How to Bond New Concrete to Hardened/Plastic Concrete? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 11, 2020
Bonding new concrete to plastic and hardened concrete is an important task that is needed in many construction works. The formation of a good bond.
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Agency asks federal contractors for ideas to make border wall less vulnerable
Construction Dive
JUNE 11, 2020
Customs and Border Protection wants construction firms and other businesses to recommend ways to deter people from breaching or cutting through fencing with commercially available tools.
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How many legged stirrups do I have to provide in Footing if shear stress exceed 5 kg/cm2?
The Constructor
JUNE 11, 2020
How many-legged stirrups do I have to provide in Footing if shear stress exceeds 5 kg/cm2? The post How many legged stirrups do I have to provide in.
Skanska keeps university project running despite COVID-19 challenges
Construction Dive
JUNE 11, 2020
The project team renovating the University of Delaware lab building had to rethink the job midstream as materials and workers became scarce, new jobsite cleanliness rules were required and much more.
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.
How to Lay Pipe Culverts? [PDF]
The Constructor
JUNE 11, 2020
Pipe culvert is a tunnel structure constructed using pipes under roadways or railroads to provide cross drainage or to take electrical or other.
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What is grade of PCC used at site?
The Constructor
JUNE 11, 2020
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EEOC: Texas construction company assigned black employees to more taxing, dangerous work
Construction Dive
JUNE 11, 2020
Supervisors and employees on CCC Group's New York construction site also harassed coworkers based on their race, the federal agency said.
Grifols Therapeutics Investing $351M In North Carolina Expansion
Business Facilities
JUNE 11, 2020
The global healthcare company will create 300 jobs at a new specialized blood plasma facility and logistics center at its Clayton, NC campus. - Read: Grifols Therapeutics Investing $351M In North Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Homebuyers in Search of Space Will Face Historically Low Inventory
Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2020
Homebuyers in Search of Space Will Face Historically Low Inventory . acebulski. Thu, 06/11/2020 - 10:17. With many states finally opening up, some homeowners and renters can’t wait to move out of their cramped spaces. But when they start shopping around, finding the right home may not be easy, according to HousingWire. Even before the pandemic, the housing industry struggled with the lack of housing inventory, especially at the affordable end.
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.
The ConTechCrew Podcast Leads the Charge on Jobsite Tech Adoption
Construction Junkie
JUNE 11, 2020
Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition is underway and the voting booth is officially open. As part of the competition, I will be individually highlighting each of the 12 nominees throughout until the booth closes on July 1. First up is The ConTechCrew Podcast. The ConTechCrew is one of the contest’s longest tenured nominees, appearing in 5 of the 6, dating all the way back to 2016.
Doosan Bobcat Adds Partner for Radar Systems
Construction Equipment
JUNE 11, 2020
Doosan Bobcat has partnered with Ainstein AI, a radar technologies company headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, to develop next-generation radar sensor systems for Bobcat equipment.
North American Oil Pipeline Projects Push On, Despite Market Crunch
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2020
Expansions of Trans Mountain line in western Canada and U.S.-based Dakota Access line progress despite COVID-19, demand plunge and opponents' lawsuits.
Northwest Equipment Sales Opens in Burbank, Washington
Construction Equipment
JUNE 11, 2020
Northwest Equipment Sales, a Volvo Trucks dealer, expanded into Burbank, Washington, to serve Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco. This is the dealership’s fourth site.
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?
Corps Proposes $4.6B Plan to Steel Miami for Storm Surge
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2020
The plan, which calls for $1.2 billion in construction for seawalls, levees and floodwalls, is the latest to protect East Coast communities.
San Diego Contractor Groups to Boost Opp. for African Americans
Construction Equipment
JUNE 11, 2020
The African-American workforce in the San Diego area has long been underrepresented in the construction of large public works projects. Two groups of contractors have reached an agreement to help boost those numbers.
New Yanmars support Pooley Bridge replacement
Digger Blog
JUNE 11, 2020
The Construction Index reported on our news pages last month on the installation of the new Pooley Bridge in Cumbria by Eric Wright Civil Engineering. Well, here’s news of another company involved in the endeavour.
ARA Online Educ Focuses on Clean and Safe
Construction Equipment
JUNE 11, 2020
The American Rental Association’s “Clean. Safe. Essential.” training certificate program is available to help ARA members keep the rental experience safe during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Fire-rated curtain wall supports Maine environmental center’s green goals
Construction Specifier
JUNE 11, 2020
Bowdoin College’s Roux Center for the Environment, Brunswick, Maine, utilized silicone-glazed, fire-rated steel curtain wall to create transparency and promote occupant well-being. Photo © Jeff Goldberg/Esto. Bowdoin College , Brunswick, Maine, aims to inspire students and faculty to work toward a greener tomorrow with the addition of its three-story, 2710-m 2 (29,167-sf) Roux Center for the Environment.
Lowe’s Canada Building New Distribution Center In Greater Calgary
Business Facilities
JUNE 11, 2020
Expected to open in the fall of 2021, the new 1.2 million-square-foot facility will represent a joint investment of more than $88 million. - Read: Lowe’s Canada Building New Distribution Center In Greater Calgary at BusinessFacilities.com.
Self Compacting Concrete Test & Result
Civiconcepts
JUNE 11, 2020
The post Self Compacting Concrete Test & Result appeared first on Civiconcepts.
USGBC offers new pilot credit to address green cleaning and COVID-19
BD+C
JUNE 11, 2020
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced a new pilot credit in the LEED green building rating system called “Safety First: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space.”. The credit is intended to support building owners and operators as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides guidance on effectively cleaning and disinfecting buildings using green cleaning best practices.
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!
Anti-seismic Construction: Top 5 Earthquake Resistant Structures in the World
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 11, 2020
The numero uno enemy of the construction industry is earthquakes. Seismic activities can demolish years of hard work in a deadly minute. That is why building earthquake resistant structures is so important. Constructing aseismic buildings is vital for areas where seismic activity is high but you have to build there anyway. It is also mandatory for tall structures, because a slight vibration in the soil may sway the top violently.
Patriarch of The Boldt Company dies at 96
BD+C
JUNE 11, 2020
Oscar C. Boldt, the third-generation leader of The Boldt Company, the Wisconsin-based general contractor with 14 offices across the U.S., passed away June 9 from natural causes at the age of 96.
Are Millennials Following in the Silent Generation’s Footsteps?
Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2020
Are Millennials Following in the Silent Generation’s Footsteps? acebulski. Thu, 06/11/2020 - 10:19. Millennials and their grandparents may seem like they have nothing in common, but the data says otherwise, according to the National Association of Realtors. In the association’s 2020 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, the younger Millennials are following the trends of their grandparents as they move toward suburbs and small towns.
Types and Design of Staircases
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 11, 2020
RCC Structures are only strengthened solid structures. RCC structure is made out of building parts, for example, Footings, Columns, Beams, Slabs, Staircase and so forth. These parts are fortified with steel that offer security to the structure. Staircase is one such significant segment in a RCC structure. In this article, we will talk about various kinds of staircases and study the dog-legged strengthened concrete solid staircase structure.
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!
How the Recovery May Further Expose America’s Wealth Gap
Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2020
How the Recovery May Further Expose America’s Wealth Gap. acebulski. Thu, 06/11/2020 - 10:22. The housing market is rebounding with unexpected strength, but as stimulus support measures come to an end, securing housing will be one more arena where America’s wealth gap will rear its head, according to Forbes. New home building and luxury apartments are not likely to be affected by the end of rent and mortgage forbearance, halt to evictions, and unemployment benefits.
Revived Bi-State Effort To Replace Washington-Oregon Bridge Gets New Leader
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2020
Greg Johnson, a former WSP senior vice president, is named program administrator.
The Return of the Boomerang Kids During the Coronavirus
Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2020
The Return of the Boomerang Kids During the Coronavirus. acebulski. Thu, 06/11/2020 - 10:27. It could be a parent’s worst nightmare or wildest dream, but their grown kids are back and here to stay—at least for a little while. Landlords, on the other hand, are not happy: Roughly 2.7 million U.S. adults moved in with a parent or grandparent in March and April during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Zillow.
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