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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry. This has been true for every industry, but few have been as broadly affected as the construction industry. This has been true for every industry, but few have been as broadly affected as the construction industry. Greg Ragsdale.

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Concrete materials management

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete materials management. Below are some helpful articles for concrete producers to consider while managing their materials, from overcoming common quality obstacles to dealing with returned concrete. The solutions below can help producers improve materials flexibility, reduce waste and increase productivity and profits.

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Stop by the CMA Booth at World of Concrete

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will be exhibiting at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, February 2-5, 2016. More About World of Concrete. Everything starts at World of Concrete. It’s the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries.

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Fly Ash in Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages of Fly Ash concrete | Use of Fly Ash in Concrete | Applications for Fly Ash concrete | Benefits of Fly Ash Concrete

CivilJungle

That is used in concrete mixtures , fly ash increases the strength and isolation of the concrete and makes pumping smoother. Also, Read: 10 Difference Between Mortar and Concrete | What Is Mortar & Concrete | Types of Mortar & Concrete. Fly Ash in Concrete. Benefits of Fly Ash Concrete.

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Sany's First-Half Profit Tumbles 48.6 Percent

Construction Equipment

Caixin Online reports Sany Heavy Industry Company Ltd., makers of excavators, cranes, and concrete machinery, said the company's revenue dropped 18.5 billion and profits fell 48.6 percent in the first half of the year to $1.68 percent during the same period.

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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

Fieldwire

One industry significantly impacting global emissions is construction. It’s one of the largest global polluters — largely because it’s such a resource-intensive and indispensable industry. How Much Carbon Does the Construction Industry Emit? Nearly 11% of global carbon emissions derive from the construction industry.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. The Great Recession caused many to leave the industry. An Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) study finds that 44% of women in construction have seriously considered leaving the industry. Black and 2.1%