Fri.Dec 21, 2018

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Foundation Drain – Components, Working and Design

The Constructor

Foundation drain is an exterior drainage system installed on the outer face of the foundation wall and near the wall footing, covered with a layer of.

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$700M Esplanade mixed-use project in Pittsburgh teases man-made lake

Construction Dive

The joint venture of Yates Construction and local contractor Massaro Corp. will perform preconstruction services on the project, which will include a Crystal Lagoons lake and a Ferris wheel.

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How to Repair Stamped Concrete

The Constructor

Stamped concrete is an innovative concrete widely applied for the floor in patios, car porch, driveways and sidewalks. It is extremely docile in.

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Our best stories of 2018

Construction Dive

Construction Dive's top stories of 2018 included breaking news about AECOM, Skanska, Bechtel, the FIU bridge collapse, silica citations, stadium projects and more.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Andrew Deye, JobsOhio

Business Facilities

Andrew Deye, Managing Director, JobsOhio, discusses Ohio's strategy to become a top U.S. destination for foreign direct investment. - Read: Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Andrew Deye, JobsOhio at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Noise Exposure Leads to Faster Auditory Aging: Study

Construction Equipment

Safety and Health magazine reports that noise exposure in the workplace can accelerate the normal loss of hearing as a result of aging, according to a review conducted by researchers at the Canadian scientific research organization IRSST.

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Flatiron JV wins $224M stretch of San Diego's North Coast Corridor

Construction Dive

The award brings the team — which also includes Skanska and Stacy and Witbeck — a total of $560 million of work on the $6 billion project.

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VIDEO: Chicago Demolition Firm Uses Barge, not Trucks, to Transport Waste

Construction Equipment

Heneghan Wrecking tore down the Morton Salt building on Chicago’s Wacker Drive earlier this year. Although the team had 90 days to complete the project, they finished the project one week early. Patrick Heneghan, the company’s president, credited the use of barges on the Chicago River, as a key.

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H-2B Visas in High Demand for Fiscal Year 2019

Green Industry Professionals

Citizenship and Immigration Services conducted a lottery to randomly select H-2B visa petitions to ensure a fair process.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Workplace, Crane Fatalities Decline in 2017

Construction Equipment

According to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), there were a total of 5,147 fatal injuries recorded in the U.S. in 2017, versus 5,190 in 2016 (34 more). The fatal injury rate also decreased to 3.

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Winter Is for More than Just Sledding

Green Industry Professionals

Winter herbicide treatment could be a viable alternative for controlling invasive woody species.

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NCCCO Introduces Certification Program for Drill Rig Operators

Construction Equipment

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the International Association for Foundation Drilling (ADSC) have joined together to announce the introduction of a certification program for operators of drill rig equipment.

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Autodesk to Acquire BuildingConnected, Completes PlanGrid Acquisition

Contractor Magazine

BuildingConnected has built a network of more than 700,000 construction professionals, helping real estate owners and general contractors find and hire qualified contractors for their projects.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Wanda Tyre Takes a Deep Dive into the Green Industry

Green Industry Professionals

Wanda Tyre is showcasing its range of applications for the lawn and garden, light construction and landscaping fields.

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5 Steps to Close the Lead Management Gap

Contractor Magazine

Better your lead services by following these five steps to a better lead management process.

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Construction Employment Rises November 2017-18 Year-Over-Year

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Forty-two states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between November 2017 and November 2018, while 23 states added construction jobs between October and November, according to a new analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said extremely low unemployment rates in most of the nation have made it hard for contractors in many states to continue adding workers, despite strong demand for projects. “November was t

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Landscaping Business that Took out Power Line 'Looking into It'

Green Industry Professionals

A landscaping business was responsible for downing some power lines, eliminating electricity for more than a thousand.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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'Perfect Storm' Caused Fractures at San Francisco Transit Hub

ENR Construction

T he underlying causes of the trouble at San Francisco’s 4.5-block-long Salesforce Transit Center are coming into focus.

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'Perfect Storm' Caused Fractures at San Francisco Transit Hub

ENR Construction

T he underlying causes of the trouble at San Francisco’s 4.5-block-long Salesforce Transit Center are coming into focus.

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Morocco's Wind Energy Project Secures Financing

ENR Construction

Siemens Gamesa will supply blades and towers from its new and factory, recently commissioned at Tangier in Morocco.

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Morocco First-Phase Wind Energy Project Secures Funds

ENR Construction

Siemens Gamesa will supply blades and towers to the onshore project from its new Tangier factory.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!