Fly Ash – Properties, Types, Mechanism and Uses
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Fly ash is a heterogeneous by-product produced in the combustion process of coal used in power stations. It is a fine grey coloured powder having.
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Project Thankfulness — What Viewpoint Clients are Thankful for This Season
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
This season is a great reminder to stop and think about the things in our lives to be thankful for – which is a lot! While there are always things in our personal lives that make us feel grateful, we […]. The post Project Thankfulness — What Viewpoint Clients are Thankful for This Season appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.
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Retarders for Concrete – Mechanism, Types and Effects on Properties
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Retarders are chemicals that are used in concrete to delay the initial setting time of the concrete upto an hour. They are generally used in the hot.
Housebuilding guide: Gaining control over multiple projects and developments
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The construction industry is vast and complex with different sectors and players working to bring more structure to human society. Multiple parties take up projects to create something new, renovate the old, or improve on something to perform better. All carry a sole focus – to improve society for us to live in. Housebuilders, in.
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.
Construction workers have highest rate of suicide among American workers
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
One of the issues the industry has to overcome to prevent suicide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found, is the stigma associated with mental illness and the negative perception of those who seek treatment.
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The real-world case for lean construction
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Bringing lean principles of collaboration and waste reduction to processes on and off the jobsite translates into major time and cost savings, experts said.
Construction employment rises from October 2017 to October 2018 in 44 states and D.C.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between October 2017 and October 2018, while 36 states and D.C. added construction jobs between September and October, according to an analysis recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said that firms in most parts of the country are adding staff to keep pace with growing demand for construction, but cautioned that rising labor and materials costs could
Audit: California high-speed rail's $600M in cost overruns caused by poor planning, contract mismanagement
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The California High-Speed Rail Authority says its decision to begin construction in 2013 stemmed from a 2017 federal deadline, but a state report also points to other issues that could push the total cost even higher.
Designs unveiled for new residential tower in Honolulu
BD+C
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Studio Gang has designed a 41-story residential high rise called Ko’ula that would be a central component within the 60-acre Ward Village master-planned community in Honolulu on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The tower will include 565 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, each with its own lanai, or veranda. The design of the building—which twists as it rises and undulates to create a succession of different floor plans—recalls the shape of red sugarcane plants that once grew in this
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.
Chinese firm selects Louisiana site for $1.2B chemical plant
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Construction on the 250-acre site will kick off in 2019 and is expected to create 1,000 construction jobs at peak activity.
OSHA publishes updates to crane operator certification requirements
BD+C
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
OSHA published the long-delayed updates to its crane operator certification requirements in the Nov. 9 Federal Register. As was expected, the agency will require certification by type of crane, and will accept certification by crane type and its lifting capacity. OSHA originally sought to certify operators solely by crane type and capacity in 2010.
Homebuilding guide: Gaining control over multiple projects and developments
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The construction industry is vast and complex with different sectors and players working to bring more structure to human society. Multiple parties take up projects to create something new, renovate the old, or improve on something to perform better. All carry a sole focus – to improve society for us to live in. Housebuilders, in.
Digital Deals: The latest M&A's and integrations in construction technology
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
These are the latest construction tech firms to marry their niche solutions with other technologies and provide more comprehensive and interoperable tools.
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?
Corteva Agriscience Launches 2018-2019 Power of More Reward Club
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Corteva Agriscience recently launched its 2018-2019 The Power of More reward club with early-order incentives.
Digital Deals: The latest M&A activity and integrations in construction technology
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
These construction tech firms marry their niche solutions with other technologies and provide more comprehensive and interoperable tools.
Caterpillar Aims to Attract ‘Workforce of the Future’
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Caterpillar has partnered with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) to develop a workforce strategy capable of reaching and attracting the “workforce of the future.
Wiseburn High School: New kind of P3
BD+C
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The adaptive reuse of a 330,000-sf, four-story Northrup Grumman engineering office building in El Segundo, Calif., has yielded three independent charter schools with 72 classrooms that serve 1,350 students. This was the largest conversion of commercial space to school building to make it through Division of the State Architect’s approval process. .
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.
Volvo to Test How Electric Trucks Can Reduce Air Pollution
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Volvo will soon test how its electric trucks can reduce air pollution through the Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions project, a pilot project in Southern California. The project is one of 11 receiving grant funding from the California Air Resources Board aiming to electrify work vehicles.
Weekly Product Gallery: Armstrong, DeWalt, Weil-McLain, American Standard, Weil Pump, Webstone
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
This week's gallery highlights vertical in-line pumps with stainless-steel heat exchangers; a cordless dust extractor; a stainless-steel fire-tube commercial boiler; a touch-free kitchen pull-down faucet; a submersible double-seal pump line; and a magnetic boiler filter.
Hoffman Acquires Penn-Jersey Assets, to Begin Selling Volvo Products
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Hoffman Equipment is expanding its retail territory by purchasing Penn-Jersey Machinery’s assets, and will start selling Volvo Construction Equipment products. Hoffman will take over Volvo CE distribution in the areas previously covered by Penn-Jersey.
Renovation/Restoration: Rail & Commerce Building
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The Burlington Mail Terminal, a 90-year-old former mail-by-rail depot, spent nearly half its life crumbling under neglect. The renamed Rail & Commerce Building is now a nexus of old and new.
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!
Peloton Expanding NYC Footprint With New Corporate Headquarters
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The fitness technology and media company will move into a 312,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art office space at Hudson Commons in 2020. - Read: Peloton Expanding NYC Footprint With New Corporate Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.
K-12 Education: Missouri Innovation Campus
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The Missouri Innovation Campus' collaborative program allows high school juniors, enrolled in the Lee's Summit R-7 School District’s Summit Technology Academy, to receive a University of Central Missouri bachelor's degree.
Aiming High, Greenbuild 2018 Closes with New Initiatives, Updates
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Looking to raise the global Living Standard, USGBC gathered in Chicago to explore the connection of the built environment to climate change, health, human rights and equity.
Green Projects: Sunset Ridge School
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Sunset Ridge's school's building program goes way past cosmetic "green" features and includes a whole-building energy strategy that lets it achieve net-zero emissions.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
USGBC Launches 'LEED Zero' to Boost Net Zero Carbon Operations
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
New program complements LEED to verify the achievement of net zero goals and to signal market leadership among green buildings
Highway/Bridge: St. Croix Crossing
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
This extradosed bridge spans the St. Croix River between Oak Park Heights, Minn., and St. Joseph, Wis. It is five times longer than any other extradosed bridge in the U.S.
Don’t Let Your Business Go up in Smoke
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
The legalization of marijuana is a workforce issue that is becoming too large for employers to simply ignore.
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