Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Most businesses are well aware of the timesaving benefits afforded by email, document generation and internet-browsing software running on a traditional desktop or personal computer (PC). But, when the needs of the company grow beyond these standard applications to require sophisticated design, information and management tools, a change in computer hardware is needed.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Materials that are bound together with bitumen are called bituminous materials. Propertis and uses of bitumnious materials are discussed. Read More.
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Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The construction industry is undergoing a period of radical change. For both mature and growing economies, the construction industry provides important links with other sectors to boost economic growth. In the future, the industry is expected to help solve current climate challenges, shape a city’s outlook, and address energy-related issues. Another challenge that technology is set to change is the issue of safety.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Soft story configuration in structures is a type of construction where any one story of the building is more flexible (less stiff) when compared with.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Most businesses are well aware of the timesaving benefits afforded by email, document generation and internet-browsing software running on a traditional desktop or personal computer (PC). But, when the needs of the company grow beyond these standard applications to require sophisticated design, information and management tools, a change in computer hardware is needed.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Last September, The Hospitals of Providence, a leading healthcare provider in El Paso, Texas, broke ground for a new medical campus on 10 acres in suburban Horizon City, 20 miles east of El Paso. There they will build a 40,000-sf “microhospital” to house an emergency department, a laboratory, imaging services, and 10 to 12 inpatient beds. The campus will also have 50,000 sf of office space for physicians and staff. .
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Over a one-year period, OSHA investigated ten preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA’s investigations found that most injuries and fatalities involving scissor lifts were the result of employers not providing enough training on the hazards of scissor lifts.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Foster + Partners has recently revealed their winning design for a luxury hotel and serviced apartments in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca. The design’s vertical cascading elements are meant to resemble the surrounding mountainous terrain and form a new topography while its clustered appearance pays homage to traditional Arab architecture.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Pilkington North America will upgrade its Versailles, KY auto glass plant with new technology and machinery. Read Auto Glass Manufacturer Investing $7.5M In Kentucky on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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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.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The winning proposal for a new train station and City Hall in the southern Swedish City of Växjö has been described by its architects as the city’s new “living room,” comprising multiple functions under one roof.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The hunt for who is to blame for San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower continues as Jack Moehle, a structural engineering professor at University of California Berkeley, testified his job was to verify the tower's design met current building codes. Moehle said his job was not to verify if the building would actually be viable and safe on the site.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
While traditional clay brick continues to be a workhorse material in new construction projects, it is rarely used as a structural building component. When compared to alternative nonstructural veneer options, such as precast concrete and thin-brick systems, clay brick can be excessive in terms of weight and installation time. .
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is accepting entries for its 40th annual Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) competition. The MCA program is the longest-standing, most prestigious awards program recognizing excellence in marketing communications by professional services firms in the design and building industry, SMPS says in a news release.
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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?
BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
When you visualize famous city skylines, what distinguishable features create the most impact? In some cases the backdrop of natural features, such as mountains or a body of water, creates a contrast with the man-made elements of a city. In other cities it is the contour of the skyline that inspires awe.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Sometimes in business you experience intriguing challenges. In this case, the open nomination for the 2017 Best Construction Blog competition has resulted in a worthy entry from ConstructConnect.com. I knew submitter Kendall Jones from previous years, when he represented leads service Construction Data Company. I didn’t know until I started work on this review that CDC […].
BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Buildings designed within the last 20 years have largely held up well to a spike in the number of earthquakes in recent years in Oklahoma, according to a report in Tulsa World.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
hris Brown has been named chief sales officer for LIXIL Americas, the business unit under which the American Standard, DXV and GROHE bath and kitchen brands operate. read more.
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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.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Last year, we ran a blog series on Reimagining Learning in which our team defined six learning behaviors—acquire, experience, collaborate, and reflect, master, and convey—and identified how physical space can support them.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, one of the largest U.S. engineering programs, on Jan. 24 said it named Julia M. Ross as dean, effective on July 31.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
A vacant four-acre property that was the former site of the Gutmann Leather Tannery at 1515 N. Webster in Chicago will soon become the new home of C.H. Robinson’s headquarters building. The site was purchased by Sterling Bay in 2015 for $21.3 million, according to Curbed Chicago , and shortly after a 15-year tenant agreement was signed with C.H. Robinson.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
In addition to physical challenges on the job, construction workers have more health risks than other workers, according to a new analysis of 2012-14 federal health and insurance data for millions of workers by the Center for Construction Research and Training, a national building-trades unit.
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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!
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The Korte Company has begun working on a new manufacturing facility in Union, Missouri for Spray Dynamics, a subsidiary of Heat and Control, Inc. The 13.3-acre site will soon be home to Heat and Control’s newest facility. Washington Engineering & Architecture (WEA) was named the project’s architect and engineer.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
KBIS & IBS 2017: Intelligent toilets, digital showers and more. Residential hydronics system is work of art by Sison Plumbing & Heating. Purdue’s ReNEWW House is net-zero defined. Publication Info.
PC Construction
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
PC Construction is excited to announce that we have been selected to provide construction services for Ben & Jerry’s 40,000-square-foot expansion project, dubbed “Project Extra Chunk” in St. Albans, Vermont. “We look forward to working with.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
This week the product gallery includes a software integration hub, construction layout software, a high-arc kitchen faucet, a wi-fi capable video inspection system, upgrades to a popular series of water heaters and boilers and more. read more.
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
This construction video shows the variation among working stress method and limit state method. The basic variance among Working state method (WSM) and Limit State method (LSM) is that WSM stands for an elastic design method while LSM stands for a plastic design method. In elastic design method , the design strength is estimated in such a manner that the stress in material is controlled with its yield limit, under which the material adheres to Hooke's law, and therefore, the word "elastic" is ut
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The Army Corps of Engineers has reversed a Dec. 4 decision requiring an environmental impact statement for the Dakota Access Pipeline and will issue an easement for the final section of the line, the Corps said in a notice and memo Feb. 7. The Standing Rock Sioux tribe is promising to fight the decision in court.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
United Equipment Dealers Association readies its new online, interactive flat rate pricing guide for commercialization after months of development.
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