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MARCH 28, 2017

Earlier this year, we were very excited to begin work on our latest project with long-time Englewood Construction client American Girl – a new, where the American Girl Place flagship store in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza where the brand will move this fall from its current New York address on Fifth Avenue. Over the years we’ve had the opportunity to work with quite a few clients on flagship store construction projects, including Zara and the Disney Store, and it’s always a great experience to be

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 28, 2017

Almost everyone has experienced that one call to customer service. Listening to the on-hold music and trying to pass the time until, finally, a customer support representative’s voice comes through on the other end of the line. Then, after trying to explain the problem to several different people, your issue is still not resolved. This situation is frustrating enough when it’s on personal time.

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The Constructor

MARCH 28, 2017

High density radiation shielding concrete is produced by blending heavy weight aggregate, cement, water, and special additives. Applications of.

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Lets Build

MARCH 28, 2017

It’s no surprise that the construction industry is big, but did you know that some of the biggest construction companies are based in Europe? In fact, the biggest construction company in the world is the Spanish company, ACS. Therefore, one can’t deny that European companies plays a big part in construction projects around the world. But which companies are the biggest?

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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.

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The Constructor

MARCH 28, 2017

Geopolymer concrete has been employed in many applications for example earth retaining structures and water containing structures. Properties of.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 28, 2017

Venture Global’s two liquified natural gas projects in Louisiana, a total investment of $13 billion, will make the state a leader in LNG exports. Read Louisiana: Plaquemines Parish Lands $8.5-Billion LNG Complex on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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BD+C

MARCH 28, 2017

Portland, Ore.-based Hoffman Construction is a national contractor that prides itself on using digital tools to complete its projects. So, in mid 2015, when it was planning to renovate a 10,000-sf office space in Seattle, Hoffman challenged its interior designer, Gensler, to take a similar approach that would highlight Hoffman’s digital integration and technical delivery techniques.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 28, 2017

Genie announces a revised protocol for cable replacement on its cable-operated telescopic booms designed to save time and simplify cable maintenance and replacement. Moving from a required 10-year replacement cycle, the revised protocol calls for a mandatory 12-year inspection of the boom extend/retract cables, which are the main components responsible for the extension and retraction of the boom tubes.

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BD+C

MARCH 28, 2017

After a massive five-alarm fire destroyed a partially constructed five-story, 241-unit, $51 million apartment building in Raleigh, the safety of wood-frame construction came under scrutiny.

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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.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner visited an Illinois Department of Transportation Depot (IDOT) in McCook, Illinois, on Monday to urge the General Assembly to move forward with an I-55 road initiative that would add one toll lane each way in the median of the congested highway.

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BD+C

MARCH 28, 2017

As designers, we spend a lot of time thinking about how people experience the spaces we design, and the best ways to optimize those experiences.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 28, 2017

The auto giant, which already has an assembly plant in Fairfax, is leasing 830,000 square feet in a facility in the Fairfax Industrial District. Read Kansas: GM Expands at Fairfax Facility in Kansas City on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 28, 2017

This week the product gallery features a universal clamping system for polypropylene pipe, an adjustable piping support system, a freestanding bathtub, a liquid trap primer, a 1/4-turn ball stop and more. 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?

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MARCH 28, 2017

This LiveXchange seminar will address key issues related to maximizing the value of incentives in the negotiating process. Read Learn How To Evaluate And Negotiate Incentives on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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PC Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

Are you a contractor looking to partner with PC Construction and MCM? Are you looking for construction-related employment in the Miami area? Don’t miss these opportunities to meet with our team! April 4, 2017 9:30.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 28, 2017

Go through this useful construction video tutorial to learn how to estimate the quantity for different types of arches like semi circular arch, full circular arch and segmental arches. Conjugate beam is also known as the imaginary beam that contains the similar dimensions (length) as that of the original beam but load at any point on the conjugate beam is equivalent with the bending moment at that point divided by EI.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

Allan Bliesmer likes social media. Bliesmer, vice president and Great Plains district manager at Hensel Phelps’ Denver office, says social media are transforming the way the firm communicates with the public and the construction industry and how it recruits new talent.

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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.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Monday afternoon during a White House ceremony, President Trump struck down the 90-page Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rule by signing the one-page House Joint Resolution 37. H.J. Res.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

Social media are transforming the way firms communicate with the public and the construction industry and how they recruit new talent.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

Westinghouse's bankruptcy filing adds more uncertainty to delayed nuclear expansion projects in Georgia, South Carolina

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

The U.S. EPA has awarded Flint, Michigan, $100 million to improve its drinking water infrastructure as part of the water infrastructure bill approved by Congress last year.

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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!

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

The U.K. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority will cancel a 14-year contract worth about $7.7 billion awarded in 2014 and pay over $122 million compensation to the U.S.-based consortium that failed to win the contract.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

Adjustments to increase the velocity of a 6,000-lb wrecking ball had its desired effect more than a week after Caltrans engineers determined that the key Highway 1 connection on California's coast had been irreparably damaged during a series of storms.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

The Mixed-Use Facility Merges Office, Training, Industrial, and Studio Into One Location That Will Unite The Organizations Previously disparate Sin City Locations.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

After armoring the damaged Oroville dam spillway, California Department of Water Resources is draining the lake at a rate of 40,000 cubic feet per second.

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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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MARCH 28, 2017

The TurboLite Extreme personal fall limiter is designed to maintain its strength even when sharp edges are present on the surface.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2017

Action revokes regulation that required potential contractors to disclose violations of labor and safety laws.

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