Economical Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns to Reduce Cost
The Constructor
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Economical design of reinforced concrete columns and its construction practices and recommendations to reduce its cost of construction is.
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20 Songs About Construction & Building
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 4, 2017
We work in the industry so it’s no surprise to us that construction has been referenced in music for decades. From kid songs like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” all the way to anthems like “We Built This City,” construction-themed songs have made their way into our lives. From bluegrass groups to jam bands, country to alternative rock, we’ve got you covered.
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Roles and Responsibilities of Architect in Construction
The Constructor
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Architects in construction plays an important role and they are responsible for visual appearance of the buildings and structures before final.
Vactor Unveils Next-Generation HXX Vacuum Excavator Concept Truck
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Vactor Manufacturing, manufacturer of vacuum excavators and sewer and catch basin cleaners, unveiled its new concept vacuum excavator vehicle this week during the 2017 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) Show in Louisville, Ky.
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.
90-story mixed-use building could become Denver’s first supertall tower
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Denver’s skyline may be about to undergo its biggest addition ever if the City approves a proposed $400 million project that would become the Mile High City’s first supertall skyscraper. Six Fifty 17, designed by Carlos Ott, Crown Architecture, and Davis Partnership Architects, will provide over 1 million sf of space. The mixed-use building will include 248 luxury condominiums, a boutique hotel, 22,000 sf of retail space, and over 500 parking spaces.
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The solutions to climate change are already at our fingertips
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Climate change is the environmental challenge of our time, and one of the most pressing issues facing our cities and communities today. Because every project we work on is either part of the problem or part of the solution, we have made a commitment to measure the environmental impact of our work, and publish the results annually to drive discussions with peers and partners, clients, and communities about the best ways to make progress in the future.
Sleeping, eating and exercise: Yes, these really count in preparing for a speaking presentation
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Headlines have relevance when they relate directly to your life. “How to get ready for your next big speech” by Greg Wells in the Globe and Mail certainly caught my eye as I started thinking about how I would deliver an effective presentation at the Buildings Show on Nov. 29. Earlier this week, I reported […].
Restoring a Manhattan building’s century-old façade, piece by piece
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2017
A light touch, in the form of a mason hammer, played a key role in the $2.5 million exterior restoration of the 107-year-old 36 Gramercy Park East residential tower in New York City, for which the final punch list was completed earlier this year.
Vactor Unveils Next-Generation Vacuum Excavator
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Vactor Manufacturing unveiled a concept vacuum excavator during the 2017 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky. . The HXX concept features an improved weight distribution design to maximize legal payloads for customers and improves operational efficiency. “Maximizing productivity while adhering to strict weight regulations is a constant challenge for vacuum excavation users,” said Ben Schmitt, product manager.
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.
Reinforcing Burst of Chilly Air to Bring More Snow to Northwest this Weekend
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The early-season storm departed with quiet weather in store for snow removal operations through the end of the week.
Nashville One Step Closer to a New Pro Soccer Stadium
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Major League Soccer has expansion plans for two new clubs in 2020, and Nashville is vying for a team to call its own with the unveiling of a private-public funding plan for a new professional stadium to be built on the city's fairgrounds site. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry presented her administration's proposal to fund a new 27,500 seat soccer stadium that is estimated to cost $250 million.
Federal Laws on Employee Breaks: The Good and Bad News
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Federal Labor Law Breaks. In April, we ran an article about asphalt safety , giving some tips on how to stay safe while hazards like hot asphalt, vehicular traffic, complex machinery and heavy equipment are present. We received a comment, about federal labor law breaks, that raises issues not just on the risks of this job, but also on the complicated subject of employee breaks.
Nashville's One Step Closer to a New Pro Soccer Stadium
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Major League Soccer has expansion plans for two new clubs in 2020 and Nashville is vying for a team to call its own with the unveiling of a private-public funding plan for a new professional stadium to be built on the city's fairgrounds site. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry presented her administration's proposal to fund a new 27,500 seat soccer stadium that is estimated to cost $250 million.
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?
Dedicated Labs Help to Bridge Tech Innovations to Practice
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2017
On Sept. 26 in New York City, the Boston-based construction company Suffolk opened the first of six Smart Labs that it is building in the heart of its key offices in the U.S.
Ambitious but realistic increase in clean energy would cut GHG emissions by 80% in the U.S.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The U.S. can cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% percent by 2050 with an “ambitious, but realistic, increase in clean energy,” according to a National Resources Defense Council report. America’s Clean Energy Frontier: The Pathway to a Safer Climate Future says that such a reduction could be achieved almost entirely with tools available today.
Contractor Uses Air Crane to Deliver 3,000-mile Broadband Network to Remote Alaska Villages
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Despite extreme weather conditions, 18,000-lb payloads that could be delivered only by helicopter crane and a year-long materials supply chain, an Anchorage-based contractor is completing a five-year effort to bring broadband to remote villages.
Edge-to-Edge & Deck-to-Sky™ Solutions
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Duro-Last® is a leader in vertical integration. Since the beginning, our founder, John R. Burt, strived to produce as many parts of a Duro-Last assembly in-house while also embracing the Edge-to-Edge & Deck-to-Sky™ approach. All of this allows Duro-Last to control quality from top to bottom.
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.
PowerSchool Investing $1.8M, Creating 96 Jobs In Virginia
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 4, 2017
PowerSchool, a leading education technology platform for K-12, will invest $1.8 million to expand its operations in the City of Roanoke, VA. The company also considered California, Pennsylvania, and Texas for the project, which will retain 85 existing jobs and create 96 new jobs. (Photo: PowerSchool). “Today we are fulfilling our commitment to stay in Roanoke, Virginia, create more opportunities, and support the community,” said PowerSchool Chief Executive Officer Hardeep Gulati.
Tracking modifications in a structural steel 3D model has never been easier!
BIM & Beam
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Understanding what has changed between two versions of a design is a challenge for structural engineers. BIM 360 Team provides a tool which helps project managers, designers, and engineers better understand design changes across the different versions of a 3D model. Using this tool, users can compare two versions of a Revit file and get the differences being highlighted with color-coding.
Ferguson grows revenue by more than 10 percent
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Ferguson’s parent company, Ferguson plc, the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products, announced its financial results for the 2017 fiscal year.
Sustainability from the top down
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Sustainability has been a part of the Duro-Last® culture for more than 20 years, and we have the products to back it up. Duro-Last’s flagship membrane achieved NSF/ANSI 347 Platinum Certification – the highest certification available – and the Duro-Tuff®, Duro-Fleece®, and Duro-Last EV membranes each earned Gold Certification.
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!
Soil mechanics and foundation engineering – An exclusive book for civil engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Dr. K. R. Arora, having 25 years of teaching experience, has written an exclusive book alias soil mechanics and foundation engineering. The book is available in PDF version. The book is specifically designed for the undergraduate students as well as the students appearing for different competitive examinations and AMIE. A huge numbers of charts and tables are provided to make the text informative for practicing engineers.
Power Restoration Is Slow in Hurricane-Hit Caribbean
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Power has been restored to about 5% of customers in Puerto Rico after nearly all of the island’s 1.57 million customers were left in the dark on Sept. 20, when Hurricane Maria left the power grid in shambles.
Toro Awarded National Contract by The National Joint Powers Alliance
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The alliance awarded Toro a contract for landscaping products, BOSS snow and ice management products, and more.
Thompson, Wadman Selected as 2017 ENR Mountain States Legacy Award Winners
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The Legacy Awards are given annually by the ENR regional editors to individuals who have achieved a lifetime legacy of service in design and construction.
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!
Engineers Gear Up for Recon in Wake of Mexico Quake
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2017
An initial reconnaissance of the damage from the Sept. 26 Riboso earthquake that killed over 300 people and toppled over 40 buildings in Mexico City found that new seismic building codes—put in place after 1985, after an earlier deadly quake—were effective, according to a Stanford University professor.
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Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Will it be another plot-twist winter that starts unseasonably warm, only to unleash buckets of snow later?
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