OSHA consults industry on silica standard refinements
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2019
Despite detailed control measures, the agency believes some workers can still be exposed to the breathable hazard and wants field experts to weigh in.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2019
Despite detailed control measures, the agency believes some workers can still be exposed to the breathable hazard and wants field experts to weigh in.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 22, 2019
At a recent press conference, AEM offered a glimpse into how Conexpo 2020 will showcase disruptive technologies and trends that will shape the future of the industry.
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 22, 2019
Over the next three years, the truck manufacturing company plans to invest $40 million and create 250 new jobs at its Mineral Wells, WV facility. - Read: Hino Motors Celebrates Opening Of West Virginia Manufacturing Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2019
A 2-mile section of fencing in Lukeville, Arizona, is the first portion to move forward since the Supreme Court allowed the use of defense funding.
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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.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2019
Fifth-generation cellular technology (5G) will enable enhanced data flows and faster response times that will boost technologies used by the construction industry, according to research firm GlobalData. Design and construction firms will have access to more robust systems that employ virtual reality, Internet of Things, robotics, and drones.
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Construction Equipment
AUGUST 22, 2019
D3 Series skid steer and compact track loaders are updates over the D and D2 Series units. The new series support Smart Attachments by matching the controls and operator information to the attachment and task.
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 22, 2019
Florida’s iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to dried crisps in months, with no chance for recovery once they become ill.Spread by a rice-sized, plant-hopping insect, lethal bronzing has gone from a small.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2019
The Emerald is set to be Seattle’s newest luxury condominium building, rising 440 feet above Pike Place Market and the Puget Sound. In addition to the residential tower, The Emerald will also include two ground floor retail spaces.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2019
Tech giant says 'Procore BIM' effectively connects VDC teams and field teams through intuitive design and functionality, making BIM more accessible to industry.
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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.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2019
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland have introduced a multimedia app that they say will reduce injuries and save lives on construction projects. To test the app, researchers chose 40 designers to review a set of CAD drawings. Half of the participants looked for potential design-related hazards using the app, and the other half relied on the internet for help.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 22, 2019
Hino celebrated the grand opening of its new 1,000,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, with a tree planting tradition and a KagamiWari ceremony to consummate Hino’s commitment to growing in the U.S.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2019
A plan being developed by the Texas General Land Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would spend as much as $32 billion to protect the Houston-Galveston area from storm surges. The project would construct the nation’s most ambitious and expensive coastal barrier system. It would consist of 12-foot-high sand dune-topped levees to protect beachfront homes and businesses as well as a storm surge barrier system.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 22, 2019
Salt Lake City International Airport released a timelapse video showing the construction of its new $3.6 billion replacement facility. The video shows the current condition of the new terminal, concourses, and parking garage, with timelapse segments of continuing work.
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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?
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2019
Cities, where the urban heat island effect amplifies the impact of global climate change, are going to heat up in the coming decades. If greenhouse gas emissions continue on their current path, the average number of days that feel hotter than 100 degrees in the U.S. will more than double by 2050, according to a recent study.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 22, 2019
The new 5G hub will invite businesses, researchers, and universities to develop next-generation solutions in Indianapolis. - Read: First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
Natural Building
AUGUST 22, 2019
Jakarta-based design studio RAW Architecture completed the School of Alfa Omega in the Indonesian city of Tangerang. This new school emphasizes a connection with the outdoors and is set on a former rice paddy. The school caters to 300 students ranging from preschool to high school. The architects designed modular classrooms of equal size that are arranged in clusters.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2019
To keep interior spaces warm in the winter (and nice and cool in the summer), Building Teams report adopting more advanced approaches to envelope design and construction, whether for big-ticket cladding choices, window edge details, or meticulous mockup and installation practices. Fortunately, a confluence of product innovations, creative assemblies, and improved project delivery techniques are helping improve performance and reduce first costs and long-term energy use.
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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.
Digger Blog
AUGUST 22, 2019
M&M Plant, the Case Construction Equipment dealer for Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, held a Dig Day on 16-17 August 2019.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2019
It’s April of 2019, which means we are midway through the first decade of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It’s an appropriate time to reflect on the changes we have seen in the healthcare landscape, and what the possibilities are moving forward. One of the big advances that the ACA has brought about is a broader view of overall health; evaluating the effects of lifestyle choices, mental, and physical health not only on the individual, but how these factors impact the community at large.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2019
For mechanical design engineers, systems analysis new features enable a design and analysis workflow fully integrated in BIM.
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 22, 2019
IS stands for Indian standard. Each country possesses their own code book identical to that India contains IS code book for RCC, steel structure. The IS codes includes numerous standards and methodology for construction, raw material used, structural analaysis and other provisions. It comprises of some data based on which a civil engineer design the structure.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2019
I wish to start us on a re-education path that will redefine our present understanding of what the new Building Backbones might be.
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 22, 2019
Maxim’s Plug Tow-Behind Aerators are perfect for fall aeration. Easily attach the aerators to the back of your riding lawn mower in convenient widths of 36” to fit through gates, or 48” for commercial property maintenance, golf courses, or.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2019
Boiler specifiers should consider design details that may set one boiler apart from another.
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 22, 2019
The new Skid Steer Log Splitter features a quick-attach plate and uses the skid steer’s hydraulics to deliver a max 24 tons of splitting force. This unit boasts a heavy-duty wedge with auto-return to save you time and effort.
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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!
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 22, 2019
The common facilities management challenges can be mitigated using LEAN alternative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Common Facilities Management Challenges: Limited Budget Limited Resources & Staff Deferred Maintenance Prioritizing Projects Meeting Project Timelines. All of these issues and more are addressed using LEAN alternative construction.
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 22, 2019
By using JRCO lawn mower attachments, you can clear your lawn of leaves quickly and easily. Use the Blower Buggy attachment and secure your walk-behind blower to your lawn mower for no-operator-fatigue leaf blowing. Afterward you can utilize the Leaf.
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 22, 2019
A staircase mainly includes a series of steps which involve a tread (the horizontal portion, where the foot stands) and a riser (the vertical portion). In every step, there are one or more landings, handrails, and a small nosing. The latter obtrudes from the tread over the lower step, facilitating to raise its size devoid of inclusion of centimeters to the overall dimensions of the staircase.
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