Twisting of Buildings During Earthquakes- Causes, and Effects
The Constructor
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Twisting of buildings is one of the factors that cause severe damages during earthquakes. This commonly occurs in buildings due to stiffness.
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Top 215 Green Building Sector Design Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Gensler, Jacobs, Stantec, HOK, and AECOM head the rankings of U.S.-based architecture and engineering firms reporting revenue from green building-related work in 2018, according to Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. .
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Manhole Covers – Size, Types, and Classes
The Constructor
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Manholes cover is a removable plate that is used to shield the manholes from anyone or anything from falling into it.
Top 95 Reconstruction Work Construction Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Gilbane, STO Building Group, DPR Construction, and PCL Construction head Building Design+Construction 's ranking of the nation's contractors and construction management (CM) firms with the most revenue from reconstruction work, as featured in the 2019 Giants 300 Report. . .
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Complete Information about Sand
Learn Civil Engineering
DECEMBER 26, 2019
As a Civil Engineer, we know that sand is an important building material which are used in the preparation of mortar, concrete, etc. let us know “a complete information about sand“ Sources of Sand Sand particles consist of small grains of silica (Si02). Generally It is formed by the decomposition of sand stones due to the […].
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What About Changes? A Lesson the Side of the Interstate on Christmas Morning
Best Practices Construction Law
DECEMBER 26, 2019
You know that I have a lot of kids. But what you may not know is that our family went through a major change last year—their mom and I got a divorce. And so … like a construction project sometimes riddled with uncertainty … we each have a choice about how we are going to adjust to change. But let me first tell you a story. Yesterday was the first morning in 18 years that I woke up without my kids in their beds anxious to get up to open their stockings and presents.
Top 100 Design-Build Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Jacobs, Clayco, Swinerton, Hensel Phelps, and ARCO Construction top the rankings of the nation's largest design-build firms, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. .
Living on a Constructed Island
Natural Building
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Freedom Cove is a rare and very special place. It’s a man-made floating island that acts as a homestead, an art installation, and a home to Catherine and Wayne in Tofino, BC, Canada. The project started with a small float home that was built using wood that had washed ashore after a storm, and since moving into it in 1992, they’ve gradually added new buildings, greenhouses, and an outdoor dance floor to create a fully off-grid, floating homestead where they can grow most of their own
Top 85 Green Building Sector Construction Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Turner, AECOM, Clark Group, Hensel Phelps, and Lendlease top the rankings of U.S.-based contractors and construction management (CM) firms reporting revenue from green building-related work in 2018, according to Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. .
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Case Study: Vista Tower, Chicago
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 26, 2019
The construction business in Chicago has always been successful, to say the least. The city hosts major buildings and modern landmarks, as well as widespread infrastructure expansions and land developments in the outskirts of the prestigious city. By analyzing and understanding some of the biggest projects in the city, completed or ongoing, we can realize the technology and the efforts that went into developing them.
Top 180 Reconstruction Work Architecture Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Gensler, Stantec, Cortland Build, Walbridge, and Nelson Worldwide top Building Design+Construction 's ranking of the nation's architecture and architecture/engineering (AE) firms with the most revenue from reconstruction work, as featured in the 2019 Giants 300 Report. .
OSHA Fines Crane Company in Fatal Dallas Collapse
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Six months after Terex Peneir SK415 crane collapsed onto a Dallas apartment building, killing one, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined the crane’s owner, Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. citing serious violations.
Top 85 Reconstruction Work Engineering Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Jacobs, CRB, IPS, WSP, and McKinstry head Building Design+Construction 's ranking of the nation's engineering and engineering/architecture (EA) firms with the most revenue from reconstruction work, as featured in the 2019 Giants 300 Report. .
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
2020 Annual Report & Forecast
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Rod Sutton, editorial director of Construction Equipment, discusses findings from the 2020 Annual Report & Forecast, produced in partnership with Case Construction Equipment.
Top 70 Religious Facilities Sector Architecture Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Gensler, GFF, and Kirksey Architects top the rankings of the nation's largest religious facilities sector architecture and architecture engineering (AE) firms, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. .
Mixed-Reality Headset Looks to Change Design Workflows
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 26, 2019
The Varjo XR-1's higher-resolution and full support for regular 2D Microsoft Windows applications sets it apart from other headsets out to conquer the design world.
Top 45 Religious Facilities Sector Engineering Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Jacobs, SGH, KPFF, and OLA head the rankings of the nation's largest religious facilities sector engineering and engineering architecture (EA) firms, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. .
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Construction Economics for December 30, 2019
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 26, 2019
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.
Top 40 Religious Facilities Sector Construction Firms for 2019
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2019
STO Building Group, Crossland Construction, and Consigli Building Group lead the rankings of the nation's largest religious facilities sector contractors and construction management (CM) firms, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. .
Irrigation Association Celebrates a Successful 2019 Show
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Nearly 9,000 attend 2019 Irrigation Show
What is Your Plan for Planned Power Outages?
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Planned power outages in California can cause problems if there's not a well-coordinated and thought out plan.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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