Wed.Sep 26, 2018

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3 Reasons to Reach Out to Your General Contractor During the Commercial Construction Process

HardHatChat

For the most part, a commercial construction firm’s job is pretty straightforward. But because we have such a broad range of expertise and the know-how to weigh in or provide services for so many aspects of the construction process, there are times our clients don’t even realize they could and should be calling us for assistance. Here are three examples of when you should reach out to your commercial construction general contractor.

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How to Finish hardened Concrete Surfaces?

The Constructor

Finishing hardened concrete surface is carried out to achieve finely finished surface. There are number of methods and equipment that have been used.

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Some useful guidelines to substitute the spalling bricks

Construction Cost Estimating

Freezing and thawing water in brick leads to flaking and spalling and due to these the bricks are damaged severely. In this construction article, you will get some useful tips for recognizing spalling on bricks. Besides, you will learn how to take proper measures so that the water can’t enter into the brick walls. Otherwise, it will be necessary to substitute the damaged bricks.

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3 Tips to Ensure Heat Safety for Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

As many of us sit in air-conditioned offices and homes, it’s easy to forget that some workers have no choice but to work outside in the elements, whether it be rain, snow or severely hot temperatures. In 2015, 280 construction workers fell ill due to heat, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Between the hot temperatures and extra layers of protective clothing, it’s important construction workers and their bosses are aware of heat safety.

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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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Methods of Finishing Hardened Concrete Surface

The Constructor

Finishing hardened concrete surface is carried out just after the removal of formwork to achieve finely finished surface. There are various methods.

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Different Types of Soil – Sand, Silt, Clay and Loam

The Constructor

Soil can be defined in many ways. In civil engineering, soil is a naturally occurring, loose/un-cemented/weakly cemented/relatively unconsolidated.

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Purdue steps up in construction robotics, automation

Construction Dive

Researchers are developing algorithms that help computers automate the review of a building's design model, compare it with city and state building codes and flag any violations, for example.

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Fineness Modulus of Cement by Dry Sieving

The Constructor

The Fineness modulus of cement is an empirical figure obtained by adding the total percentage of the sample of an aggregate retained on each of a.

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Increased need for data drives healthcare construction trends

Construction Dive

To accommodate a shift to digital record-keeping and tech-driven care, healthcare contractors are expanding data centers, HVAC and electrical loads through prefabrication and other approaches, experts say.

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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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Difference between Control Joint and Expansion Joint?

The Constructor

Control Joint in Concrete Control joints in concrete are provided at regular interval to from a weak plane, so that cracks are formed at the joints.

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When con-tech is just an idle 'solution' looking for a problem

Construction Dive

Construction companies should pinpoint specific challenges before selecting the appropriate technological response, a VP of Pepper Construction's virtual design and construction division explained.

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Prestressed Concrete Poles – Design and Manufacturing Methods

The Constructor

In the past decades, prestressed concrete poles have become famous and have replaced the traditional poles made of timber, steel or reinforced.

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Construction start set for $2.5B Times Square development

Construction Dive

The project will include demolition of an existing hotel and construction of a 46-story, 550,000-square-foot building around the 105-year-old Palace Theater, all while minimizing disruption to the heavily trafficked pedestrian plaza.

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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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Fineness Modulus of Cement by Dry Sieving

The Constructor

The Fineness modulus of cement is an empirical figure obtained by adding the total percentage of the sample of an aggregate retained on each of a.

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What you need to know about HR and recruiting in construction

Construction Dive

Construction Dive takes an in-depth look at the industry's labor shortage and best practices for recruiting and retaining talent.

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Port Canaveral’s new Cruise Terminal 3 will be the largest project in its history

BD+C

Port Canaveral’s oldest terminal was recently demolished to make room for the new Cruise Terminal 3, a $150 million project that is the largest in the history of the Port. The bidding process for a contractor will close out in October with the project being awarded to a firm in December.

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Tech Toys: MIT, Autodesk roll out new tools, BIM software advances

Construction Dive

InfraWorks rolled out updates, Vectorworks announced 2019 editions of its BIM and CAD software and facility managers can now give contractors and other stakeholders access to online insurance certificates.

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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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Internet extortion: What you can do about it?

Construction Marketing Ideas

The issue of Internet security — and the danger of compromise to your websites and accounts — may seem distant from marketing, but think of what happened in the 2016 US election and you will realize that a mess in this area can have devastating consequences. I’ve had my share of problems (though not obviously […].

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The future of travel retail

BD+C

Travelers are stuck in the airport for hours at a time. For retailers, that means a rare, captive audience not often found outside airport walls. It’s an opportunity to give travelers what they want—local food options, the chance to try on new makeup or souvenirs from local artisans and artists. Most airport retailers aren’t taking full advantage of this market, but they’re definitely feeling the pressure to provide more than just a tax-free bottle of wine and an extra-large Toblerone. .

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Cracked Window at Troubled Millennium Tower Triggers More Analysis

ENR Construction

The 58-story Millennium Tower in the Transbay district of San Francisco, which has sunk 18 in. and is tilting 2 in., is under even more scrutiny for possible structural defects since a window on the 36th floor cracked.

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Industry consensus needed for multifamily energy efficiency retrofit approach

BD+C

Energy efficiency upgrades in multifamily properties offer benefits to residents including lower utility bills, but some of the materials used in these projects to better insulate buildings can create health hazards.

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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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EnviroKure Investing $10M In Indiana Expansion

Business Facilities

The Pennsylvania-based liquid biofertilizer company is building an 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bluffton, IN. - Read: EnviroKure Investing $10M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Truck Bumpers Without Labels Got Tickets

Construction Equipment

Operators of flatbeds and vans got an enforcement shock starting in August when their drivers were handed citations because bumpers on those trailers were lacking labels attesting to their design.

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Historic Hyde Park to get boost from $500M mixed-use project

Construction Dive

First in line for completion at the Hudson Valley, New York, project is $60 million worth of infrastructure and a 133-room hotel.

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Ditch Witch Fluid Management Systems

Construction Equipment

The updated line of fluid-management systems includes the FT5, FM5X, FM13X, and FM25X for use on small- to mid-sized directional-drilling projects. Tank sizes range from 200 to 950 gallons, and engines run to 25 horsepower.

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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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Seattle aproves $700M KeyArena redevelopment deal

Construction Dive

Crews will retain the historic roof but will demolish most of the existing structure to make way for an arena that will seat up to 19,000 people.

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Load King LK503/605 SS SF Lowboy Trailer

Construction Equipment

The 12-foot, 60-ton LK503/605 SS SF lowboy trailer has a 20-inch loaded deck height. A 24- and 36-inch flip extension can be added on the gooseneck. It can also run two additional axles in either a close coupled position or as a separate axle group.

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Links in Posts are Broken

Revit OpEd

An update to my company site has broken links to the files I've shared in posts throughout the history of my blog posts. Oh joy! I apologize for the inconvenience while I work through those to restore their paths.

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