How to Assess the Severity of Damage for an Existing Structure? [PDF]
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2020
The assessment of the severity of structural damage is based on several criteria such as crack width, differential settlement, and angular rotation.
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Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost
Lets Build
JULY 14, 2020
In construction, technology has been gradually replacing outdated machines and systems. Nevertheless, a digital tool is not a cure. It’s not a system that can function independently without us. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. It is an investment to improve current work processes and fix a problem. But in order for a digital solution to succeed, there needs to be a will to change the underlying behaviour.
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What is the difference between black cotton soil and clay?
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2020
What is the difference between black cotton soil and clay? The post What is the difference between black cotton soil and clay? appeared first on The.
Michigan Supreme Court clarifies contractor CGL coverage for sub defects
Construction Dive
JULY 14, 2020
The court decided on the definition of "accident" as it pertained to the offending subcontractor's insurance coverage because the policy itself offered no definition.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Measuring the environmental performance of engineered wood products
BD+C
JULY 14, 2020
One of the most commonly accepted methods of analyzing a product’s environmental impacts is life cycle assessment. An LCA is a comprehensive measure of the total environmental impact of a product, assembly or structure. True to its name, LCA is a holistic measure that examines the entire life cycle of a product, start to finish. Life cycle assessment measures energy expended during all aspects of service life, encompassing raw material extraction, manufacture, distribution, use, maintenance and
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If we reduce water content below the shrinkage limit of soil, What will happen in the pore of soil?
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JULY 14, 2020
If we reduce water content below the shrinkage limit of soil, What will happen in the pore of soil? The post If we reduce water content below the.
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Says Urban Homes Prices May Decline
Pro Builder
JULY 14, 2020
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Says Urban Homes Prices May Decline. cbroderick. Tue, 07/14/2020 - 09:31. City living provides easy access to restaurants, museums, and theater, but with many of those perks now locked tight behind closed doors, benefits for city living are dwindling. Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller told CNBC that urban home prices could decline, and suburban housing could be a better investment for urban residents.
How Electrical Curing of Concrete works?
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2020
How Electrical Curing of Concrete works? Where it is beneficial? The post How Electrical Curing of Concrete works? appeared first on The Constructor.
Harrington Investing $2.4M In Indiana Expansion
Business Facilities
JULY 14, 2020
The national industrial product distributor will create up to 20 new jobs at a distribution center in New Haven, IN that will serve its operations across the Great Lakes region. - Read: Harrington Investing $2.4M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
What is substitute frame method in structural design?
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2020
What is the substitute frame method in structural design? The post What is substitute frame method in structural design? appeared first on The.
Nation’s Interstates in Need: TRIP
Construction Equipment
JULY 14, 2020
The U.S. Interstate Highway System faces increasing levels of travel and insufficient funding, according to a report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.
Why is Traverse Surveying used in Road Projects?
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2020
Why is Traverse Surveying used in Road Projects? The post Why is Traverse Surveying used in Road Projects? appeared first on The Constructor.
Apartments and condos occupy what was once a five-story car dealership
BD+C
JULY 14, 2020
The Garage, an adaptive reuse project in New Orleans, comprises 62 residential units across 154,000-sf. The project also includes 20,900 sf of amenity space on the main level. Built from what was once a 1950’s car dealership and its adjacent parking structure, The Garage features amenities such as a rooftop pool and lounge, equipped with a 24/7 fitness center; roll-up garage doors in the units that separate the bedrooms from the rest of the living space; and two fully automated, class-B freight
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
What is Creep in Soil Mechanics?
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2020
What is Creep in Soil Mechanics? Why it is important? The post What is Creep in Soil Mechanics? appeared first on The Constructor.
Builders See Strongest New Home Sales in 10 Years
Pro Builder
JULY 14, 2020
Builders See Strongest New Home Sales in 10 Years. cbroderick. Tue, 07/14/2020 - 09:13. In its largest increase since the housing crash 10 years ago, newly built home sales jumped 55% in June. CNBC says the gain can be attributed to the pandemic, especially with homebuyer preferences focused on new, high-tech homes with space for work and schooling.
Which type of soil is present in desert?
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2020
Which type of soil is present in desert? The post Which type of soil is present in desert? appeared first on The Constructor.
U.S. Drone Maker Raises $100 Million, Announces Appointments
Construction Equipment
JULY 14, 2020
Skydio has raised $100 million in Series C funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $170 million, and announced key executive appointments. The U.S.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
What is Supersaturated in Soil?
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2020
What is Supersaturated in Soil? The post What is Supersaturated in Soil? appeared first on The Constructor.
LiuGong Adds Dealer in New Mexico
Construction Equipment
JULY 14, 2020
LiuGong has added Easton Sales and Rentals in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as its dealer for that market. The firm will also handle Dressta dozers. Easton Sales and Rental is a third-generation equipment dealer, with experience buying and selling all over the world, according to LiuGong.
Benefits of thin-slab dovetail composite floors run deep
Construction Dive
JULY 14, 2020
A one of a kind approach to construction that cuts costs and construction time.
ASSP Repackages Safety Programs
Construction Equipment
JULY 14, 2020
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has repackaged its professional certificate programs that are designed to help workplace safety and health professionals become experts in their field.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Sony’s Pocket Sized T-Shirt Air Conditioner is For Sale, But Good Luck Getting One
Construction Junkie
JULY 14, 2020
via Sony. Last year, Sony announced a pocket sized “air conditioner” designed to be worn in a t-shirt, which we thought would be a perfect fit for the construction industry, which routinely works in unpleasant temperatures throughout the year. Well it’s finally for sale, but you might have some trouble getting your hands on one, unless you’re in Japan. the Sony Reon Pocket, via Sony.
What do Safety Vest Colors Mean? (Which One to Use When)
Work Gearz
JULY 14, 2020
Safety vests generally come in two basic colors: fluorescent green-yellow and fluorescent orange. But the question is what do the colors mean? To answer that, we can shortly tell that both the fluorescent colors are just meant to be noticeable from far in order to prevent struck down by a vehicle. In this article I am going to tell you in details about the two colors of the safety vests and what do they really mean that is why and where are they used.
Is there a way to test for Covid-19 without PPE?
BD+C
JULY 14, 2020
A thorny issue shaping the current public health crisis is broad access to COVID-19 testing. If we could conduct wide-scale testing, we would be able to pinpoint the carriers and contain the spread of the infection. Yet testing has not been keeping pace with the growing contagion. Healthcare providers still face a dire shortage of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), leaving clinicians on the front lines vulnerable to exposure.
Easy-to-install window wells
Pro Builder
JULY 14, 2020
Easy-to-install window wells. kcichowicz. Tue, 07/14/2020 - 11:38. BILCO’s StakWEL window wells are one of the fastest and least expensive ways to add code-compliant emergency egress to any basement area. Simply “stack” the modules to accommodate your foundation height and add natural daylight to your finished basement. Watch the video to see how easy it is to install!
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Cornell College partners with Johnson Controls to improve campus energy efficiency
BD+C
JULY 14, 2020
Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa has partnered with Johnson Controls on a $5.9 million infrastructure improvement plan to rectify the campus’ aging infrastructure and significantly reduce operations and maintenance costs. As part of the plan, the college’s original two buildings, College Hall (1857) and Old Sea (1853), have recently received over 150 new energy-efficient windows; high-efficiency boilers were installed to remove the final eight buildings from the campus steam plant; and near
Are High Visibility Vests Flammable?
Work Gearz
JULY 14, 2020
The national fire protection association ( NFPA ) or the American society for testing and materials set forth safety standards and guidelines to manufacture and design flame resistant or fire resistant safety vests which are commonly called as the FR safety vests. The FR safety vests must comply with ASTM F1506 , NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E for fire resistance or flash protection.
A Tour of a New Model Earthship
Natural Building
JULY 14, 2020
With walls made from old tires packed with earth, as well as upcycled glass bottles and cans, Earthships have always been built with mainly found materials. The home provides its own energy (with photovoltaics, passive solar and geothermal tubes), water (rainwater and even dew-water capture) and grows food in the greenhouse (necessary for temperature regulation and for filtering the water to be reused).
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