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Excavation support or earth retaining structures are required for deep excavations to provide stability. Types of excavation supports are. Building Materials in Construction Building Technology and Construction Guide Building Materials Buildings MORE
During a panel discussion last week at the American Society of Safety Engineers conference, Adele Abrams, an occupational safety and health attorney from Beltsville, Maryland raised the question, “How will they define what that is? This is going to be one of the hobgoblins of this rule.". MORE
Quarrying is the process of collecting stones from the natural rock surfaces. Site selection and methods used for quarrying for construction works is. Building Materials in Construction Building Technology and Construction Guide Building Materials Buildings MORE
Diane Cho, a founder of a small Baltimore architect, and her partner, cold-called Carl Elefante, incoming president of the American Institute of Architects, when they heard through the grapevine that the 140-person firm of which he was a principal wanted to open an office there MORE
In 2008 I said Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans “ could be bigger than anything in U.S. real estate since the invention of the glass window.”. But today, despite Maryland having enacted a PACE enabling law in 2014, only one PACE loan has closed in the State. MORE
The latest architect licensing data indicates that the time to become an architect has decreased to an average of 12.5 years—from the time a student enrolls in school to the moment they receive a license. MORE
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Co-contractors Mortenson Construction and the McCarthy Building Company held a kickoff meeting last Thursday in Las Vegas to announce the first of six procurement bid requests to begin July 3 and finalize by the end of the month. The meeting for the $1.9 MORE
With no state budget in place - again - all highway and bridge construction work will be shut down June 30, according to a June 14 statement from IDOT. Above: The IDOT Shutdown puts nearly 43,000 Illinois jobs at risk. These are the sectors that will be impacted. MORE
At this week’s Autodesk University in London, NBS – Newcastle, UK-based developer of the free BIM digital Toolkit ( post ) – has launched the public Beta version of the NBS Online Viewer (powered by Autodesk Forge , a WebGL-based viewer). MORE
Yes, working in A/E marketing can be a challenging career. So, why do I recommend that recent graduates with marketing, public relations, or journalism degrees pursue this line of work? Well, the more I think about it the more thankful I am that I landed in this industry. MORE
London, UK-based SaaS construction collaboration vendor Asite has been pumping out a few announcements recently. G-Cloud. Asite last week announced its involvement in the UK’s Crown Commercial Service’s G-Cloud 9 programme. This cross-government initiative was launched in May of 2017 as a means of enabling public sector bodies to buy cloud-based digital services directly off the shelf. MORE
After the tragic fire that swept through London’s Grenfell Tower on June 14, killing an estimated 79 people, the British government ordered tests to be carried out on buildings across England with similar cladding. MORE
I tweeted this today and I thought it was worth a repost here for all the Facebook and LinkedIn followers… There are no LODs. There are only: Design Models, Construction Models, and. Operations Models. What does the above statement mean? MORE
The awards were created to recognize commercial products that enhance building management in areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, space optimization, labor costs, occupant health, liability or durability MORE
In her role as chief people officer at Pizza Hut, Messersmith led a service-oriented and proactive HR team, which supported the company’s 130+ franchise organizations and 150,000 employees nationally MORE
With 20 years of sales experience, Phil Boggs previously was director of wholesale sales in the eastern region for Watts Water Technologies MORE
The tiny house maker Tiny Heirloom recently completed another unique and luxury tiny home. This one is called Rocky Mountain Tiny Home and is used as a vacation cabin by a family of four in Colorado. MORE
While our industry’s focus on wellness may seem like just the latest trend, occupant health has been an important goal of the built environment for centuries. MORE
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The nation’s ports are handling record amounts of shipping. Importers get more bang for the buck by moving their goods through duty-free foreign trade zones located within or adjacent to ports. Read: Ports & FTZs: Perfect Together. MORE
Toolmaker DeWalt has announced a new, Wi-Fi-based jobsite connectivity solution as part of its dive into digital solutions MORE
Stones obtained from quarrying does not contain required shapes and sizes. So, they are cut into required sizes and shapes with suitable surfaces. Building Materials in Construction Building Technology and Construction Guide Building Materials Buildings MORE
Commissioning helps projects achieve greater occupant comfort and satisfaction, higher building energy efficiency, and ensures ease of maintenance for the building engineering staff. Ultimately, commissioning is where the rubber meets the road in terms of building design. MORE
I have posted about WhiteFeet Tools a few times over the years, it is an impressive toolkit. You can register and download the 2018 version here , and you can try it for free for 60 days. Fill out the form. Follow the link in the email. Scroll down to Download / Agree terms link. MORE
On June 9, the Green Mountain Transit Downtown Transit Center was recognized with a Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont at their annual Engineering Excellence Award Gala. The new Downtown. All Awards Projects MORE
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Mont MORE
Caterpillar Inc. today announced Doug Hoerr, vice president of the Material Handling & Underground Division (MH&U), has elected to retire from the company MORE
Help Everybody Everyday
JUNE 27, 2017
Yes, working in A/E marketing can be a challenging career. So, why do I recommend that recent graduates with marketing, public relations, or journalism degrees pursue this line of work? Well, the more I think about it the more thankful I am that I landed in this industry.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 28, 2017
With no state budget in place - again - all highway and bridge construction work will be shut down June 30, according to a June 14 statement from IDOT. Above: The IDOT Shutdown puts nearly 43,000 Illinois jobs at risk. These are the sectors that will be impacted.
Extranet Evolution
JUNE 22, 2017
At this week’s Autodesk University in London, NBS – Newcastle, UK-based developer of the free BIM digital Toolkit ( post ) – has launched the public Beta version of the NBS Online Viewer (powered by Autodesk Forge , a WebGL-based viewer).
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 25, 2017
In 2008 I said Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans “ could be bigger than anything in U.S. real estate since the invention of the glass window.”. But today, despite Maryland having enacted a PACE enabling law in 2014, only one PACE loan has closed in the State.
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Extranet Evolution
JUNE 22, 2017
London, UK-based SaaS construction collaboration vendor Asite has been pumping out a few announcements recently. G-Cloud. Asite last week announced its involvement in the UK’s Crown Commercial Service’s G-Cloud 9 programme. This cross-government initiative was launched in May of 2017 as a means of enabling public sector bodies to buy cloud-based digital services directly off the shelf.
Constructor Magazine
JUNE 23, 2017
The awards were created to recognize commercial products that enhance building management in areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, space optimization, labor costs, occupant health, liability or durability
The Constructor
JUNE 22, 2017
Stones obtained from quarrying does not contain required shapes and sizes. So, they are cut into required sizes and shapes with suitable surfaces. Building Materials in Construction Building Technology and Construction Guide Building Materials Buildings
What Revit Wants
JUNE 22, 2017
I have posted about WhiteFeet Tools a few times over the years, it is an impressive toolkit. You can register and download the 2018 version here , and you can try it for free for 60 days. Fill out the form. Follow the link in the email. Scroll down to Download / Agree terms link.
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Construction Equipment
JUNE 28, 2017
Caterpillar Inc. today announced Doug Hoerr, vice president of the Material Handling & Underground Division (MH&U), has elected to retire from the company
Constructor Magazine
JUNE 26, 2017
Toolmaker DeWalt has announced a new, Wi-Fi-based jobsite connectivity solution as part of its dive into digital solutions
BD+C
JUNE 23, 2017
While our industry’s focus on wellness may seem like just the latest trend, occupant health has been an important goal of the built environment for centuries.
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JUNE 22, 2017
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JUNE 28, 2017
Diane Cho, a founder of a small Baltimore architect, and her partner, cold-called Carl Elefante, incoming president of the American Institute of Architects, when they heard through the grapevine that the 140-person firm of which he was a principal wanted to open an office there
Construction Equipment
JUNE 27, 2017
During a panel discussion last week at the American Society of Safety Engineers conference, Adele Abrams, an occupational safety and health attorney from Beltsville, Maryland raised the question, “How will they define what that is? This is going to be one of the hobgoblins of this rule.".
Constructor Magazine
JUNE 23, 2017
In her role as chief people officer at Pizza Hut, Messersmith led a service-oriented and proactive HR team, which supported the company’s 130+ franchise organizations and 150,000 employees nationally
BD+C
JUNE 26, 2017
The latest architect licensing data indicates that the time to become an architect has decreased to an average of 12.5 years—from the time a student enrolls in school to the moment they receive a license.
Jetson Green
JUNE 24, 2017
The tiny house maker Tiny Heirloom recently completed another unique and luxury tiny home. This one is called Rocky Mountain Tiny Home and is used as a vacation cabin by a family of four in Colorado.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 26, 2017
Co-contractors Mortenson Construction and the McCarthy Building Company held a kickoff meeting last Thursday in Las Vegas to announce the first of six procurement bid requests to begin July 3 and finalize by the end of the month. The meeting for the $1.9
Constructor Magazine
JUNE 27, 2017
With 20 years of sales experience, Phil Boggs previously was director of wholesale sales in the eastern region for Watts Water Technologies
BD+C
JUNE 22, 2017
After the tragic fire that swept through London’s Grenfell Tower on June 14, killing an estimated 79 people, the British government ordered tests to be carried out on buildings across England with similar cladding.
The Constructor
JUNE 28, 2017
Excavation support or earth retaining structures are required for deep excavations to provide stability. Types of excavation supports are. Building Materials in Construction Building Technology and Construction Guide Building Materials Buildings
PC Construction Blog
JUNE 22, 2017
On June 9, the Green Mountain Transit Downtown Transit Center was recognized with a Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont at their annual Engineering Excellence Award Gala. The new Downtown. All Awards Projects
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JUNE 23, 2017
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Mont
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JUNE 27, 2017
APPLE VALLEY, MINN. Uponor North America named Jon Sillerud as its vice president of operations, effective June 1. Sillerud joined Uponor in September 2015, serving most recently as senior director, operations. In this new role, he will oversee ma
BD+C
JUNE 22, 2017
Commissioning helps projects achieve greater occupant comfort and satisfaction, higher building energy efficiency, and ensures ease of maintenance for the building engineering staff. Ultimately, commissioning is where the rubber meets the road in terms of building design.
The Constructor
JUNE 21, 2017
Quarrying is the process of collecting stones from the natural rock surfaces. Site selection and methods used for quarrying for construction works is. Building Materials in Construction Building Technology and Construction Guide Building Materials Buildings
ENR Construction
JUNE 22, 2017
The August issue of ENR MidAtlantic will feature Allan Myers as the 2017 ENR MidAtlantic Contractor of the Year
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JUNE 26, 2017
The nation’s ports are handling record amounts of shipping. Importers get more bang for the buck by moving their goods through duty-free foreign trade zones located within or adjacent to ports. Read: Ports & FTZs: Perfect Together.
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