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Why Do I Need a Construction Technologist?

Construction Business Owner

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What are the Compressibility and Consolidation of Soil?

The Constructor

The compressibility of soil is defined as the capability of soil to decrease its volume under mechanical loads, whereas the consolidation is the.

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5 Tips for Retention That Benefit the Worker & the Work Environment

Construction Business Owner

Today’s labor market is already challenging, and workers are setting the terms of their employment. To make a real difference, companies need to know why workers quit and understand how to create a work environment that makes them want to stay. Follow these tips for success. .

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Mechanization in Construction Industry- Motivations, and Advantages

The Constructor

Mechanization is the process of shifting from working largely or exclusively by hand to do that work using machines. The construction projects are.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Union accuses Amazon contractors of wage-related violations in Virginia

Construction Dive

An Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters' report focuses on drywall subcontractors and the lower-tier subcontractors they reportedly hired to perform work on six projects involving four owners at sites near HQ2.

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Are after-hours construction permits worth the challenges?

Construction Dive

A lot of projects require or could benefit from work at night, but contractors need to weight permit costs, higher subcontractor fees and noise restrictions.

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Fluid Pressure and Pascal’s Law in Fluid Mechanics

The Constructor

Fluid pressure and pascal’s law are explained briefly by considering a small fluid element that is in the state of rest. The concept is more.

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P3 construction offered US contractors rewards amid risk

Construction Dive

The controversial delivery method generated both detractors and fans throughout the year. Here's why.

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Leasing Activity Falls in November

Construction Equipment

New business volume among equipment financing companies fell 3 percent in November from year-earlier numbers, reports the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Volume was $7.8 billion. Volume was down 23 percent from October, which recorded $10.1 billion in business.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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The fallout of the FIU bridge collapse, almost 2 years later

Construction Dive

Although the pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami occurred in March 2018, the investigation into the cause made major strides all the way through 2019.

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Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls And The Value Of Outsourced Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Although most construction company owners recognize the importance of careful financial management, few want to spend their time dealing with numbers. Unfortunately, not keeping a close eye on your income and expenses can be very costly for a business. Here are five of the most common bookkeeping pitfalls, and some simple tips for getting back on track. 1.

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[VIDEO] Developers Adopt Modular Construction

Construction Equipment

Yahoo Finance reports that some contractors, particularly in hotel construction, are adopting “modular construction,” something the article describes as similar to building with Legos.

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Construction leaders increasingly vigilant as economy hints at downturn

Construction Dive

Construction's 2019 economic outlook saw some ups and downs and Construction Dive reporters covered the ins and outs all year long.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Superior Sentry Crusher

Construction Equipment

The Sentry horizontal shaft impactor (HSI) uses a high-speed impacting force to break stones along natural cleavage lines, according to the company, producing cubically shaped material.

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Aircraft Solutions Investing Nearly $100M In North Carolina

Business Facilities

The company will create 475 jobs at a new subsidiary at North Carolina’s Global TransPark to recycle aircraft parts and materials. - Read: Aircraft Solutions Investing Nearly $100M In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Kinshofer KFX Series Breakers

Construction Equipment

The KFX Series includes 14 models of breaker, ranging from the KFX 14 to the KFX 200, delivering from 1,475 lb.-ft. to 25,815 lb.-ft. The breakers fit excavators from 8-ton operating weight to 200 tons.

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A Lovely Owner Built Timber Frame/Straw Bale Home

Natural Building

Justin & Linda Tyers bought a lot in the Exmoor National Park for £50k, which left them a budget of £67k to build a beautiful, off-grid, timber-frame, straw bale home. A truly inspirational self build. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com. The post A Lovely Owner Built Timber Frame/Straw Bale Home appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 Truck Crane

Construction Equipment

The LTM 1650-8.1 truck crane replaces the LTM 1500-8.1, and is available with 177- and 263-foot telescopic booms. The 8-axle crane travels with an axle load of 26,400 pounds complete with 177-foot boom and the front supports.

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Modular building made major headway in the commercial construction market

Construction Dive

A lot of noteworthy movement in the modular building market this year meant that the headlines really started stacking up.

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Contractor to Pay WSDOT $57 M for Boring Delays

Construction Equipment

The Seattle Times reports that a jury has awarded the Washington State Department of Transportation $57.2 million in damages after a two-month trial over delays in the downtown Seattle Highway 99 tunnel project.

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2019 Trends: Takeaways from the year's construction calamities

Construction Dive

This year, and this fall in particular, saw a number of high-profile accidents on U.S. jobsites. Here is a look back at some of the construction calamities from 2091 and the fallout that followed.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Liebherr R 926, R 938 Excavators

Construction Equipment

Liebherr R 926 and R 938 Generation 8 crawler excavators have higher engine power and a heavier counterweight for higher bucket capacities, compared to predecessor models.

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Modular building made major headway in the commercial construction market in 2019

Construction Dive

A lot of noteworthy movement in the modular building market this year meant that the headlines really started stacking up.

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Volvo to Sell UD Trucks to Isuzu

Construction Equipment

The Volvo Group will sell its Japan-based UD Trucks group to Isuzu Motors as a first step in forming a global strategic alliance in commercial vehicles.

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Hyperloop, high-speed rail projects hurtle forward despite obstacles on the track

Construction Dive

Hyperloops connecting major cities, traversing coasts or bisecting large states were promised, hinted and proposed throughout 2019, but the technology has yet to leave the station.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Toro Reports Record Sales for Fiscal Year 2019

Green Industry Professionals

Acquisition of Charles Machine Works helps push growth for Toro up 19 percent to $3.

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A timeline of destruction: How the October 2019 Hard Rock Hotel Collapse in New Orleans unfolded

Construction Dive

Investigators still have not determined what caused the accident that killed three workers, but Construction Dive's coverage includes a timeline of the news and observers' analysis to shed insight into the incident.

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Don't Delay: Sign Up Now For The 10th Construction CPM Conference

ENR Construction

There are three days of classes, plenary keynotes, basic and advanced training, claims prevention, discussion and hands-on opportunities with the competing software solutions.