FDR Safety
MARCH 11, 2020
On March 9, 2020 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued guidance for workplaces preparing for the coronavirus. The document, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, provides practical guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19, including safe work practices and appropriate protective equipment based on the level of risk.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 11, 2020
Integrated project delivery tools and support services are now available for the repair, alteration, modernization, rehabilitation, and minor new construction of infrastructure, buildings, structures, or other real property. Integrated project delivery, IPD, has been available exclusively for major new construction only due to the cost of implementation.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 11, 2020
New initiatives, technology adopting driving better quality among UK home construction projects.
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2020
The rule has raised concern among contractor groups and generated 326,798 public comments, with the majority expressing opposition to Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs for construction.
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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.
BD+C
MARCH 11, 2020
Five years ago, 3D Robotics introduced what it heralded as “the world’s first smart drone.” Dubbed Solo, this quad unmanned aerial vehicle was powered by twin 1-GHz computers. Since then, suppliers have been pushing drone technology to meet users’ demands for more intuitive and responsive data collection and flight.
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GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 11, 2020
Concrete calculator. michael.delros…. Wed, 03/11/2020 - 18:30. GCP Applied Technologies. March 11, 2020. The STRUX® concrete calculator recommends correct dosage rates for STRUX® 90/40 macro synthetic fibers , as a steel welded wire mesh (WWM) replacement in concrete installations. The dosage rates provided by this calculator are backed by 20 years of research and development.
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2020
From reality capture to fully autonomous bulldozers, automation in construction is reducing some jobsite tasks performed by humans.
BD+C
MARCH 11, 2020
Two tree species native to the Northeast have been found to be structurally sound for use in cross-laminated timber (CLT) products. Eastern white pine and eastern hemlock passed strength testing by a University of Massachusetts Amherst timber engineer. The findings, published in the Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering , suggest that these species could support local markets for CLT.
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2020
Workers on the costly and delayed bullet train project from Northern to Southern California said sharing bad news was considered not being a "team player," the Los Angeles Times reported.
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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.
Business Facilities
MARCH 11, 2020
West Melbourne, FL offers businesses access to international markets while maintaining its small town friendliness just a few miles from Florida’s beautiful white-sand beaches. - Read: West Melbourne, Florida: Logistics Gem On The Space Coast at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2020
If your employees need to work from home, it might be time to get familiar with apps like Hangouts, Zoom, BlueJeans, RingCentral, Slack, Sococo and Wurkr.
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 11, 2020
Contractor licensing violations raise serious concerns for all parties. For an owner, an unlicensed contractor may affect financing options on one end and the contractor’s entitlement to recover profits on the other end. For contractors, a licensing violation can have a crippling effect on all projects, the ability to perform, and the ultimate ability to recover amounts owed under a contract.
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2020
The confirmation by Bankruptcy Court Judge David R. Jones eliminates more than $4.6 billion of debt for the beleaguer?ed energy contractor.
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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?
Business Facilities
MARCH 11, 2020
The Italian company’s first North American manufacturing facility will create 25 new jobs in New Orleans, LA. - Read: Iriapak Investing $7M In New Louisiana Packaging Film Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2020
The future of one of the country's largest energy contractors will be discussed tomorrow in Houston.
Building Radar
MARCH 11, 2020
Trying to develop a sales strategy to accelerate your company’s growth? Easier said than done. Many sales methodologies have been developed over the decades, but you have to choose which one is right from you and your team. For example Value Based-Selling, Solution based Sales, or Challenger Sales, just to name a few of the most important ones.
BD+C
MARCH 11, 2020
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) state that Asia Pacific’s total construction pipeline, excluding China, hit a new all-time high at the close of 2019 with 1,926 projects/409,447 rooms. Project counts are up 7%, while room counts are up 8%, year-over-year (YOY). . Projects currently under construction stand at a record 991 projects with 224,354 rooms.
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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.
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 11, 2020
Shallow foundation is applied in cases where we can find good load-bearing soil at a rather low depth. The foundation depth must meet the safety requirements of the breakdown. That is, after the application of load, the complete structure settlement will be within acceptable limits. We can use the following four types of shallow foundations: Spread Footing, Combined Footing, Raft Foundation and Ring Foundation. 1.
CivilJungle
MARCH 11, 2020
Density of Cement, Sand and Aggregate Density is also called the unit weight of a substance. It is represented by a symbol called a line (p). Density represents the degree of compactness of a material. If the material is of higher density, it is more compacted material. The density of construction materials is their Mass […].
BD+C
MARCH 11, 2020
S/L/A/M Collaborative, the national architectural firm based in Glastonbury, Conn., on March 6 completed its acquisition of five Heery architectural design practices from CBRE. The terms of the purchase were not disclosed.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 11, 2020
On February 26, Guntert & Zimmerman Construction Division, Inc., filed a patent lawsuit against GOMACO Corp. This case was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. The judges overseeing this case are Kelly K.E. Mahoney and CJ Williams.
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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!
BD+C
MARCH 11, 2020
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) state that Asia Pacific’s total construction pipeline, excluding China, hit a new all-time high at the close of 2019 with 1,926 projects/409,447 rooms. Project counts are up 7%, while room counts are up 8%, year-over-year (YOY). . Projects currently under construction stand at a record 991 projects with 224,354 rooms.
ENR Construction
MARCH 11, 2020
Trade group survey says members could need up to 73,500 technicians in five years.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 11, 2020
Understanding Surety Bonds. The bond guidance & advice you need from a knowledgeable underwriter. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 03/11/2020 - 16:12. Fill out the form on this page to download this white paper. . Category. Accounting & Finance. Promote to rotator No. Main Image. Sponsored by. Section In the Office. Tags. Liberty Mutual. surety bonds. Webform. This white paper is provided by Construction Business Owner and the sponsor who may follow-up with you regarding their products and/or services.
ENR Construction
MARCH 11, 2020
The Association of Equipment Dealers released a survey that says its members could need up to 73,500 technicians within five years.
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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 Business Owner
MARCH 11, 2020
The Digital Workflows Driving the Iowa DOT's Recent $330M Project. How it saved time & money, and improving processes, payments & execution. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 03/11/2020 - 16:59. Fill out the form on this page to download this white paper. . Category. Project Management. Promote to rotator No. Main Image. Sponsored by. Section In the Field. Tags.
ENR Construction
MARCH 11, 2020
UK contractor notes strong year-end numbers and key role in rail megaproject, but CEO concedes looming coronavirus project impacts.
ENR Construction
MARCH 11, 2020
With funds in place, the agency is weighing the least-disruptive approach for the multiyear project.
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