FDR Safety
MAY 29, 2018
AFLCIO : These are challenging times for working people and their unions, and the prospects for worker safety and health protections are uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the toll of workplace injury, illness and death remains too high, and too many workers remain at serious risk. There is much more work to be done. Safety was, is, and will always be a challenge for many.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 29, 2018
Compared to other industries, construction can be pretty dangerous. This month, we’ve seen a number of stories related to safety on the jobsite, including information about silica and asbestos. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety. Additionally, the news suggests technology will play some other key roles for contractors, both now and in the future, if they get on board with it.
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Job Order Contracting
MAY 29, 2018
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 29, 2018
Read the following stories from May’s construction news to find out what’s new, what’s changing and what’s worth your attention.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2018
Increased use of green building materials in public facilities as a result of government support is a major growth factor for these products around the globe, according to Transparency Market Research. The global green building materials market is projected to grow 12.5% annually between 2013 and 2019, the firm says. Insulation accounted for the largest product segment with 21% share of the green building materials market in 2012.
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BD+C
MAY 29, 2018
Eight of the 15 cities or towns with the largest population gains were located in the South in 2017, with three of the top five in Texas, according to new population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 29, 2018
Recently, I implemented our hiring/recruitment system to contract with a new writer/editor for a significant publishing project. I implemented my competence-over-form hiring/recruiting system, and it worked as intended. The concept: Get away from resumes and interviews as the primary decision-making elements in the hiring decision, and focus on proven competence.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2018
New York may be home to more architectural landmarks than any city in the U.S., so when renowned architect Bjarke Ingels was commissioned by Durst Fetner to design a new apartment building along the city’s Hudson River, he chose to make a splash. The result is VIA 57 West, an audacious, shape-shifting structure that appears as a soaring 467-foot spire when seen from the city-side of the building and a glittering metal-clad pyramid when viewed from the river.
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2018
Alameda Point will offer more than 600,000 square feet of commercial space, 800 housing units and a "less car-dependent lifestyle.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2018
On June 5–7, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck will kick off. This year's emphasis is on hours-of-service (HOS) compliance because the ELD mandate went into effect last December.
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2018
Of the residential units built or under construction in the Oregon city since 2011, only 10% are categorized as affordable.
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2018
The Phoenix Fire department reports the body of Melvin Wayne Self was recovered last Thursday after he was thrown from a drill rig while working on the Sky Train guideway system at Sky Harbor International Airport Monday, May 21, 2018, in Phoenix.
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2018
Construction projects will account for around $2 billion of the fiscal year 2019 budget, which is the largest in the rail system's history.
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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?
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2018
The Phoenix Fire department reports the body of Melvin Wayne Self was recovered last Thursday after he was thrown from a drill rig while working on the Sky Train guideway system at Sky Harbor International Airport Monday, May 21, 2018, in Phoenix.
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2018
The planned square footage for 540 Fulton has increased by more than 65% since the first permits were filed in 2016.
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2018
Kinder Morgan Canada Limited said that the Canadian government has agreed to spend $4.5 billion (Canadian) to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline (TMEP) and triple its capacity. The move is aimed at boosting Canada’s tar sands industry in the wake of sharp environmental opposition.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2018
. 1. Tropi-cool stop leak. Henry. This 100% silicone spray sealer is the industry’s first permanent silicone aerosol spray sealer, according to the maker. The product creates a permanent leak-proof seal that is backed by a lifetime limited warranty. It can withstand rain within 15 minutes after application and provides a strong bond to virtually any surface—skylights, flashing, roofs, windowsills, foundations, metal, concrete, and glass. .
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2018
Kinder Morgan Canada Limited today announced that the Canadian government has agreed to spend $4.5 billion (Canadian) to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline (TMEP) and triple its capacity. The controversial move is aimed at boosting Canada’s tar sands industry in the wake of sharp environmental opposition.
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2018
Construction of a portion of the plan is underway, but the entire campaign is not expected to wrap up until 2026.
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2018
On June 5–7, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck will kick off. This year's emphasis is on hours-of-service (HOS) compliance because the ELD mandate went into effect last December.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 29, 2018
This week's gallery puts the spotlight on bathtubs: an ultra-low-threshold walk-in tub; engineered steel tubs with slip-resistant surface coating; a therapeutic ice bath; a freestanding bathtub designed for plumbing professionals; a cast-iron tub coated with titanium-based enamel; and a freestanding bathtub inspired by the tulip.
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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!
Business Facilities
MAY 29, 2018
The window and door company recently broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing campus in Bayport, MN, expected to create at least 40 jobs. - Read: Andersen Breaks Ground On $40M Minnesota Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 29, 2018
The 6th EWTS was held May 15-16, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and researchers from around the world to discuss challenges facing the water industry.
PC Construction
MAY 29, 2018
I recently had the honor of participating in Senator Bernie Sanders’ student town meeting at the Center for Technology in Vermont. Six local employer panelists and over 200 high school students gathered together to support.
Stok
MAY 29, 2018
You’ve signed the lease and built the team , now it’s time to get to work! stok’s Project Managers share a few words of wisdom for setting up your project for success by crushing your project kick-off with these strategies: 1. With your project in mind, rank the following in order of importance: Budget, Schedule, Design. For some clients, this is clear cut.
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 29, 2018
This construction article is based on various reinforced concrete design examples. You will be familiar with flexural analysis of beam. Given below, various examples and their solutions :- Make proper calculation for the following reinforced concrete sections :- Example 1 : The balanced steel reinforcement: The maximum steel reinforcement area for a tension-controlled and transition section per ACI code 318-11.
Stok
MAY 29, 2018
We love conferences! They’re where leaders and learners alike come to play, and where the best of the best new ideas have the floor. We recently found ourselves at a lot of conferences, and likely ran into more than a few of you between thoughtful sessions, productive workshops, and electrifying keynotes. In case you weren’t able to make it, here are some of the key points that stuck with us from each: Getting to Zero National Forum | Pittsburgh, PA. #1: Society’s will conquers
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 29, 2018
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index jumped 6.1 percent in April to 163.0 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 153.7. The momentum index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. Both components of the momentum index moved higher in April, with the commercial component up 6.3 percent and the institutional component up 5.8 perc
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