Construction Business Owner
JUNE 1, 2016
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 50,000 "struck by falling object" OSHA recordables every year in the United States. That is one injury caused by a dropped object every 10 minutes. But how many dropped object accidents go unrecorded? With the number of objects dropped, it's amazing how few people are getting hurt.
The Constructor
MAY 30, 2016
Types of bonds in brick masonry wall construction are classified based on laying and bonding style of bricks in walls. The bonds in brick masonry is.
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Green Building Law Update
MAY 29, 2016
This coming Wednesday the City of Santa Monica will begin mandating the installation of a solar electric photovoltaic system on all new building. Santa Monica joins the California cities of Lancaster and Sebastopol which started requiring rooftop solar installations in 2013, and San Francisco which similar law , for building under 10 stories tall, takes effect January 1, 2017.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 3, 2016
Last week our amazing UK team organised a Pyjama Day and Bake Off in order to raise funds for St Oswald’s Hospice.
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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 Business Owner
JUNE 3, 2016
It can be difficult to put your finger on the one main cause for project failure, because, well, there are just so many factors that can lead to failure in the first place. Among the laundry list of reasons projects go awry include a lack of communication, direction, employee burnout and unrealistic expectations. In the first of this two-part series, we will tackle two of four (un)popular reasons that projects fail: unclear objectives and ignoring the need for change management.
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Green Building Law Update
MAY 29, 2016
This coming Wednesday the City of Santa Monica will begin mandating the installation of a solar electric photovoltaic system on all new building. Santa Monica joins the California cities of Lancaster and Sebastopol which started requiring rooftop solar installations in 2013, and San Francisco which similar law , for building under 10 stories tall, takes effect January 1, 2017.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 1, 2016
Welding together high-strength metals using standard methods can be challenging because the high heat temperatures and re-solidification process can weaken the metal along the bond.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 31, 2016
Construction sites are dangerous for workers, and ensuring employee protection can be challenging for employers. To protect employees from on-site dangers, physical health and safety must be managed in the same manner as cost, quality, scheduling and productivity. To avoid major catastrophes, site safety planning must be developed and communicated throughout the organization.
The Constructor
MAY 31, 2016
In the nature there are so many types of rocks are available. But when it comes to usage all of them having different properties and parameters.
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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
MAY 31, 2016
November 15, 2013, was the day that put cybercrime on the map in the U.S. commercial real estate world. In one of the largest data breaches on record, a team of hackers nabbed payment card records and personal information of nearly 110 million Target store customers worldwide. The retail giant took a massive hit to its reputation, as well as its pocketbook.
Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 31, 2016
Rarely do you find a case that succinctly addresses a construction law issue. Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. This is a must read! In County of Galveston v. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2016
Effective materials management can either make or break project success. Efficiently moving materials through the construction supply chain and installing those components according to code rests at the core of successful project scheduling, quality, safety and cost. Yet, many project managers do not approach materials management with the appropriate levels of rigor and discipline.
The Constructor
MAY 31, 2016
in plinth area rates explain provisions of site development,fire fighting,heights,etc. what are the limitations of plinth area rate analysis. Read.
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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
MAY 31, 2016
Located above the Arctic Circle, the Swedish city of Kiruna is facing a rather unique obstacle; it is slowly sinking into the ground. Thanks to a local iron mine owned by Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (LKAB), it is projected that most of the structures in the city will collapse into the expanding iron mines below it by 2050, sciencealert.com reports.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 2, 2016
Demand Mechanical, Nashville, Tennessee, is CONTRACTOR's Contractor of the Month for June. Find out why we at CONTRACTOR magazine believe Demand Mechanical is a top-notch contractor. read more.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 3, 2016
It can be difficult to put your finger on the one main cause for project failure, because, well, there are just so many factors that can lead to failure in the first place. Among the laundry list of reasons projects go awry include a lack of communication, direction, employee burnout and unrealistic expectations. In the first of this two-part series, we will tackle two of four (un)popular reasons that projects fail: unclear objectives and ignoring the need for change management.
The Constructor
MAY 31, 2016
What are the difference between Tender and Contract Documents? Can we mention tender documents as contract document while issuing LOA to the.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 31, 2016
Take a stroll through Gonzaga University’s new John J. Hemmingson Center and you might get the feeling of walking through a retail mall or airport terminal, rather than a student center. Day and night, the building’s “main street” is bustling with activity—students grabbing a coffee at Starbucks, shopping at the natural foods grocery, working at the tech center, or having a bite at the food court.
Green Industry Professionals
JUNE 2, 2016
Lorain City Council wants to stop people from stockpiling machinery and implements on their lawns, citing desire to protect the safety, health, peace and general welfare of the public.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 1, 2016
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 50,000 "struck by falling object" OSHA recordables every year in the United States. That is one injury caused by a dropped object every 10 minutes. But how many dropped object accidents go unrecorded? With the number of objects dropped, it's amazing how few people are getting hurt.
The Constructor
JUNE 1, 2016
I am building a small construction of about 700 square foot(picture attached). In roof casting my mason has used 60 bags of PSC cement though he.
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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!
BD+C
JUNE 1, 2016
The public-private partnership LaGuardia Gateway Partners has signed a 35-year lease agreement and has negotiated the financing to begin the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport’s Central Terminal B in New York City. The members of LaGuardia Gateway Partners—Vantage Airport Group, Skanska Infrastructure Development, and Meridian—signed the lease with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 2, 2016
The SMPS College of Fellows survey presents a sobering and challenging look at the AEC industry’s major changes and concerns — and skilled talent shortages appear to loom as major challenges. The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) College of Fellows recently released a report outlining results of a survey that “calls out” the major issues of the day (and looks retrospectively at how previous predictions fared.).
Construction Equipment
JUNE 1, 2016
Cloud-to-ground lightning occurs 20 to 25 million times every year and workers operating heavy equipment, doing construction, roofing, steel erection, and landscaping are at the top of the list when it comes to who gets hit. Lightning is an occupational hazard. Take it seriously. Workers whose jobs involve working outdoors in open spaces, on or near tall objects, or near explosives or conductive materials (e.g., metal) have significant exposure to lightning risks.
The Constructor
MAY 31, 2016
can we mention tender documents as contract document while issuing LOA to the Contractor. if no then what is the difference. Read More at are.
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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!
BD+C
JUNE 1, 2016
Researchers at MIT have found that natural materials like bones, shells, and sea sponges are as strong microscopically as they are to the touch. The construction industry can learn from this.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 30, 2016
Can you define your uniqueness, truly earn client loyalty and keep ahead of technological and market changes? Sometimes we make things more complicated than necessary. Here are three simple rules for effective construction marketing. If you get all three right, you should be okay. If not, you will be in trouble.I think you need to excel at least one of these three components and have a solid passing grade at the other two; better to be great at all three.
Construction Equipment
MAY 31, 2016
. . New data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving reached 746 billion miles in the first three months of 2016, beating the previous record of 720.1 billion miles set last year. For a sense of scale, 746 billion miles is roughly 286.9 times as far as the International Space Station (ISS) has traveled since it began orbiting in 1998.
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