Civil Engineering Subjects -Details and Importance for Civil Engineers
The Constructor
APRIL 12, 2017
Various subjects in civil engineering courses for different semesters with details and importance of these subjects for civil engineers are.
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Outfitting the Jobsite
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 12, 2017
The health and safety of your workforce is of the utmost importance to completing a successful project and to the overall success of your company. In a world where jobsite safety once placed second to getting the job done, our. changing construction landscape has put an industrywide emphasis on protection from jobsite hazards and workplace injuries and illnesses.
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Hotels embrace place
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2017
The $12.2 billion merger of Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts reflects an industrywide consolidation that has placed the keys to millions of the world’s hotel rooms into the hands of a few hospitality companies.
Boston Trench Contractor Faces $1,475,813 Penalty
Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2017
Robert Higgins and Kelvin Mattocks died on October 21, 2016, in Boston, when the approximately 12-foot deep trench in which they were working collapsed, breaking an adjacent fire hydrant supply line and filling the trench with water in a matter of seconds. . An investigation by OSHA found that their employer, Atlantic Drain Service Co. Inc., failed to provide basic safeguards against collapse and did not train its employees – including Higgins and Mattocks – to recognize and avoid cave-in and o
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Energizing the neighborhood
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2017
Five years ago, it was apparent that Seattle’s urban redevelopment was expanding at a pace that would require more electrical output. Adding urgency to the city’s growth plans was the fact that its aging Broad Street substation was reaching its load limits, and part of that substation’s feeder system would be de-energized over time to accommodate the construction of the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel.
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Eight basic client service rules you need to follow every day for your business to thrive
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 12, 2017
Michael Stone reminds us of some simple, inexpensive and fundamental relationship-maintaining rules in his recent weekly eletter. These are: Return every phone call you get the same day or by 9 am the next day. Show up for every appointment and on time. Do exactly what you tell your customers you are going to do. […].
Man Sues GDOT Over I-85 Nightime Construction Repairs
Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2017
WSB-TV2 in Atlanta reports Tyler Gaston, a resident of the Optimist Lofts apartment complex hear the section of I-85 bridge collapse, has filed suit against the Georgia Department of Transportation for making too much noise while they repair the bridge.
Breaking Sheerness steelworks
Digger Blog
APRIL 12, 2017
DDS Demolition is using a trio of heavy-duty breakers to destroy reinforced concrete structures during a rebar mill clear-up at Sheerness Steel works on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. DDS Demolition is using a trio of heavy-duty breakers to destroy reinforced concrete structures during a rebar mill clear-up at Sheerness Steel works on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
Firearms Manufacturer Creating Over 350 Jobs In Tennessee
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2017
Firearms manufacturer SCCY Industries is investing $22.5 million to establish a production facility and headquarters in Maryville, TN, creating more than 350 jobs. Read Firearms Manufacturer Creating Over 350 Jobs In Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Milwaukee Public Schools adopt innovative roof drainage system from Atlas to extend life of school buildings
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2017
When Dennis Fula took over responsibility for the Milwaukee Public School System’s (MPS) roof maintenance more than twenty years ago, many of the school buildings were threatened with closure due to unsafe conditions. Determined to ensure the city’s students had safe roofs over their heads, Dennis partnered with Dan Dalle Nogare and the team at Atlas Roofing Corporation to solve those safety concerns, reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of the historic school buildings.
Mansfield Plumbing recycles, reuses millions of pounds of scrap material
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 12, 2017
The monies received from the recycling of scrap items goes into a Hardship Fund that helps families of Mansfield employees in their time of need. read more.
Why'd You Build a Car Like This?
Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2017
Tim Kuniski, head of passenger cars for Dodge, answers the above question: Good to Know: 2018 Demon standard specs:
Project Management System's Users Meeting Heralds Change
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
Announced enhancements to a cloud-based project management service and its growing integration with external products holds promise for an easy exchange of construction data between independent products within the system, say contractors and third-party app vendors who attended a software users conference in Austin, Texas, in March.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
How to measure the quantity of asphalt in road construction
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 12, 2017
This construction video shows the detailed process for measuring the quantity of Asphalt in road. Asphalt belongs to a blend of aggregates, binder and filler. It is mainly applied for developing and preserving all kind of roads, parking areas as well as play and sport areas. Various types of aggregates like crushed rock, sand, gravel or slags are utilized as mixtures of Asphalt.
Norway Approves Plan for 1.7-km Ship Tunnel
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
On April 5, the Norwegian government approved the world’s first ship tunnel, a bold scheme to cut a passage through the bottom of the Stad peninsula.
On site demonstration on setting up formwork for concrete beam construction
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 12, 2017
Formwork in concrete construction is nothing but a mold for a structure where fresh concrete is poured with the purpose of solidifying it consequently. Formwork is temporary structure and generally it is not demonstrated in the drawings. Types of formwork for concrete construction are based on the material of formwork as well as type of structural element.
State Dept. Plans 6 More Embassy Contracts This Year
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
The State Dept. is pushing forward with its embassy construction program, expecting to award contracts this year to build four new facilities and renovate two others.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Aspire Software Adds to Support Staff
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 12, 2017
Emanuel Clark named technical product specialist, Bryan Mours named director of client services.
Quick, Early Sub Payment System Slowly Gaining Acceptance
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
More than a year after Oracle Textura partnered with Turner Construction Co. on a national roll-out of its Early Payment Program for subcontractors, the system slowly is gaining adoption.
How To Make the Most of Process Automation
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 12, 2017
QUICK TIPS for small to mid-size landscape companies from GreenMark Consulting Group.
Atlanta's Burned I-85 Bridge on Fast Track to Restoration
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
A collapsed section of I-85 in Atlanta appears to be on track to be restored by mid-June, Georgia Dept. of Transportation officials say.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Trump infrastructure task force suggests arbitration to speed projects
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2017
Infrastructure projects in the United States can take as long as 10 years to obtain all necessary permits after all issues, including environmental impacts, are addressed.
Bidders Shortlisted as Oroville Dam Work Schedule is Set
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
In a race to fix the damaged Oroville Dam’s main spillway by November, California Dept. of Water Resources, the operator of the country’s tallest dam, is going to bid with a 65%-complete design that breaks recovery efforts into three parts, with an ultimate goal of doubling the main spillway’s release.
Raiders Moving To Las Vegas; Location Remains In Flux
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
Although Clark County and The Raiders want a location on Russell Road, the city of Las Vegas seeks to reinvent Cashman Center.
GSA Chief Joins WSP-PB; Chester CEO Now Is Hatch Vice Chair
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
Denise T. Roth, former administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration, has joined WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff in Washington, D.C., as a senior adviser.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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US Push To Bolster Maritime Law Could Hurt O&G and Wind Sectors
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
The changes are proposed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.
Construction Economics for the Week of April 17, 2017
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.
Southwest States Lag Behind National Construction Employment Trends
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2017
Month-over-month job gains evaporate in February, although year-over-year gains remain in Nevada and Arizona.
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