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How to Navigate the Talent Shortfall in Construction

Construction Business Owner

The economy is performing well, construction projects are back in full swing and jobs are plentiful. But where are all the workers? That’s a question that has been asked frequently over the last couple of years, as skilled construction laborers, project managers and subcontractors have left the industry—either retiring or moving on to other roles in order to survive the recent recession.

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TYPES OF SOIL EXCAVATION TOOLS AND MACHINES

The Constructor

There are different types of soil excavation tools and machines used in construction. Excavation of soil is necessary in construction point of view.

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Miami Beach’s New Green Building Tax

Green Building Law Update

Some years ago an ordinance enacted by the City of Miami Beach received accolades across the globe when it protected endangered sea turtles that nest on the beaches of Miami Beach, by “restricting artificial lighting and other activities that disorient turtle hatchlings, causing them to crawl toward land rather than toward the ocean.”. However, a recent enactment by the City of Miami Beach is not being so widely applauded.

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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA intends to publish the injury and illness data on a public website, which has raised concerns about privacy and cyber-security. OSHA says personally identifiable employee information will be removed, but it will not be difficult for those with knowledge of the employer’s operations

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Preventive Maintenance Tips for Peak Performance

Construction Business Owner

As an owner and operator, you understand better than anyone how important it is to maintain the engines that keep your equipment—and your business—up and running throughout the year. This is especially true during the hot summer months, when extended hours at the jobsite can sometimes push construction equipment to the limit.

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OSHA raises maximum civil penalties by 78%

BD+C

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced an interim rule recently that raises existing maximum civil penalties by 78%. The action was taken to comply with a federally mandated rate increase. As a result, OSHA will raise the maximum penalty for serious violations from $7,000 to $12,471 and will increase the fine for willful and repeated violations from $70,000 to $124,709.

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Danfoss to Acquire White Drive Products, Inc.

Construction Equipment

. . . The Danfoss Group has announced its intent to acquire full ownership of privately-held White Drive Products, Inc. White Drive Products is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic motors headquartered in Hopkinsville, Kentucky with manufacturing facilities in Hopkinsville and Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China. Last year, White Drive Products reported sales of $100 million.

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Why Projects Fail & How to Reverse Course: Part 2

Construction Business Owner

Addressing project failure may sound like a painful process and a waste of time, but a project “post-mortem” review is extremely necessary to determine what went wrong, when the project started to veer off the tracks and what could have been done to salvage the project. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we addressed the danger of unclear objectives and ignoring the need for change management.

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I’m in need of a project topic

The Constructor

Goodday everyone, I am a final year civil engineering student, I’m in need of a project topic or complete project related to moisture content.

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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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Pokémon Go Is Helping People Discover Their Cities

BD+C

For many who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s, the sound of a parent yelling from upstairs to stop playing video games and go outside and enjoy the beautiful summer day was probably a fairly common occurrence. It was often times met with a “One more level!” or “I’ve almost beaten it!” plea. Others tried a bolder strategy of not moving or making a sound when the call inevitably came downstairs, hoping their parent had movement based T-rex vision and would soon realize their mistake and move on.

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Ensuring Adequate Insurance Coverage

Green Industry Professionals

Tips on how to make sure your business and its equipment have the proper insurance coverages, without paying unnecessarily high premiums or putting yourself at risk.

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Who Will Run Your Business When You Are Gone?

Construction Business Owner

Procrastination is hardly a word that defines the nature of the world’s construction leaders. However, the same group of leaders that have forged the strongest construction empires procrastinate about the one element that often requires them to examine their own mortality—ownership transfer. There are many cases in which owners decide that they are having too much fun to hang up the saddle.

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procedure for mixing kaolin with asphalt

The Constructor

Dear sir : i need a information about procedure for mixing kaolin with asphalt. And how to convert a nanokaolin.Solvent for kaolin. Read More at.

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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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New San Francisco mixed-use tower billed as most earthquake-resistant building on the West Coast

BD+C

The developer of 181 Fremont, a 70-story residential and office tower being built in San Francisco, claims this will be the most earthquake-resistant building on the West Coast when it is completed in the summer of 2017. Jay Paul Company acquired this development from SKS Investments in 2013, and estimates its cost at $665 million. The Class A building will include 432,000 sf of office space, 67 luxury condos on its top 17 floors, and 3,000 sf of retail space.

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Crane simulator training — and a clue about the future AEC marketing’s future

Construction Marketing Ideas

Typical graphic display from a training module to be used as part of the study being conducted by Crane Industry Services LLC, CM Labs Simulations Inc., and West Georgia Technical College. The following news release may appear to be a little distant from this blog’s primary theme — but consider its implications. Study Seeks to Determine the Value of Simulators in Crane Training.

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Preventive Maintenance for Peak Performance

Construction Business Owner

As an owner and operator, you understand better than anyone how important it is to maintain the engines that keep your equipment—and your business—up and running throughout the year. This is especially true during the hot summer months, when extended hours at the jobsite can sometimes push construction equipment to the limit.

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Depth of compaction with vib roller

The Constructor

What depth can a HAMM 3307 vibrating roller compact to in uniform moist sand. What is the general rule correlation between roller diameter and.

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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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Shigeru Ban designs tower expected to be world’s tallest hybrid timber structure

BD+C

Shigeru Ban certainly made the most of the first project that he designed for Canada. The Pritzker Prize–winning architect, along with developer PortLiving, unveiled plans for Terrace House. The Building Team says that the Vancouver residential development will be the world’s tallest hybrid structure. Details are being kept a secret for now. The full unveiling, including the renderings and specific project details, will is scheduled for the fall.

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Is PR & local news really beneficial to contractors?

Contractor Magazine

One of the most consistent challenges contractors face is marketing. Where to put the budget, how to track the budget and who should be in charge of spending the budget? read more.

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Justifying Your Telematics Investment

Construction Business Owner

When looking to implement telematics, one of the biggest challenges is often determining where to start. Telematics tech was once very limited in scope. However, there are many iterations, and depending on your company’s goals, you will need to make use of some or all of the options available.

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Stripping value of bitumen about temperature

The Constructor

Conducting stripping value test Bitumen temperature-160 °c Aggregate temp. -150 °c Why.? Read More at Stripping value of bitumen about.

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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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CetraRuddy designs office tower for Manhattan’s Meatpacking district

BD+C

Architecture and interior design firm CetraRuddy has designed an 18-story office building at 412 W. 15th St. in New York City, located in Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking district. The firm will also lead the renovations of 85,000 sf of additional office and boutique retail space in connecting buildings.

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Aussie technology firm set to shake up US trade services industry

Contractor Magazine

Australian job management software company simPRO Software has re-located senior management to new offices in Boulder, Colorado, ahead of a major push into the US market. read more.

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Navigating the Construction Industry’s Talent Shortfall

Construction Business Owner

The economy is performing well, construction projects are back in full swing and jobs are plentiful. But where are all the workers? That’s a question that has been asked frequently over the last couple of years, as skilled construction laborers, project managers and subcontractors have left the industry—either retiring or moving on to other roles in order to survive the recent recession.

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What is the ratio of mixing water per m3 for a rmc plant?

The Constructor

Do let know the ratio of water to cement required for per m3, at a RMC plant Read More at What is the ratio of mixing water per m3 for a rmc.

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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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CF Møller designs LEGO world headquarters complex in Denmark

BD+C

New designs were unveiled for the LEGO world headquarters, and surprisingly enough, they did not include step-by-step picture guides on how to build the place. Located in Billund, Denmark, the 52,000-sm complex will still incorporate many familiar themes from the popular plastic building block toys.

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VIDEO: Bertha's Teeth Get a Check Up

Construction Equipment

Routine maintenance on Bertha, the SR 99 tunneling machine currently working on Seattle's Alaskan Way viaduct project, includes inspecting and replacing the 700+ steel cutting teeth that chew through whatever gets in her way - concrete, clay, etc.

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Are you really selling what they want to buy?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Inbound or outbound — and lead quality — are often determined by decisions and activities long before you see your first inquiry or make your initial sales call. Matt Handal has posted a thoughtful message as a guest post in Lori Sullivan’s BD BluePrint Blog. He describes an incredibly inept sales call, which he attended. He and his colleague had their pitch well-practiced and rehearsed, and they thought they were going to blow the socks off the potential client.