Construction Business Owner
APRIL 19, 2017
Construction and demolition waste disposal companies are exposed to tough and harsh working conditions, and must have equipment that is capable of handling such adverse conditions. Knowing the territory is only half the battle when it comes to moving major loads on the jobsite, so it's important to work with reliable systems of weighing for load management.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 19, 2017
Big data is the new competitive advantage for construction companies large or small. Every day, data is being produced and shared across all mediums. The term big data is about making sense of all of your data and analyzing it to make smart, useful business decisions for your company. It’s putting information together, and connecting dots that were not connected in the past.
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FDR Safety
APRIL 19, 2017
Much of the discussion about OSHA these days is about whether the agency has gone too far with some of its regulations and programs. No matter where you stand, though, it is good every once in a while to remember the reasons for OSHA’s creation. A visit to the museum beneath the Gateway Arch in St. Louis illustrates some of those reasons. Visitors there can view an incredible video about the construction of the Arch in 1965, a few years before the creation of OSHA in 1971.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 19, 2017
Once thought only to be useful or financially accessible for large corporations, big data analysis can be a secret weapon for construction.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2017
Did you turn off the lamp on your desk today before you left the office? Did you remember to reach down and turn off the power strip your computer was plugged into? When you got home from work, did you walk through the house turning off all the lights the kids had left on, and did you reach over and turn off the running water while they were brushing their teeth?
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BD+C
APRIL 19, 2017
Google Earth recently relaunched with a host of new features to help people explore the world in even more detail without ever having to leave the air-conditioned comforts of their homes. One of the most fascinating new features is known as Voyager and it allows people to “experience interactive stories from around the world.” Anyone can now take guided, interactive tours of famous cities, cultural landmarks, and lost civilizations.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2017
Falls are a leading cause of death for workers, accounting for 350 of the 937 construction fatalities and 648 of the 4,836 fatalities in all industries recorded in 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But they are also preventable: Hazard elimination, proper training, and use of fall protection can change these numbers.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2017
The first quarter of the year ended on a positive note for the Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the March ABI score was 54.3, up from a score of 50.7 in the previous month.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2017
TheHill.com reports the Department of Transportation plans to create new top-level roles and reshuffle other positions. The realignment is intended to put senior staff in charge of the president's initiatives.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 19, 2017
Seth Godin makes an interesting point in this blog post when he addresses the differentiation chasm between good and great. You can be good at Twitter in about five minutes a day. Spending ten minutes doesn’t make you twice as good… in fact, there’s probably little measurable improvement. To be great at Twitter might take […].
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2017
. Caterpillar announced today that its new global headquarters will be located in Deerfield, Illinois, a northern Chicago suburb. The new headquarters building is minutes away from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, is centrally located near major interstates and offers direct access to the Chicago Metra.
Digger Blog
APRIL 19, 2017
On 11th April 2017 Liebherr delivered its 50,000th wheeled loader – providing a good excuse for a retrospective. On 11th April 2017 Liebherr delivered its 50,000th wheeled loader – providing a good excuse for a retrospective.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2017
Falls are a leading cause of death for workers, accounting for 350 of the 937 construction fatalities and 648 of the 4,836 fatalities in all industries recorded in 2015 (BLS data). But they are also preventable - hazard elimination, proper training, and use of fall protection can change these numbers.
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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?
ENR Construction
APRIL 19, 2017
Developer of automated drone system hopes to challenge the $36-billion pipeline monitoring business with a better, less expensve alternative.
Business Facilities
APRIL 19, 2017
The Palmetto State is home to eight major military installations and numerous facilities, supporting 62,520 in Department of Defense personnel with $2.6 billion in payroll. Read Military Economic Impact Reaches $24.1 Billion In South Carolina on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
CK Power
APRIL 19, 2017
Often, diesel engines can last for years with proper maintenance and care. Eventually, after many hours of use, servicing and maintenance, any engine will wear out and need replacement. Since the average diesel engine is capable of lasting for such a long time, specifications and attributes often change and advance due to technology and regulations.
Business Facilities
APRIL 19, 2017
Virbac Corporation will consolidate its distribution operations in a facility at Kansas City's Hunt Midwest SubTropolis to tap into the benefits provided by the KC Animal Health Corridor. Read Veterinary Pharmaceutical Company Chooses Missouri on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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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.
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 19, 2017
Foundation failure occurs due to variation on the load: There exist three types of shear failure, i.e. General, Local and Punching shear failures which happened due to the compactness of soil and depth of footing with regard to its breadth (i.e D/B Ratio). When the utmost capacitybearing of the soil is attained, it may fail in one of the following three failure type on the basis of the type of soil and depth to width ratio of the footing.
Business Facilities
APRIL 19, 2017
The South Korean company will invest nearly $20M and add 100 news jobs at its facility in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park. Read Hanwha Advanced Materials Growing In Alabama on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 19, 2017
Some time ago they added the ability to tell Revit we want a parameter to be able to store unique values even when the element is part of a group, like this. That example is possible because it's a shared parameter. I find myself wishing that we could do the same thing for the built-in Panel Name parameter for electrical panels. These are unique identifiers in all the situations I've ever encountered.
PC Construction
APRIL 19, 2017
PC Construction is proud to once again sponsor the Florida Water Resources Conference (FWRC) on April 22-26 in West Palm Beach. The technical program features eight tracks of presentations and workshops diversely geared toward every water professional in.
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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!
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2017
The U.S. Department of Energy and the National Labs have released updated versions of their open-source, whole-building energy modeling tools: the EnergyPlus engine and the OpenStudio software development kit and application. EnergyPlus V8.7.
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 19, 2017
This construction video is recorded to provide you some useful tips for estimating the cutting length of the circular column stirrups. Here the radius of the column is taken as 400 mm. Dia of stirrup is taken as 8 mm Concrete Cover is taken as 40 mm Stirrups are also known as Links or Rings or Transverse Reinforcement. Stirrups are applied in Beams and Columns.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2017
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is destined to become one of the best and most visually striking stadiums in sports when it finally opens. When the stadium will open, however, is starting to become a talking point, as the date has been pushed back again to Aug. 26. The $1.6 billion-stadium, designed by HOK, was originally planned to open on March 1, 2017. Since that time the opening has been delayed three times to June 1, 2017, then to July 30, 2017, and more recently (and hopefully finally) to Aug. 26, 2
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 19, 2017
Global Mechanized Irrigation Systems market is evaluated to extend with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6% from 2015 to 2022.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 19, 2017
Verification tools are used to automatically send customers confirmations with proof of licenses, insurance and employee background checks. read more.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 19, 2017
The owner of Outdoors Unlimited in Murfreesbor, TN is accused in a lawsuit of cheating foreign workers out of money but has vehemently denied the allegations.
ENR Construction
APRIL 19, 2017
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