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Concrete Admixtures – Types, Selection, Properties and Applications

The Constructor

Concrete admixtures are used to enhance the properties of concrete for applications in concrete works with special requirements. Concrete admixtures.

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UC Merced to nearly double its size by 2020

BD+C

The University of California, Merced has launched a $1.3 billion expansion that will nearly double its physical capacity over the next four years, and support enrollment growth to 10,000 students, from around 6,700 today. Its Merced 2020 Project will add 1.2 million sf in academic, housing, and student-life facilities. These will include three new teaching and research lab buildings, 1,700 new beds for on-campus housing, 1,500 new parking spaces, a student wellness center, and the expansion of t

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Keep it clean!

Digger Blog

In this short video, Paul, one of Worsley Plant's engineers, gets enthusiastic about how easy it is to maintain the Lehnhoff Variolock Quickcoupler. In this short video, Paul, one of Worsley Plant's engineers, gets enthusiastic about how easy it is to maintain the Lehnhoff Variolock Quickcoupler.

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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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why the height of ground floor is generally kept higher than any other floor

The Constructor

why the height of ground floor is generally kept higher than any other floor? Read More at why the height of ground floor is generally kept higher.

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Structural footing question

The Constructor

After footing and pedestal concrete completed but columns centre line position change 18” from grid line to another grid how to columns.

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Former Allied Construction President Leo Matthews Dies

Construction Equipment

Leo L. Matthews, who served as president/CEO of Allied Construction Products, passed away on Sept. 4, 2016. Matthews was president/CEO from 1976 to 1983, and again from 1993 to 2005. He also served as a Board of Director for Allied until his passing.

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Structural footing question

The Constructor

In a row 8 nos footings and pedestals concrete completed but columns centre line position change 18” from grid line but how to columns.

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Rinnai celebrates production of 2 millionth tankless unit

Contractor Magazine

Company thanks employees, discusses 2017 campaign to commemorate the milestone and bring hot water to those who need it most. Rinnai America Corporation attained the milestone of selling its 2 millionth tankless unit last month. read more.

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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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Structural footing question

The Constructor

column position to move 2’0″ after footing concrete is it possible Read More at Structural footing question The Constructor

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New Jersey Companies To Share Over $35M

Business Facilities

More than $35 million from New Jersey’s Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer (NOL) Program will be split among 40 New Jersey technology and biotechnology companies in Fiscal Year 2017. Administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the New Jersey Department of Treasury’s Division of Taxation, the program enables eligible technology and biotechnology companies to sell New Jersey tax losses and/or research and development tax credits to raise non-dilutive ca

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What is Composite structures?

The Constructor

I want to know about the composite structures. Read More at What is Composite structures?

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AHR Expo Innovation Awards Donates $22,500 to Opportunity Village

Contractor Magazine

Proceeds to fund HVACR upgrades, new equipment installs across four campus locations of Nevada’s largest non-profit community rehabilitation program. Each year the AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition collects entry fees that are then donated in full to a charitable organization. read more.

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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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E&E Manufacturing Expanding In Tennessee

Business Facilities

Automotive components manufacturer E&E Manufacturing of Tennessee, LLC will invest $23.5 million and create 123 jobs in an expansion of its Athens, TN facility. In business for more than 50 years, E&E Manufacturing is a Tier 1 automotive supplier. The company manufactures stamped and welded components for automotive companies. (Image: E&E Manufacturing).

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New village hall boasts contemporary look, LEED Gold status

BD+C

After more than five years of planning within an unusual public-private partnership, a spectacular new village administration building has been completed in Mundelein Village, Ill. The two-story, 32,000 sq. ft. structure, which achieved LEED Gold status, replaces an aging building that served as the town’s headquarters since 1929.

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Cognitive reframing and sales: Taking your client/prospect out of the comfort zone

Construction Marketing Ideas

The Rain Group‘s Mike Schultz in Cognitive Reframing: How to Ge Buyers Off Autopilot, suggests that effective sales requires the ability to disrupt the potential purchaser’s perceptions enough to see a need for change — but not so strongly that the purchaser is paralyzed with fear/indecision. It is an interesting and potentially vital concept: How […].

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Viega wins Plastic Pipe Institute's 2016 Project of the Year Award

Contractor Magazine

Climate Mat system installed to create innovative heated drying slab for Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency. Viega was awarded PPI's 2016 "Project of the Year" award in the building and construction division for its Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency heating bed project. read more.

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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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Construction Innovation Workshop Opens in Boston

ENR Construction

Fifteen guest builders-in-residence are taking advantage of new workshop and design space in Boston’s Seaport Innovation District.

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Altoz Hosts Successful Dealer Meeting

Green Industry Professionals

Annual dealer meeting highlighted by unveiling of four new mower models for 2017.

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Execs Share Best Ways To Ply Changing Global Markets

ENR Construction

With low oil prices still a nagging factor in the global economy, construction executives and researchers shared strategies for project delivery and business success in markets that are increasingly difficult to predict and more controlled by tightening costs.

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Public/private facility boasts contemporary look, LEED gold status

BD+C

After more than five years of planning within an unusual public-private partnership, a spectacular new village administration building has been completed in Mundelein Village, Ill. The two-story, 32,000 sq. ft. structure, which achieved LEED Gold status, replaces an aging building that served as the town’s headquarters since 1929.

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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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Seattle Convention Center Project Gets New Contractor, Set for 2017 Start

ENR Construction

The $1.6-billion Washington State Convention Center expansion project in downtown Seattle has a new contractor and a clear path toward the start of construction in 2017, while development on the Pacific Northwest’s largest hotel continues next door.

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Concrete Footings – Some useful guidelines

Construction Cost Estimating

Usually, it should be examined when the footings are arranged for concreting i.e. reinforcement is completely engrossed but it is recommended to examine it in two phase i.e. 01. Initially verify formwork prior to arrange reinforcement. This is very useful because finding out & rectifying formwork defect is very difficult once the reinforcement is organized in position. 02.

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Seatac Airport, Airport Construction, Airport Terminal Design, Infrastructure Construction

ENR Construction

An expansive walkway over taxiways is the highlight of the planned new International Arrivals Facility at Sea-Tac International Airport, south of Seattle.

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Comfortech 2016: Dave Yates talks tankless at the Rheem booth

Contractor Magazine

Dave Yates talks about tankless water heaters with James Courtney at the Rheem booth during Comfortech 2016. read more.

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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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Top 600 Specialty Contractors had a good year

ENR Construction

The construction market has been growing steadily for the past six years, and, for large specialty contractors, things are looking up.

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Comfortech 2016: Dave Yates talks mini-splits with Mohammad Farooq

Contractor Magazine

Dave Yates talks mini-splits with Mohammad Farooq at the Rheem-Ruud booth during Comfortech 2016. read more.

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Libertarians' Hope Gary Johnson Has Construction Roots

ENR Construction

Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party candidate for president, started a New Mexico mechanical contracting firm in the 1970s whose later sale made him a millionaire.