What is Spalling Concrete? Their Causes and Repair
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Spalling is break away of concrete surface which often extends to the top layers of reinforcing steel. Spalls may be 150 mm or more in diameter and.
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Data Analytics Trends in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Many contractors are practically drowning in data and don’t have the right tools to parse and analyze the data in ways that would have meaningful impacts on their projects.
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What is Cost of Concrete Construction?
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Concrete construction cost is one of the crucial and major components of total cost of a project. It greatly influences the total cost, so it is.
Top 10 construction site heroes
Lets Build
OCTOBER 23, 2018
The construction sector involves a wide variety of professions with differing skill sets and backgrounds. Whether it’s someone fresh out of an apprenticeship, a labourer with decades of know-how and experience, or someone purely trained in a classroom setting, you’ll find that a construction site often represents an (albeit limited!) microcosm of society.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Dotted Line: 4 answers to common collaboration hiccups
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Design-build, integrated project delivery and other collaborative construction processes present myriad challenges, but several experts have outlined steps contractors can take to boost teamwork across stakeholders.
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A building designed by architects, for architects
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2018
The new Kansas State University College of Architecture Planning and Design, designed by Ennead Architects, is an interdisciplinary facility that hopes to train future designers by placing a focus on collaboration and direct fabrication.
OSHA fines Pennsylvania contractor $331K for fatal electrocution accident
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2018
In addition to proposed penalties, OSHA added the deceased worker's employer, Insight Pipe Contracting, to its severe violator program.
Specifying roof underlayments for extreme temperatures
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Specifying roof underlayments for extreme temperatures. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 10/23/2018 - 09:47. GCP Applied Technologies. October 23, 2018. Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their longer lifecycles, superior protection and lower maintenance costs than traditional shingle roofs. In addition, unvented assemblies and insulated roof decks are becoming more common, as builders seek to improve energy efficiency.
$453M mixed-use P3 project kicks off in Los Angeles
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2018
The transit-oriented mixed-use project, which will include housing, retail, office and community space, is being carried out as a public-private partnership with Los Angeles County and other local agencies.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
KLA-Tencor Investing $70M In Michigan
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2018
The new research and development facility will create up to 500 new jobs in Ann Arbor, MI. - Read: KLA-Tencor Investing $70M In Michigan at BusinessFacilities.com.
$450M Alamo plaza redevelopment approved
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2018
The proposed construction, to be complete in 2024, will give the plaza around the 300-year-old San Antonio mission a new entryway and increase its size.
Codes in Florida Panhandle made buildings vulnerable to Hurricane Michael
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Florida lawmakers and code policy officials have questioned the state’s approach to building codes in the wake of Hurricane Michael. The Category 4 storm, with sustained winds of 155 mph, decimated coastal areas of the Florida Panhandle. Statewide codes have hurricane-resilient provisions, but they vary by region.
How green roofs cool urban heat islands
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 23, 2018
How green roofs cool urban heat islands. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 10/23/2018 - 09:54. GCP Applied Technologies. October 23, 2018. You may have heard of the term "urban heat island." It's really just a fancy way of saying that, in certain areas of a city, heat energy concentrates to raise the temperature. Cities are, for the most part, manmade and thus don't possess the same characteristics to dissipate heat that naturally forming structures and ecosystems enjoy.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Data Center Developer Investing $80M In Virginia Beach
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2018
PointOne will build two facilities that will house edge computing data centers, a cable landing station for future subsea cables, and an international internet business exchange. - Read: Data Center Developer Investing $80M In Virginia Beach at BusinessFacilities.com.
SEO, leads services and content — How do you set your construction marketing priorities?
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 23, 2018
So which way should you go when you are planning your marketing strategies: Search Engine Optimization or effective use of leads services? You can discover passionate arguments against prioritizing (or even thinking of using) the leads services — at least in the residential sector — if you read Brian Javeline’s perspective. Or you can weigh […].
Patient care with clarity: UCSD Jacobs Medical Center strikes new form in health care delivery
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2018
A new version of health care is being delivered at Jacobs Medical Center, a gleaming 509,000-square-foot, 245-bed medical and surgical specialty hospital in the University of California San Diego Health System. There, patients are in control: They can securely review their treatment schedules on tablet computers, adjust the room temperature and lighting, or adjust their “smart” bed to get a better view of the surrounding hills and ocean.
Scrap-handling Liebherrs in metal recycling yard
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2018
In the steel district of Hamilton, about an hour’s drive south of Toronto around the shore of Lake Ontario, is one of Canada’s biggest and busiest scrap yards. In the steel district of Hamilton, about an hour’s drive south of Toronto around the shore of Lake Ontario, is one of Canada’s biggest and busiest scrap yards.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
These 7 Nifty Apps Make The Job Easier of Contractors!
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Today's Guest Article Is From Ashley Alex. The construction business is a demanding field that involves an array of different tasks. For contractors, it is a laborious job that calls for strenuous physical and mental work. They have to grapple with the many challenges of construction in order to meet the expectations of their clients.
Caterpillar Next Generation 1- to 2-ton Excavators
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Four excavators in the 1- to 2-ton class have been upgraded to Next Generation: 301.5, 301.7 CR, 301.8, and 302 CR. CR indicates compact radius. Operating weights range from 3,500 pounds to 4,900 pounds, depending on configuration. Maximum digging depth is 7 feet 8 inches or 8 feet 5 inches.
ServiceTitan Hosts 2-Day User Conference
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2018
GLENDALE, CA. – ServiceTitan, designers of field service management software for the home services industry, hosted more than 500 service contracting leaders at its “Pantheon” two-day user conference, in August in Los Angeles.
Caterpillar Next Generation 7- to 10-ton Excavators
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Six excavator models in the 7- to 10-ton range have been upgraded to Next Generation: 307.5, 308 CR, 308 CR VAB, 309 CR, 309 CR VAB, and 310. The 309 CR and 310 are new models. CR designates compact radius, and VAB indicates a variable-angle swing boom.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
ASPE Hands Out Annual Awards for Service, Excellence and More
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2018
The 2018 awards were presented during the society's Breakfast Awards Ceremony.
VIDEO: Extreme Sandbox Entices Future Technicians
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Extreme Sandbox, a heavy equipment adventure company, has partnered with local contractors and equipment manufacturers to provide an overview of the heavy machinery trades to interested students.
Catering to Mowing Conditions, Bagging Needs and Operator Preferences
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Kubota Tractor recently added three electronic fuel injection commercial mowers to its Z700 family of gas zero-turn mowers.
Elon Musk’s First High Speed Rail ‘Almost Done’ in LA
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Less than two months after the project’s beginning, Elon Musk is set to open his first high-speed tunnel in Los Angeles. The new tunnel will run under Hawthorne, just southwest of LA, carrying passengers 3.6 miles between Dodger Stadium and nearby metro stations in under four minutes.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Flushmate Recalls 1.4M Flushmate II 501-B Systems
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Complaints of units bursting, injuries and property damage.
Feds Approve Environmental Protection Plans on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Virginia regulators have cleared the controversial $6 billion Atlantic Coast pipeline project, allowing workers to begin construction on its 300-mile track after approval of three environmental protection plans.
Residential/Hospitality Award of Merit: Omni Hotel at SunTrust Park
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2018
The last component to be built as part of The Battery development, the 16-story Omni Atlanta Hotel at SunTrust Park, is a 260-room full-service hotel with guest room balconies overlooking the adjacent plaza and ballpark.
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