FDR Safety

JANUARY 23, 2018

As we approach the heart of winter, many areas of our country have already caught the wrath of cold temperatures, snow showers, and for some, a bomb cyclone. Whether you’re in the Northwest or Southeast, chances are your family members will be forced to “brave the elements” in the upcoming weeks and drive in inclement weather. Prior to letting them on the road, turn on your mom or dad voice and pester them with the (important) following questions and safety tips before driving in the snow: 1. &#

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The Constructor

JANUARY 23, 2018

Stress is resistance provided by structural material against deformation. Stress is measured in terms of load per unit area and is expressed in MPa.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 23, 2018

According to a 2017 telematics benchmarking survey of global construction, which examined best practices, trends and current issues influencing organizations in the United States, respondents found that managing costs (46 percent), growing revenue (30 percent) and business expansion (26 percent) were considered top business challenges, as the industry faces increased pressure to meet growing demand for its services.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 23, 2018

A few months ago, we presented to you our list of the best construction simulator games available for tablet and smartphone. This time, we decided to broaden our search a bit and look also for great games in PC and consoles. In that way, you will have more options when.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2018

AECOM's survey of more than 500 industry professionals worldwide identifies infrastructure's challenges, including funding struggles and lack of innovation.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2018

The woman who was credited as the inspiration for the Rosie the Riveter poster during World War II passed away last Saturday, according to CNN and her daughter-in-law Marnie Blankeship. Rosie aka Naomi Parker Fraley worked at a factory at Alameda Naval Station during the war, one of thousands of women who put down their dish towels and picked up power tools to do the necessary jobs left behind when men left for the war.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2018

Neither company has officially announced the deal, but Foxconn said the selection will follow the finalization of necessary agreements.

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2018

After years of public comment and close collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed its revised proposal for the Smithsonian Campus master plan in Washington, D.C. The roughly 17-acre site includes the Castle, the Arts and Industries Building, the Freer Gallery, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the mostly subterranean Quadrangle Building, which is home to the National Museum of African Art, the Sackler Gallery of Art and the S.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2018

Sometimes I like to test and challenge common assumptions, even if they go against my own interests (at least on the surface). So here is one: “It is important to really understand marketing for your business, and implement a well-thought-out marketing plan.” That would seem like an obvious statement to make from someone who knows […].

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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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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2018

Monday, the secretary of Homeland Security posted the Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended which waives compliance with 25 acts and their regulations.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2018

When the new terminal is complete in 2020, airport officials said it will accommodate up to 80 million passengers a year.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2018

A.J. Perri, a New Jersey-based provider of air conditioning, heating and plumbing services, has been giving back to military families in need by donating and installing HVAC and hot water systems free of charge.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2018

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, has posted its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2018. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend over $1.6 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment (including software) this year, financing a majority of those assets, these trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy.

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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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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2018

Since 2004, SAFTI FIRST has been writing articles aimed to educate building officials, designers, glazing contractors and the public on the two types of fire rated glazing products based on performance: fire protective , which meant it blocked smoke and flames only and met NFPA 252/257, or fire resistive , which meant it blocked smoke, flames and met the ASTM E-119/UL 263 wall.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2018

Monday, the secretary of Homeland Security posted the Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended which waives compliance with 25 acts and their regulations.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2018

College officials said this will be the first degree program of its kind in the U.S.

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2018

Specific disaster mitigation strategies that go beyond the requirements of the 2015 International Codes model building codes could save the nation billions of dollars, according to the National Institute of Building Sciences just issued Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2017 Interim Report.

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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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Business Facilities

JANUARY 23, 2018

The expansion will create approximately 125 new jobs and accelerate delivery of innovative, lightweight aluminum solutions to growing U.S. market. - Read: Novelis Investing $300M In Kentucky Automotive Finishing Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2018

If packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) units were a federally regulated drug, each equipment sale would be required to include a list of side effects and cautionary notes. Unfortunately, the opposite is true—each PTAC buyer is instead provided with a catalog of unproven expectations. These PTAC performance myths, enduring for decades, have contributed to an outsized number of moisture and mold problems. .

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2018

It's been a record-setting AHR Expo so far. Here are some interesting products we've seen while walking the show floor.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2018

The battery-operated sensors take readings every eight hours, and monitor such things as crack width, temperature, joint movement and angle changes.

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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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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2018

Campaign kicks off with initial donation of $150,000.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 23, 2018

After a yearlong, nationwide search, the French automobile and motorcycle manufacturer has chosen to establish its new North American headquarters in Atlanta, GA. - Read: Atlanta Lands Groupe PSA North American Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2018

McKenzie, a boutique design, build, and custom fabrication firm recently completed the renovation of the two-story, 3,700-sf New Providence Lodge building in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami. The building, which once housed a Freemason chapter during the Jim Crow era, is now the Tribe Urban Innovation Lab and Cowork, a multi-use, co-working space with a maker lab, classrooms, and collaborative event and hangout spaces.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2018

The Hill reports a leaked draft of the long awaited infrastructure plan sums up the Administration's proposed plans in six pages.

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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!

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 23, 2018

The New York-New Jersey Class of 2018 are hardworking, innovative and display generosity of spirit.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2018

The Hill reports a leaked draft of the long awaited infrastructure plan sums up the Administration's proposed plans in six pages.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2018

The Depew, NY-based company will be folded into MJ Mechanical, according to reports

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