Thu.Dec 14, 2017

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Different Grades of Concrete, Their Strength and Selection for Construction

The Constructor

What is Grade of Concrete? Grade of concrete is defined as the minimum strength the concrete must posses after 28 days of construction with proper.

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How to Prepare Your Fleet for the ELD Mandate

Construction Business Owner

In December 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the final version of the anticipated Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate, providing a two-year window for organizations to become compliant. As of December 18, 2017, that two-year window will come to a close, and it’s time for drivers and fleet owners to embrace compliance with the new ELD mandate.

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95% of contractors have trouble finding skilled workers

Lets Build

A detailed report published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the USG Corporation showed that 95% of contractors have serious problems finding skilled workforce for their projects. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! According to Reuters, the construction worker shortage is at its highest since 2007, when.

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Komatsu and NVIDIA Bring 'Brain' to Jobsite Equipment

Construction Equipment

Komatsu, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, has selected NVIDIA as its partner to bring AI (artificial intelligence) to jobsites, making them safer and more efficient, NVIDIA announced today.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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10 Fastest Growing Careers in the Construction Industry

Lets Build

The Construction Industry The construction industry has high employment projections and is expected to see substantial growth over the next few years — double the growth rate of the overall economy. Forecasts for job opportunities range from 500,000 to 700,000 new jobs in the industry by 2024. With double-digit growth.

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Dealers Say No Thanks to Tax Bill Revision

Construction Equipment

The Wall Street Journal reports that both the House and Senate versions of the tax revision proposal includes plans to limit businesses' interest expense deductions. However, last-minute changes in those bills have excluded construction equipment dealers and ag equipment dealers from the broader proposed interest deduction changes. But the exception swings two ways.

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San Francisco’s first WELL v1 Certified project has been completed

BD+C

The new build-out of the BCCI Construction Company’s headquarters in San Francisco, Calif., is the 31 st WELL v1Certified project in the world, the 18 th certified project in the U.S., the sixth in California, and the first in San Francisco. The headquarters space, which was designed and constructed by BCCI Construction Company, supports project collaboration and interaction while also incorporating quiet spaces for focused work. .

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Who Rates Your Driving?

Construction Equipment

First, it was Santa seeing you when you're sleeping, then Big Brother had its eye on you. Now, the smartphone in your car is gauging how you drive to see if you are a high-risk driver - and giving those who decide your car insurance rates the proof they need to raise or lower your rates.

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Students don’t know what plumbers do

Contractor Magazine

Who doesn’t know what a plumber does? Apparently, a lot of people, including the young people the industry is trying to recruit and members of Congress.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Insurance App Tracks Driver Behavior

Construction Equipment

Arity, a spin off from Allstate Insurance, currently watches more than a million drivers for Allstate and online Esurance. Telematics data is collected from drivers who have agreed to let Arity monitor their driving habits in exchange for better rates. With that data, Arity assigns individual drivers a score, similar to credit a score, with which Arity's insurance company clients are able to base their rates on their customer's actual driving behavior.

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Bradford White and Robert Tull Inc. donate to Leroy Petry Village

Contractor Magazine

Leroy Petry is known for his bravery and heroism on the battlefield. He is a recipient of the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor for his selfless commitment to his country and his fellow troops while on duty in Afghanistan.

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Houston's Water Innovation Hub Hopes to Avoid Harvey-Like Near Disasters

ENR Construction

Houston engineer Drew Molly kept the city's drinking water system operating by the skin of his teeth during Harvey. A new innovation hub looks to prevent such near misses.

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Bracing HVAC equipment for seismic activity

Contractor Magazine

A St. Louis mechanical contractor works on an historic Art Deco building to help make it safe during an earthquake.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Mayors sign Chicago Climate Charter; will strive to meet Paris accord goals

BD+C

Dozens of mayors from around the globe signed the Chicago Climate Charter early this month. According to reports, 51 mayors attended the event, though it was unclear how many mayors signed the charter. The agreement is intended to spur cities to reach greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, similar to the Paris climate accord.

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No plateaus for Taco

Contractor Magazine

John Hazen White Jr., chairman of Taco Inc., will not stand in place. “I have a threshold theory,” White said recently in a telephone press conference. “When you hit a certain threshold, then you won’t grow without making a major change.

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San Francisco’s first WELL v1Certified project has been completed

BD+C

The new build-out of the BCCI Construction Company’s headquarters in San Francisco, Calif., is the 31 st WELL v1Certified project in the world, the 18 th certified project in the U.S., the sixth in California, and the first in San Francisco. The headquarters space, which was designed and constructed by BCCI Construction Company, supports project collaboration and interaction while also incorporating quiet spaces for focused work. .

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2018 National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated now available

Contractor Magazine

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has released the 2018 edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated (NSPC).

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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$25M Water Management Research, Conference Center Opens In Louisiana

Business Facilities

The elevated 34,000-square-foot facility combines global water management research with major conference space, co-working space and unprecedented public viewing of the Mississippi River. - Read: $25M Water Management Research, Conference Center Opens In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Some useful civil engineering notes

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video tutorial is very useful for civil engineering students as it contains 10 objective types of questions on civil engineering and their solutions. Some of the sample questions & their answers are given below :- As per pertinent IS code, the weight of the timber will be treated as perfect if there is 12% moisture content in it.

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Pittsburgh Bill Would Provide Free Lawn Care to Disabled, Elderly and Veterans

Green Industry Professionals

Supporters say the bill would help local businesses because the contracts are awarded to local lawn care service providers.

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Top 85 BIM construction firms

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Briggs & Stratton Acquires Manufacturer of Sprayers, Spreaders

Green Industry Professionals

Ground Logic manufactures stand-on commercial spreaders and spreader/sprayers to apply fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide.

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Top 150 BIM design firms

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Design-Build Team Selected for $238-million DGS Building in Sacramento

ENR Construction

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CRE Implications of Tax Reform In The Great Tax Race

Business Facilities

Cushman & Wakefield addresses how the world’s fastest tax reform package could impact commercial real estate. - Read: CRE Implications of Tax Reform In The Great Tax Race at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Thanks, But No Thanks

Construction Equipment

As Congress works to push through Trump's tax revisions, it seems some members don't know how different tractor dealers do business. The Wall Street Journal reports that both the House and Senate versions of the tax revision proposal includes plans to limit businesses' interest expense deductions. However, last-minute changes in those bills have excluded construction equipment dealers and ag equipment dealers from the broader proposed interest deduction changes.