Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2017

Jobsites are generally dirty, unforgiving places. They are the product of a hard day’s work, and the reason why so much emphasis is now placed on dust-control solutions. But at the end of a day’s worth of grinding, sawing and drilling, keeping your equipment running in the best possible shape comes down to prioritizing tool maintenance. Properly maintaining your suite of tools keeps them running harder for longer periods of time before the eventual replacement.

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The Constructor

JUNE 27, 2017

Preservation of timber is done using different types of preservatives to increase life of timber. Methods and material for timber preservation is.

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Lets Build

JUNE 27, 2017

The nature of UK construction is adversarial. This is what you often hear about the construction industry. We had no problems agreeing that UK construction industry has to face a number of difficulties. During our combined working life we have seen more than enough! QSs, design teams, PMs , main contractors and subcontractors, all having a right old go at each other over money.

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The Constructor

JUNE 27, 2017

Industrial timber is nothing but timber product manufactured scientifically in factories.Properties and applications of industrial timber is.

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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.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

OSHA has proposed delaying the start of a new electronic recordkeeping rule until Dec. 1, and intends to make a separate proposal to reconsider, revise or remove some of those requirements. The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public.

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Help Everybody Everyday

JUNE 27, 2017

Yes, working in A/E marketing can be a challenging career. So, why do I recommend that recent graduates with marketing, public relations, or journalism degrees pursue this line of work? Well, the more I think about it the more thankful I am that I landed in this industry. In my mind, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Let me give you some examples: The A/E Marketing Career Flies Under The Radar.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 27, 2017

List of Facilities Management Key Performance Indicators / Metrics: (1) Thermal comfort (e.g. temperature, mean radiant temperature, humidity and air speed). (2) Visual comfort (e.g. illuminance and glare). (3) Acoustic comfort (e.g. reverberation). (4) Indoor air quality (e.g. total volatile organic compound, CO2 level, concentration of radon). (5) Percentage users dissatisfied. (6) Number of users’ complaints per year Financial. (7) Percentage cost of personnel. (8) Percentage cost of subcontr

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BD+C

JUNE 27, 2017

Our Healthcare Program Solutions team spends much of its time representing owners as they work their way through the execution of major capital programs. Many of our team members have spent time not only on the consulting side of the owner’s team but have worked for some of the clients we serve. In order to deliver superior outcomes to our healthcare clients, we have to know what our clients want.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 27, 2017

Bertha, WSDOT's massive 5-story tall tunneling machine, has finished her job. Now, after reaching the end of her 9,270 foot journey hollowing out a new highway under downtown Seattle, she's being carefully disassembled. Watch as crews remove the machine's outer shield and get a look at what made Bertha tick.

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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.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 27, 2017

This week the spotlight is on software and mobile apps: updated BIM libraries in Autodesk Revit; a water heater selection app; an integration hub for contractor management software; a digital catalog app for HVAC products; CAD software for DWV and water distribution piping; and an app to calculate water usage for LEED points.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 27, 2017

During a panel discussion last week at the American Society of Safety Engineers conference, Adele Abrams, an occupational safety and health attorney from Beltsville, Maryland raised the question, “How will they define what that is? This is going to be one of the hobgoblins of this rule.". OSHA's updated Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems Final Rule, effective January 17 of this year, allows some tasks to be done without fall protection systems as long as the work is '

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 27, 2017

In a recent podcast, Google (Alphabet) billionaire Eric Schmidt outlined two key success indicators: “THE COMBINATION OF PERSISTENCE AND CURIOSITY IS VERY GOOD PREDICTOR OF EMPLOYEE SUCCESS IN A KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY.” The concept: Sticking to your goals and values and not giving up despite failure — but being curious and open and interested in discovering […].

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 27, 2017

OSHA today proposed a delay in the electronic reporting compliance date of the rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses , from July 1, 2017, to Dec. 1, 2017.

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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?

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BD+C

JUNE 27, 2017

BuildSteel, an alliance of steel and construction industry organizations, recently released “Cold-Formed Steel Framing: Engineering the Details of Your Next Project.”. The e-book explores several technical aspects of designing and engineering cold-formed steel framing for successful projects.

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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 27, 2017

After years of growth, demand for Excel products leveled off and the company needs to match inventory with sales.

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BD+C

JUNE 27, 2017

Located in the heart of London, Bloomberg’s new European headquarters is designed to complement the surrounding buildings and create a natural extension of the city. At ten stories high, the new HQ building protects views of nearby St. Paul’s Cathedral and is in harmony with the heights of the neighboring structures. The design, created by Foster + Partners, comprises two buildings.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 27, 2017

The retail chain will invest $100 million over the next five years in a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Cartersville, GA. - Read: Lidl Creating 250 Jobs In Georgia.

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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.

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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 27, 2017

The project brings electric-powered maintenance equipment to the park rather than gas-powered equipment.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 27, 2017

The spaceflight company will manufacture its BE-4 engine in a state-of-the art production facility to be built in Huntsville, AL. - Read: Blue Origin To Invest $200M In Alabama Rocket Engine Facility.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 27, 2017

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Mechanical contractor TP Mechanical, based in Cincinnati, won three safety awards June 16 at the 2017 Associated General Contractors of Ohio safety luncheon. The event was held at the Boat House at Confluence Park in Columbus.

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BD+C

JUNE 27, 2017

The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence (RBA), recently announced its 2017 gold and silver medalists. The biennial award celebrates transformative places distinguished by physical design and contributions to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of America’s cities.

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 27, 2017

APPLE VALLEY, MINN. — Uponor North America named Jon Sillerud as its vice president of operations, effective June 1. Sillerud joined Uponor in September 2015, serving most recently as senior director, operations.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 27, 2017

This construction video tutorial will show the details of cement quota, brick work volume, number of fixes for a brick wall construction. To calculate the brickwork volume, just apply the following formula :- Total brickwork area x wall thickness = 31.98 x 0.2 = 6.38 m3 The ratio of cement & mortar needed in brickwork is 1:3 (it can also be taken as 1:5 and 1:6).

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 27, 2017

NOW AVAILABLE ARE BIM LIBRARIES IN AUTODESK REVIT for Aquatherm. Autodesk Revit allows users to design a building or structure and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements, and access building information from the model's database. The library has been updated to match Aquatherm’s most recent product catalog and includes all the necessary parts files.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 27, 2017

The American Society of Civil Engineers Innovation Contest addresses the ASCE’s Grand Challenge, which tasks civil engineers to significantly enhance the performance and life-cycle value of infrastructure by 2025.

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 27, 2017

This bathtub has a sectioned insert that acts as a built-in recliner. It even includes a small stand and reading light. We're going to go with "good idea" for this one, but only because we're fans of reading in the tub. And if anyone out there knows the manufacturer of this bathtub, please reach out to steve.spaulding@penton.com - our best internet sleuthing has been unable to track them down (although we suspect Germany as the country of origin).

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ENR Construction

JUNE 27, 2017

In addition to featuring the top-ranked general contractors of the year based on 2016 revenue, the July issue of ENR Midwest will also profile Kansas City's JE Dunn Construction as the 2017 ENR Midwest Contractor of the Year.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 27, 2017

With 20 years of sales experience, Phil Boggs previously was director of wholesale sales in the eastern region for Watts Water Technologies.

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