FDR Safety

JUNE 19, 2018

USNEWS – The United States has a building problem. The country that paved one of the most expansive highway and transportation systems on the planet, that festooned a riverside between Maryland and Virginia with ornate marble and sandstone statues, columns and monuments in the creation of the nation’s capital, that introduced architectural marvels to the world ranging from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Empire State Building to the Space Needle, is now dogged by an ailing constructio

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Lets Build

JUNE 19, 2018

That’s the million dollar question for many people out there. Finding the most affordable way to build a house might sound like a lot of work. Truth is that it can be really challenging. Nevertheless, with the right plan and some good research, it can be much easier than you think. What you always need.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

Choosing a Dependable Software Provider for the Long Haul.

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Lets Build

JUNE 19, 2018

What’s the cheapest way to build a house? That’s the million dollar question for many people out there. Finding the most affordable way to build a house might sound like a lot of work. Truth is that it can be really challenging. Nevertheless, with the right plan and some good research, it can be much.

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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.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2018

There has been much discussion lately about architecture and biophilia, defined as the inclination of humans to connect with nature. The wellness and sustainability movements have helped push biophilia to the front burner. One of the more heralded projects in the U.S.—Amazon Spheres, which opened January 18 on the tech giant’s Seattle headquarters campus—encompasses three giant glass domes with an indoor rainforest, a river, and a 4,000-sf vertical garden showcasing 25,000 individual plants and

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2018

This is the 30 th year that the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University has put out an annual State of the Nation’s Housing report. And what a period that’s been, with more than 40 million new units built and 27 million new households created. “By many metrics, the housing market is on sound footing,” the report states. (The document can be downloaded from here.).

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 19, 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for May 2018: Building Permits. Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,301,000. This is 4.6 percent (±1.4 percent) below the revised April rate of 1,364,000, but is 8.0 percent (±1.3 percent) above the May 2017 rate of 1,205,000.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2018

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) contracted to 8.8 months during the first quarter of 2018, down 9% from the prior quarter. CBI is down 2% on a year-over-year basis.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

'VIP' contractors attended the Country Music Awards, toured the manufacturing facility and met with Lochinvar leaders for round-table discussions.

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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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JUNE 19, 2018

The Miami Herald writes the Florida International University's pedestrian bridge that collapsed March 15 was designed with a greater emphasis on style than on function. The newspaper had three independent structural engineers review nearly 2,000 pages of calculations for the bridge at the Miami Herald's request. Their findings included observations such as while the structure looked like a cable-stayed bridge, in fact the 'cables' were just decorative steel pipes offering no actual support.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 19, 2018

Elon Musk's The Boring Company beat out a team featuring Meridiam and Mott MacDonald with its plan to transport passengers from downtown Chicago to O'Hare International Airport in 12 minutes.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 19, 2018

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Ray Allen announced Monday a new training program to train 167 unemployed Racine residents and another 15 incumbent employees with the city. Funding includes $500,000 from the city of Racine, $400,000 from the state Department of Workforce Development’s Wisconsin Fast Forward program, a $100,000 grant from the Gateway Foundation and $500,000 in wage subsidies from United Migrant Opportunity Services.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

It is how we deal with unexpected situations that can either make you a better businessman or one of the many short-lived company management executives we’ve all seen come and go.

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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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Construction Dive

JUNE 19, 2018

A trustee in the case of MGT's Chapter 7 bankruptcy has asked the court to consider that the company may have more than the $50,000 in assets it claims.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2018

Composite wood products must meet new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formaldehyde emissions regulations as of June 1, 2018.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 19, 2018

A trustee in the case of MGT's Chapter 7 bankruptcy has asked the court to consider that the company may have more than the $50,000 in assets it claims.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 19, 2018

The media company will invest $16 million to expand global technology and operations hub in Loudoun County, VA. - Read: Discovery, Inc. Creating 240 New Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

This week’s gallery highlights VFD equipment: a light commercial ECM circulator for hot or chilled water hydronic applications; a pair of submersible pump check valves; a VFD pump controller; a line of split-coupled end suction pumps; a high-efficiency, variable-speed circulator; and a digital multimeter kit for variable-frequency drive measurements.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

The Dodge Momentum Index eked out a small gain in May, moving 1.8 percent higher to 167.8 (2000=100) from the revised April reading of 164.9. The momentum index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

Today’s boilers come with turndown ratios that result in having to test the appliance at a minimum of three different points on the appliance’s modulating scale.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 19, 2018

An extra $890 million will extend two express toll lanes 10 miles north along Interstate 95.

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

I call it the “7 S’s of Opportunity”—7 steps you need to take as you leave the customer’s home.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 19, 2018

A timeline about how the Fort Bliss replacement hospital in El Paso, Texas fell far behind and way overbudget.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

Let’s take a look at the three most-asked questions I have received over the years.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 19, 2018

Selecting the Right KPIs for Your Project Based Organization

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

In case you haven’t heard, construction software use is on the rise. By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. Meanwhile, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report noted that workflows like accounting, estimating and project management depend more and more on integrated software.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 19, 2018

5 Current Project Management Trends.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 19, 2018

Given below, some useful tips for reinforcement detailing :- Create drawings perfectly. Try to mark every bar and demonstrate its shape for transparency. Cross section of retaining wall that falls quickly as soon as soil backfill is arranged since ¼” dia is used instead of 1 ¼” dia. Errors happen as exact rebar dia is covered with a dimension line. If required, generate bar bending schedule.

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