Shrinkage Compensating Concrete Construction for Slabs-on-Ground
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Shrinkage compensating concrete is an expansive concrete that expands by an amount equal or greater than the volume change anticipated for drying.
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Why You Might Need a Commercial Van in Your Fleet
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Although trucks continue to rule the construction site, vans are becoming more popular thanks to new designs that provide better organization, customization and interior space. Vans keep tools, equipment and supplies out of the elements and can be locked for security, both on the jobsite and back at the yard. Modern, European-style commercial vans are easily distinguished from traditional body-on-frame vans by their sleek, unibody designs and wide variety of roof heights and body lengths.
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Soil-Structure Interaction -Effects, Analysis and Applications in Design
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Soil-structure interaction is a study of response of soil and structure during earthquake. Its effects, analysis and applications in structural.
How Commercial Vans Can Boost Your Productivity
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Although trucks continue to rule the construction site, vans are becoming more popular thanks to new designs that provide better organization, customization and interior space. Vans keep tools, equipment and supplies out of the elements and can be locked for security, both on the jobsite and back at the yard. Modern, European-style commercial vans are easily distinguished from traditional body-on-frame vans by their sleek, unibody designs and wide variety of roof heights and body lengths.
Forecasting With Confidence: How Contractors Can Solve Four Common Challenges
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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.
Normal Concrete vs. High-Strength Concrete Properties and Difference
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Concrete as a construction material are grouped as normal concrete or high strength concrete based on its compressive strength. Difference and.
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RATE OF FATALITIES INCREASING AMONG OLDER WORKERS
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Early last month, the Associated Press released an analysis of federal statistics showing that the rate of older workers dying on the job is higher than that of workers overall. The results of the analysis showed that the workplace fatality rate overall decreased by 22 percent between 2006 and 2015. However, during that same span of time, the fatality rate for older workers was consistently 50 to 65 percent higher than the overall rate.
Hurricane Harvey Damage Revealed in Aerial Photos
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Nearmap, which produces high-resolution satellite imagery for construction and engineering firms, governments and utilities, conducted a flyover of Rockport and Ingleside, Texas, north of Corpus Christi on Aug. 31.
I've been working on the railroad.
Do
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Not as much as I wish. Lots of things going in life, but in the last week+ I've found a few moments to put some time in. I was able to rig up some temporary wiring and thanks to the acquisition this summer got a DC locomotive up and running on temporary track. Lorenzo loved it. Sub-roadbed has been cut for the next sections and test fitted (as you'll see in the pics).
How concrete strength is impacted with different factors
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
The strength of concrete is impacted by various factors. The details are given below :- Concrete porosity: Air and water are the useful substances to fill up voids in concrete. Air voids belong to pores in concrete. When concrete is blended it contains air trapped in the mix. The vibrators are used to clear out the air at the time of pouring walls. If the concrete is less porous, it’s strength will be increased and calculated with compressive strength.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Before and After Harvey, as Seen in Satellite Images
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Images of the Texas coastline, before and after Harvey made landfall, show the scale of devastation in small communities in the path of the storm.
Duke Cancels Nuclear Plants; Promises $6B Billion in Investments
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Duke shelves plans for reactors in Florida and North Carolina, plans for more solar in Florida.
Army Corps Begins Decreasing Controlled Releases at Addicks, Barker Reservoirs
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Water levels are on a very slow decline in the Houston area.
Help Available To Evaluate the Impact of Construction Delays
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
The American Society of Civil Engineers has published a standard to help project teams determine the impact of construction delays.
Drive Profitability With a Construction-Specific ERP
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For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. Through integrated back office and field capabilities, you can improve how you bid, plan, staff, run, monitor, and close out self-performing projects, all while improving operational excellence.
Duke Cancels Nuclear Plants, Promises $6 Billion in Investments
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Duke shelves plans for reactors in Florida and North Carolina, plans for more solar in Florida.
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