Tue.Jul 16, 2019

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What Construction Teams & Topgun Should Have in Common

Construction Business Owner

While most recognize “Top Gun” from its namesake 1980s hit film starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, the real-life Topgun program was developed in fall 1968. And it holds lessons construction teams can learn from. .

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3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Starting an Adaptive Reuse Commercial Construction Project

HardHatChat

This column from Chuck Taylor, Englewood Construction’s director of operations, was originally published by GlobeSt.com. An adaptive reuse construction project, such as the conversion of this former grocery store into Englewood’s headquarters in Lemont, Ill., involves extra planning and special considerations. While it’s always thrilling to create a new building, some of the most rewarding construction projects to work on involve the adaptive reuse of an existing property.

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Alkali Aggregate Reaction in Concrete- Types, Causes, and Effects

The Constructor

Alkali aggregate reactions (AAR) occurs when aggregate in concrete reacts with the alkali hydroxides in concrete producing a hygroscopic gel which,

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Los Angeles ties Seattle for most cranes in Q2 2019

Construction Dive

This is the first time in more than three years that Seattle has not been RLB's sole No. 1 for crane counts in the U.S.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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5 Tips for Choosing a Crane

Construction Equipment

With advancements in technology, cranes have become more commonly seen on construction and demolition projects. OH&S Online offers buyers the following tips. Check the load weight to be lifted. Match the crane’s lifting capacity to the load.

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Metal roof seaming best practices

BD+C

It would seem pretty logical that the most important field installation process for a standing seam metal roof is the actual process of creating the weathertight seams that connect the metal panels together and ensures the structural integrity of the roof. Perhaps for many different reasons, however, this critical step is not always given the proper attention it deserves, nor are installers given the proper training required to ensure installation runs smoothly.

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Environmental reviews, citizen concerns have driven up highway construction costs

Construction Dive

A study found challenging routes and changes in materials and labor costs have not caused substantial increases over the decades.

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John Deere Expands Coal Valley Facility

Construction Equipment

John Deere completed the construction of a 7,500-square-foot facility in Coal Valley, Illinois, to better meet internal training demands, along with supporting customer visits and events.

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TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana

Business Facilities

The global supply chain logistics company is investing more than $1.8 million to expand its Indianapolis headquarters. - Read: TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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The Best Approach To The Repair Or Replace Dilemma Of Mechanical Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the mechanical trades of the construction industry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and related fields of irrigation, low voltage and audio / visual equipment companies there are lively discussions happening regarding "Repair Versus Replace.". Most of the time, the participants are more fixed in their positions and intense with passion than any political or religious discussion I have ever seen.

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John Deere Expands Coal City Facility

Construction Equipment

John Deere completed the construction of a 7,500-square-foot facility in Coal Valley, Illinois, to better meet internal training demands, along with supporting customer visits and events.

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SiteOne invests in Women in Green Industry Conference

Green Industry Professionals

Professional development series includes hands-on training and a day of giving

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ASCE seeks comments on update to Calculation Methods for Structural Fire Protection standard

BD+C

The American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE ) is conducting a public comment period on the update to ASCE/SEI 29-XX Standard Calculation Methods for Structural Fire Protection. The calculation methods in the document are intended to produce fire resistance rating times that are equivalent to the results obtained from the standard fire test, ASTM E119, according to an ASCE news release.

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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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Basic variations among Shear Stress and Tensile Stress

Construction Cost Estimating

Stress refers to a quantity that defines how much deforming force is employed per unit area of an object. Shear and tensile stress stands for several types of stress where the forces operate on an object in a various ways. The major variation among shear stress and tensile stress is that tensile stress is produced when a deforming force is employed at right angles to a surface, while shear stress is produced when a deforming force is employed parallel to a surface.

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Tuffy Security Products In-Floor Storage Security Lid

Green Industry Professionals

As part of its expanding Tuffy Security Products Dodge Ram product line, the new new #357 In-floor Storage Security Lid replaces the existing plastic original equipment factory cover to create durable and theft-resistant storage in hidden vehicle.

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Wacker Neuson Appoints New NA President & CEO

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson has appointed Gert Reichetseder as president/CEO - North America.

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4 Surprising Ways to Use Your GPS Tracking Data

Contractor Magazine

Join us August 22nd for this exclusive interactive learning video, brought to you by Contractor and sponsored by ClearPathGPS

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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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Bahco Extended Reach Pruning Tools

Green Industry Professionals

Designed for professionals and homeowners alike to safely and efficiently prune trees and other shrubbery at height.

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Whistleblower Cites Concerns About Boston Light-Rail Project

ENR Construction

A high-ranking Boston regional transit agency safety official files a federal complain

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Estimating 2019 - A Brave New World?

Contractor Magazine

Preparing a solid, coherent estimate is crucial.

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Construction Economics for July 22, 2019

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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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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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator increases modestly in May

BD+C

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In Need of Computing Muscle for BIM Detailing, a Specialty Contractor Goes to the Cloud

ENR Construction

Facing a bottleneck in its design and detailing work, specialty contractor Southland Industries found a virtualization system that met its needs.

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BOSS Snowplow redesigns latest acquisition, Snowrator

Green Industry Professionals

Offers improved dependability and reduces labor needs

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Trump looks to Supreme Court in effort to resume border wall construction

Construction Dive

A federal judge in California last month blocked the administration from using military funds to build U.S.-Mexico barriers.

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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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Maryland high court denies review on pesticide ban

Green Industry Professionals

Montgomery County ban upheld per court ruling

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Trump Seeks Further Buy-American Boost for Steel

ENR Construction

Executive order calls for lower minimum content percentage for determining whether a product is foreign.