Fri.Dec 15, 2017

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Concrete Resurfacing – Repair of Concrete Floor or Pavement Surfaces

The Constructor

Concrete resurfacing is a method of rehabilitation of tone or damaged concrete floor or pavement surfaces to make it available for use without the.

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Future vs. current state of construction innovation: How will we make the leap?

BD+C

Traveling abroad to speak with professionals who are pushing the bounds of what’s possible in construction today is definitely a job perk. In doing so, I get to see firsthand how similar our struggles to modernize are. Looking beyond today’s constraints to the possibility of what “could be” is a key characteristic of those defining and delivering innovation to design and building firms across the globe.

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ISO 9000 in Construction Industry

The Constructor

The present development strategies throughout the world demands formal quality management system as a necessary attribute for any business. The main.

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How environmental graphics can inspire culture and creativity in the workplace

BD+C

We live in a time when the creative economy reigns supreme and most organizations view “creativity” as the most valued currency. We are seeing companies like Airbnb and Twitter led by creatives, and not just business grads. Companies are paying a premium to attract and retain employees who are smart and imaginative. The big question is, once you secure outstanding talent, how do you keep the creative juices flowing and help employees feel more connected to their company’s culture?

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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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Organic Prestressing System – Applications, Features, Advantages

The Constructor

The organic prestressing system is a concept taken as an inspiration from the behavior of an organic structure (biomimetic or the nature formed.

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Workforce Motivational Theories in Construction

The Constructor

The various incentive measures that are applied for workforce motivation in construction industry is based on certain theories which are explained.

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New UK football facility: Quintessentially Bluegrass State, thanks to manufactured stone

BD+C

The new $45 million, 100,000-sf Joe Craft Football Training Facility at the University of Kentucky opened its doors in July, providing the school’s football program with state-of-the-art practice, training, treatment, study, and recreation spaces and amenities.

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Why Did You Open Your Construction Contractor Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

What is that old saying? “It Is Always Greener On The Other Side Of The Road”(author unknown). It is always easier to look in hindsight and think “I should have done this” or “I could have done that” All the advice from others about what you should of, could of, did do didn’t do is easy for the person who did not actually make any of the decisions. Some people excel at “Advising Not Actually Doing.

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Globalization’s challenge: How do you make the right choices?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Here’s a grand challenge. How would you solve it? The story starts about two months ago, as I began preparing for the offshore vacation. (I’m writing this post on a boat in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar.) In recent years we’ve added several regional online publications and weekly eletters, and the task […].

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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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Readers' Choice Products of the Year 2017

Contractor Magazine

Ranking for CONTRACTOR's Readers' Choice Products of the Year is determined by reader service inquiries to our print edition and pageviews from our website, contractormag.com.

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Aerospace Company Investing $55M In North Carolina

Business Facilities

Spirit AeroSystems North Carolina, Inc. will expand its Kinston, NC operations with help from a performance-based grant from Lenoir County. - Read: Aerospace Company Investing $55M In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Contractors give back in the face of disaster

Contractor Magazine

All through 2017 contractors have been giving back to their communities, from large companies to mom-and-pop operations, in ways both big and small.

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Demolition Begins Transformation of City Place Burlington

PC Construction

Excavators rumbled Wednesday at the site of the $200 million City Place Burlington project in Vermont as demolition marked the visible start of the bustling downtown’s makeover. While preparations have been going on behind the.

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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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Brief overview of concrete mix ratio

Construction Cost Estimating

If cement is blended with sand, stone/aggregates and water, a paste will be developed and it can be applied to stick the building materials collectively. This paste is known as concrete. The ration upon which the cement, sand, stones or aggregates are amalgamated, defines the strength of the concrete mix. Depending on these ratios, different types of concrete grades are accessible in the market.

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Jefferson City’s new 80,000-sf recreation and wellness center

BD+C

The LINC Recreation & Wellness Center in Jefferson City, Mo., offers 79,808 sf of space spread across three floors. The project is a collaboration between Lincoln University and the City of Jefferson – Parks, Recreation, and Forestry, and will be co-managed by the two groups. . Courtesy of KAI Design & Build. .

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Taco’s SmartPlug is IBS Best Home Technology Finalist

Contractor Magazine

According to International Builders’ Show managers, the awards program received 324 entries this year for its Best of IBS awards.

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Crystal Ball 2018

Business Facilities

We've used the NSA's cyber tools to hack next year's headlines. - Read: Crystal Ball 2018 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Gerber to give away MacBook Air at KBIS 2018

Contractor Magazine

The giveaway is part of Gerber's promotion of its Avalanche Elite family of toilets.

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