Mon.Dec 17, 2018

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5 Questions for Finding the Scissor Lift Your Company Needs

Construction Business Owner

This article list 5 questions to help you decide what type of scissor lift your construction company needs on its jobsites. Additional features beyond height and weight differentiate one machine from another. While all scissor lifts may look similar, they are not the same. Many scissor-lift models allow operators to complete one specific task, but how efficiently and safely that task is accomplished, as well as the serviceability and durability of the machine, are impacted by the model.

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Hairline Crack in Concrete – Causes, Repair and Prevention

The Constructor

Hairline cracks are formed commonly in the freshly placed concrete. These cracks are formed due to the plastic shrinkage of concrete. As the name.

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Major contracts awarded for $1.1B Dallas light-rail

Construction Dive

City transit officials awarded a design-build contract to the JV of Archer Western and Herzog Contracting Corp. for construction of a 26-mile east-west line.

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HIROTEC AMERICA Building New Plant In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The automotive supplier will invest about $40 million and create more than 100 jobs in Fayetteville, TN over the next three years. . - Read: HIROTEC AMERICA Building New Plant In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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What is OSHA?

Lets Build

OSHA was formed in 1970 by the United States Congress with the goal of creating safer environments for workers. OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The organization sets and maintains regulations and funds services for training and guidance to employees and companies. Why Does the Construction Industry Need OSHA?

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Qatar unveils Lusail Stadium for 2022 FIFA World Cup

BD+C

As part of its hosting duties for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is building eight new stadiums across the country. Recently, the design of the eighth and largest stadium, Lusail Stadium, was unveiled by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) just north of the host city of Doha. The stadium features a golden bowl structure and apertures shaped like “fanar” lanterns.

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'Substantial share' of contractor electrocution deaths are construction workers

Construction Dive

National Fire Protection Association analysis calls into question whether safety training for contract and temporary workers on construction sites is adequate.

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New toolkit helps architect achieve high-performance buildings

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is releasing a new tool that can help architecture firms design high-performance building. . The AIA COTE® Top Ten Toolkit presents curated, concise and effective strategies for achieving sustainable designs and provides criteria for evaluating a project after it is built.

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Report: New York AG investigating construction of Mario Cuomo Bridge

Construction Dive

The New York State Attorney General’s office is investigating a potential coverup of defective steel bolts discovered during construction of the $4 billion bridge.

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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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Introvert or extrovert: Does it matter when it comes to business development?

Construction Marketing Ideas

It’s a rather obvious statement to say each individual has a unique personality, but of course there is a tendency to categorize people — and in doing so, to assess whether we are good matches for relationships and business opportunities. So goes with the argument about whether introverts or extroverts make better business developers. The […].

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Fluor-Walsh JV wins $2B Chicago train modernization project

Construction Dive

The Chicago Transit Authority's Phase One Red and Purple Line Modernization will be the largest capital project in authority history.

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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. michael.delros…. Mon, 12/17/2018 - 15:45. GCP Applied Technologies. December 17, 2018. Historically, the term "high-strength concrete" (HSC) has been relative. The latest edition of "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures" (DCCM) considers HSC to be at a "strength significantly beyond that used in normal practice.".

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Washington DC's $5.8B Silver Line work delayed due to faulty rail ties

Construction Dive

The Washington Metro and the regional airports authority rejected a fix Capital Rail Constructors proposed for the second phase, claiming it requires too much maintenance, so negotiations are ongoing.

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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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SCUP and University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing release study results on lactation policy and facilities in U.S. higher education

BD+C

The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing announced survey results from 114 US colleges and universities that help document the levels, quality, and availability of lactation spaces and supports across campus for breastfeeding faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors.

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Park Aerospace Plans $19M Expansion In Kansas

Business Facilities

The expansion will allow the company to double its number of employees in Newton, KS from 73 to 146 in the next five years. - Read: Park Aerospace Plans $19M Expansion In Kansas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Versatile trim creates modern look without blowing the budget

BD+C

Like a lot of projects that were shelved during the housing crash, the mixed-used development called 3900 Adeline in Emeryville, Calif., had some trouble getting restarted when it was resurrected in 2010. Located in a transitioning industrial neighborhood, the project called an existing one-story light industrial building to be replaced with 101 for-rent residential and live/work units as well as 1,000 square feet of retail space — if architects could make the budget work.

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ENR Midwest Names 2019 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

ENR Midwest has announced its 2019 Class of Top Young Professionals. These 20 individuals have built extraordinary industry portfolios, given back to their communities and professions, and have moved design and construction technology forward with their innovative ideas and applications of existing tools.

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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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Some popular IS Codes in building construction

Construction Cost Estimating

A code demonstrates the consent of opinion of experienced engineers and professionals. The codes offer the instructions for the design and construction of structures. They are modified repeatedly to take account new progress (in research, materials, construction methods, etc.) & experience obtained from earlier design practice, behavior of prevailing structures, and collapsing of structures.

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The 2019 Building Safety Month theme is “No Code. No Confidence.”

Contractor Magazine

In its 39th year, the international campaign raises awareness about the importance of modern building codes and strong code enforcement.

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Training Focus Lifts Firm Into Top Tier

ENR Construction

Southern Air, ENR MidAtlantic’s Specialty Contractor of the Year, increases its design-build capabilities and apprenticeship program.

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Weifield Group Contracting Named 2018 Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Electrical contracting firm pushes technology, prefab as key pathways to productivity and growth.

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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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Traffic, Drainage Concerns Factor Into Convention Center Park Design

ENR Construction

Construction is progressing on a $50-million project that will convert traffic lanes and sidewalks into a 7.5-acre linear park in front of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. But to make that work, the project team must follow detailed plans to address concerns about traffic patterns, existing utilities and drainage.

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ENR MidAtlantic Releases List of 2019 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

ENR MidAtlantic is pleased to honor the 2019 Top Young Professionals.

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Subcontractors Can Expect More Growth, Labor Shortages in 2019

ENR Construction

Forecasters see continued market expansion next year, but a possible recession looms in 2020 and beyond.

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Multiple Contracts Allow Mukilteo Ferry Terminal Project to Move Forward

ENR Construction

Washington State Ferries split the Mukilteo ferry terminal project near Everett into two contracts after rejecting previous bids in August.

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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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New Medical Center in Colorado Illustrates Value of Design Prototypes

ENR Construction

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and Medical Office Building adopts system-wide standards for materials and spaces.

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Viewpoint: How Artificial Intelligence and Drones Are Changing the Building Cycle

ENR Construction

More companies are exploring new technology as a route to building efficiencies.

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ENR New England's Best Projects Awards Honors Innovative Work in the Region

ENR Construction

ENR New England’s Best Regional Project Awards, held on Dec. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Boston, showcased the work of 27 winning teams in 14 categories.

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