Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 4, 2016

As Construction Business Owner noted in its January 2016 issue, United States residential and commercial construction combined is expected to grow from 5 to 9 percent in 2016, and heavy infrastructure spending is expected to grow approximately 8 percent from $312.6 billion in 2015. Not exactly a boom, but not a bust either. Given these growth predictions, now is a good time for construction companies to look for ways to operate more efficiently.

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The Constructor

JULY 31, 2016

Fineness modulus of fine aggregate is an index number which represents the mean size of the particles in the aggregate. It is calculated by.

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Materials 190

Green Building Law Update

JULY 31, 2016

The First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist church has appealed from a decision of the Historic District Commission of the Town of Bedford that denied First Parish’s application for a certificate of appropriateness to install solar panels on its Meetinghouse roof. The complaint filed Superior Court for the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts claims the decision exceeds the authority of the Commission, was legally untenable, unreasonable, arbitrary and capricious, and

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2016

The Construction Marketing Association is excited to be offering its Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP) program. The program targets marketing professionals that are working or looking to work in the construction or AEC industries. What the CCMP offers: Advanced training: CMA will provide registrants with a comprehensive study guide/handbook to hone their construction marketing skills; study follows a rigorous examination.

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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

AUGUST 4, 2016

Balance, flexibility and discipline are three practices that contribute to success in many of life’s endeavors. As a construction business owner, you can use them to guide your decisions for renting, leasing or buying construction equipment. A widely accepted industry rule of thumb argues in favor of buying equipment when you expect to achieve a utilization factor of 60 percent or higher.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2016

Traditional construction procurement methods and daily operations are unreliable. Best Value Procurement and LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods are proven to delivery significant improvements. Construction delivery processes must be structured to assure teamwork and continuous monitoring and improvement. Participants must not only be competent, but share common goals as well as share risk and reward.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2016

Tulane University’s Alumni House was built nearly 75 years ago. The colonial red brick property, which boasts two floors plus an attic, was home to the university’s Office of Alumni Affairs. Unfortunately, it had to be shuttered nearly 10 years ago after being damaged by flood waters resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Abry Brothers – New Orleans’ oldest shoring and elevating contractor – stepped in and saved the historic property by repairing the damage to the foundation.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 3, 2016

Infrastructure is a pivotal aspect of any country’s economic stability. Investing in infrastructure can help grow developing nations and maintain the growth of developed nations. It is important for job creation and increasing the standard of living for communities. In both the United States and Canada, the importance of infrastructure will play a major role in the future of each country.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 3, 2016

Different types of plumbing pipes are used in building construction works for various purposes such as water supply, drainage, waste disposal made of.

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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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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Life-cycle reduction of environmental and economic costs associated with the built environment is not “rocket science” Proven methodologies and tools have existed for decades. Best value procurement, when combined with collaborative construction delivery methods, easily yields significantly improved construction productivity, higher levels of quality, and lower total costs of ownership.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 1, 2016

Construction is a big market – 13% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product).

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 4, 2016

The topic of infrastructure has weighed heavily on the minds of United States and Canadian citizens this year and in previous years. There is now a bit more certainty for funding for infrastructure’s projects in the public sector, due to the late 2015 passage of the FAST Act, which serves to reauthorize surface transportation projects over the next several years.

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United States Transportation Infrastructure 180

The Constructor

AUGUST 4, 2016

why are all enggineers not used the glass in construction glass is used for shetterings so we can see the concreate so we have the idea.

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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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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 3, 2016

The UK BIM Level 2 requirement went into effect 4th April 2016 and little has changed. While the UK has come up with nice name like the “BIM/Soft Landings” initiative, the design/construction/operational process has not improved. Like the US, the UK remains mired in ‘ad hoc’ silo-based construction and facilities management processes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 4, 2016

Last month, authorities in Suffolk, Virginia were investigating a construction site where human bones were found. Forensic experts were called in to excavate the site and determine whether they were recent or from an old burial ground. Has this ever happened at one of your sites? If you find bones or other archaeological artifacts during excavation and construction, here are a few tips on what you should do: Stop work.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 31, 2016

Marketing your construction business can be difficult. The challenge often lies in allocating marketing budgets strategically to ensure the highest potential return. Marketing efforts should always create awareness for your business. It’s how prospective clients are exposed to your business and ultimately become buying clients.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 5, 2016

For measurement of item damp proof course (D.P.C.) if thickness is 12 cm then the unit of measurement will be? Read More at D.P.C. measurement 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.

Contractors

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Construction Labor Costs. Construction compensation increased 0.8% in Q2 (vs. 0.5% in Q1) and 2.5% over the past 12 months. These represents the largest increases since 2008. (Bureau of Labor and Statistics). The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., highways and utility systems).

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Digger Blog

AUGUST 3, 2016

This is the kind of eccentricity that makes this country great. The Man Engine is a great big mechanical puppet – the largest that the UK has ever seen, apparently – and he has been striding his way across Cornwall for the past couple of weeks. This is the kind of eccentricity that makes this country great. The Man Engine is a great big mechanical puppet – the largest that the UK has ever seen, apparently – and he has been striding his way across Cornwall for the past couple of weeks

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 4, 2016

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 Constructor

AUGUST 3, 2016

Is there a commercially available product to stop/repair sulfate attack on a 10 year old house concrete foundation? Read More at Sulfate attack on.

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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!

Contractors

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Construction Labor Data by State. Construction Managers. Architectural and Engineering Managers. Compliance Officers. Cost Estimators. Architecture and Engineering Occupations. Architects, Except Landscape and Naval. Landscape Architects. Cartographers and Photogrammetrists. Civil Engineers. Electrical Engineers. Environmental Engineers. Industrial Engineers.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 5, 2016

CNH Industrial's construction equipment net sales decreased 19.6 percent for Q2 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, due to negative industry volumes primarily in the heavy product class in all regions.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2016

When renovating or expanding an existing structure, documentation is often extremely out of date or simply does not exist. This makes designing any type of renovation or addition difficult. Being able to accurately capture existing conditions and easily feed that information into the design model is imperative to keeping projects on time and on budget.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 1, 2016

How do i determine structural integrity of an old building. please provide me with the procedure that will help me undertake such assessment. Read.

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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!

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Job Order Contracting Software Technology. Job order contracting cost estimating software and training is an important aspect in assuring JOC Program performance and compliance. Owners and their awarded JOC construction Contractors throughout the Country, use software technology to achieve higher levels of transparency, collaboration, consistency, and productivity, while at the same time reducing JOC Program deployment costs.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 2, 2016

Three suspicious fires are being investigated on the Dakota Access Bakken Pipeline project In Jasper and Mahaska counties in Iowa. The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating one fire on the pipeline project in Mahaska County and two more pipeline construction fires in Jasper County that may be related, according to Alex Murphy, a spokesman for the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2016

New Yorkers paused quietly at 8:46 and 9:03 a.m. and steel workers waited. The names of nearly 3,000 victims were read aloud and machines sat silent. By late morning on September 11, most of this year’s observances for the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks had concluded in lower Manhattan.

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Construction 172