The Constructor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A dowel bar is a small, round, smooth steel rod used to connect any concrete slab, column, or pavement mechanically without limiting the flexibility of the horizontal joint. These bars are primarily utilized in jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) to support the increased stress and load caused by a moving vehicle. As d is the […]. The post Dowel Bars: Purpose, Placement, and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

As Homebuyer Demand Wanes, Single-Family Construction Is Slowing. ldeakins. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:33. After a period of speedy development in high density markets, single-family construction is slowing nationwide. Single-family homebuilding surged in large metro outlying counties and exurban areas post-pandemic, but in the wake of high mortgage rates and persistent home price gains, that trend is slowing, NAHB reports.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A measuring tape also known as a tape measure is a versatile tool used to measure length. The tape is manufactured with fiberglass, cotton, plastic, and metal ribbon or strip material. It is possible to measure around corners and curves thanks to its design, making it convenient to carry a tape measure of a great […]. The post Measuring Tape: Anatomy, Marking, and Steps to Measure appeared first on The Constructor.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Strive for Perfection. ibush. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:39. My wife and I have an ongoing yet congenial difference of opinion about perfection, in that she expects it and I don’t. In my defense, I believe perfection is attainable only in nature, and that humans can strive for perfection, but never truly achieve it. I learned that two ways: the first during a tour of a 1920’s Sears catalog house renovation where I noticed a slight flaw in a bathroom floor’s original mosaic tile pattern and was told it

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Construction firms are under immense pressure to complete projects on time and within budget. Even a small delay can cause huge financial losses. Therefore, construction firms are always looking for ways to improve project tracking.One of the latest tools that construction firms are using to improve project tracking is AI cameras and software. AI cameras […].

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Last night, the Associated General Contractors of Vermont announced the winners of their annual Best Builders Awards, which included PC’s One Spruce Peak project. The award was presented in the New Construction – Innovation and Design category for outstanding quality of work and effort. The new six-story, 125,000-square-foot One Spruce Peak facility boasts a collection of 27 ski-in/ski-out luxury residences, townhomes and penthouses at one of New England’s premier ski resorts.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

U.S. contractor is hired to integrate into FEED work technologies from Siemens Energy and Danish firm Topsoe to build the first of 12 global plants planned by e-fuels developer HIF Global.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There are tens of dozens of work boots available for construction workers, but you may wonder which type of boot is appropriate for a project engineer or construction project manager. Much will depend on the kind of construction company you are working for, and consequentially, the types of hazards you will face and if your employer has specific requirements.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A$190-million runway and taxiway reconstruction project at Indianapolis International Airport features the first-ever Federal Aviation Administration-approved use of a carbon capture technology in the pavement.

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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.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

10 Most Affordable Metros for First-Time Buyers in 2023. ldeakins. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:18. With rising shares of home price reductions, high relative housing supply, and mortgage and rent affordability, these metros offer a starting point for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers. For the past two years, first-time homebuyers have trailed behind in a competitive for-sale market characterized by fast-rising prices and surging mortgage rates, but a few affordable metros could still offer purchas

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Gas supplier Air Products & Chemicals and utility AES Corp. say $4B facility would have capacity to produce 220 tons of green hydrogen daily.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 8, 2022

2023 Home Prices Could Post Their First Year-Over-Year Decline in a Decade. ldeakins. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:25. As high mortgage rates take center stage in 2023, home sales could fall to their lowest level since 2011, and home prices will likely follow a similar downward trajectory. Mortgage rates are expected to remain elevated into 2023, and paired with high homeowner equity preventing would-be sellers from listing and relocating, the year ahead could see the slowest home sales in more than a d

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Complaints of a fuel-like smell coming from the water in this far-north Canadian city prompted do-not-consume orders in October 2021 and January 2022, limiting residents’ access to potable water and its hospital’s ability to sterilize equipment.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

JLL State of the Industry Report Reveals Construction Sector Navigating New Challenges. ldeakins. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:41. The residential construction industry is still confronting a series of hardships left behind by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, but a housing correction is creating new hurdles as well. Nominal construction spending is on the rise, while total construction spending fell roughly 1.1% on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis in June 2022 as total volume dropped below hist

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this tenth year of the annual ENR Global Best Projects Awards, a panel of industry judges selected, from a record number of entries, 34 winning projects located in 18 different countries.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Healthy Home Upgrades Will Focus On Wellness and Relaxation in 2023. ldeakins. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:47. Homeowners are upgrading their living spaces for increased comfort and wellbeing in 2023. Here are the top renovations for the year ahead. Rather than focusing solely on financial ROI in home renovation projects, homeowners are increasingly taking on new remodels that offer priceless personal benefits.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Once the World Cup soccer tournament concludes, decency dictates that someone should put a wrecking ball to Qatar’s Al Bayt and Lusail stadiums, where the opening ceremonies and matches were held.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Timberland is a powerhouse brand in the manufacturing of work boots along with other kinds of footwear. With tens of dozens of styles available, this manufacturer provides an ample variety of footgear to select from. So, for professionals that work in the construction business, are Timberland boots a good choice for construction work? How Do You Choose Good Work Boots for Construction?

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

For this project in Mucombeze, Shook’s eight workers—teaming up with SAM Ministries—constructed teacher dormitories at the 600-student primary school, where students walk as much as 10 miles to get to classes. .

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Apprentice team from leading Pacific Northwest plumbing service provider installs complete home water and sewer pipe system as part of holiday home upgrade.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this tenth year of the annual ENR Global Best Projects Awards, a panel of industry judges (see list below) selected, from a record number of entries, 34 winning projects from 18 different countries.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The workers were in a basket on a lift when it was struck by a concrete piling, causing them to fall to the road surface below.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Considering that iron ore is one of Australia’s largest sources of export revenue, it was critical to replace deteriorating dolphin wharf structures at one of Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s biggest export facilities on time.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Despite a contract duration of nearly five years, the project team delivered this two-way, four-lane expressway that spans 151 km, or 93 miles, with a 25.5-m-wide roadbed from Rongjiang Town to Lijiang City in China, six months ahead of schedule.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Built at the crossroads of major railways and roadways in Cairo, the Adly Mansour Transportation Hub provides a modern link for the city’s heavily used rail lines and bus routes.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Grangegorman University, the campus project at Technological University Dublin, is part of a major urban development program initiated by the Irish government in 2010. The facilities will be used by 10,000 incoming students as well as staff.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Camouflaging the ever-present security features was a constant at the 16-hectare mental health campus, built on time and below budget primarily to treat an incarcerated population but also to serve the community.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Several months into a testing program for autonomous electric haulers at a century-old cement quarry in Switzerland, the multinational aggregates manufacturer seeks new ways to remove carbon emissions from operations.

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