Construction Business Owner
APRIL 28, 2017
To someone not well-versed in mechanical plant construction, a project that requires the HVAC piping system to be supported only from the floor is rare. Supporting pipe from above is the standard because it leaves space free of obstruction, providing mobility for the workforce executing the project. Creating modular, fabricated skid assemblies is a new concept to most owners and design teams.
The Constructor
APRIL 28, 2017
Presence of impurities in water for concrete mix leads to decrease in structural properties of concrete such as strength and durability to a large.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 28, 2017
Phases of a Job Order Contract Task Order. As a the most widely used LEAN construction delivery method, Job Order Contracting can deliver multiple benefits, including the consistent delivery of over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. That said, Owners must be competent and provide leadership, all participants must act in a transparent, collaborative, and mutually beneficial manner, and process must be implemented consistently.
The Constructor
APRIL 28, 2017
Polymer impregnated concrete consists of polymers or epoxies to impart special properties to concrete.Applications of Polymers in concrete is.
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 28, 2017
Last December, Tesla founder Elon Musk tweeted he was fed up with traffic and planned to build a tunnel boring machine to just start digging his way out of traffic hassles. Sure enough, a big white tunnel boring machine, with 'The Boring Company' (Boring, it's what we do) painted on the side arrived at Musk's SpaceX facility in Hawthorne, California.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 28, 2017
We Make Contractor Bookkeeping Look Easy. Because we do it every day, Monday through Friday and some holidays. This makes it over 300 days per year. With multiple clients, we are not new; it’s not new. The same goes in your field of Construction. You do many of the same things over and over again. The end result is so clean and tidy, when the customer is watching you it looks like it was effortlessly done.
BD+C
APRIL 28, 2017
The new Sharpsburg Community Library in Sharpsburg, Pa., is making a splash in this small town a few miles north of Pittsburgh. Instead of the one-story concrete block building library patrons previously frequented, they now have a vivid, multi-colored facility that has become a highlight of the town.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 28, 2017
Upgrades to HVAC equipment represent 9.3 percent of total expenditures. Kitchen remodeling accounted for 10.9 percent of projects and bathroom remodeling, 8.7 percent. read more.
BD+C
APRIL 28, 2017
A Troy, N.Y., man has been indicted for allegedly posing as a licensed architect in order to secure work on a half-dozen building projects around the Albany area.
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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 Equipment
APRIL 28, 2017
Workers' Memorial Day, observed each year on April 28, honors workers killed, injured, or made ill at work. Since 1992, BLS has collected data on both nonfatal work injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, and fatal work injuries. .
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 28, 2017
This PureB2B post, which asserts it offers The Secret to Crafting an Awesome Sales Pitch, doesn’t quite deliver on its promise — in that there is nothing “secret” here — rather, the article is a recompilation of sales relationship building options and strengths. Nevertheless, I found it useful in confirming the diversity of options for […].
Construction Equipment
APRIL 28, 2017
Workers' Memorial Day, observed each year on April 28, honors workers killed, injured, or made ill at work. Since 1992, BLS has collected data on both nonfatal work injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work and fatal work injuries. .
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 28, 2017
The tour features professional development seminars designed by the Modine HVAC engineering team and the Milwaukee School of Engineering on various HVAC technologies. read more.
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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?
BD+C
APRIL 28, 2017
Retailers have long learned how to function and adapt to meet their customers’ needs. Competition is fierce and there’s no room for error when it comes to achieving success. Consumers are more informed, connected and empowered than ever before. Thus, retailers have perfected key traits such as branding, standards, speed-to- market, advertising, convenience and site selection.
Business Facilities
APRIL 28, 2017
Kentucky's recently passed right-to-work legislation was influential in the company's decision to build an aluminum rolling mill in Greenup County, KY to supply the automotive and aerospace industries. Read Braidy Industries To Invest $1.3B, Create 550 Jobs In Eastern Kentucky on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 28, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The first quarter of the year ended on a positive note for the Architecture Billings Index. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the March ABI score was 54.3, up from a score of 50.7 in the previous month.
Business Facilities
APRIL 28, 2017
More than 800 jobs will be retained, 93 new ones created at the 1.27 million-square-foot converting/logistics center in Monroe, LA. Read Graphic Packaging, DHL Team Up For $274M Project In Northeast Louisiana 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 28, 2017
Strengthening of masonry walls is required to prevent failure and collapse during major earthquake or addition of extra load on buildings. Strengthening of masonry walls also may be required during rehabilitation of buildings. Due to severe earthquake or inclusion of additional weight on buildings, the building may fall or collapse. To get rid of this type of issue, the masonry walls should be reinforced perfectly.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 28, 2017
The national conference will take place September 12-14, 2017, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio. read more.
ENR Construction
APRIL 28, 2017
Mayor Sadiq Khan inherited design Thomas Heatherwick's fanciful green River Thames span scheme, but withdrew support after a review showed that private funding would fall far short, leaving taxpayers on the hook
BD+C
APRIL 28, 2017
Zweig Group recently released the .
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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!
ENR Construction
APRIL 28, 2017
R. Alexander Acosta was sworn in as secretary of the Dept. of Labor on April 28, and faces many labor-related challenges, including the silica rule and the Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage law.
Lets Build
APRIL 28, 2017
The customer service industry is one that is often misunderstood by those in other professions. Not much is known about the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in these types of roles, which is why so few professionals realize why expanding the types of training they receive could greatly improve their efficiency in their job role. Enrolling in a customer service course online is one of the best ways for you to benefit your career and acquire skills that you might not be able to pick up el
Construction Equipment
APRIL 28, 2017
Late Thursday afternoon, the Senate confirmed R. Alexander Acosta as the U.S. Department of Labor secretary. In the 60-to-38 vote, eight Democrats and one independent voted in favor of Acosta. Acosta, a former U.S. state's attorney and dean of Florida International University College of Law, is the last Trump cabinet member to be confirmed. The position has been vacant for three months.
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