggest companies in each continent. Check it out and see if you recognize any of them. With this, we give you.
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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.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
OSHA cited a Billings, Montana general contractor and a Rock Springs, Wyoming, subcontractor for exposing workers to numerous safety hazards, causing an employee to suffer severe burns. The companies face $249,516 in proposed penalties. On May 5, 2017, a Coleman Construction Inc. employee suffered third-degree burns when compressed oxygen inside an underground duct caused a fire on a construction site in Glendive, Montana.
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Ties are continuous tensioned reinforcements which are completely anchored and sufficiently lapped mechanically or using weld. Types of ties in.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Next week will be a year since the launch of Arc. Already approaching a Billion square of projects not only in the United States but also from India to Sweden and Israel to Bhutan, if you are not familiar with the Arc platform, that helps a building owner measure performance and benchmark against others, you are missing out on what is transmogrifying the built environment.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Recruiting top talent can be difficult in any competitive industry. Just as job seekers compete to stand out to recruiters and potential employers, firms also need to make an impression on qualified candidates to avoid losing them to competitors. Acquiring talent that has the credentials and experience, as well as the desire to stay with a company long-term, is fundamental in successfully reaching and expanding your business goals, but doing so is often much easier said than done.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
In most cases, the discussion around Building Information Modeling (BIM) tends to focus on the potential efficiency and financial benefits that it may entail for the construction industry. Nevertheless, BIM can significantly contribute to the prevention of severe accidents on site, as well. Construction is one of the most hazardous.
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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 Equipment
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Deere released its fourth quarter earnings today, showing net income attributable to Deere & Company was $510.3 million for the fourth quarter ended October 29, 2017, compared with $285.3 million, for the quarter ended October 30, 2016. For fiscal 2017, net income attributable to Deere & Company was $2.159 billion compared with $1.524 billion in 2016.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
On September 29, the MILL National Training Center opened in Colorado Springs, Colo. The 46,000-sf facility, in a former potato chip factory, is being touted as the first of its kind in the nation to offer high school students, military veterans, teachers, and anyone looking to start a new career training in woodworking manufacturing, cabinetry, and construction.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
There are different types of bracing systems commonly used in multi-storey steel structures between orthogonally arranged beams and columns to.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Amazon.com, Inc. plans to open its fourth Maryland fulfillment facility in Baltimore’s Sparrows Point. More than 1,500 full-time positions will be created at the 855,000-square-food facility. The online retailer currently employs more than 5,000 associates at its sortation and fulfillment centers in Baltimore and fulfillment center in North East, MD.
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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?
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
A ringing cell phone, family issues, the weekend fishing trip, text messages, ball game scores, funny pet videos, the glare of the sun—the list goes on and on. Sometimes, these distractions come from external sources, such as a phone call or text message. Other times, they are internal distractions, such as medical concerns, personal issues or plans for a future event.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
In an industry where lack of productivity and efficiency is globally the number one problem, the 5% revenue growth rate that the German construction has achieved in 2017 is truly spectacular. This number is even more valuable if we take into account that construction is an integral part of the.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
. . China Daily reports Caterpillar and China Energy Investment Corp signed a five-year strategic cooperative framework agreement in Beijing on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said $9 billion in deals involving 20 companies, including Caterpillar, were agreed upon during President Trump's current Asia trip.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
It’s late November, which means it is market forecast season for the AEC industry. Construction outlook reports from the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, ConstructConnect, Dodge Data & Analytics, and FMI are beginning to roll in. And if the early prognostications are any indication, 2018 is shaping up to be a little less rosy for the nonresidential and multifamily construction markets.
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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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Setting out building plan on ground is one of the most significant steps in building constructions and any errors at this stage would cause.
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Doosan’s new DL420CVT-5 wheeled loader is the Korean manufacturer’s first to be equipped with a continuously variable transmission. Doosan’s new DL420CVT-5 wheeled loader is the Korean manufacturer’s first to be equipped with a continuously variable transmission.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Businesses of all makes and models are upping their game when it comes to making data-driven decisions. However, many contractors still whiff when it comes to making the right decisions about their customers. They may study their habits with the eloquence of a premier pitcher examining a lineup, but do they truly know the most important characteristics of their customers’ businesses?
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 23, 2017
The last few years have been a period of huge transformation for the construction industry. The transition to a more efficient and highly digitised era has begun. Nevertheless, there are still many things that need to be done before we can confidently say that the building sector has changed for.
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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
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Zacks.com reports Italian oil giant Eni S.p.A. and U.K.-based vehicle company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop technologies to reduce carbon emission from vehicles. The agreement was signed before Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and is in line with both companies' strategy to focus on carbon emission reduction.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Generally speaking, no one’s thrilled to receive a bill. Your clients are no exception. However, there are techniques you can use with your invoices that both highlight your firm’s value and make the process more convenient for clients. The result? Bills that make them smile (or at least not frown).
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2017
Different types of concrete have been developed for application in various types of construction works. They have different properties and uses.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Tenable Inc., one of the fastest growing cyber security software companies in the country, will expand its Maryland presence with the development of a new headquarters in Downtown Columbia. Tenable’s move will further grow its local employee base and establish Downtown Columbia as an emerging hub in the rapidly growing cyber security industry. Tenable’s new headquarters in Downtown Columbia, MD.
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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 Business Owner
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Every construction business owner and executive’s plate is overflowing on a daily basis. That’s just the way it is. The last thing any of them need to add to their neverending to-do list is switch law firms. But every vendor is crucial to the company’s success. Sub-par performance is simply not acceptable, whether you’re talking about the company’s legal counsel, its accountant, IT consultant or the company responsible for cleaning the offices.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
It’s not that long ago since Mark Farmer published his detailed review of the UK Construction Labour Model entitled ‘Modernise or Die’. A few months later, a new and extremely informative Global Construction Survey came in public. Its title is ‘Make it or Break it: Reimagining governance, people and technology.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Caterpillar reports a 19% Y/Y increase in worldwide retail machine sales for the rolling three-month period ending in October, outgaining September's 13% advance. CAT's Asia and Pacific sales continue to rise at an impressive clip, climbing 46% in October following respective 43% and 44% gains in September and August; sales for North America rose 7% in October after posting just 2% and 1% gains in September and August.
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