ENR Construction

MARCH 24, 2021

of Transportation on the restoration of the James J. Collins Engineering is working with the Minnesota Dept. Hill Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. In New York, Gov.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The Minnesota Department of Transportation tested an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to inspect a bridge in Duluth, reports WCCO. The test was part of the state's study to determine whether UAVs can be used for bridge inspections.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2019

This civil engineering article sheds light on the required steps for post-concrete inspection as soon as decluttering of any concrete structure is completed. These files should be retained during the construction process and prepared in compliance with the methods of Control of Quality Records.

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ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2019

Public transportation officials are seeking official inspection standards for rail-specific infrastructure, and are also pursuing universal design guidelines to maximize public service at transit stations.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. JFK Airport’s future Central Terminal Area Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) completed the first portion of a two-phase study to determine if unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could effectively inspect bridges by gathering close-up imagery of structural flaws, reports MPR News.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 7, 2021

of Transportation and Development (DOTD) was already conducting a pilot project with HeadLight—a photo- and cloud-based construction inspection system—when 2020 came along with the COVID-19 pandemic and five hurricanes. The Louisiana Dept.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

of Transportation began Rush inspections of 16 red-listed bridges on Sept. The New Hampshire Dept. 6 after a large piece of concrete fell off the N.H. Route 102 Bridge onto moving traffic on I-93 in Derry, N.H. a week earlier.

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Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2021

Is There Mold in New Construction Homes? Homebuyers seeking a mold-free home shouldn't assume new construction is the answer. A dry home requires proper detailing and attention to moisture management all the way through the construction process. Often the high remediation cost has led people to look toward new construction.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. Need a Quick Inspection of a 58-Story Tower? Send a Drone.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Many of the largest retailers have been specifying, or soon will be specifying, certified individuals on new construction projects. construction/specialist programs cover a range of concrete construction practices ( i.e. concrete quality management, tilt-up concrete construction, and anchor installation). Holland, FACI.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Georgia Department of Transportation , highlights how overly specific and inflexible rules of evidence can create peculiar results. Munro sued the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) for negligently designing, maintaining, and inspecting the intersection. Reposted from The Dispute Resolver with permission. O.C.G.A. §

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. In fact, most major construction projects would either be too dangerous or outright impossible without the help of cranes. Understand the horizontal distance and lift height.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2023

Automation and the Preparing for the Future of Construction Work How Automation Helps Construction Workers Do Their Jobs Large-scale 3D printers capable of constructing an entire skyscraper. Drones utilized for inspection of commercial construction sites. Robot-powered heavy equipment manned by remote control.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Following are the methods of bridge construction: 1. Cast-in-situ Method of Bridge Construction 2. Balanced Cantilever Method Of Bridge Construction 3. Precast Method of Bridge Construction 4. Span by Span Casting method of Bridge Construction 5. Incremental Launching Method of Bridge Construction 6.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

No matter the size, any agricultural property, mining operation, or construction project needs heavy equipment. The face of agriculture, mining, and construction have changed, thanks to heavy equipment and plant. They’re very common in the construction industry , as well as in agriculture and mining.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Construction begins at each bridge pier. The complete pier segment is then used as an erection platform and launching base for all subsequent travelling formwork and concrete segment construction. Segment construction is continued until a joining midpoint is reached where a balanced pair is closed.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Factors that affect construction project Site selection is mainly based on two factors: 1. Factors concerning before construction of the project 2. Aim should be to reduce the consumption of energy resources and still create an efficient structure.

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The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2012

Composite Permanent Formwork: Beam shells perform number of functions: They are generally designed to support precast floor units and construction loads To act as formwork for infill in-situ concrete To act compositely with the in-situ infill to support permanent loads. Their most common use is to form downstand beams.

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The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2012

Hybrid concrete construction can incorporate all the benefits of precasting, (e.g. form, finish, colour, speed, accuracy, prestressing, high-quality, assured covers and dense and properly cured covercrete) with all the benefits of in-situ construction (e.g. Structural Action of Hybrid Concrete Construction: 1.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. There can be many causes for these defects. The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Where precast beams are considered for a motorway bridge construction, the bridge cross-section for a typical carriageway will generally consist of four beams. Erection time of such bridge should have a rate of construction of four beams per day. A long viaduct can have a complete precast deck speedily placed with this method.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

Related posts: Precast Concrete Construction PRECAST CEMENT CONCRETE BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION Advantages of Precast pile foundation over Cast-in-situ pile foundations? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2014

By Paul Levin Drones have been demonstrated to be capable of taking high-resolution aerial photos and videos of construction sites -- and are expected to find other applications, including inspection and transporting materials. ConstructionPro Week seeks your input on these and other uses for drones on construction sites.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In this week’s issue of ENR , technology writer Luke Abaffy details the use of drones by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to conduct bridge inspections. The issue therefore raises the question of whether the use of new technologies, such as inspection by drones, present a risk or a reward?

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Introduction Top 10 Construction Companies in India. Construction is one of the most important aspects of the development of any country which creates investment opportunities across all sectors. The construction industry of India is growing day by day. Hindustan Construction Company (HCC). lakh crores. 52,747 crores.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

It is the most common construction choice today when a bridge is required to span more than 300. Fig: Stay cable anchorages on a concrete deck For concrete cable stayed bridges free cantilever construction is considered economical. In concrete stay-cabled anchorages are placed under the deck.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

MARCH 24, 2020

Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, daily and sometimes hourly changes in federal, state, and local orders and regulations are significantly impacting the construction industry. This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

MARCH 24, 2020

Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, daily and sometimes hourly changes in federal, state, and local orders and regulations are significantly impacting the construction industry. This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers. for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 13, 2020

Understanding material qualities and resultant performance is the core of good masonry construction. Minimizing how often a brick is handled is important not only for chippage, but also for the productivity of a mason contractor, since the time spent on transportation logistics can quickly add up.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 20, 2011

He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Originally constructed of stone, today such bridges are built of reinforced or precast concrete. The development of modern arch construction methods has made the use of arch construction more economical by removing the need of expensive centring formwork. Two construction techniques are most commonly used today. (i)

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Today it is considered to be the most economic and rapid method of construction available for long bridges and viaducts with individual spans upto 60m. Decks are begun at one abutment and constructed continuously by placing segments to the other end of the bridge. Once all segments are in position the pier segment is then placed.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS IN MONITORING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Slipform Construction Aircraft Construction COMPOSITES IN CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING Posted in Category: Videos 1 Comment akash singh Posted on 09/09/2011 at 22:52 sir i m a student of 3rd year civil engg, nit-agartala.

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