Tue.Jan 24, 2017

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How Real-Time Data Prevents Big-Time Fines

Construction Business Owner

Employees operating heavy machinery know the dangers surrounding working with tools, many of which have the ability to scorch, cut and tear metal in an instant. Unfortunately, simply knowing the dangers doesn’t mean that accidents won’t happen. The best way to prevent accidents is by ensuring that employees have the instruments and information they need to handle machinery with caution.

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Interpretation of Concrete In-Situ Test Results for Strength Strength Assessment

The Constructor

Concrete in-situ test results interpretation is important for structural strength assessment. Concrete test results interpretation consists of three.

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The Rise of Smart Buildings

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In today’s world, “location, location, location” has been replaced by innovation, innovation, innovation.

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Methods of Testing Compressive Strength of Masonry

The Constructor

Testing compressive strength of masonry before construction and for every 464.5 m2 of masonry work during construction is required as per Building.

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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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Job Order Contract Implementation

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Implementation. Job Order Contract Implementation is a multi-part process. Whether you are implementing a Job Order Contract for the first time, or seeking to improve a current JOC, it’s important to address each are in full detail. Stakeholders need to clearly discuss and establish the goals of the job order contract, associated milestones, timelines, and resource requirements.

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Outdated Welding Practice May Be Cause of Bridge Fracture

Construction Equipment

An construction error six decades ago might be the cause of a steel beam fracture discovered Friday on the Delaware River Bridge, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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From an industrial park to an eco-neighborhood in Brussels, Belgium

BD+C

A former industrial park constructed in 1907 and originally used as a shipping and customs complex is set to undergo a transformation into a sustainable eco-neighborhood covering 135,000-sm.

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Oatey Co. acquires Set-Rite Products

Contractor Magazine

Oatey Co., a leader in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Set-Rite Products Company. read more.

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A U.S. startup is working with Dubai to advance 3D printing for construction

BD+C

Last April, Dubai unveiled its 3D Printing Strategy , which calls for 25% of buildings in that city to be constructed using 3D printing technology by 2030. That strategy focuses on three major sectors: construction, medical products, and consumer products. The use of 3D printing in Dubai’s construction sector will increase by 2% starting in 2019.

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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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Toyota Plans $600M Investment, 400 New Jobs in Indiana

Business Facilities

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will offer TMMI training grants to reimburse up to 50 percent of the company’s eligible workforce training costs over a two-year period. Read Toyota Plans $600M Investment, 400 New Jobs in Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Sensational shopping: Retail and the emotional connection

BD+C

It’s no secret that the experience of shopping is an emotional one. Retailers have long studied consumer behavior to uncover new patterns and insight that inform marketing and branding strategy in pursuit of heightened sales and loyalty.

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Operator Crushes Worker with Backhoe Bucket

Construction Equipment

A foreman for the Step It Up Construction Co. was operating a backhoe at a site outside San Antonio, Texas, when he accidently crushed 19-year old Destiny Rodriguez with the vehicle's bucket around 10:30 Monday morning, police say. Sgt. Roger Pedraza of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office said Rodriguez was inside a dig site and the operator of the backhoe, later identified as a foreman at the site, didn't see her and dropped the bucket on top of her.

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Politicians use architectural renderings in bid to sell Chicago’s Thompson Center

BD+C

When news hits of an Illinois Governor attempting to sell something related to the government, people typically start to wonder how long the prison sentence will be. In this instance, however, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s intentions aren’t quite so nefarious as the past may have you believe.

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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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Careless Foreman Drops Backhoe Bucket on Worker, Kills Her

Construction Equipment

A foreman for the Step It Up Construction Company was operating a backhoe at a site outside San Antonio, Texas, when he accidently crushed 19-year old Destiny Rodriguez with the vehicle's bucket around 10:30 Monday morning. Sgt. Roger Pedraza of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office said Rodriguez was inside a dig site and the operator of the backhoe, later identified as a foreman at the site, didn't see her and dropped the bucket on top of her.

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How to turn rejection in success in two minutes: A first-person story

Construction Marketing Ideas

Christine Hollinden in this brief presentation provides a key insight into rejection, and how you can overcome and move beyond the frustration of hearing the word “no” The Houston-based marketing consultant reminds us that sometimes it is important to go beyond the superficial rejection, and ask for an opportunity (perhaps at times asserting some humanity). […].

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Mack Adds "Where'sMyConcrete" Tool to its Fleet Management Services

Construction Equipment

WheresMyConcrete, a cloud-based and telematics-connected dispatching, analytics and customer service tool, is now available for Mack ready-mix customers seeking asset visibility, dispatch efficiency and real-time data identifying exactly where a concrete load is in the delivery process.

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Nomination deadline for 2017 Best Construction Blog competition rapidly approaching

Construction Marketing Ideas

The nomination deadline for the 2017 Best Construction Blog competition is approaching — it is Jan. 31. The competition provides an ideal opportunity to promote your blog since I review all qualified entries, and these are included in the ongoing Construction Blogs and Resources directory. In other words, your (or the third-party blog you recommends) […].

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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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Engineered for strength

BD+C

Star Buildlings ’ steel wall panels are designed to handle wind loads up to 145 MPH, yet the steel of these panels is seemingly thin, 1/32-inch or less. This steel helps keep the panels light in weight. However, anyone who's ever handled a thin sheet of flat steel knows that it bends very easily. How do Star Buildings steel panels achieve so much greater strength than a simple piece of flat steel?

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Weekly Product Gallery: Adey, Newport Brass, Bosch Tools, Powers, Macto-Norca and General Pipe Cleaners

Contractor Magazine

This week the product gallery includes filtration device for hydronic systems, a faucet with bold classical design, a reengineered battery for cordless tools, a mixing valve, a stainless steel insert for polyethylene tubing and more. read more.

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BD+C Accelerate Live! AEC Innovation Conference

BD+C

. Building Design+Construction 's inaugural Accelerate Live! conference will bring together business and tech leaders from the AEC Giant firms to debate the future of the AEC market and the changing built environment. More at: www.AccelerateLiveBDC.com.

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Details of slab reinforcement on the basis of bar bending schedule

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video provides detailed information on slab reinforcement that is created with bar bending schedule (BBS). Slab reinforcement stands for the method that is undertaken to bend reinforcing steel and transform into shapes necessary for building up reinforced concrete structure. Bar bending schedule (aka schedule of bars) belongs to a list of reinforcement bars, a specified RCC work item.

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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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Manufacturers Expect Near-Sourcing To Increase

Business Facilities

According to new research from LMA Consulting, 70% of manufacturing executives say near-sourcing will increase within the next five years. Read Manufacturers Expect Near-Sourcing To Increase on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Winsupply names Roland Gordon new Chief Executive Officer

Contractor Magazine

Jack Johnston to retire but remains on Board of Directors. Winsupply Inc., announced Roland Gordon has been named chief executive officer of the company. read more.

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Midwest Top Young Professionals Make Big Impact on Industry

ENR Construction

This diverse group of up-and-comers works on key regional projects, mentors others and performs charity work.

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Ensuring Adequate Insurance Coverage for Your Snow Division

Green Industry Professionals

5 insurance policies that are essential to snow removal contractors.

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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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Legacy Award Winner Walsh Brings Go-Getter Attitude to Family Business

ENR Construction

Third generation leader of the Walsh Group Matthew Walsh inspires staff and gives back to the community.

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Update: Trump to Sign Executive Orders for Pipeline Construction Today

Construction Equipment

. The Chicago Tribune reports President Trump will sign two orders today to advance construction of the Dakota Access pipeline and the Keystone XL pipeline. . The orders follow months of protests by environmentalists and Native American groups in North Dakota against the Dakota Access project, a $3.8-billion pipeline that would bring crude oil from the state's Bakken oil patch through the Midwest and into the U.S.

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Spec Mix Crowns the World's Best Bricklayer at World of Concrete 2017

ENR Construction

While most come to the annual World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas Jan 17-20 to see the latest concrete equipment and products, more than a few of the over 50,000 attendees are there for the spirit of competition.