Construction Business Owner

JULY 7, 2020

A Study in Modular Methods: What Your Peers Are Saying. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 07/07/2020 - 15:56. In the last few years, a lot of attention in the industry has been focused on modular construction. The $865 million venture capital investment in Katerra in early 2018 made national headlines, and more recently, the quick construction of two modular hospitals in Wuhan, China, during the surge of COVID-19 cases has led to speculation about the potential future for modular construction in the Unite

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 7, 2020

The 2020 BIM Report by NBS shows a continued increase in the adoption of BIM principles and technology across the United Kingdom.

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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

Timber piles are used extensively for compaction of soils and for supporting and protecting waterfront structures. The choice of use of timber piles.

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Construction Dive

JULY 7, 2020

The transit authority's head of construction and development said federal money is crucial to preserving its historic capital plan.

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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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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

What is the procedure of designing the formwork? The post How to design Formwork? appeared first on The Constructor.

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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

What are the functions of Arches and lintels? Give relative merits and demerits of lintel over arches? The post What are the functions of Arches and.

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Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2020

Will This Software Change the Home Building Process? cbroderick. Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:36. A 22-year-old has big goals to change the future of home building, and he may be on to something. His goal is to streamline home building by taking the arduous process of buying land, picking a floor plan, then finding a builder and simplifying it into a few clicks.

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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

How to treat the under design poured concrete on shearwall? example: the designed strength of concrete (f’c) must be 7000 psi however it was.

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Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2020

Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration. cbroderick. Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:56. Eichlers have a signature mid-century look: flat or low gabled roofs, horizontal forms, plenty of windows for natural light. Joseph Eichler’s designs defined middle-class homes at the time, as did his work toward fair housing policies and integrated neighborhoods, according to Dwell.

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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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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

There are two waterproofing specification suggested. The cementitious and the polyurethane one. I am afraid because the application is too costly.

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Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2020

Builders Bear the Brunt of US-Canada Wood Trade Dispute. cbroderick. Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:24. Amid the pandemic, many lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest temporarily closed up shop. This pushed home builders to purchase wood from Canada instead, but the change in supplier has upped building costs, according to Newsmax. Canadian softwood lumber producers pay average tariffs of more than 20% when shipping to the U.S.

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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

when to reject ready mixed concrete on-site according to its strengths? such as: 5000 psi – 10000psi Is slump test can be enough basis? The.

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BD+C

JULY 7, 2020

AEMSEN, a Rotterdam based architecture firm, has developed a sustainable, modular concept for urban living. . Dubbed Barbizon and developed for the redevelopment of the lots on the Barbizonlaan in Capelle can den IJssel, the 129,000-sf project is a green residential complex built with prefabricated CLT modules. The 112 apartments in 16 different housing types vary in size from approximately 485 sf to approximately 1,300 sf.

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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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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

Explain the construction of IPS flooring? The post Explain the construction of IPS flooring? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 7, 2020

Bobcat V923 Versahandler telehandler lifts up to 9,041 pounds. It has a maximum lift height of 23 feet and maximum reach of 13 feet 6 inches. With an operating weight of 18,158 pounds, the telehandler is powered by a 130-horsepower Bobcat diesel engine.

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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

What is the difference between Arch and Lintel? The post What is the difference between Arch and Lintel? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Business Facilities

JULY 7, 2020

Barclays US Consumer Bank plans a $6.9 million capital investment as it expands its customer service operations in Wilmington, DE. - Read: Barclays US Consumer Bank Creating 300 Jobs In Delaware at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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The Constructor

JULY 7, 2020

Which is effective in terms of costing for G+12 building – RCC or Composite (RCC+Steel)?

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ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2020

A recent survey by RCLCO reveals a real estate market in terrible shape, thanks to COVID-19, with one bright spot being an uptick in demand for industrial warehouse space.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 7, 2020

StructionSite’s SmartTrack Progress Tracking, courtesy of StructionSite. For project management, it’s my personal belief that one of the most valuable pieces of software a company can purchase is a quality photo documentation software. They can not only provide a much more efficient way of storing and organizing photos for review later, the pictures collected also contain extremely valuable data points that many construction technologists are finally being able to extrapolate in a meaningful way

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 7, 2020

Wall is an auxiliary component which partitions the space (room) into two spaces (rooms) and furthermore gives security and a safe house. For the most part, the walls are separated as two sorts: external walls and inward walls. External walls give a fenced in area to the house for cover and internal walls assists with apportioning the nook into the necessary number of rooms.

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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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Work Gearz

JULY 7, 2020

Construction sites pose a major threat for the workers, be it small injuries or be fatal ones. Workers need safety guards to protect themselves from the pending hazards. And when it comes to protecting the head, one needs to be even more cautious! And construction helmets are just apt for the purpose and are the ones you definitely cannot go without in a construction site.

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CivilJungle

JULY 7, 2020

What Is Clamp Burning? A typical clamp is shown below figure The bricks and fuel are placed in alternate layers. The amount of fuel is reduced successively in the top layers. Clamp Burning. Each brick tier consists of 4–5 layers of bricks. Some space is left between bricks for the free circulation of hot gasses. After 30 percent loading of the clamp, the fuel in the lowest layer is fired and the remaining loading of bricks and fuel is carried out hurriedly.

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Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2020

Creating 'Healthy Buildings' Through Air Filtration, Ventilation. cbroderick. Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:45. Several researchers have pleaded to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to recognize another means of coronavirus transmission: droplets becoming aerosolized and floating away into the air, according to CNN.

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BD+C

JULY 7, 2020

1. Construction industry adds 158,000 workers in June but infrastructure jobs decline (AGC) . "Gains in June are concentrated in homebuilding as state and local governments postpone or cancel roads and other projects in face of looming budget deficits.".

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JULY 7, 2020

Interest-Only Loans Risky for Most Homebuyers. cbroderick. Tue, 07/07/2020 - 10:05. Some experts say that although interest-only loans may seem appealing to borrowers, there is only a small percentage of homebuyers that could use this type of loan, according to CNBC. Interest-only loans are where a borrower makes interest payments only for a set amount of time, usually for the first 10 years or so.

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BD+C

JULY 7, 2020

Green Business Certification Inc. ( GBCI ) has released Safety First pilot credits for its SITES and TRUE rating systems in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The new credits enable projects committed to sustainable landscape development and those pursuing zero waste goals to maintain those commitments while adapting practices and procedures in light of the current public health crisis,” according to a GBCI news release.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 7, 2020

Krank online auction feature allows companies to host their own auctions and sell equipment online.

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