Fri.Dec 02, 2016

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How to Plan for Better Acoustic Control in Building?

The Constructor

The acoustic feature of a building can be taken care at the initial stages of planning of the project. The ignorance at the initial stage would force.

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Keep the Profit Wheel Spinning

Construction Business Owner

The No. 1 challenge many contractors face is profit shrinkage or profit margin fade. This recurring problem appears when final construction job cost comes in higher than the bid or contract project budget. As a business coach, I see numerous contractor income statements every year. I often hear company owners say that they bid using a 15-percent markup for overhead and 10 percent for profit.

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Types of Plaster Finishes and External Rendering for Buildings

The Constructor

Plastering is a process by which coarse surfaces of wall or ceiling roofs are changed or turned or rendered to provide smoothness.

Materials 176
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AGC Alaska Conference report

Cassell Construction Estimating

Our CEO Barry Cassell spoke at the 68th annual AGC Alaska conference in Anchorage last month. Barry's session, "Construction Tech Today and Tomorrow" provided historical perspective and a look ahead at the progress of technology in our industry.

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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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rainwater harvesting

The Constructor

i live in pune in india in a building having a flat concrete roof of 15,000 sq feet area. we already have ground rainwater harvesting with 3 bore.

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can i design an asphalt section with courser mix on the bottom lift and finer mix as the top lift

The Constructor

I work for a construction company doing asphalt paving and I would like to know if there is an existing study about doing asphalt paving with 2.

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Agora Garden, a twisting, plant-filled tower in Taipei, will absorb 130 tons of carbon dioxide annually once completed

BD+C

A twisted tower is a dramatic addition to any skyline and doesn’t require much else to catch the eye of anyone whose sightline it may come into. But a new twisted tower from Vincent Callebaut Architectures will add a metaphorical twist on top of the literal 90-degree twist its recently topped out Agora Garden skyscraper already has. The new building will be packed with plants, vegetable gardens, and trees on each of its 22 floors, turning it into, what the architect calls, a vertical farm.

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rainwater harvesting

The Constructor

i live in pune in india in a building having a flat concrete roof of 15,000 sq feet area. we already have ground rainwater harvesting with 3 bore.

Concrete 100
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Nikola Unveils Fuel Cell-Electric Heavy Truck

Construction Equipment

Nikola Motor Co. unveiled its long-awaited fuel cell-electric, sleeper-cab tractor Thursday night to an enthusiastic audience in Salt Lake City, announced that Ryder System will sell and service it, and stated that a daycab version will expand its benefits to applications closer to construction. Nikola One, the streamlined tractor, and Nikola Two, the daycab, promise high performance and fuel economy with low maintenance and zero emissions.

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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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rainwater harvesting

The Constructor

i live in pune in india in a building having a flat concrete roof of 15,000 sq feet area. we already have ground rainwater harvesting with 3 bore.

Concrete 100
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These are the top 10 tile trends to keep an eye on in 2017

BD+C

Cersaie, the world’s largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, was held in Bologna, Italy this past September and, now, Ceramics of Italy has taken what they saw on display at the show and created a list of the top 10 tile trends to watch as we head into 2017. The diverse list includes a multitude of colors, textures, and finishes.

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rainwater harvesting

The Constructor

i live in pune in india in a building having a flat concrete roof of 15,000 sq feet area. we already have ground rainwater harvesting with 3 bore.

Concrete 100
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Poll: Strong Bipartisan Support for Water Infrastructure Bill

Construction Equipment

In the final weeks of the lame-duck session, a national poll released Friday by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) found that voters strongly support federal funding for water pipelines and waterways as well as for resources that prevent drinking water contamination crises, like those that occurred in Flint, MI.

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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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rainwater harvesting

The Constructor

i live in pune in india in a building having a flat concrete roof of 15,000 sq feet area. we already have ground rainwater harvesting with 3 bore.

Concrete 100
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Leveraging Credit Increases Your Contracting Company Cash Flow

Contractor Bookkeeping

Accepting Credit Cards Can Immediately Increase Sales And Profits*. *We do not provide merchant services. We suggest you start by contacting you bank and doing your own research. I know from many years while we were contractors it paid off handsomely so I am simply passing on a mere "scrap of information" to help you get more cashflow and profit. Unplanned Emergencies - Are stressful now add "how am I going to pay for this" to the mix and the anxiety increases exponentially!

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rainwater harvesting

The Constructor

i live in pune in india in a building having a flat concrete roof of 15,000 sq feet area. we already have ground rainwater harvesting with 3 bore.

Concrete 100
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Video: Enormous (presumably unsinkable) Titanic Replica Being Built in Rural China

Construction Equipment

China based construction company Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group has broken ground on a full-scale Titanic replica. The reproduction of the doomed ocean liner, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, is being built in rural, landlocked Daying County, Sichuan.

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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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Nonresidential construction spending gains momentum

BD+C

Nonresidential construction spending totaled $699.7 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis in October, a 0.3 percent decrease from September’s significantly upwardly revised total, but an increase of 2.6 percent year-over-year according to analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

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Jeannette Long of LIXIL speaks at United Nations’ World Toilet Day event on toilets and jobs

Contractor Magazine

In observance of the 15th annual World Toilet Day, Jeannette Long, vice president of marketing communications for LIXIL Americas, was invited to speak at a special “Toast to Toilets” event at the United Nations. read more.

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Exclusive Distributor Breaking into U.S. Industries

Green Industry Professionals

Dealers Wanted -- Wisconsin-based Metsa Machines debuting in forestry and outdoor products industry with line of firewood processors and ATV trailers.

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F.E. Moran offers Owen Moran Scholarship to mechanical students

Contractor Magazine

F.E. Moran is offering scholarships to two mechanical trades students in honor of Owen Moran who always encouraged advanced learning and hard work. F.E. Moran is has announced that it will be offering the Owen Moran Scholarship for the second year in a row. read more.

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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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Alexandria Real Estate Equities becomes first real estate investment trust to be named a First-in-Class Fitwel Champion

BD+C

In addition to being the first company to receive Fitwel certifications for its buildings, Alexandria Real Estate Equities recently announced it has become the first and only real estate investment trust to be named a First-in-Class Fitwell Champion. Among the company’s buildings that have received Fitwel certifications, five have earned a three-star Fitwel rating, the highest rating achievable.

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PHCC, Educational Foundation unveil two career resources to attract young people to skilled trades

Contractor Magazine

Designed to entice young people to the profession, the PHCC and PHCC Educational Foundation have released a new two-minute video that communicates the advantages of choosing a p-h-c career. read more.

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Video: Enormous Titanic Replica Being Built in Rural China

Construction Equipment

China based construction company Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group has broken ground on a full-scale Titanic replica. The reproduction of the doomed ocean liner, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, is being built in rural, landlocked Daying County, Sichuan. According to the China Daily, the Titanic replica will be used to “boost development of the local tourism sector.

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Xylem facilities, pumps ready for DOE compliance

Contractor Magazine

Bell & Gossett is nation’s only pump brand to meet efficiency requirements more than three years early. Xylem Inc. brand Bell & Gossett announces its e-Series line of products achieves and exceeds efficiency targets for clean-water pumps set forth by the U.S. Department of Energy. 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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Safety: It ain’t sexy, but does it still count for successful construction marketing?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Construction Canada show organizers certainly didn’t need to book a large meeting room for the session dedicated to the business reasons for implementing the Certificate of Recognition (COR) safety management program. The audience in the room only slightly outnumbered the five speakers representing the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association, […].

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Alstom Transportation To Create 200 Jobs In Upstate New York

Business Facilities

The major expansion of the train manufacturer’s Steuben County operations is supported by $30 million from New York’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative. Read Alstom Transportation To Create 200 Jobs In Upstate New York on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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P3 Contractor Named for NASA Space Construction

Construction Equipment

Tuesday, Orbital ATK announced it will be NASA's prime contractor for Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) in space.