Tue.Jul 04, 2017

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Should you include a completed projects section on your website?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Mayecreate Design in Columbia, MO, has posted a suggestion that contractors should include a “completed projects” section on their websites. However, while designer says this is a “must have’ feature” the question about return-on-investment arises, especially since to do this properly, you must maintain it with some frequency.

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Setting Process of Cement

Construction Cost Estimating

The reaction of cement starts immediately when the water is mixed. In it’s pure and finely ground form, it is extremely sensitive to water. Out of the three main compounds of cement, i.e. C3A, C3S, C2S, reacts quickly with water. They produce a jelly-like mixture that starts solidifying. This changing action from fluid to solid is called ‘Setting’ (not ‘hardening’).

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They cut a few corners in Panama City

Contractor Magazine

This photo comes from a reader down in Panama City, Republic of Panama. I think maybe this one time I'll just let the picture speak for itself.

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How to determine the cutting length of stirrups

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction article is extracted from an exclusive article written by Sourav Dutta, Manager-Civil. Normally, the stirrups are assigned with its external dimensions. As for instance, a 250mm x 300mm stirrup contains the 250mm and 300mm dimensions in perpendicular directions as illustrated in the following figure. Now, a stirrup contains 2 bends, in the following figures, the types of bends are given.

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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.