Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Nowadays, in order to recruit and retain the best talent in the industry, embracing cutting-edge technology must be a top priority for your company. Implementing solutions like cloud-based software and wearable technology is only the beginning of the tech revolution happening in the construction industry, and providers like Oracle are focused on how to make the implementation of tech a smooth, successful process.

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Software Software Industrial Construction 303

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Regular readers of this blog will know that the Greenbuild Conference and Expo is the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable building. And I believe the real action is on the Expo floor, although there was a lot of chatter this year about changing personnel at USGBC. This week there are more than 500 exhibitors spread across the 150,000 square feet Expo floor in Los Angeles.

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Products Los Angeles Green Innovation 212

The Constructor

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The types of loads acting on structures for buildings and other structures can be broadly classified as vertical loads, horizontal loads and.

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Structural Engineering Engineering Design 247

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 6, 2016

OSHA’s proposal to eliminate one word, “unexpected,” from its lock-out/tag-out standard could have significant impact on the use of automated controls to protect workers from exposure to power hazards. The standard currently requires the lock-out/tag-out of machines “in which the unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or the release of stored energy could cause injury to employees.”.

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OSHA Injury Office Equipment 120

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 7, 2016

By now, the employer community is well aware of the wide-ranging implications of Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. , 362 N.L.R.B. No. 186 (2015) ( Browning-Ferris )—a decision that upended decades of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) precedent and dramatically expanded the definition of “joint employer” under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

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Employment Risk California Green 225

The Constructor

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Measurement of masonry works in construction is required for calculation of quantities of materials in masonry and to measure completed work. Masonry.

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Construction Materials 235

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The STAR Awards’ deadline is rapidly approaching. Final entries must be submitted by Friday, October 14 th. A little more information about the STAR Awards: Each year, CMA recognizes effective marketing in the construction industry in 16 categories, including: advertising, content, trade shows, video, and internet. Each category with have STAR and SUPERSTAR winners, plus a BEST IN SHOW.

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Certification Plans Industrial Construction 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Whether you are a veteran business owner or a newbie, now is more important than ever to understand emerging compact equipment technologies. If you have not researched or previously purchased compact loaders or excavators, you may be surprised at the amount of innovation and smart technologies available in today’s machines. Depth guidance systems for compact excavators, grading systems for compact loaders and continued refinements to the instrument panels are three technologies that have helped

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Innovation Products Equipment 222

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Optimal construction outcomes such as 90%+ of project on-time and on-budget and 96% satisfaction levels are achieved daily, however, by less than 5% of all real property owners, contractors, architects and engineers. The net result is 2.5% of all construction projects are actually delivered on-time and on budget. The path to improvement has been available for nearly 30 years… collaborative LEAN construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery, IPD (for major new constru

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Life Cycle Management Construction Budgeting 100

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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.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 1, 2016

False ceiling is provided below the roof slab on suspended supports. The false celling is usually provided for temperature control (heat insulation.

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Materials 186

BD+C

OCTOBER 5, 2016

181 Fremont, a 56-story mixed-use tower, will be San Francisco’s third tallest structure when completed, and will also become the most earthquake-resilient building in the city, or any city on the West Coast, after officially achieving a Resilience-based Earthquake Design Initiative (REDi) Gold Rating.

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Design 105

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 7, 2016

By now, the employer community is well aware of the wide-ranging implications of Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. , 362 N.L.R.B. No. 186 (2015) ( Browning-Ferris )—a decision that upended decades of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) precedent and dramatically expanded the definition of “joint employer” under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

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Employment California Concrete Green 191

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Objective, Independent, and Cost Effective Line Item Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – Unit Price Book – UPB. Objective, Independent, and Cost Effective line item cost data is critical to the success of any JOC Program. Here is a Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Checklist. Number and type of line items that will cover 90% of the tasks anticipated for the duration of the Job Order Contract (typically 30,000-60,000 unit price line items, although most JOCs use far fewer in actual

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Contract Overhead Consulting Architecture 100

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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?

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Building Information Modeling is a system’s approach to show from design and construction to maintenance use, demolition and reuse of built.

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Modeling Industrial Construction Design 235

BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2016

A new software program that’s been more than five years in the making addresses one of the missing pieces in LEED certification—quantifying the value of going through the process.

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Certification Software Software 103

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Technology has changed the way we analyze and approach business operations. When used effectively, the data available today can be as much a competitive advantage as the expertise we bring to jobsites. Key among those technologies are heavy equipment telematics systems that provide real-time visibility across entire fleets of machines.

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Equipment 153

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Best Management Practice (BMP) JOC by the Numbers. Early engagement of contractors in a collaborative process. Transparent pricing. The costs of each project (task order) is determined using a published Unit Price Book – UPB. The UPB is a set of line item unit costs including detailed a description of the task(s) and associated material, labor, and equipment breakdowns.

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Contract Overhead Procurement Consulting 100

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Guidelines for roof repairs for leakages and damages along with methods and types of roof repairs and factors affecting cost of repairs is discussed.

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Guidelines Concrete 223

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., the world’s largest maker of giant excavators, made a A$689 million ($528 million) offer to acquire Bradken Ltd., an Australian supplier of mining equipment, in what will be the company’s largest overseas deal.

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Equipment Deals Construction 100

BD+C

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Susan Cain’s best-selling Quiet is well-researched, thoughtful and detailed in its understanding of workplace dynamics. In the four years since the book’s publication, writers have used Quiet to advance arguments about how best to plan office space.

Design 101

Design Office Plans 101

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. Sustainable building practices are becoming more common, but are still seen as cost-prohibitive by many building and real estate leaders, according to a recent study by construction management firm Structure Tone.

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Sustainability Green Environment Certification 100

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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!

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 1, 2016

What is Zero Energy Building? Difference between Green Building and Zero Energy Buildings Sustainable, Eco and Green buildings try to use maximum.

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Materials Green Sustainability Concrete 169

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Hennessey Performance out of Sealy, Texas unleashed its new VelociRaptor 6X6 concept this week. Even the still photos growl. Based on the 2017 Ford Raptor truck, the team at Hennessey transforms the new Raptor into a 6-wheel drive off-road vehicle with 600+ horsepower. “Over the past five years we have built over 800 VelociRaptor modified Raptor trucks for enthusiasts around the world," said John Hennessey, founder & CEO of Hennessey Performance.

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Texas Roads 90

BD+C

OCTOBER 5, 2016

As maker culture seeps into more and more of what the AEC industry does, spaces with the sole purpose of being used to do and create will become increasingly important. With this in mind, Autodesk has created an industrial workshop and innovation studio with a focus on making things in the built environment.

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Environment Autodesk Innovation Industrial 98

Digger Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2016

It’s all about self-driving vehicles these days, it seems. Hard on the heels of new from Volvo (see previous posts, below) comes news of Komatsu’s Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle. It’s all about self-driving vehicles these days, it seems. Hard on the heels of new from Volvo (see previous posts, below) comes news of Komatsu’s Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle.

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News Innovation Construction 88

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Some flat owner have placed two heavy 2000 liters each overhead water tanks above my flat. These over head tanks situated directly above my kitchen.

Overhead 101

Overhead 101

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 4, 2016

. . Last week City Digital , a Chicago-based UI LABS collaboration, announced it has developed the underlying technology components to create a new underground infrastructure mapping (UIM) platform. The platform will generate, organize, visualize, and store 3D underground infrastructure data, saving cities and utilities millions of dollars in construction and planning processes.

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Chicago Infrastructure Visualization Organization 89

BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Modularity is a concept that—in its most complete and effective application—covers not just a notion of space planning, but also applies to all the various systems of an workplace. Modularity is evident in good planning, but also the architectural design, the solution for ceilings, floors and walls, the distribution of engineering systems like power, data, and air conditioning, and in the design of the furnishing systems.

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Architecture Plans Engineering Design 92