What’s the best professional advice you’ve received regarding risk mitigation?
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Construction industry experts discuss the basis of their risk mitigation strategies.
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Cantilevered Beams and Trusses- Applications and Advantages
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
A cantilever is a rigid structural member such as beam fixed at one end to a commonly vertical support from which it protrudes. It can also be.
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Elon Musk's Boring Co. begins tunnel construction for Las Vegas Convention Center people mover
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Underground construction starts today on the company's first major project, a $52.5 million contract to create a tram system that will carry passengers the length of the event center through two 1-mile-long tunnels.
What are the Contents of Construction Documents?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Construction documents are written, graphic, and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing and communicating the design, location, and.
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.
5 ways to improve your construction company’s profitability
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Many construction companies struggle to stay profitable. One major reason behind this is the way the industry works. A lot of business leaders focus on bidding on contracts and winning jobs rather than making a profit in order to keep up. Many clients, especially in the public sector, tend to award contracts to the lowest.
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Tools for measuring embedded carbon in building materials are on their launching pads
BD+C
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Two of the construction industry’s heavyweights are each about to roll out tools that measure embedded carbon in building materials, with an eye toward significantly reducing the carbon footprint of nonresidential buildings in the future. At next week’s Greenbuild expo in Atlanta, Skanska USA will officially introduce its Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), a tool for calculating and evaluating carbon emissions embodied within an array of building products.
Standard Brick Dimensions Based on Different Codes
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Brick dimensions is one of the most crucial parameters that need to be considered during the selection of bricks in order to ensure they fit with.
TST Fabrications Investing $4.1M To Expand In Virginia
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The specialty construction services company will create 34 new manufacturing jobs in the City of Norfolk, VA. - Read: TST Fabrications Investing $4.1M To Expand In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Doosan Bobcat Boosts its Manufacturing in Minnesota
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Doosan Bobcat will invest $26 million for an expansion of its Litchfield, Minnesota, manufacturing facility.
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.
Back on track: Union Terminal renovation and restoration
BD+C
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
After Cincinnati’s Union Terminal was completed, in 1933, it was deemed one of America’s most important Art Deco buildings. And certainly one of the more imposing. The rotunda alone spans 180 feet, making it the world’s second-largest half-dome (after the Sydney Opera House). Since the late 1990s, the terminal has been home to the Cincinnati Museum Center, a complex of six organizations that include a children’s museum and one devoted to natural history and science.
Brent Awarded NCCCO Lifetime Achievement Award
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has awarded its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to its founding CEO, Graham Brent. In July, Brent stepped down after 23 years as CEO to lead the NCCCO Foundation. His successor, Thom Sicklesteel, presented the award.
Improving Client Relationships With CRM In The Construction Industry
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Many complex moving parts are involved in operating a profitable construction company, but at its core, business success hinges on just one thing: customer relationships. This is why Customer Relationship Management software is vital for contractors who want to grow their business. A CRM solution helps your construction company nurture and improve client relationships by maintaining centralized data on all your leads and existing clients.
Manitou ATJ 60 MEWP
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Manitou ATJ articulated boom aerial platform has a platform height of 59 feet 11 inches. It has up-and-over reach or 26 feet 3 inches, and horizontal reach of 39 feet 4 inches. It has a 42.9-horsepower Kubota engine and a front oscillating axle.
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?
Contracting Offficer’s Belief That Contractor Could Not Meet Schedule Requirements Insufficient to Support Default Termination
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
There is objection evidence. There is subjective evidence. And sometimes, it is a combination of both A case cannot go much worse when a court’s opinion starts with the following: “This case concerns a contract in which a number of disputes, poor practices, and conflicting personalities created a climate of dishonesty, distrust, and lack of effective communication.
Upgrading your roof with metal panels
BD+C
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
In a recent blog post, we reviewed key considerations to help a building owner decide whether to repair or replace a damaged roof. In this post, we’ll address some ways metal roofing systems are an advantage when upgrading your roof and restoring your building to “like-new”, weathertight condition. .
EGIA’s 'Cracking the Code' Show Why Service Agreements are Great for Your Customers
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Service agreements are good for your company, and they provide significant value to your customers as well. Weldon Long and Gary Elekes count the ways.
NTSB Vice Chairman Slams Design-Construction Team for Miami Bridge Collapse
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Bruce Landsberg laments the "group think" that pervaded the FIU bridge project's team members and led to the collapse that killed six people in March 2018.
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.
Watts Healthcare Symposium: Be Proactive
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The responsible approach to mitigating opportunistic waterborne pathogens, especially in healthcare facilities, is being proactive.
Difference Between Bridge and Culvert | What Is Bridge | What Is Culvert
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
What is Bridge? A Bridge, a connecting structure, create bonding between different disconnected parts of a country, two banks of the ocean, or parts of two countries. A Bridge is a structural marvel which is Bridge Information on Bridge. This first bridges made by humans were probably spans of planks or wooden logs and eventually […].
Final Collapse Report Details Miami Bridge Team's Failures
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The NTSB's final report on the Miami bridge collapse provides detailed insights on the engineer's actions leading up to the tragedy.
The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Quantifying the Bottom Line of Improved Productivity, Retention, and Wellness
Stok
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The post The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Quantifying the Bottom Line of Improved Productivity, Retention, and Wellness appeared first on stok.
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!
NTSB Vice Chairman Slams Design-Construction Team for Miami Bridge Collapse
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Bruce Landsberg laments the "group think" that pervaded the FIU bridge project's team members and led to the collapse that killed six people in March 2018.
Water Flowmeters 101
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Let’s take a quick look at each type in turn.
GTA 26 Handheld Garden Pruner
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The GTA 26 was designed for pruning small trees and shrubs, as well as precise woodworking projects.
Trump's White House requests webcams to livestream border wall construction progress
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency have reportedly advised against the cameras, saying contractors do not want their proprietary construction methods visible to the public.
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!
STIHL BGA 57 Battery-Powered Handheld Blower
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The slim design and even weight distribution allow the blower to be held close to the user’s body
FSA 57 Battery-Powered Trimmer
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
This unit features an adjustable shaft to customize height for the user.
BGA 200 Handheld Blower
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The BGA 200 is the most powerful handheld blower in the STIHL range.
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