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Equipment Used for Measuring Angles and Elevations in Surveying

The Constructor

There are various surveying instruments for measurement of angles and elevations. Types, properties, uses details of these surveying equipment is.

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Construction Document Information Management

Job Order Contracting

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. 2017, Cholakis, P. ( Four BT ) Moscardi, L. ( Lemsys ). Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere.

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Properties of Epoxy Resins for Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures

The Constructor

The synthetic resins like epoxy, polyester, acrylic, polyurethane and their similar type of resins are used widely for civil engineering.

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The Definitive Guide To Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Request The Definitive Guide to Order Contracting to learn: How to create a solid Job Order Contracting Program to meet your goals. What stakeholders to involve across the organization. How to identify, prioritize, and profile JOC Projects/Task Orders. What information you need to support a JOC strategy. What internal and external teams to leverage and how to coordinate them.

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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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Sakae Casting Opening Office In Eastern Idaho

Business Facilities

The Idaho Falls facility will be the Japan-based aluminum casting company’s first U.S. location. Read Sakae Casting Opening Office In Eastern Idaho on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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KW T880S Fills ‘Bridge’ Need, Turns Surprisingly Well

Construction Equipment

Weight laws in so-called bridge-formula states encourage the use of long wheelbases with forward-set steer axles, and Kenworth’s new vocational T880S fills that need in up-to-date fashion. Until now, the T880 with its roomy, 2.1-meter cab came only with a setback front axle , and KW customers needing the forward-placed axle had to buy older models. No more.

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North Hollywood mixed-use development NoHo West begins construction

BD+C

A large mixed-use development comprising 642 apartments, 50 to 60 restaurants and retail stores, a grocery store, and a multi-screen movie theater with full-service dining is now under construction.

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OSHA Delays Silica Standard Enforcement Deadline 3 Months

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers. OSHA has determined that additional guidance is necessary due to the unique nature of the requirements in the construction standard.

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Eight recipients selected for the 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) selected eight recipients to receive the 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. The AIA and the ALA developed this award program to encourage and recognize excellence in the architectural design of libraries. As the traditional role of libraries evolves, the designs of these community spaces have changed to reflect the needs of the surrounding residence, as represented by the recipients of the AIA/ALA Library Bu

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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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Video Update: I-85 Bridge Reconstruction in Atlanta

Construction Equipment

The section of I-85 in Atlanta that collapsed last week due to a fire under a bridge overpass should be up and running just 10 weeks after the incident happened. C.W. Mathews Contracting Company, based in Marietta, Georgia, has been selected by Georgia DOT to lead the I-85 bridge rebuilding effort, based on the contractor's availability, resources and previous experience providing a similar response to a tanker fire that damaged I-285 over SR 400 in 2001.

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‘Cool’ pavement creates ice rink aesthetic outside NHL practice facility

BD+C

Created from custom-designed mixes of decorative concrete, the hardscape outside of the Boston Bruins new Warrior Ice Arena and Practice Facility is both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. The concrete contains unique colors, aggregates, and textures, as well as treatments to reduce the urban heat island effect, to achieve the desired look, while also meeting the project’s LEED certification goals. .

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Contractors Messy Bookkeeping Issues Solved

Contractor Bookkeeping

Messy Bookkeeping Happens Just A Little At A Time. When Contractors are doing their own bookkeeping, it becomes a problem that grows and grows. There is not any limits to the number of transactions that can be entered into QuickBooks improperly. Messy files build transaction by transaction or more simply put invoice by invoice, receipt by receipt all can be entered into QuickBooks improperly.

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Video: Albuquerque Scammed Out of $420K by Fake Contractor

Construction Equipment

Monday, New Mexico state auditor Tim Keller warned city leaders in Albuquerque about a sophisticated scam being perpetrated in the state after the Socorro, New Mexico school district was defrauded out of $200,000 by a fake construction contractor last week. On Thursday, Albuquerque's payroll cut a check for $420,000 payable to scammer posing as a construction contractor who had billed the city for a project.

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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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Is an alternative project delivery method right for your K-12 school district?

BD+C

The best project delivery results in the construction industry are realized when design professionals, contractors, and owners work together from inception of a project to completion. In a public works environment, school districts have two additional project delivery options: design-build and lease-leaseback. These methods not only afford contractors and designers the opportunity to commit to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) by the time a project is submitted to DSA, they also promote team coll

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Lotte Chemical USA Moving HQ To Southwest Louisiana

Business Facilities

The Korea-based manufacturer will relocate its corporate offices from Houston to a location near its multi-billion dollar investment in Lake Charles, LA. Read Lotte Chemical USA Moving HQ To Southwest Louisiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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EPA unveils new Energy Star water heater promotion

Contractor Magazine

The “Upgrade Now and Warm Up to Savings” campaign will run Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2017. Contractors can access marketing materials on the Energy Star website to promote replacement of old water heaters with new energy-efficient models. read more.

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Design specifications for footings following IS 456: 2000

Construction Cost Estimating

As per standard IS 456: 2000, the following guidelines are given for the design of isolated footings :- The objective of Footings is to retain the applied loads, moments and forces and the driven reactions and make sure that any prospective settlement is as almost undeviating as possible, and the safe bearing capacity of the soil is not surpassed. In sloped or stepped footings the operative cross-section in compression is restricted with the area over the neutral plane as well as the angle of sl

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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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Get off of Craigslist

Contractor Magazine

I’m sure there are plenty of contractors who advertise for help on Craigslist. There are also plenty of “plumbers” who advertise their services on Craigslist too. Google “Craigslist robberies.” That makes for interesting reading. read more.

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Building Design+Construction wins two 2017 Jesse H. Neal Awards for excellence in business journalism

BD+C

The editors of Building Design+Construction and BDCnetwork.com received two 2017 Jesse H. Neal Awards at the New York City awards luncheon on March 31. BD+C ’s January 2016 “Game Changers” issue won the Best Single Issue of a Magazine Award. Its BDCuniversity.com Continuing Education Series won the Best Instructional Content Award. .

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2 Solutions for smoother customer relations

Contractor Magazine

Designed for use by tablet-toting technicians in the field, it includes features engineered to improve technician performance, automate manual processes, boost customer satisfaction, and help generate more sales. read more.

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Ra, Sustainer of Life

Business Facilities

A nation that in ancient times worshipped The Sun God is home to a $3.5-billion solar power project. Read Ra, Sustainer of Life on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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I spy: benefits of researching your customers online

Contractor Magazine

Wouldn’t it be great if you could read your customers’ minds? Know in advance what it is they really need, want and desire before you step foot in their home? read more.

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Rolling stock and inventory

Contractor Magazine

Looking for a list. To belabor a much overused cliché — this ain’t rocket science! Stocking a service truck so that you can work off of it is a must. read more.

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Reduce your energy consumption for heating domestic hot water by 50 percent

Contractor Magazine

There are actually a lot of ways to reduce energy consumption related to the production of domestic hot water. read more.

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7 Global plumbing trends seen at ISH

Contractor Magazine

What gets displayed at Frankfurt’s ISH Show begins filtering to the rest of the world over the following years. read more.

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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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Family limited partnership is perfect tax-planning strategy

Contractor Magazine

Do you own investment-type assets? If so, family limited partnerships (FLIPs) are a must-learn tax strategy. read more.

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