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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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.

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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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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield proposed the measure as part of a package of "People's Bills" that she said will benefit Detroit residents.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. Through integrated back office and field capabilities, you can improve how you bid, plan, staff, run, monitor, and close out self-performing projects, all while improving operational excellence.

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Construction Equipment

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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