GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Foundation waterproofing: When and why to use it? Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:57. GCP Applied Technologies. October 10, 2018. In some construction projects, there is a need to apply waterproofing before the foundation concrete is cast. This approach is commonly needed in high water table environments in urban locations and on any structure where the owners are concerned about water infiltration through the foundation slab or confined walls. .

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 10, 2018

When you run a construction business, you understand how even the smallest hiccups in planning, team management, and execution can result in major setbacks on a project. Finding ways to see challenges before they arise is a crucial part of leading a construction company; a responsibility that can take up most of your time.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2018

A whopping 92% use smartphones and 57% employ drones, but contractors still struggle to pay for and implement new technologies, according to respondents of JBKnowledge's 2018 ConTech survey.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 10, 2018

If all goes as planned, the first phase of Riverfront Square, a seven-phase 5-million-sf redevelopment on 11.8 acres in Newark, N.J., could break ground next Spring. The master plan for Riverfront Square—located on the site where the Newark Bears minor league baseball team once played—calls for up to 1,800 residential apartments, a 240-key 185,000-sf hotel and conference center, a 30,000-sf arts and cultural space, and up to 2 million sf of Class A office space.

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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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Contractors using tools like BIM and reality capture to improve their work output have a competitive edge, said panelists at the Advancing Construction Quality conference last week.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Wages are 10.7% higher than the average for private nonfarm earners, but still might not be enough to lure workers and adequately staff projects, experts say.

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AGC Construction 134

Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Here are four reasons why every small business should implement a safety program now and keep it in place for the foreseeable future.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2018

From increasing stakeholders' confidence to ensuring changes are error-free, the benefits of augmented and virtual reality will soon extend from design to operations stages, writes Microdesk CEO and principal Michael DeLacey.

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Digger Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The former Colonial Mutual Life headquarters on the Chatham waterfront in Kent is being demolished. The former Colonial Mutual Life headquarters on the Chatham waterfront in Kent is being demolished.

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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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The Italian firm's Lane Construction business unit and other design-build partners will start the engineering and design of the Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail system under a limited notice to proceed.

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Digger Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Komatsu is bringing out a new series of backhoe loaders for Europe, starting with the WB93R-8. Komatsu is bringing out a new series of backhoe loaders for Europe, starting with the WB93R-8.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Four out of 10 general contractor respondents to JBKnowledge’s 2018 ConTech survey said their firm lacks the personnel to move new technologies forward, while others blame a shortage of funding.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 10, 2018

What once started as a way to fund a clear winter driveway is now a thriving Midwestern snow removal business.

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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 Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Other announcements include an exoskeleton that reduces a worker's muscle fatigue and an app that creates legally binding video contracts.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Homeowner Energy Bills Drop from $300 to $20 per month.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Once the final 52.5-mile piece is completed in 2022, the 184-mile parkway will be the largest highway loop in the U.S.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 10, 2018

ESR2000 is an electric side-to-side lock and roll tarping system for dump bodies for paving and construction; the company also makes cable-style systems, and side roll and side flip systems for waste, landscaping, agriculture, and scrap applications.

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Research by Geotab shows that the urban heat island effect can vary dramatically within the same city. The fleet management analytics firm has released temperature gradient maps of the largest U.S. cities that take the temperature of different areas of each city. Los Angeles, at 37°F, had the most variability from the hottest to the coolest location.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The XMT 350 FieldPro system with Polarity Reversing eliminates the need to manually swap leads or cables between welding processes. With the push of a button on the interface, Quick-Select technology automatically selects the correct polarity, lead outputs, and weld parameters.

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Electrical 48

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Gayle Roberts has been named ENR Midwest's 2018 Legacy Award winner after retiring from a 35-year career at consulting engineer Stanley Consultants that included stints as president, CEO and chair of the board.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Cemstone has been chosen as a recipient of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s Producer Excellence in Quality Award for the eighth year in a row. The award recognizes commitment to quality initiatives of ready mixed concrete producer members.

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Concrete 48

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 10, 2018

A 14,000-sq-ft installation of a proprietary paving material that was combined with recycled rubber tires wrapped up last month at Yellowstone National Park, marking the largest undertaking of its kind to date in the three-year project near Old Faithful.

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Materials 53

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The Association of General Contractors (AGC) reported that hourly earnings in the construction industry averaged $30.18 in September, exceeding $30 per hour for the first time, and an increase of 3.1 percent from 2017. Average hourly earnings in construction now have a 10.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The planned transformation of the 254-acre former Avondale Shipyards site is one of the largest economic development announcements in Jefferson Parish history. - Read: Louisana Shipyard To Become Global Logistics Hub at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 10, 2018

As a manufacturer of compact wheel loaders, Takeuchi suggests a proactive approach to maintenance, from daily inspections to regular hours-based preventive maintenance.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Today, an array of accounting and bookkeeping software tools makes it easy to keep track of money coming into and going out of your business—even if you’re constantly on the road.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 10, 2018

-sponsored- Gorbel®’s Road Ranger Mobile Anchor provides a fall protection anchorage point right where you need it, indoors or out. Rated for highway towing to 65MPH.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In Bangalore, India, an EPC contractor is wrapping up a 13-month-long project to build a $112-million, 10-story, 621,000-sq-ft office building for an undisclosed client.

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