Wed.Dec 04, 2019

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Determination of In-situ Soil Dry Density by Sand Replacement Method

The Constructor

The sand replacement test method is used to determine in situ dry density of soil. The procedures, materials, equipment, and specifications of this.

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Fisher Sand & Gravel wins $400M Army Corps border wall contract

Construction Dive

Fisher, which also built part of a private border wall project, scored the design-build, firm-fixed-price contract for a wall segment in Yuma County, Arizona.

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9 tips on creating places of respite and reflection

BD+C

With the rising cost of land and construction, and the need to build more densely in order to make building a multifamily community profitable, outdoor spaces become all the more important. . We talked to six veteran landscape architects about how to incorporate gardens and quiet spaces into multifamily communities. .

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STO, Layton to merge before year-end

Construction Dive

Layton Construction and STO Building Group, formerly known as the Structure Tone Organization, announced the deal yesterday and said it would create one of the nation's largest construction firms.

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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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Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy

Business Facilities

If you’re expanding or relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy – let’s work together to accelerate your business. - Read: Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy at BusinessFacilities.com.

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3D Printed Bridge Uses Two Robotic Techniques

Construction Equipment

A team of university students from Shanghai showcased a futuristic bridge design, produced using a combination of two metal construction processes: large-scale metal 3D printing and filament winding. According to 3D Printing Media network, the bridge was constructed in two phases.

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AEC data's coming out party

BD+C

This summer, Gensler launched its newest practice, Intelligent Places, which was in development for a year and whose focus is the application of data and visual services to connect design and business results. HMC Architects is building a data warehouse as part of a network to distribute content throughout the firm. So far, HMC has finalized the selection of servers.

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A Tampa University is Paying Students to Be Crane Operators

Construction Equipment

Sims University in Tampa, Florida, is paying high school students to learn to operate cranes. “College isn’t for everybody,” Sims University’s Dean Sims told WFTS TV in Tampa Bay. “The average crane operator makes about $30 an hour in wages.

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How an AEC innovation award-winner propels construction technology

Construction Dive

Windover Construction’s Amr Raafat pushes the envelope on the integrated use of technology on the jobsite.

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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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Navistar Accused of ‘Bilking’ $1.3 Billion from Govt.

Construction Equipment

Navistar and its defense unit are accused of “bilking” nearly $1.3 billion from the U.S. government, according to a report in Crane’s Chicago Business. The report says the accusations are in connection with a contract for military vehicles used by American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Dredging To Make Virginia East Coast’s Deepest Port Begins

Business Facilities

When dredging is complete in 2024, commercial channels serving the Norfolk Harbor will be able to simultaneously accommodate two, ultra-large container vessels. - Read: Dredging To Make Virginia East Coast’s Deepest Port Begins at BusinessFacilities.com.

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OSHA Cites Contractor Following Trench Collapse

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Ballard Construction Co. Inc., a sewer and water utilities contractor, for exposing employees to excavation hazards after a worker was injured and hospitalized following a trench collapse.

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Shipping Container Home Ideas

Natural Building

Here are several shipping container homes that show the vast variation in concept and finish possible in such recycled housing models. You can find these shown in more detail at www.mysanantonio.com. The post Shipping Container Home Ideas appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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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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Navistar Accused of ‘Bilking’ $1.3 Billion from Govt.

Construction Equipment

Navistar and its defense unit are accused of “bilking” nearly $1.3 billion from the U.S. government, according to a report in Crane’s Chicago Business. The report says the accusations are in connection with a contract for military vehicles used by American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Snøhetta wins competition to design maritime center in Esbjerg, Denmark

BD+C

Lanternen, a new maritime center inspired by the geometry and craftsmanship of boats, is set to rise in Esbjerg, Denmark. Designed by Snøhetta in partnership with WERK Arkitekter, the competition-winning submission will be situated in a new urban enlargement of Esbjerg on the Danish west coast. .

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Advances in Technology Drive GET Market Growth

Construction Equipment

A recent market analysis by Wakefield Research suggests that technological improvements are contributing to extended lifespans for ground-engaging tools (GET), which may drive short-term growth, but will ultimately lead to a slowing replacement cycle.

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The squeeze is on: The Revolution Hotel

BD+C

The Mount Vernon Company threw down the gauntlet to its project team, headed by architect Prellwitz Chilinski Associates and Kaplan Construction: Take this unimaginative Mid-Century Modern YWCA, whose rooms average 125 sf and whose plumbing consists of a small bathroom core in each of its two wings, and turn it into the hippest new boutique hotel in Boston’s South End.

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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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ARA Names Hall of Fame Class

Construction Equipment

The American Rental Association (ARA) named Thomas Fouts of Bledsoe Rentals and Charles Neffle of All Occasions Event Rental to its Hall of Fame.

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Insulated metal panels offer desired economic aesthetics for winery, hospitality center

BD+C

Fourth-generation siblings oversaw the construction of the new Zialena Winery production facility and hospitality center in Geyersville, Calif., using insulated metal panels from Metl-Span on both buildings. “We started with a steel frame system and to reduce cost, selected insulated metal panels that provide finished interior and exterior walls as well as insulation all in one,” says Dave Siegert of Osborn Architects in Santa Rosa, Calif.

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Newfoundland to Canada Mainland Tunnel Gains New Government Attention

ENR Construction

Narrowly elected Liberal party eyes the estimated $1.3B rail project, proposed for several decades, to boost economic development.

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ECHO RB-60 Broadcast Spreader

Green Industry Professionals

RB-60 is an easy-to-use broadcast spreader that is packed with pro features

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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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Nonresidential construction spending falls in October

BD+C

National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.7% in October but is up 1.4% compared to the same time last year, according to an .

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Skanska-Led Team Aims for Early 2020 Start on $463M Maryland Bridge

ENR Construction

New bridge extends 1.9 mi., linking Charles County, Md., and King George County, Va.

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CONTRACTOR Acquired by Endeavor Business Media

Contractor Magazine

Rising B2B company acquires a number of Informa’s Industry & Infrastructure and Auto aftermarket media brands.

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Tension Vs Compression | What Is Tension & Compression

CivilJungle

What Is Tension? Tension word becomes from a Latin word meaning “to stretch.” Testing part of the force, Like one type of pull force. All physical objects that are in contact may exert forces on each other. This contact forces different names based on these types of objects in contact. Where one of the objects […].

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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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Data's coming out party

BD+C

This summer, Gensler launched its newest practice, Intelligent Places, which was in development for a year and whose focus is the application of data and visual services to connect design and business results. HMC Architects is building a data warehouse as part of a network to distribute content throughout the firm. So far, HMC has finalized the selection of servers.

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STO Building Group Adds Big Western Builder

ENR Construction

In deal to be completed, Layton Construction would offer NY firm added markets and $1.8 billion in revenue but keep name and execs.

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Drag-and-Drop Line-Level Attachments Now Available for Vista

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Our Vista 6.19 release improves construction accounting processes by including drag and drop features for attachments to line level records.