The Constructor

JULY 5, 2018

What is a residential building? A residential building is defined as the building which provides more than half of its floor area for dwelling.

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Lets Build

JULY 5, 2018

Staying up to date with the latest construction news and trends is always a good idea. The industry is under a continuous change and in that sense keeping yourself well-informed is of tremendous importance. However, sometimes it might not be as easy as you may think. There is a vast number of construction news sites.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2018

Southern Botanical – Customer Payment Portal.

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Lets Build

JULY 5, 2018

Staying up to date with the latest construction news and trends is always a good idea. The industry is under a continuous change and in that sense keeping yourself well-informed is of tremendous importance. However, sometimes it might not be as easy as you may think. There is a vast number of construction news sites.

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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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Safety Services Company

JULY 5, 2018

Safety Against Sun Exposure & Ultraviolet Radiation. Welcome to Safe Friday, since July is typically the hottest month of the year, we’re going to offer-up a healthy dose of practical tips to help you combat sun exposure and (UV) ultraviolet radiation. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or new on the job, we’re going to offer something for everyone!

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2018

Problems with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and the Sha Tin-Central Link rail could create deadly work environments, allege engineering experts privy to the Australian contractor Leighton's two projects.

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BD+C

JULY 5, 2018

The recently completed Engineering Research Center (ERC) at Brown University provides the school with 80,000 sf of space across three-floors. The building houses specialized research facilities for nanomaterials, photonics, and environmental science to help expand research in renewable energy and advanced materials.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 5, 2018

Maybe I’m spoiled. As a young adult I realized I had some native English writing abilities (generally doing quite well in school papers), but I wouldn’t really face the question about journalistic writing competence until I wandered into the newsroom of The Ubyssey student newspaper at the University of British Columbia in 1973. There, I […].

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Construction Equipment

JULY 5, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a delay in enforcing certain requirements of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general industry. These requirements will not be enforced until Aug. 9, 2018. The requirements include beryllium work areas, regulated work areas, methods of compliance, personal protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, housekeeping, communication of hazards, and recordkeeping.

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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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CivilSeek

JULY 5, 2018

Sieve analysis of soil is a simple operation of dividing a sample of aggregate into fractions, each consisting of particles of the same size. Sieve Analysis of Soil. Theory. In practice, each fraction contains particles between definite limits, these being the openings of standard test sieves. Before sieving, the soil should be air dried in […].

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Construction Equipment

JULY 5, 2018

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced a new FMCSA pilot program to help young veterans with the military equivalent of a CDL find work as interstate commercial drivers without additional training starting at age 18. Currently, most interstate drivers are required to be 21 or over.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 5, 2018

Safety Against Sun Exposure & Ultraviolet Radiation. Welcome to Safe Friday, since July is typically the hottest month of the year, we’re going to offer-up a healthy dose of practical tips to help you combat sun exposure and (UV) ultraviolet radiation. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or new on the job, we’re going to offer something for everyone!

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Safety Risk Injury IRS 48

Construction Equipment

JULY 5, 2018

Cummins Inc announced this week it is acquiring Silicon Valley-based Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), which designs and produces hybrid and fully- electric power solutions for commercial markets. Adding EDI to the Cummins portfolio is the latest step forward in Cummins’ efforts to become a global electrified power leader.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 5, 2018

The ban would effectively force residents and businesses to transition to battery-powered leaf blowers.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2018

Problems with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and the Sha Tin-Central Link rail project could create dangerous — even deadly — work environments, experts say.

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BD+C

JULY 5, 2018

The Curve @ West Angeles Senior Apartments is a new affordable senior housing community set to rise near the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and 54th Street.

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Business Facilities

JULY 5, 2018

Paul Helton, Executive Director, LED FastStart, discusses the recruitment, training and support services at the heart of one of the nation's top workforce development programs. - Read: Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Paul Helton, LED FastStart 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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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2018

Jared Kushner was a partner in the 85 Jay Street mixed-use project but sold off his company's interest in the deal.

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Business Facilities

JULY 5, 2018

The trailer manufacturer will invest a total of $3.7 million in Campbell County, with new operations in Jellico and an expansion of its current operations in Jacksboro. . - Read: BMT Manufacturing Creating 148 Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 5, 2018

The Foundation’s Plumbing Apprentice and Journeyman Training Committee makes up the majority of the SkillsUSA Plumbing Technical Committee, and members were on hand to set up and help with contest judging.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 5, 2018

Xeriscaping is a way for your customers to cut back on more than 50 percent of their monthly water usage.

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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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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2018

Jared Kushner was a partner in the 85 Jay Street project but sold off his company's interest in the deal.

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Deals 48

ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2018

The current results from ENR Southeast's ongoing Top Specialty Contractors survey indicate 2017 was a good year for many firms.

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Contractors 53

Contractor Magazine

JULY 5, 2018

Weldon Long answers contractors' submitted questions and continues his series on selling with storytelling.

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Contractors 40

Green Industry Professionals

JULY 5, 2018

Reggie Field's grass-cutting business is booming after a neighbor's call to the police sparked national outrage.

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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!

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2018

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2018

Our customers are amazing, and they do incredibly innovative things with our construction software solutions and technologies. Every year, we give our customers the chance to showcase the new, innovative ways they have used software to transform their business through our Viewpoint Technology Awards. We are continually dazzled by the number of impressive submissions we receive and selecting a winner out of so many worthy applicants is always a challenge.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2018

New analysis estimates much higher benefit-cost ratio than in 2005 Corps report.

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