Strength and Failure of Bituminous Pavement Materials
The Constructor
MARCH 22, 2017
Structure of Bituminous Pavements Flexible road structure is a combination of several layers, which serves the purpose of distributing the loads from.
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Mr. Ethics - March 2017
Mr Ethics
MARCH 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Ethics, My company does a lot of public works projects. For the last three years the State’s Director of Construction has asked me to donate to his kids’ little league teams and buy Girl Scout cookies. I am glad to do both but I recently saw a newspaper article about a service provider being sued by the state for bribing government officials.
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Green Walls in High Rise Buildings -Types, Features and Benefits
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Green walls are systems in which plants grow on a vertical surface over the building facade. Types, benefits and features of green walls are.
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Mr. Ethics - March 2017
Mr Ethics
MARCH 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Ethics, My company does a lot of public works projects. For the last three years the State’s Director of Construction has asked me to donate to his kids’ little league teams and buy Girl Scout cookies. I am glad to do both but I recently saw a newspaper article about a service provider being sued by the state for bribing government officials.
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Mr. Ethics - March 2017
Mr Ethics
MARCH 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Ethics, My company does a lot of public works projects. For the last three years the State’s Director of Construction has asked me to donate to his kids’ little league teams and buy Girl Scout cookies. I am glad to do both but I recently saw a newspaper article about a service provider being sued by the state for bribing government officials.
Porsche Design Tower is, unsurprisingly, a car lover’s dream
BD+C
MARCH 22, 2017
Imagine driving your car into your garage, stepping out directly into your condo, and, with a few more steps, hopping into your private pool, all while being 50 stories or more in the air. That is the concept that has been brought to life with Miami’s Porsche Design Tower, Porsche Design’s first residential tower.
Quality Products Made by Superior, Long-time Workers
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 22, 2017
Sponsored Content by Ward Manufacturing. For 93 years, Ward Mfg. has provided quality jobs to American workers. Back in 1924, Joseph Ward founded the company in Blossburg, Pa., manufacturing a small line of cast-iron steam and drainage fittings, as well as plugs and bushings. The fledgling company’s reputation as a quality manufacturer began to grow and soon began adding capabilities to make Class 150 malleable iron fittings (1928) and malleable iron pipe unions (1938). read more.
Architecture Billings Index rebounds into positive territory
BD+C
MARCH 22, 2017
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) returned to growth mode in February, after a weak showing in January. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the February ABI score was 50.7, up from a score of 49.5 in the previous month.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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Better, But Still Not Working Up to Potential
Construction Equipment
MARCH 22, 2017
In light of the discussions about the nation's infrastructure, knowing how each state is handling their water, waste, energy, and transportation is vital to understanding some of the solutions being put forward by legislators. . The American Society of Civil Engineers has released its 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, an assessment of the nation’s infrastructure produced every four years.
Brick Industry Assn. study finds brick buildings cost less than precast, metal, and glass
BD+C
MARCH 22, 2017
A new Brick Industry Association (BIA) study found that brick with Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) costs less than precast concrete, metal panel curtain wall, and glass panel curtain wall systems.
Tax Break Clears Way for $10 Billion Texas Petrochemical Plant
Construction Equipment
MARCH 22, 2017
Exxon Mobil and Saudi Basic Industries Corp., (SABIC) were given more than $460 million in tax breaks by the San Patricio County Commissioners on Monday, clearing the way for the two companies to begin construction on a $10 billion petrochemical complex north of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Insulated metal roofs at the forefront of building efficiency
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Advances in building products have enabled a level of energy efficiency and durability that previously wasn’t possible. With regard to construction costs, project aesthetics, product durability, and sustainability—for both existing projects and retrofits—insulated metal roofs provide many benefits.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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TheLIENZone blog: Effective legal insights for Florida audience
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MARCH 22, 2017
Florida construction lawyer Alexander Barthet demonstrates in thelienzone.com how a blog can demonstrate expertise, provide useful information, and effectively promote the legal practice. Much of the blog’s content, naturally, is regionally specific: You should of course apply legal insights within the relevant jurisdiction. Yet the basic legal challenges and principles apply in virtually every community, and the […].
ABC report: Safety best practices can make construction companies 770 percent safer
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 22, 2017
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released its 2017 Safety Performance Report to further the construction industry’s understanding of how to make jobsites safer. read more.
Fire resistive glazing systems provide architects, owners and envelope consultants assurance of documented performance
BD+C
MARCH 22, 2017
This month, Architect’s Guide to Glass called exterior applications of fire rated glazing as the “ the new hot spot ,” due to the steady increase of fire rated glass being used in the building envelope. Today, we see exterior fire rated glazing going beyond punched openings and into fully engineered curtain wall systems with the advent of ASTM E-119 rated fire resistive glass and framing systems.
Panasonic Building Automation Systems benefits by strong momentum in Smart Building market
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 22, 2017
Panasonic today introduced a powerful building automation system solution combining the company’s expertise as a manufacturer of reliable system components with Locbit Inc.’s cloud platform. read more.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Walker Mowers Names Five-Star Dealers
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 22, 2017
First-ever recognition given to five dealers meeting rigorous performance standards and displaying a clear commitment to the Walker program.
Work Truck Show 2017 focuses on efficiency and productivity
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 22, 2017
Automotive companies were touting how specific vehicles can increase efficiency and productivity, not only while driving to and from a jobsite, but also while at the jobsite. read more.
GE Healthcare Expanding South Carolina MRI Plant
Business Facilities
MARCH 22, 2017
The $40M expansion is projected to create 100 jobs at the company’s existing MRI components production operations in Columbia, SC. Read GE Healthcare Expanding South Carolina MRI Plant on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Women in Construction: Ask for What You Want
ENR Construction
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A hospital project executive, also a new mother, will show her daughter 'where you were born and what Mommy built.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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Billy Demong To Present Business Facilities LiveXchange Keynote
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MARCH 22, 2017
Demong—five-time Olympian, 2010 Olympic Champion, and Executive Director of USA Nordic Sport —will share how the world’s greatest athletes use a business approach to guarantee success at the highest level. Read Billy Demong To Present Business Facilities LiveXchange Keynote on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Claim your piece of the productivity puzzle
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Ken Sinclair, Editor/Owner/Founder, AutomatedBuildings.com. Our industry's wagons are circling the productivity puzzle and its lucrative paybacks as we explore how our new IoT presences will provide more than energy and operating savings for our clients. read more.
18 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants
Business Facilities
MARCH 22, 2017
The $6.2 million in grants will help communities and local organizations across the state of Tennessee prepare industrial sites for businesses. Read 18 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Progress on addressing US infrastructure gap likely to be slow despite calls to action
BD+C
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While federal government proposals calling for $1 trillion in infrastructure spending would be credit positive for state and local economies, several constraints suggest that investment will be slow to ramp up, according to Moody’s Investors Service in a new report. Due to a lack of bipartisan agreement over funding mechanisms, as well as regulatory hurdles and practical constraints, Moody’s expects additional spending to be modest in 2017 and 2018.
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The Aspire Software Company Hosts Open House
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Fire resistive glazing systems with dynamic curtain wall and hurricane testing provide architects, owners and envelope consultants assurance of documented performance
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This month, Architect’s Guide to Glass called exterior applications of fire rated glazing as the “ the new hot spot ,” due to the steady increase of fire rated glass being used in the building envelope. Today, we see exterior fire rated glazing going beyond punched openings and into fully engineered curtain wall systems with the advent of ASTM E-119 rated fire resistive glass and framing systems.
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