The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments. Use of Precast Concrete for Floors: Each year the industry makes about 5 million square meters of precast floor slabs.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early.

Residential 52

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

About 1,750 concrete panels used for the metro stations walls ended up having the wrong concrete mix. Instead of the installed panels lasting for 100 years, water would be able to penetrate the concrete to deteriorate the materials at a faster rate. Construction mistakes happen, but they can get costly–and fast.

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BD+C

MARCH 23, 2023

A Sustainable, Connected Workflow Improves Data Workflow between Field and Office, Surveyors, and Equipment Operators 1 kcichowicz Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:36 Rachel Jones, Trimble Customer Profile: Peace River Hydro Partners is a joint venture between ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. and Samsung C&T Canada Ltd. and Samsung C&T Canada Ltd.

Office 52

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 22, 2018

LEAN Job Order Contracting best management practices are critical to assuring optimal outcomes for owners, building users, and construction contractors. Office renovations. Concrete pavement repair. The post LEAN Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices appeared first on 4BT. Bituminous mill and overlay.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 4, 2018

ASDIP Concrete is a set of modules which are fully devoted for the design of concrete members like beams, columns and walls depended on the newest ACI 318 specifications. These specifications can explain the time wasting calculations in any type of structural engineering office; while this ASDIP Concrete 3.1.7v

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Field teams and managers constantly deal with multiple moving parts. From workforce and resource management to safety and compliance, we know you work extremely hard to keep all project components aligned. Beyond that, field teams must collaborate closely with folks in the office to ensure the seamless flow of information.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

Digital Transformation in Bid Management: Technology. The odds are good that most general contractors are already implementing pieces of technology throughout bid management. It will integrate with the rest of the preconstruction process, making bid management seamless. Click below to download the guide today.

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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.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

A first-rate trade show such as World of Concrete in Las Vegas is one of the better investments we think a company can make. Back then I stayed the entire duration, affording the opportunity to take advantage of some of the excellent educational seminars on estimating, business management, and team-building, to name a few.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2014

Constructing a concrete dome is a costly process, but this may change soon. A team from the Vienna University of Technology has developed a method that allows concrete domes to form with the use of air and steel cables instead of expensive, timber supporting structures. “[We Body Image: read more.

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Concrete Airports Education Structural Engineering 74

BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

After about 20 hours of continuous pouring, judges from Guinness World Records verified that the concrete pour at the $1 billion Wilshire Grand project in Los Angeles is the largest uninterrupted pour of slurry on record. In all, 21,000 cubic yards of concrete were poured to form the foundation for the 73-story tower.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference. Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

Chief Executive Officer, Darren James said: “The contract is a significant step forward for Keltbray in extending our service offering further along the value chain, where clients are recognising the value in our integrated approach to self-delivery.”

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2014

Constructing a concrete dome is a costly process, but this may change soon. A team from the Vienna University of Technology has developed a method that allows concrete domes to form with the use of air and steel cables instead of expensive, timber supporting structures. “[We Body Image: Blog Author: BD+C Staff.

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Concrete Airports Education Structural Engineering 49

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 31, 2018

Precast concrete is one type of construction under which casting is done in a recyclable mould or “form” and cured in a controlled surrounding as well as transmitted to the construction site and hoisted into place. It is primarily applied in the erection of buildings with repetitive design and components, like schools and apartments.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

First, here’s a look at all three award winners: Guarantee Electrical Company Director of IT Dennis Heinle (center) accepts his award from Viewpoint’s Chief Products Officer Matt Harris (left) and Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis (right). You’ve got to go to the cloud — that’s where business is going. Stansell Electric Company, Inc.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2014

Incorporating high-strength concrete, the blocks may make buildings more rapid, cheap and energy-efficient to construct. Like the iconic Danish construction toys, S-Bricks come in a variety of forms for different functions and can all connect together. A special adhesive designed to come with S-Bricks eliminates the need of cement.

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Concrete BIM Construction Green 103

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Once its technical office-based teams completed design and preparatory project work, Redcon’s site-based teams could immediately pick up a project and start working. When COVID hit, our technical officers took their computers and worked from home on the BIM collaboration group,” said El Sarha.

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Autodesk Construction BIM Inspections 80

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. For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. The site should be in fully developed area or in the area which has potential of development. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc.

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Residential Site Plans Concrete 240

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

LOUIS, Mo. -- The American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Missouri, has elected its president and vice presidents for 2015-2016, as well as members to oversee and serve on the board of directors for the Decorative Concrete Council, Safety and Risk Management Council and Manufacturer’s Advisory Board. frontpage'

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Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed concrete buildings are more durable than most traditionally constructed buildings, have a lower weight, and offer better resistance to earthquakes, extreme temperatures, floods, fires, and high-speed winds. Inside of a 3D printed office. A look at Dubai’s 3D-printed building: The “Office of the Future”. They’re safe.

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Sustainability Construction Materials Industrial 148

Pro Builder

MARCH 27, 2023

Instead of experiencing the harsh conditions of loud, constantly vibrating machines, operators run the equipment remotely—and more safely and comfortably—via a control center in an office. An office control center allows operators to work in a safe, comfortable environment. In recent weeks, the company announced three customer deals.

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Construction Equipment Office Site 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

What contractors may not realize is how adopting mobile can benefit an entire organization from the field all the way to the back office. Integrated mobile solutions also eliminate the need to re-enter information from paper or spreadsheets into construction management software in the office. . Do they use personal phones?

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BD+C

JUNE 4, 2013

The prototype created by SOM incolves a combination of mass timber, concrete, and steel and was sponsored by the Softwood Lumber Board.

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Concrete Materials Office Housing 90

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Taking a look at a real-life case study, let’s look at a post-tensioned concrete parking garage that suffered from deferred maintenance. Constructed in 1978, the cast-in-place concrete structure included unbonded post-tensioned pan joist framing. is a principal and senior project manager in Walter P Moore’s Diagnostics Group.

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Life Cycle Concrete Engineering Injury 52

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 7, 2018

Technology Innovators in the Ready-mix Concrete Industry. August 10, 2018 – GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP) has made a strategic investment in Sysdyne Technologies, a Stamford, CT based provider of technology solutions for the ready-mix concrete industry. Tue, 08/07/2018 - 21:23. GCP Applied Technologies. August 10, 2018.

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Cash Flow Concrete Software Software 60

BD+C

JULY 10, 2013

His mission: Solve architecture’s biggest challenge -- meeting worldwide housing demand without increasing carbon emissions -- by building with carbon-sequestering wood instead of concrete and steel. Watch the 12-minute read more.

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Green Sustainability Renovating Housing 106

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 1, 2015

IS IT TIMBER OR STEEL OR CONCRETE? The most popular and common construction structural material Timber , Steel and Concrete has their own pros and cons. Its main market is in short residential buildings but there is a rising interest in the mid-rise sector for apartments, office buildings as well as school buildings.

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Concrete Materials Modeling Sustainability 40

The Constructor

JANUARY 21, 2012

Another example of idealization is office loading. Think of the contents of a typical office: desks, chairs, filling cabinets, people etc. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

However, the towers are still the tallest twin buildings and office building in the world. It contains offices and the Shanghai Grand Hyatt hotel. It has been hailed as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World and Seven Wonders of Engineering (Discovery Channel, 2005).

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Engineering Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering 129

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Managing construction projects can sometimes feel like you’re playing a broken game of telephone. . For example, here’s a story of a person getting their car stuck in wet concrete because they missed the (several) construction signs displayed on-site. . Sometimes, this leads to some interesting mishaps.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions. Bendable Concrete Also known as Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) , bendable concrete is a type of concrete that can withstand bending. Bendable concrete is also more sustainable.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

Also in 2016 , the Dubai Future Foundation built its Office of the Future via 3D printing , a major milestone for the technology in the commercial construction sector. 3D Printing Concrete. Concrete, specifically, is one of them. In fact, the concrete 3D printing market is projected to be valued at $56.4 Waste reduction.

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Construction Concrete Innovation Regulation 105

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 12, 2023

Construction Management. Additionally, we have crews on staff to self-perform site work, concrete, rough and finish carpentry, and millwork when it benefits the customer. Our expertise is with the following delivery types of construction: Design-Build. General Contracting. Restoration. Development/Leaseback Services.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They can even be used as meeting spaces or offices—all you have to do is include electricity. They enhance control and air management with their non-permeable fabric cover and make installing ventilation and heating or cooling systems a breeze. They’re advantageous for industrial, commercial, and retail uses too.

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