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TYPES OF BRICKS – THEIR FIELD IDENTIFICATION, PROPERTIES & USES

The Constructor

For a brick masonry construction, it is desirable to know different types of bricks, their field identification, properties, uses and suitability for.

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The Alternative Route to Highway and Bridge Construction

Construction Business Owner

Say the word “construction” to a motorist and the reaction you get is almost universal. Construction means orange barrels, caution signs, workers in yellow vests and massive delays. The travel delays and aggravation felt by the public can also lend an unintended consequence to infrastructure projects. The safety of workers, motorists and the general public is put into jeopardy when construction projects create major changes in traffic flow and patterns.

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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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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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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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TYPES OF CONCRETE BLOCKS OR CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS IN CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

Concrete block masonry or concrete masonry units (CMU) are mainly two type, solid and hollow blocks. They are manufactured in required shape and.

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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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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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FACTORS INFLUENCING PAVEMENT DESIGN

The Constructor

There are many factors affecting pavement design. These factors are appropriately considered for design and construction of good quality.

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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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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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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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TYPES OF RAIN GAUGES FOR MEASURING RAINFALL DATA

The Constructor

Rain gauge is a type of instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to measure and record rainfall rate and data in a certain period of.

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Align Your Training Goals with Your Business Goals

Construction Business Owner

There are two types of training—the first and most basic of which centers on teaching employees to improve their performance of required skills and tasks. The second type does that, too, but also produces far more transformational results because it teaches skills and behaviors that align with larger company initiatives and goals.

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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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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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Global Construction Forecast / Outlook

Job Order Contracting

Global Construction Forecast / Outlook. China, the Unite States, and India , are projected to lead construction growth, accounting for approximately 60% of increases. Within this group, the United States is expected to shortly outpace China and growth in India will outpace China due to explosive population growth. Average global construction growth is pegged at 4.0% over the next decade.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF WINDOWS USED IN BUILDINGS

The Constructor

There are different types of windows used in building construction to provide ventilation, and view. The selection of windows depends on many.

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The Alternative Route to Highway & Bridge Construction

Construction Business Owner

Say the word “construction” to a motorist and the reaction you get is almost universal. Construction means orange barrels, caution signs, workers in yellow vests and massive delays. The travel delays and aggravation felt by the public can also lend an unintended consequence to infrastructure projects. The safety of workers, motorists and the general public is put into jeopardy when construction projects create major changes in traffic flow and patterns.

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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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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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Construction Trades Labor Rates

Job Order Contracting

Construction Trades Labor Rates. National Average. via Four BT, LLC – www.4BT.US – Job Order Contracting and Facility Management Solutions. Source: United States Department of Labor. OCC_CODE. OCC_TITLE. OCC_GROUP. TOT_EMP. EMP_PRSE. H_MEAN. A_MEAN. MEAN_PRSE. H_PCT10. H_PCT25. H_MEDIAN. H_PCT75. H_PCT90. A_PCT10. A_PCT25. A_MEDIAN. A_PCT75.

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PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM AS BUILDING MATERIAL

The Constructor

Properties of Aluminium (Aluminum) makes it suitable as a building construction material, used in industrial buildings along with brick, cement and.

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Is Your Company in Danger of Becoming the Next Blockbuster?

Construction Business Owner

Not a blockbuster hit. Rather, Blockbuster, the company that owned the video rental market until it was upended by an innovative competitor, Netflix.

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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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Hello world!

HardHatChat

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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Construction Worker Run Over by Roller

Construction Equipment

Monday, 38-year-old Arturo Razendez from Lansing was working on the front end of a pavement roller when the operator of the pavement roller, 47-year-old Felipe Hernandez Gonzalez from Lansing, got off the roller at the construction site to move some cones in the roadway. Gonzalez's shirt or safety vest got caught in the gear shift causing the roller to go into drive and continued to drive forward, running over the other worker.

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PROPERTIES AND TESTING OF AGGREGATES FOR PAVEMENT WORKS

The Constructor

Aggregates have different properties which are tested individually with different types of tests for the construction of pavement. Read More at.

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Is Your Company the Next Blockbuster?

Construction Business Owner

Not a blockbuster hit. Rather, Blockbuster, the company that owned the video rental market until it was upended by an innovative competitor, Netflix.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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How To Track Increased Construction Costs For Proving Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively manage the project: Correspondence file containing all correspondence relating to a specific claim, including letters and/or memoranda to and from the DOT and subcontractors.

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Watch: 580-ton Monster Machine Constructing Bridges in China

Construction Equipment

Britain's Telegraph.co.uk has posted a clip from their new Extraordinary Engineering video series that looks at awe-inspiring monster machines and feats of modern engineering from around the world. . This clip shows the SLJ900/32 Segmental Bridge Launching machine made by Beijing Wowjoint Machinery. The machine extends itself between pillars and places beams along the way.

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6 legging stirups

The Constructor

Hey everyone. What is the way to calculate a the length and the quantity of 6legging stirups for a hidden beam with top 7y18 and bottom 7y18 width.

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