Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
For centuries, construction firms of all makes and models have struggled with productivity. While other industries have benefitted from robotics, automation and other technological advancements, many studies indicate that the construction sector has suffered with no sizeable gain over the last 50 years.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Loads and Forces Acting on Retaining Wall There are various types of loads and forces acting on retaining wall, which are: Lateral earth pressure.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Do you know when you have a plumbing problem? It’s not always as cut-and-dry as a river of water flowing from a broken pipe into your basement or a toilet that’s backed up like the Beltway at rush hour. Sometimes, it’s dangerously easy to overlook some of the more subtle signs of plumbing damage. . 4 signs you need a plumbing repair. Your home may be sending you a message — and that message is, “get a plumber here, fast.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Every Job Order Contract should have an Operations Manual / Execution Guide. What’s in yours? Job Order Contract Operations Guide. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Contact Information. Introduction. I. Summary of the Job Order Contract (JOC) Process. II. Job Order Contractor Selection Process. A. Request for Proposal. 1. Contracting Process. 2. Scope of Job Order Contract Services. 3.
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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
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
There can be a sense of pride knowing your family will continue your legacy. But you know too well many businesses cannot survive the transition of leadership from one generation to the next. Not all legacies land well. Therefore, “How do you pass on the baton to your children?” becomes an important question in the minds of many contractors.
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Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
The U.S. Geological Survey Office released the results of its 2016 assessment of undiscovered continuous oil resources in the Wolfcamp shale layers yesterday. Located in the 86,000 square mile Midland Basin portion of the west Texas Permian, the USGS found an estimated 20 billion barrels of oil, 16 trillion cubic feet of associated natural gas, and 1.6 billion barrels of natural gas liquids.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Buildingin Cloud is a subscription based service (SaaS –Software as a Service) designed for customers who create, share and collaborate throughout a Job Order Contract and entire life-cycle management facilities, roads, and more. All Contracts, Projects, Estimates, Documents, and Activities are always updated and available wherever you are so you can make the right decisions when needed. www.4BT.us – Best Value Job Order Contracting Solutions.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Last week, the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) hosted its 36th Construction Risk Conference in Orlando, Florida. The conference featured three general sessions and 27 seminars presented by more than 60 nationally recognized insurance, risk management, safety and surety experts. CBO Editor Kathy Wells was there on the conference floor along with 2,000 industry professionals who manage or insurance construction risks.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
There are various types of geosynthetics used in civil engineering and construction works. Properties, functions and uses of geosynthetics are.
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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
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Acting as the centerpiece of the $120 million-plus Eco Park development in Stroud, UK, a soccer stadium constructed almost entirely of wood is looking to become the greenest in the world. The architect, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), won a design competition for the opportunity to design the new home of the Forest Green Rovers.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
OSHA cited an Ohio company after a 33-year-old employee was crushed to death in June 2016 as he was digging soil out of the 12-foot trench in Washington Township, when the trench walls around him collapsed – burying him in thousands of pounds of dirt. Rescue workers recovered his body a few hours later.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
A mile beneath the surface of West Texas, there are 75 billion barrels of oil in Permian Basin shale deposits. Read It’s a Gusher! on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
There is a need for structural flexibility in buildings, i.e. design and construction of adaptable buildings which can be modified based on.
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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
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Add to the growing list of tech companies that are integrating virtual reality into the architectural design process IrisVR, a startup platform that used this week’s Autodesk University event in Las Vegas to launch two products that allow AEC professionals to instantly visualize, explore, and share 3D models with virtual reality. Its technology—which already has aroundn 20,000 users as a result of two years of beta testing—ets AEC pros curate VR walkthroughs, create life-like presentations, and
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Trimble made a number of announcements highlighting product expansions and announced a new partnership during its Trimble Dimensions 2016 user conference held in Las Vegas last week. Trimble’s GCS900 grade control system can now be used with Engcon tiltrotator excavator attachments. When the tiltrotators are used with the system, the bucket position and orientation are always visible regardless of bucket rotation.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Number one multi-platform home improvement brand commits all its assets and talent to Generation Next; new partnership with the mikeroweWORKS Foundation encourages young people to join the trades. This Old House Ventures, LLC announced today the launch of a new charitable campaign, Generation Next, with the goal of encouraging and empowering young people to join skilled trades. read more.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Thermal stabilization of soil is a ground improvement technique. The concept, method and applications of thermal stabilization of soil is.
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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
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
If Hobbits built luxury hotels, it would probably look something like the new design concept from Stefano Boeri Architetti’s (SBA) hill-inspired Mountain Forest Hotel, a 250-room vertical forest that appears to grow right out of the surrounding landscape.
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Picking A Get Me By Contractor’s Bookkeeping Solution in many cases is using an Excel Spreadsheet and a shoebox, file folders all dumped into a file box and looking at the Online Banking once in a while. This accounting method is the “I still got money so I must be okay.”.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Nuclear Development LLC entered into a contract to acquire the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Hollywood, Alabama from the Tennessee Valley Authority for $111 million at auction this week. The minimum bid for the property was set at $36.4 million. The new owner said it plans to spend up to $13 billion to complete the nuclear generator and bring the facility online.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
There are various effects of fly ash on properties of hardened concrete such as strength, durability, creep, volume changes of concrete which are.
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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
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
A new six-story, 206,400-sf building is currently under construction on the U.S. Naval Academy’s campus that will house cyber studies, the computer science department, and other related disciplines. Hopper Hall, named after Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, is the first academic building named after a woman at a major service academy in the United States and is also the first purpose built facility dedicated to cyber warfare based at an academy.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
A real-world approach to the Internet of Things. During this two-day event, attendees participated in technical sessions, workshops, live demonstrations, hands-on training, live facility tours, and peer-to-peer networking with IoT professionals. read more.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Almost half a billion may seem like a lot of money for a full-house rehab, but one has to remember this house has 775 rooms, 78 bathrooms, 1,514 doors and 760 windows. Worse, the heating system's boilers are more than 33 years old and getting repair parts is something of a challenge. 100 miles of electric wiring is considered to have the "very real risk of fire and failure", said Mr Johnstone-Burt, Master of the Queen's Household, with much of it installed in the pre-Beatle years.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
Inclined column is not vertical which is used in many construction works for aesthetics and architectural requirements. Inclined column design is.
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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
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, confirmed today that Google plans to build a new purpose-built building on its King’s Cross campus—the first wholly owned and designed Google building outside the United States. The new building joins a growing Google campus at King’s Cross—the campus will eventually house 7,000 employees across three offices in more than 1 million square feet. .
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Together with Delta Faucet, the PHCC took the stage at CONNECT 2016 in San Antonio, Texas, last month to present the industry’s most prestigious plumbing awards. read more.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
A natural-gas line exploded in Canton, Ill., on Wednesday, Nov. 16, after repair crews had been dispatched following reports that a contractor had damaged a gas line. Utility work Arturo Silva Jr. was killed in the explosion, and 10 others were injured. Damage extended for several blocks. Video and screen capture: ABCNews.com. This story has been updated.
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