Types of Masonry Foundations, Their Construction and Uses
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Masonry foundation may be constructed from concrete block or brick masonry units. Different types of masonry foundations, their construction and uses.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Masonry foundation may be constructed from concrete block or brick masonry units. Different types of masonry foundations, their construction and uses.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
We brought you the biggest construction companies in Europe and the US, and now we give you the biggest in the world. We made an illustration below of the biggest companies in each continent. Check it out and see if you recognize any of them. With this, we give you.
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Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Job Order Contracting is a LEAN construction process that must be implemented in an open manner in order to be efficient. All participants are required to collaborate and must have a shared vision. Understanding that Job Order Contacting is different from traditional and commonly adversarial construction delivery methods is the first step. While collaboration and mutual respect and trust are key, owners must play a leadership role.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
How to design mix M30 self compacting concrete? Which standard code is used for the same? Read More at How to Mix Design Self Compacting.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
OPEN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING is a systematic and dynamic approach to the repair, renovation, and minor new construction of buildings and other physical structures. OpenJOC(tm) uses LEAN business processes, a common data environment (including locally researched detailed unit price line item construction costs), and cloud-based collaborative tools to improve the way you build and manage things.
Professional Constructor Central brings together the best content for construction professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Cypress Creek Renewables has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion to build more than 80 projects that will bring 2 GW of solar power to 600,000 homes in South Carolina. In partnership with Greenville Technical College, Cypress Creek plans to train up to seven thousand new solar workers, bringing the total number of South Carolina's solar energy workers to 10,000 over the next decade.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Perkins Eastman’s design for the reimagined Harvey Milk Memorial Plaza in San Francisco will create a walkable, active, and transit-oriented civic space at the site of the current plaza and MUNI station at Castro and Market Streets. The site of the plaza is at the corner where Harvey Milk would gather and rally the Castro community.
Construction Marketing Ideas
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Earlier in this series, you learned from John Asher that sales aptitude reflects 50 per cent of potential, and that it is important to build a sales pipeline that is appropriate for your sales cycle — and that means generally you won’t have more than 50 “prospects” in your active list. We also learned that […].
BD+C
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Nonresidential construction spending rose 0.5% in September, totaling $698.1 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. However, nonresidential construction spending is down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis, with construction spending related to manufacturing down 20.3% since September 2016.
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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.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Bloomberg.com reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to sue to prevent states and localities from denying contracts or divesting from companies that participate in wall construction.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
ASHRAE recently published the updated 2017 Version of Thermal Comfort Standard Standard 55-2017. The update of the 2013 edition includes a new section with calculations from direct solar radiation. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2017, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, simplifies the language of the 2013 standard and clarifies the three comfort calculation approaches in Section 5.3.3, "Elevated Air Speed.".
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
None of the officials at the Hard Rock Hollywood construction celebration this week showed Pete Townshend's style, but as is tradition at Hard Rock International events, they did their best to smash their guitars with enthusiasm. The Seminole Tribe of Florida kicked off the preview of new tower at the Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock resort that will add 638 rooms and a lagoon-style poolside “Bora Bora Experience” that will be the first of its kind in the U.S., according to James Allen, chairman of Ha
BD+C
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The Center for Sustainability at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), Overland Park, Kansas, set aggressive goals for the College, including becoming a 100% renewable energy campus by 2050. This commitment affected every building project on campus, including Galileo’s Pavilion, a 3,000-square-foot academic building. Super-efficient practices and products, including Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, have made Galileo’s Pavilion a true showca
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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?
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
None of the officials at the Hard Rock Hollywood construction celebration this week showed Pete Townshend's style, but as is tradition at Hard Rock International events, they did their best to smash their guitars with enthusiasm. The Seminole Tribe of Florida kicked off the preview of new tower at the Hollywood, Florida Hard Rock resort that will add 638 rooms and a lagoon-style poolside “Bora Bora Experience” that will be the first of its kind in the U.S., according to James Allen, chairman of
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Dodge Data & Analitics Outlook Report predicts deceleration but still growth, reflecting a mixed pattern by project type
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Simmons Pet Food, Inc., a supplier of custom and private label pet food solutions in the U.S. and Canada, recently broke ground on a facility expansion at its Flexible Packaging Facility in Emporia, KS. The $38 million investment will increase the facility by 200,000 square feet and create approximately 100 new jobs in the Emporia area. The Arkansas-based company expects to begin operations in 2019.
PC Construction
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The PC Construction team recently wrapped up the demolition of the Cook Physical Science Building on the University of Vermont campus, a critical phase of the new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Complex project.
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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.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The Great Falls Montana Development Authority (GFDA) has been selected by the Montana Department of Agriculture as one of the state’s four Food & Ag Development Centers. The announcement comes on the heels of Great Falls businesses — including Montana Specialty Mills and Montana Eggs — expanding their dairy and agriculture operations in the area. “Being recognized as a Food & Ag Development Center will boost our long-standing efforts to expand and diversify food a
SAB Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
A pioneer in bringing life cycle assessment [LCA] to the North American construction sector, the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute celebrates a 20th anniversary this year.
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Staff Selection Commission is going to arrange an open competitive Computer Based Examination for appointing Junior Engineers Group-„B‟ (Non-Gazetted) posts, in Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400/-) of pay matrix of 7th CPC w.e.f. 5th January 2018 to 08th January 2018. The last date of submitting application is 17-11-2017. The written examination through computer will be held on 05-01-2018 to 08-01-2018.
SAB Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Jeff Addison, Managing Director, Kiko Water Systems is riding high after Kiko received the 2017 Green Building Product of the Year Award from the Canada Green Building Council.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The recently unveiled One Chicago Square development promises an 85-foot-wide tower with an innovative basement. Approval still pending.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The Big Room is an online hub for architecture, engineering and construction industry trends and thought leadership.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Owners continue to write the checks that support the expanding market.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
F.W. Webb Company is adding another location in New York with today’s acquisition of Harbor Plumbing & Heating Supply in Mamaroneck.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
House GOP plan would cut rate for entities like partnerships, S corporations—but not for design and construction firms.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Wednesday's Associated Press story " Gov't Won't Pursue Talking Car Mandate" must have hit a nerve because the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials have posted responses to the AP report that said the Trump administration is pulling back support of the V2V technology mandate.
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