Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Superstructure is the section that situates over the ground. It comprises of walls, columns, beams, floors, roofs, doors, windows, lintels, staircases. Types of super structures on the basis of load transmission The super structures are categorized as follow :- a. Load bearing structures b. Framed structures Load bearing structures: Under this type of structure, the load on the structure is delivered in vertical direction through walls and then the wall transmits these loads and the self weight.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Risk management in construction industry is an important part of the project planning and management. Various risks associated with construction.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Stationary laser scanners continue to be the most popular building documentation hardware that AEC firms and service providers use for jobsite reality capture and photography. But 360° cameras are rapidly gaining ground on scanners, and unmanned aerial vehicles are steadily expanding their user base. These are among the key findings in the latest Cornerstone report released by the U.S.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

A load bearing structure has the components of a building which carries and transfers the load to the ground safely. This structure guarantee.

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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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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Noma, a restaurant that has been named the best in the world four times by World’s 50 Best Restaurants, has moved from the 16th century harborside warehouse it has called home for the past 14 years. It’s new abode was built on the site of a protected ex-military warehouse once used to store mines for the Royal Dutch Navy.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

A 2012 law that restricts taking into account the latest research in climate science could make North Carolina more vulnerable to Hurricane Florence.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The Florida-based company agreed to purchase the high-speed rail project earlier this week, noting that it now holds the only two privately funded intercity rail lines in the U.S.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

I find it helpful to resolve an issue by starting to write an email or forum post (or a blog post) to ask for help or complain about it. Trying to write an explanation for what is happening so someone else might be able to help me focuses my thoughts. Very often I find it isn't necessary to finish writing. The answer presents itself during the writing.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Whichever wins the deal for the up to $150 million project along the Mississippi River in St. Paul will have to deal with site-specific challenges like active railways and the parcel's position along a bluff.

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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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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Phase two is the conversion of the existing facility into the company’s new North America Innovation and Training Center.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

A new $12.4 million Boys & Girls Club of Great St. Louis Teen Center of Excellence is currently under construction in Ferguson, Mo. The Center will offer afterschool and summer programs to kids aged 12 to 18 in the North St. Louis County area.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Topcon’s Delta Solutions deformation monitoring systems have been chosen for work on the $5.6 billion Long Island Rail Road expansion project. Monitoring service consultant Vibranalysis will lead the project using Topcon MS measuring stations, Delta Link controllers and Delta Watch software.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

A district councilwoman received complaints about commercial landscape companies mowing early in the morning.

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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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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Volvo Construction Equipment has bundled all aftermarket products and services into Volvo Services, which allows customers to combine them into packages that meet individual needs. Volvo Services includes nine categories of products and services, ranging from attachments to machine-management.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The mobile app provides easy access to event schedules, the floor plan, exhibitor information, show announcements and social media posts.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Burks Excavation operates in Wood River Valley and Sun Valley, Idaho, employing 12 tight-knit workers with invaluable skill sets. The company typically takes on custom home projects, building on challenging sites that are usually compact—only an acre or less of space.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Presentations include employee recruitment, strategic business planning by Quality Service Contractors, and an expanded product and technology showcase.

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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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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Contractors responsible for the Miami bridge collapse in March, resulting in the death of six people, were fined $86,858 for seven worker-safety violations.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The Legacy Awards are given annually by ENR regional editors to individuals who have achieved a lifetime legacy of service to the AEC industry and their communities.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

They urged killing a provision of the farm bill that would make regulating pesticides the purview of the federal government.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Before starting the design of any steel building, the type of frame perfectly suitable for the building should be chosen preliminary. Steel buildings have good versatility and flexibility in frame design and application because of extreme strength to weight ratio of steel. The strength and stability of steel helps in making a wide array of frame designs and styles to meet almost any requirement.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Defensible space is a set of environmental design principles that increases the likelihood of a fire passing by a house.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Dunbar is a privately-owned provider of mechanical construction services in Toledo, Ohio and the surrounding region.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Officials continue to look into role of private operator.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Get the Right Tools to Track Your Fleet

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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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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

New Jersey has unique opportunities given its shoreline and proximity to major air, land and sea ports, but it is also struggling to find skilled labor.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

From building Yankee Stadium to Guantanamo Bay, these are the heavy hitters in the industry.

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