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Suing But Not Because it was Not a Green Building

Green Building Law Update

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. But, the claims that have resulted in much of the recent litigation involving green building projects are different from those in other construction disputes.

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SULPHATE ATTACK IN CONCRETE AND ITS PREVENTION

The Constructor

Sulfate attack on concrete is a chemical breakdown mechanism where sulfate ions attack components of the cement paste. The compounds responsible for.

Concrete 176
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The answer to the labor crisis is not 'right under our nose' – it’s on top of it!

Contractor Magazine

David Squires. Our industry is fast heading for a cliff with the increase in demand for skilled labor, the higher level of technical skills required and the fact that a lot of the best older service techs are either retiring or finding other work. read more.

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RCC Coupling Beam – Types, Advantages and Design of Coupling Beam as per ACI

The Constructor

Coupling beam is a lateral force resistant component of a structure. Types, advantages and design of coupling beam as per ACI 318- 11 is.

Design 169
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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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The “unrelated message” and unseating incumbents– How do you change the game?

Construction Marketing Ideas

There are a few basics in our industry, and one is that it is really hard for an outsider to unseat an incumbent, especially for long-term relationships and (in the US especially) for architectural and engineering government work because of Brooks Act rules. (Design professionals in Canada have been agitating for a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) […].

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How to estimate the quantity of cement, sand and aggregate in Microsoft Excel

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction tutorial will teach you the detailed method for computing quantity of Cement, Sand & Aggregate in concrete as well as cost of materials with Microsoft Excel. The volume of executable PCC is taken as 6 cubic meter that should be performed with M15 grade of concrete whose ratio is 1:2:4. MS Excel program is very useful to instantly produce and manage your concrete cost estimates accurately.

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chloride trnsport in concrete

The Constructor

how many types of chloride present in concrete and what are they. What is chloride inhibition of concrete and how is it done. Read More at chloride.

Concrete 100
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Historic Washington Bridge Needs New Owner

ENR Construction

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design principle

The Constructor

discuss the main factors affecting the planning phase of the building project Read More at design principle The Constructor

Design 100
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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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how to design footing and column

The Constructor

how to design footing and column Read More at how to design footing and column The Constructor

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