Fri.Oct 06, 2017

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Flexural Test on Concrete, Its Significance, Procedures and Applications

The Constructor

Flexural test on concrete based on the ASTM standards are explained. Differences if present in specification or any other aspects of flexural test on.

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Top 5 Guidelines For A Successful Construction Project

Lets Build

In the construction world, the key to a successful project or a business plan lies in a structural process that is adaptable to real-time changes and unexpected situations and skilled professionals. Construction projects are never really easy as they require a lot of back end support from scheduling contractors, arranging.

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What is Floor Screed? Its Types, Materials, Construction and Applications

The Constructor

Floor screed is composed of cementitious materials and sand blended based on a suitable mix design and applied to provide a leveled surface for the.

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Job Order Contracting Done Right

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting done right with. What is 4BT OpenJOC Building in Cloud? Just for starters… Project Management. Measurably improve your organization’s construction project management activities with 4BT OpenJOC Building in Cloud’s powerful tools. Project team management. Internal and external team members gain instant authorized access to current information to share and manage tasks and solve problems.

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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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How professional bias can sabotage industry transformation

BD+C

When we work with our clients to create data strategies or custom software, we often find ourselves facilitating and prioritizing a multitude of viewpoints, debating skepticism, and building consensus. In this context, we have often found that understanding one variable, more than others, is central to navigating the complexities of stakeholder positions: professional bias.

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Video: Murder - Suicide at New York City Construction Site

Construction Equipment

Sorbara Construction foreman, Christopher Sayers , 37, was shot multiple times, at least once in the head, with a 9-millimeter semiautomatic handgun at 645 West 59th Street Wednesday morning, apparently by a recetntly fired employee. Police say the gun was found next to the body. The shooter suspect is Samuel Perry, 44, according to the NYPD. Perry was found dead at 8:45 a.m.

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The Drone Age

Business Facilities

On Dec. 30, 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration announced the six locations it had selected to be government-sanctioned test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), a.k.a. drones. Four of the choices were surrounded by wide-open spaces, as you’d expect them to be: the University of Alaska, the North Dakota Department of Commerce, the state of Nevada and Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi on the Gulf Coast.

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Astec Industries Acquires RexCon

Construction Equipment

Astec Industries, Inc. announced this week the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of RexCon LLC, one of the leading full-line concrete batch plant manufacturers in the U.S. The aggregate purchase price for the assets is $26 million, which was funded through cash on hand.

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This year’s Radical Innovation Award winners showcase portable and flexible designs

BD+C

A hotel resort that’s essentially an elaborate tree house was the winner of this year’s Radical Innovation Award, which was presented at a ceremony in New York City on Oct. 4. The five finalists that competed for the award had been chosen from more than 65 international entries. This 11 th annual competition, which is produced by The John Hardy Group, challenges the hotel industry to elevate the guest experience through new ideas in design and operations.

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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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Facebook Likes Henrico County, Virginia

Construction Equipment

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced yesterday that Facebook Inc. will build a 970,000-sqare foot data center in the White Oak Technology Park located in Henrico County. The park is about four miles from the Richmond Airport and was originally built in 1996 for a $1.5 billion joint venture by Motorola and Siemens. It has been vacant since 2009.

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Build a better building: The importance of using the right composite material

BD+C

Recent global fire events have shed light on the significance of local code compliance in high-rise construction. Although the current focus on metal composite materials (MCM) doesn’t adequately address the entire building envelope ─ which includes many additional components ─ it does provide an opportunity for architects and general contractors to brush up on their role in helping ensure safety.

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Murder - Suicide at New York City Construction Site

Construction Equipment

Sorbara Construction foreman, Christopher Sayers , 37, was shot multiple times, at least once in the head, with a 9-millimeter semiautomatic handgun at 645 West 59th Street Wednesday morning, apparently by a recently fired employee. Police say the gun was found next to the body. The suspected shooter is Samuel Perry, 44, according to the NYPD. Perry was found dead at 8:45 a.m.

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Denso Investing $1B In Maryville, Tennessee Expansion

Business Facilities

Global automotive supplier DENSO has announced that it will expand its operations in Maryville, TN. DENSO will create approximately 1,000 jobs in Maryville and invest $1 billion to make the Blount County facility a primary manufacturing center in North America for the company’s electrification and safety systems. (Photo: TNECD.com). “This is an investment in the future of DENSO, and also the future of transportation.

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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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Facebook to Build Data Center in Henrico County, Virginia

Construction Equipment

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced yesterday that Facebook Inc. will build a 970,000-sqare foot data center in the White Oak Technology Park located in Henrico County. The park is about four miles from the Richmond Airport and was originally built in 1996 for a $1.5 billion joint venture by Motorola and Siemens. It has been vacant since 2009.

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Today’s Global BIM is in worse shape than the one we started off 20 years ago (Note to myself: Brace for hate-mail)

DebunkTheBIM

‘What is BIM?’ – is probably the most off-putting intro question to anyone listening to a BIM presentation that a speaker can pull up, yet it comes up time after time at BIM conferences and lectures. In a way, I understand why that is – audiences generally vary in their understanding of BIM to such extent, that speakers feel obliged to always start from the beginning.

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Omaha’s first entertainment district

BD+C

Omaha, Neb., is getting in on the entertainment district game. The Capitol District is a 5.4-acre mixed-use development that includes an entertainment district and will feature dining options, a full-service hotel, upscale apartments, office space, and a shared outdoor plaza.

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Martin’s Point Health Care Center Recognized as Project of the Year

PC Construction

On Tuesday, the Martin’s Point Health Care Center in Scarborough, Maine, was honored as the 2017 Project of the Year by the Scarborough Economic Development Corporation. The SMRT-designed project, which broke ground last April, replaces.

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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 useful tips to select an authentic subcontractor in your construction project

Construction Cost Estimating

In a construction project there are specific areas where a contractor requires the assistance of an expert subcontractor. The objective of a general contractor is to handle the entire activities and performance among subcontractors. A subcontractor can be shortlisted and selected on the basis of various points like past performances, financials and other important factors.

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Top 90 K-12 architecture firms

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Construction Sept. Jobless Rate Down from Year-Earlier Level

ENR Construction

Industry added 8,000 jobs, led by gain in nonresidential specialty trade contractors category.

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Top 40 K-12 engineering firms

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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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Brakebush Brothers Creating 800 Jobs In Texas

Business Facilities

After a year-long, multi-site search, Brakebush Brothers, Inc. has decided to build a new 315,000-square-foot food processing plant in Greenville, TX. The company’s new facility is expected to create over 800 jobs in Greenville’s Park West industrial park and will be the second Texas location for Brakebush Brothers. (Photo: Brakebush Brothers).

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