GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. When to use waterproof concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. When to use waterproof concrete.

Concrete 104

Concrete Foundation Risk Accounting 104

Construction Junkie

JULY 16, 2020

A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors. Concrete Construction Planning In a construction project, concrete is often on the critical path. Curing temperature is also important when it comes to mass concrete placements such as foundations. Giatec Scientific Inc.

Concrete 72

Concrete Mobility Plans Project Management 72

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Availability of Specialized Labor and Contractors Erecting prefab steel structures often requires workers with specialized skills in handling and assembling steel components. Traditional Construction: A Solid Foundation Traditional construction employs classic materials like brick, wood, and concrete.

Construction 292

Construction Sustainability Materials Design 292

Construction Specifier

MAY 29, 2020

Increasingly, owners and architects are using exposed concrete slabs to provide an urban/industrial aesthetic in commercial and residential applications, while, in many cases, providing a medium for hydronic piping. This article does not address concrete-like finishes, including epoxies and resins. Managing expectations.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The strength of a construction supply chain heavily depends on other industries — manufacturing, distribution and even retail-commerce — that siphon critical products to contractors and developers. How is your budget holding up under the prices of the raw materials and labor you’ve been choosing? Which suppliers are you relying on?

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 5, 2017

And for business owners and developers looking for guidance as they vet different options, there’s no better “matchmaker” to consult than an experienced commercial contractor who can point out the pros and cons of a location and the construction considerations that can make or break a project.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. It’s the skill of the labor, the creativity of the design and the intricacy of the engineering that shifts steel, concrete, brick, glass and so many other materials into finished work. Ticketed for Improvement.

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Materials Software Software Project Management 232

Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2023

The material palette, including wood beams, copper panels, and exposed concrete walls, gives the facility an elemental appearance. An aerial view of the center’s north facade, featuring wood beams, copper panels, and exposed concrete walls. Photo courtesy Alan Karchmer. “We

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HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Look at the installation of pre-cast concrete walls.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

To find out the exact quantities of concrete for a construction project is very crucial. Given below, some useful tips for computing the quantities of concrete mix for any construction project. to 5" then it is recommended ion to settle the grade for both the job quality and your concrete budget.

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Concrete Budgeting Budget Construction 40

CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

Contractors and building materials also help fulfill the dream by listening to us carefully. Also, with this idea, communicate with architects, contractors, or professionals. Moreover, investigate the people who selection support you with the building procedure , such as contractors, architects, and precise suppliers.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Maybe it’s unrealistic to think silos will ever completely go away, but contractors can do some concrete things to encourage people across functions to work together as a team more effectively. First, contractors can take a look at how they operate. Are Your Processes Dividing People?

Project Management 140

Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 140

Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

Most resilient commercial flooring product designs install over a concrete slab subfloor. Newly poured concrete slabs often take weeks or months to cure, slowly releasing moisture as they dry. This relatively simple test involves sealing a small dish of calcium chloride on a clean section of concrete under a plastic dome.

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Concrete Commercial Design Budgeting 52

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

In fact, as green construction techniques become more mainstream and cost-efficient, many have been adopted as standard construction practices followed by experienced commercial contractors as a matter of course. One of the most important ways contractors can minimize a project’s environmental impact is preventing construction pollution.

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Commercial Green Construction Materials 275

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Concrete moisture test methods. Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Healthcare facilities.

Concrete 92

Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 92

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2017

This communication can foster collaboration that may not have been expected, with subs and contractors being involved earlier in projects. Companies that have embraced integrated software for workflows, scheduling, budgeting, and sign-offs are seeing incredible results and receiving praise from clients and partners. Consistency.

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Construction Negotiation Budgeting Budget 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It also revealed, though, that setbacks like a lack of staff and budget still limit widespread technology adoption. The takeaway: Just because contractors face obstacles to tech adoption doesn’t mean you can ignore new technologies. Seeking Concrete Solutions to Labor Shortage in Construction.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

While improved weather forecasting technology has helped contractors better plan for weather events, the scenario of weather-related rework is still fairly common, along with the domino effect of weather-impacted schedules followed by hastily performed work—a vicious cycle if not managed properly. Material and Equipment Defects.

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Schedule Fabrication Construction Budgeting 98

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Concrete moisture test methods. Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Healthcare facilities.

Concrete 84

Concrete Schedule Retail Renovating 84

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

Additionally, we have crews on staff to self-perform site work, concrete, rough and finish carpentry, and millwork when it benefits the customer. We are the advocate on the school’s behalf and guarantee that budget and time are met. Construction Management. General Contracting. Restoration. Development/Leaseback Services.

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Commercial Construction Retail Michigan 91

Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

An architect, designer, or design-bid contractor will perform planning and engineering services for a prospective project owner, providing them with the information they need to move forward. As one of the most important stages of a project, project owners and contractors realize a lot of benefits. Feasibility depends on a few factors.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down. How common is alkalinity in concrete slabs? Alkalinity forms naturally during the reaction of Portland cement with water when concrete is mixed. It’s not unusual for cured concrete to have a pH of 12. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Concrete Products Budgeting Budget 60

HardHatChat

JULY 28, 2017

Here are some key construction tips we advise grocery clients on before they begin a project: An experienced commercial contractor can help grocery brands navigate specific considerations that come with a grocery store construction project. That’s one reason it is so beneficial to tap a knowledgeable commercial contractor from day one.

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Renovating Construction Commercial Remodeling 245

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down. How common is alkalinity in concrete slabs? Alkalinity forms naturally during the reaction of Portland cement with water when concrete is mixed. It’s not unusual for cured concrete to have a pH of 12. Phillip.fry@gc….

Concrete 60

Concrete Products Budgeting Budget 60

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Concrete moisture test methods. Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Healthcare facilities.

Concrete 60

Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 60

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Over time, the connection yields, and an engineering firm is dispatched to examine the structure, a contractor is hired to provide an emergency shoring system, and the floor is deemed unsafe until repairs are completed. Constructed in 1978, the cast-in-place concrete structure included unbonded post-tensioned pan joist framing.

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Life Cycle Concrete Engineering Injury 52

Natural Building

JULY 18, 2021

The stay-at-home mom on a tight budget designed open rooms and decorated in a timeless, spare Scandinavian style. Steel post braces are bolted onto concrete footings for seismic support and highly insulated walls and ceilings are painted white or clad in naturally stained shiplap.

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Materials Wisconsin Oregon Budgeting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. However, this problem was exactly what one major contractor recently faced during the D.C. In the D.C. 2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes.

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Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Operating as contractors, installers, and architects on their projects, Hudson River Homes is a one-stop-shop for luxury living. While the team at Hudson River Homes liked the full system option, they were cognizant that their contractors had never worked with this product offering and prefer using products they were already accustomed to. .

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Products New York Construction Concrete 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. When contractors have tight budgets and deadlines, those numbers can really add up, impacting job costs and the organization’s bottom line. Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

3, 2011, that didn’t mean the best Chicago contractors weren’t working. 1 will run into some type of delay due to winter conditions, so successful general commercial contractors will plan accordingly. And for tenants, make sure your maintenance budget allows for increased CAM (common area maintenance) charges due to high snow removal.

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Chicago Commercial Retail Construction 196

CivilJungle

APRIL 9, 2023

Pavers, often known as paving stones, are flat building components typically used for outdoor flooring and can be fashioned from stone, brick, or concrete. Brick pavers are great alternatives to concrete since they come in a wide variety of textures, characters, and colors and may be set in a wide variety of designs and color combinations.

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Concrete Materials Design Visualization 52

Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents. A key difference between the two is that submittals go into more detail and assure that contractors understand the design intent of the client and architects.

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Documentation Drawings Project Management Materials 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

If you are a contractor you are most likely a "doer", someone who gets things done, not now but right now! None of my contractor friends who are in debt up to their ears do it. ( Business Plans Stir Up Debate! Business Plan Pros Vs. Cons. CON: I don''t have the time to plan; I have work to get done! See Leveling ).

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Plans Contractors Cash Flow Profitability 48

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

How ProcurementExpress.com Helps Construction Teams Manage Purchases Across Different Budgets–click here to access the full list. There are several things teams need to keep track of at once, from milestones to budgets, ordering, and contracts. Click Here. Multiple Projects at Once. Spend and Need Analysis.

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Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 63

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 30, 2021

In government projects, the approximate estimate is required for the budget provision and the administrative approval. Project owners use cost estimates to determine a project’s scope and feasibility and to allocate budgets. Contractors use them when deciding whether to bid on a project. Plinth Area Method .

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