Tue.Jul 30, 2019

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12 Factors Influencing Bearing Capacity of Soils

The Constructor

The bearing capacity of soil is influenced by many factors for instance soil strength, foundation width and depth, soil weight and surcharge, and.

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Winning with Safety

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Encore Electric developed a Culture of Safety Excellence and was named the safest construction company in America.

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4 Tips for Hiring a Reputable Plumbing Contractor

Construction Marketing

Plumbing contractors are the professionals that are trained to assemble, install and repair water pipes. They are also called upon when the toilet or the entire sewerage system is not functioning as usual. While hiring a plumbing contractor can help in salvaging your home from a water crisis, it can also worsen a situation. As a matter of fact, hiring the wrong plumber is a recipe for disaster.

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Installation of Windows in Brick Masonry Walls

The Constructor

Installation of windows in brick masonry walls need to be carried out properly in order to avoid faults and subsequent failure of walls or deflection.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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July 2019 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats.

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The Dotted Line: 7 invoice mistakes that waste money and time

Construction Dive

General contractors and subs make costly errors that prevent them from getting paid on time. Here is what experts recommend to avoid these issues.

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12 Commonly Used Building Stones – Their Properties and Uses

The Constructor

Stones are derived from the rocks which are naturally occurred as the portion of earth’s crust. Each rock has a different chemical composition and.

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Gantt Charts in construction: Gain back control of your projects

Lets Build

What is a Gantt Chart? A Gantt chart is an essential element of most major construction projects these days. Named after the American engineer, Henry L. Gantt, who came up with the idea in the early part of the 20th century, in simple terms it is a bar chart used to display the details of.

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Border wall contractors tapping new building tech

Construction Dive

Fisher Sand & Gravel, for example, used what it says is an entirely novel cast-in-place concrete system on the privately funded We Build the Wall section.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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What is the future of architecture as a profession?

BD+C

The profession of architecture is one that dates back to ancient times, with a profound impact on the built environment of civilizations all over the world. The evolution of the practice has been relatively slow; while technologies and styles have evolved, the fundamentals today are not all that different than they were historically.

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The prime contractor's biggest struggle with prevailing wage compliance

Construction Dive

Gain control over the “uncontrollable.” Mitigate your own risk by ensuring your subs are compliant.

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Gensler’s temporary Pavilion Notre-Dame uses charred timber as its primary building material

BD+C

Gensler has recently unveiled the design for the Pavilion Notre-Dame, which will provide a temporary place of worship in Parvis Square while the Notre-Dame Cathedral is being restored from the fire that nearly destroyed it just over 100 days ago.

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The Dotted Line: 7 invoice mistakes that waste time and money

Construction Dive

General contractors and subs continue to make costly errors that prevent them from getting paid on time. Here are what experts recommend for avoiding these issues.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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A legacy of giving back – Q&A with Jay and Greg Korte

The Korte Company

Our company’s history began with a $5 bill a dad gave to his son before putting him on a bus to the Army. Ralph Korte didn’t make that $5 stretch over the last 65 years. But it was his father’s generosity that inspired his own desire to give back. One of Ralph’s lifelong mantras sums it up nicely: “You always do the right thing, all the time, and things will go your way.”.

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Toronto reigns supreme in North American construction

Construction Dive

Toronto's hot mixed-use market continues to pick up steam as a wave of billion-dollar projects gets underway.

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Caterpillar Upgrades Propel Drive System on Rope Shovels

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar has upgraded the propel drive system on its 7495 and 7495 HF Electric Rope Shovels. The upgrade reconfigures the crawler undercarriage to allow drive shaft and tumbler replacement from the outboard side, improving access and reducing downtime.

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Elon Musk's The Boring Co. raises $120M

Construction Dive

Adding to the $113 million it raised last year, the infusion signals continued interest from outside investors in fueling the tunnel-drilling and transportation tech firm's current and proposed projects.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Bobcat of Springfield Joins Doosan Network

Construction Equipment

Doosan Infracore North America add Bobcat of Springfield (Illinois) to its dealer network. The dealership is a branch of Bobcat of St. Louis, and is one of 11 locations in five states. Bobcat of Springfield will now carry Doosan machines, including crawler excavators and wheeled excavators.

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Austin, Denver, New York Are Top Startup Ecosystems

Business Facilities

Austin , Denver and New York are the cities with the top Startup Ecosystems in Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings Report. “The capital of Texas has everything you need to get a startup off the ground,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. “Austin is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city that established its high-tech bona fides years ago. It’s got a diverse workforce with the skills that are needed in tech-oriented startups and an eclectic cultural scene that draws new talent,” Rogers added.

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Job Safety App Could ‘Save Construction Worker Lives’

Construction Equipment

A team of researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) have developed an app that shows potential dangers at building sites.

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Berkeley, California, sets historic law banning natural gas in new buildings

Construction Dive

Berkeley is the first U.S. city to pass such a measure, designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions and prepare new buildings for electric infrastructure.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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5 Ways To Protect Your Construction Company From Customers Who Refuse To Pay

Contractor Bookkeeping

All construction contractors have experienced the financial pain of bad debt, which is defined as a customer who refuses to pay no matter what you do. I've been there before, and it will probably happen again in the future. Owning and operating any business, including accounting, means sometimes you provide goods and services and not get paid. Knowing The Answers Helps.

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Hitachi ZW220-6 Wheel Loader

Construction Equipment

Hitachi ZW220-6 is the first mid-sized wheel loader in the Dash-6 Series from Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America (HCMA, formerly Kawasaki). Operating weight is 38,910 pounds, and the 200-horsepower loader has a heaped bucket capacity of 4.2 to 4.7 cubic yards.

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Berkeley, California sets historic law banning natural gas in new buildings

Construction Dive

Berkeley is the first U.S. city to pass such a measure, designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions and prepare new buildings for electric infrastructure.

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Back to school: Community-wide Wi-Fi gives student housing properties a competitive edge

BD+C

The student housing boom that continues to sweep across America has elevated the expectations of today’s college students. . Long gone are the days of dorms with cinder block walls and drab décor. They’ve been replaced with stylish, high-tech facilities inspired by luxury apartments, comfortable hotels, and even posh resorts.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Weekly Product Gallery: Ridgid, Channellock, Bosch, Klein Tools, Clean-Fit , Rheem

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery focuses on a digital reporting monitor for in-pipe inspection; fast-action tongue-and-groove pliers; an inverted ducted packaged air-source heat pump; hard hats designed for safety, comfort and fit; new water closet bolt sizes; and an outdoor hose sprayer using tankless technology.

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$5 Billion for Road, Bridge Resilience Provided in Senate Highway Bill

ENR Construction

For the first time ever, climate change and resilience have been included in a federal highway bill, which passed unanimously out of committee.

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Some important checklists for RCC slab and beams

Construction Cost Estimating

The following checklists are extensively utilized for RCC slab and Beams. 1. Examine the bottom line, level & width of beam properly. 2. Examine the side line, level & plumb of beam properly. 3. Beam to beam measurements should be examined according to architectural drawings. 4. Individual level & diagonal of each slab bay should be examined properly. 5.