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How to Perform Rate Analysis for Earth Excavation? [PDF]

The Constructor

Rate analysis for earth excavation establishes the rate of labor and equipment required to excavate a site. Unlike other rate analysis works, the.

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COVID-19 health screenings raise privacy considerations for contractors

Construction Dive

While employee screenings and temperature checks are best practices for keeping coronavirus at bay, there are legal implications that construction firms need to be aware of, according to experts.

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What is the Life Span of a Building?

The Constructor

What is the life span of a building without any defects and any complaint? The post What is the Life Span of a Building? appeared first on The.

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Nooses found on several US and Canadian jobsites

Construction Dive

The offensive symbols of racism were discovered on construction sites in cities including Las Vegas and Toronto this month, according to local news sources.

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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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What is the Contract Labour Act? [PDF]

The Constructor

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, was brought about to regulate employment, prevent exploitation, and improve working.

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What is Tacheometry?

The Constructor

What is a tachometry? What is it’s used in civil engineering projects? The post What is Tacheometry? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Location intelligence distinguishes new SaaS offering

BD+C

San Diego-based Inertia Systems today officially announces the launch of Inertia Platform, a cloud-based SaaS enterprise construction management platform that automatically connects and coordinates teams, processes, project and quality management through BIM and smart drawings.

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What are the advantages of using Plastic Formwork over Woodden Formwork?

The Constructor

What are the advantages of using Plastic Formwork over Woodden Formwork? The post What are the advantages of using Plastic Formwork over Woodden.

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New affordable housing development comes to the Bay Area

BD+C

MBH Architects, in collaboration with Jon Worden Architects, has designed a new affordable housing project that provides low-cost rentals low-income families and seniors in the heart of Sonoma County.

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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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What is the role of Direct Cost and Indirect Cost in a Budget?

The Constructor

What is the role of direct cost and indirect cost in a budget? The post What is the role of Direct Cost and Indirect Cost in a Budget? appeared.

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7 Ways Real Estate Experts Predict Homes Changing Amid Virus

Pro Builder

7 Ways Real Estate Experts Predict Homes Changing Amid Virus. cbroderick. Mon, 06/29/2020 - 09:13. The pandemic has changed what homebuyers’ priorities are when it comes to their current and future homes. Not only have homes become offices and gyms, but with the lessening restrictions, backyards and patios have also substituted trails and playgrounds.

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What is the Spatial Analysis in GIS? What is its importance for civil engineers?

The Constructor

What is the Spatial Analysis in GIS? What is its importance for civil engineers? The post What is the Spatial Analysis in GIS? What is its.

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Merck Animal Health Investing $100M In Kansas Expansion

Business Facilities

The investment will bring capital improvements, expansion of manufacturing capacity and capabilities, and advanced technology to the company's DeSoto, KS operations. - Read: Merck Animal Health Investing $100M In Kansas Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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What are the Different Types of Steel Stacks?

The Constructor

What are the different types of steel stacks? The post What are the Different Types of Steel Stacks? appeared first on The Constructor.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 29, 2020

BD+C

1. New HQ for Chinese tech supplier will feature gardens on every floor (BD+C). "NBBJ’s spiral design maximizes worker exposure to the green spaces.".

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What is the Definition of Cement?

The Constructor

What is the Definition of Cement? The post What is the Definition of Cement? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Newark Airport's Terminal 1 Starts Spreading Its Wings

ENR Construction

The $2.7-billion facility, New Jersey’s largest-ever Port Authority NY and NJ project, is much-anticipated economic driver in virus-ravaged region but COVID impacts could alter its scope and schedule.

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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!

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What is Fly Levels in Surveying?

The Constructor

What is Fly Levels in Surveying? The post What is Fly Levels in Surveying? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Cut Costs with Telehandler Technology

Construction Equipment

Telehandler manufacturers are adding technology to their machines in the form of telematics and alternative power sources, as well as features for load and attachment management. Many of them are designed to help managers be more productive and and cut costs.

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Tennessee: A Pledge To Recover

Business Facilities

Tennessee is doing its best to transition from “temporarily closed” to “permanently open” using statewide initiatives that protect individuals and support businesses. - Read: Tennessee: A Pledge To Recover at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Record-Breaking Heavy Transport Gets Underway in Nevada

ENR Construction

Crews have begun hauling a 2.4-million-lb decommissioned reactor pressure vessel across the state of Nevada using mostly two-lane roads.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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EEOC: Testing Workers for Covid-19

Construction Equipment

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated a previous pronouncement it issued earlier in the pandemic. The EEOC, relying on guidance from the CDC, stated on June 17 that employers cannot require Covid-19 antibody testing before permitting employees to re-enter the workplace.

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Less Piers Are More for The Illinois Tollway's Mile Long Bridge

ENR Construction

The Illinois Tollway Authority widened the Central Tri-State’s Mile Long Bridge while also reducing the number of piers beneath it by half, making room for the three waters and two railways underneath.

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New buildings can fall short of designed performance

BD+C

Using modern building materials and a new building management system or control system doesn’t always produce a highly efficient building, a systems engineer tells GlobeSt. New buildings don’t always perform as designed due to many variables. Energy loads and when the loads peak can vary no matter the design, and similar buildings can produce far different energy usage outcomes.

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If Built, Sydney High-Rise, at 590 Ft, Would Have World's Tallest Hybrid Timber Structure

ENR Construction

If all goes according to plan, construction of Atlassian headquarters could begin early next year on a 40-story hybrid timber-and-structural-steel office building in Sydney, Australia.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Mandated building retrofits are necessary to meet climate crisis

BD+C

Cities and states should mandate retrofits of inefficient buildings in order to meet the climate crisis, according to a new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ( ACEEE ).

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Contractor of the Year Turner Construction Builds New Markets

ENR Construction

Contractor of the Year Turner Construction Co. excels at meeting client demands on tough projects such as reconstructions and data centers across the Midwest.

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Mass Construction Show Tackles Commercial Construction for Project Managers

Construction Junkie

Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition is underway and the voting booth is officially open. As part of the competition, I will be individually highlighting each of the 12 nominees throughout until the booth closes on July 1. Next up is the Mass Construction Show. Hosted by construction consultant, Joe Kelly, the Mass Construction Show takes on a variety of different topics applicable to commercial contractors throughout the country.