The Constructor

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Thermal stabilization of soil is a ground improvement technique. The concept, method and applications of thermal stabilization of soil is.

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Engineering 176

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

For the first time since it was completed in 1933, Seattle’s Asian Art Museum is set to undergo a substantial renovation and expansion. LMN Architects announced the initial design for the renovation with the goal of ensuring the museum remains an important cultural resource moving forward. Originally designed by the architectural partnership of Bebb and Gould, the museum’s expansion and renovation will take the Art Deco building and enable it to showcase more of its permanent collection while al

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Picking A Get Me By Contractor’s Bookkeeping Solution in many cases is using an Excel Spreadsheet and a shoebox, file folders all dumped into a file box and looking at the Online Banking once in a while. This accounting method is the “I still got money so I must be okay.”.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

While states in the Midwest such as Illinois and Wisconsin may be stippled with more Frank Lloyd Wright-designed projects than there are dimples on a golf ball, Montana is certainly not a state overflowing with the designs of the legendary American architect. In fact, there are only three buildings designed by Wright in the entire state, and that number may be dropping down to two in that not too distant future, Curbed reports.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Almost half a billion may seem like a lot of money for a full-house rehab, but one has to remember this house has 775 rooms, 78 bathrooms, 1,514 doors and 760 windows. Worse, the heating system's boilers are more than 33 years old and getting repair parts is something of a challenge. 100 miles of electric wiring is considered to have the "very real risk of fire and failure", said Mr Johnstone-Burt, Master of the Queen's Household, with much of it installed in the pre-Beatle years.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

A natural-gas line exploded in Canton, Ill., on Wednesday, Nov. 16, after repair crews had been dispatched following reports that a contractor had damaged a gas line. Utility work Arturo Silva Jr. was killed in the explosion, and 10 others were injured. Damage extended for several blocks. Video and screen capture: ABCNews.com. This story has been updated.

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Illinois Contractors 72

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of Directors announced that Mahesh Ramanujam has completed the transition into his new role as president and CEO of USGBC , effective Nov. 4, 2016. . Ramanujam will also serve as president and CEO of USGBC’s sister organization, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). Formerly USGBC’s COO, Ramanujam replaces Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC’s founding chair. .

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Reuters reports Amazon and Fiat Chrysler have announced they are teaming up to sell cars online. "The time has arrived to give consumers a new, more efficient and transparent way to choose a new vehicle," Gianluca Italia, responsible for Fiat Chrysler in Italy, said during an online press conference. Italia said company research in Italy showed buyers were willing to buy vehicles online but the vast majority preferred to pick up the car at a traditional dealership.

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Conference 63

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

A large, 52-foot dome planetarium acts as the focal point of a new 87,000-sf STEM building being built at the heart of the Stephen F. Austin campus in Nacogdoches, Texas. The STEM building, which was designed by Kirksey Architecture, is meant to be a landmark on the SFA campus with the goal of attracting “more STEM interest from potential students,” according to Steve Durham, Executive Vice President at Kirksey.

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Austin Texas Architecture Design 59

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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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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The Korte Company was awarded a 2-story, 42,166 square foot addition to the existing Medical Office Building ‘B’, located on the Alton Memorial Hospital campus in Alton, Illinois. The adjacent construction will occupy an existing parking lot, which will be removed. The anticipated construction is marked for early 2017 and is expected to be completed within the year.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The company will build a new engineering R&D center in the Ann Arbor Region with the help of a $1M Michigan Business Development Program grant. Read SF Motors Investing $10.7M, Creating 150 Jobs In Michigan on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Almost half a billion may seem like a lot of money for a full-house rehab, but one has to remember that Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms, 78 bathrooms, 1,514 doors and 760 windows. Worse, the heating system's boilers are more than 33 years old and getting repair parts is something of a challenge. 100 miles of electric wiring is considered to have the "very real risk of fire and failure", said Mr Johnstone-Burt, Master of the Queen's Household, with much of it installed in the pre-Beatles years.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

A gabion is a cage, cylinder, or box full with rocks, concrete, or sometimes sand and soil for use in civil engineering , road building, and military applications and landscaping. Here are some different designs based on different heights: 1m high wall A 1m high wall is very easy to build and it requires 1m x 1m x 1m or 2m x 1m x1m baskets. The smaller size is recommended if the length user have to cover is small as it will lessen transport costs.

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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?

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Viega LLC has announced Sean Debnath as its new vice president of sales and marketing. read more.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

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Illinois 54

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Job Order Contracting (JOC) is both a LEAN construction delivery method and a method of procuring construction services through an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity term contract, using task orders as needed for individual projects, where the task order price is based on a book of preestablished unit prices (Unit Price Book – UPB). Job Order Contracting is different from traditional construction delivery methods in several key areas.

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Consulting Contract Procurement Bidding 100

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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.

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