Tue.Oct 08, 2019

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The Buzzword: Networking. Three Ways to Grow Your Constructon Network

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We hear the term “networking” a lot lately. Perhaps in all the buzz, we’ve lost the real meaning behind this industry buzzword.

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Report: Construction faces widest foreign language skills gap

Construction Dive

Safety issues on jobsites can arise when trade workers primarily speak Spanish or other languages that managers don't, a survey shows.

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Scott Equipment Takes on Volvo Distibution in Arkansas

Construction Equipment

Scott Equipment will now distribute Volvo Construction Equipment from its locations in Arkansas, replacing Hugg & Hall Equipment. The locations join existing Scott distribution in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

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Swinging the pendulum on construction careers

Construction Dive

The skilled workforce shortage requires innovative solutions and recognizing barriers to entry.

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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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Browsing for Off-Grid Property

Natural Building

Sometimes you can get some good ideas and have fun browsing through listings of houses for sale. Here are a bunch of isolated rural properties that might be worth a second look, available through Zillow on-line real estate. Off-grid property in California with amazing views! Two bedroom home iin California is nestled on forty acres bordering Forest Service Property.

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[VIDEO] Built Robotics Aims to Automate Existing Equipment

Construction Equipment

Built Robotics announced a $33 million Series B round last month. The company’s goal is to allow one equipment operator to oversee a fleet of vehicles working autonomously, only entering the cab for tasks that the machine can’t complete on its own.

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Accounting Software Tips When Starting A Small Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Lilian Chifley. As a new construction business owner, keeping your financials in order should be one of your top priorities. Tracking revenues, checking profits, or carefully reviewing your expenses are all necessary steps to building a reliable and responsible financial record. If you have a staff, you will be increasingly tempted to delegate this task to your accounting department; in the end, it’s their job to keep the company well grounded.

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Autonomous Mower Could Solve Landscaper's Labor Problems

Green Industry Professionals

Mean Green, Kobi Company are developing autonomous commercial electric mower

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Atlas Copco WEDA Electric Submersible Pumps

Construction Equipment

Three electric submersible pumps, including two sludge/trash pumps, the WEDA S30 and S60, and a drainage pump, the WEDA D80, are designed for drainage and sludge-pumping applications in the construction and rental industries.

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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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Lab Test on Aggregates at Site

CivilJungle

Any Concrete work before must be Test on aggregate because of sure working quality of Concrete. Difference type of test no aggregates. as per below tests point out of aggregate tests Sampling of Aggregate Tests Aggregate Crushing Value Impact Value of Coarse Aggregate Sieve Analysis Test of Coarse Aggregates Flakiness Index of Aggregate Elongation Index […].

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Generac Mobile Flameless Heaters

Construction Equipment

Mobile flameless heaters are purpose-designed to safely provide heat in environments in which an open flame could be hazardous. The flameless technology utilizes a hydraulic pump circuit to load a diesel engine, which generates heat.

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BIM 360 Sync Failure Retry

Revit OpEd

Lately we've been experiencing some poor performance accessing BIM 360 projects. The primary cause eludes us at the moment, but Location Services, Windows Updates and Anti-Virus systems appear to be factors for now. Most of the time it works great but then.it doesn't. Today I'm having trouble syncing changes with a project and this dialog has been stuck on my screen for about a half hour so far.

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VMAC DTM70 Air Compressor for 2019 Ram Trucks

Construction Equipment

The Direct-Transmission Mounted (DTM70) air compressor for 2019 model year Ram trucks is the only direct-transmission mounted PTO-driven air compressor, the company says.

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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 is Consistency of Cement

CivilJungle

What is Consistency of Cement? Any Cement paste requirement of minimum water in cement paste for initiate the chemical reaction. This chemical reaction call the consistency of cement. This method call consistency fo cement test. Relevant is code: IS code 4031 part 4 -Consistency of Standard Cement past What is Initial Setting time of Cement? […].

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Bobcat Adds New York Dealership

Construction Equipment

Bobcat of Binghamton, in New York, has joined the Bobcat dealer network for New York and Pennsylvania. The dealership is part of Bartron Supply Inc.

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Difference Between Flexible Pavement and Rigid Pavement | What is Pavement | Type of Pavement

CivilJungle

What is Pavement? Pavement or carriageway is that part of the road or highway which supports the wheel loads imposed on it from traffic moving over it. It ought to be strong enough to resist the stresses that are being developed as a result of traffic. Pavement should also be thick enough to distribute the […].

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David Chipperfield Architects to design new Rolex USA headquarters

BD+C

David Chipperfield Architects recently won an international design competition to design the new Rolex USA headquarters in New York City.

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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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US DOT Steps Up Rural Infrastructure Thrust

ENR Construction

"ROUTES" initiative has no new funds, but aims to promote rural eligibility for current DOT grant, loan programs.

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John Deere Lays Off 163 Employees Across Major Production Plants

Green Industry Professionals

John Deere is laying off 163 workers across its Davenport, Iowa and East Moline, Illinois plants.

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David Chipperfield Architects to design new Rolex USA headquarters

BD+C

David Chipperfield Architects recently won an international design competition to design the new Rolex USA headquarters in New York City.

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Vanguard Commercial Lithium Ion Battery Pack

Green Industry Professionals

Briggs & Stratton introduces electrification solution with Vanguard Commercial Lithium Ion battyer pack

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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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Metal cladding tiles help unique airport facility’s design take flight

BD+C

Loading docks generally aren’t known for their stylishness, but a new such structure at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is breaking with that tradition. The addition of glass curtainwall and a protective overhang clad in copper-toned metal tiles create a real visual pop in the middle of the airport’s runway area.

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Vanguard 400 and 160 Single-Cylinder Engines

Green Industry Professionals

Latest in Vanguard's family of single cylinder engines

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Populous submits proposal for AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano stadium

BD+C

Populous has submitted a proposal for a new stadium for AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano. The stadium, dubbed The Cathedral, will be the centerpiece of a new mixed-use masterplan development in the San Siro District, a sustainable 365-days-a-year destination.

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Husqvarna Acquires Wacker Neuson Power Trowel Business

Construction Equipment

Husqvarna’s Construction Division has acquired the concrete power trowel business from Wacker Neuson. The company will acquire all the product, R&D, and manufacturing assets relating to walk-behind and ride-on concrete power trowels.

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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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A&R Logistics, Inc. Investing $60M In South Carolina

Business Facilities

The chemical industry supply chain services company will establish an export facility in Berkeley County, creating more than 60 new jobs. - Read: A&R Logistics, Inc. Investing $60M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Morooka Produces 1000th Rubber-Track Carrier

Construction Equipment

Morooka America is celebrating production of its 1,000th rubber track carrier, the MST2200VD. The MST2200VD is one of 18 rubber track carriers in the Morooka America product line, up from just six in 2012, the year the company was founded.

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Call For Entries: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year

Business Facilities

The deadline to submit your project for consideration for Business Facilities' 2019 Economic Development Deal of the Year is November 8, 2019. - Read: Call For Entries: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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