What Factors Causes Failure of Concrete Structures?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Different factors cause failure of concrete structure such as errors from design to construction to occupancy. Main causes of failure of concrete.
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How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Selecting the right Unit Price Book (UPB) is critical to the success of a Job Order Contract. Learn more about How t Select a JOC Unit Price Bool… The post How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book appeared first on 4BT.
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How to Choose Economical Steel Frames for Buildings and Structures?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
There are various structural steel frame systems from which designers can choose the most economical type for specific building and structure.
Caterpillar's Three-month Rolling Machine Retail Sales Up 19%
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Caterpillar reports a 19% Y/Y increase in worldwide retail machine sales for the rolling three-month period ending in October, outgaining September's 13% advance. CAT's Asia and Pacific sales continue to rise at an impressive clip, climbing 46% in October following respective 43% and 44% gains in September and August; sales for North America rose 7% in October after posting just 2% and 1% gains in September and August.
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.
American Girl Place New York opens new 37,000-sf New York Store designed by FRCH Design Worldwide
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The new American Girl Place New York recently opened at 75 Rockefeller Plaza and offers guests several innovative experiences across its 37,000 sf. Designed by FRCH Design Worldwide, the new store features an American Girl Salon, American Girl Café, a Content Hub, and a Create Your Own Design Studio. The American Girl Salon allows children and their dolls to get matching hairstyles, mini-manicures, and pierced ears.
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Harlem Renaissance: A vacant school provides much-needed housing and a clubhouse for children
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The adaptive reuse of PS 186 in West Harlem shows what can be done when imagination and determination come together. Through the combined efforts of the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem and its development partners, an abandoned public school has been turned into an anchor institution for the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. The adaptive reuse of the 114-year-old school provides two sorely needed services: an 11,300-sf clubhouse with an after-school program and teen center, and 79 units of affordab
Wacker Neuson Up 20% in Q3
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The Wacker Neuson Group reported revenue of EUR 378.7 million for the third quarter of 2017. This corresponds to an increase of 20 percent relative to the previous year (Q3/16: EUR 315.7 million). “There is no doubt that we were buoyed by strong markets in North America and Europe. However, it was the successful implementation of our growth strategy that really enabled us to outgrow the market,” explains Martin Lehner, CEO of the Wacker Neuson Group.
New iPhone app uses augmented reality to digitize the home dimensioning process
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
PLNAR, a new app from SmartPicture Technologies, can generate floor plans using augmented reality and eliminate the need to manually measure and document room dimensions. In order to generate a comprehensive digital report that includes critical dimensioning calculations, visual, and material details, users must mark the outline of a room and designate any structures, such as windows and doors.
Wearable tech makes mechanical contracting more productive, profitable
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), which links components or systems via network connectivity, has enabled the instant transfer of data across people, projects and borders.
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.
Caterpillar Retail Sales Up 19%
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Caterpillar reported a 19-percent Y/Y increase in worldwide retail machine sales for the rolling three-month period ending in October, outgaining September's 13-percent advance.
Effective architectural, engineering and construction marketing: It’s so easy, and it’s so hard
Construction Marketing Ideas
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Every time I think about effective architectural, engineering and construction marketing, I’m reminded about how easy and hard it is at the same time. Easy, because when things go right, you almost have to deliberately seek to fail, and yet you will still succeed. Hard, because you can try, try and try some more, and […].
Canada’s First Permanent Road To Arctic Coast Opens This Week
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
. . This Wednesday at 6 a.m., the first permanent road will open connecting Inuvik, Canada, and the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk on the Arctic Coast. The new 75-mile road provides year-round access that until now has only been available by airplane. The road is located in Canada's Northwest Territories near Yellowknife, and south of the Arctic Circle.
Pay yourself, profit account first
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
For too many contractors, profit is something they take out of the business when they sell it. It should be one of the first things that contractors get.
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?
6,765 Miles of New Power Lines Get Fundidng
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The USDA Rural Development office has announced $2.5 billion in investments in rural electric infrastructure improvements in 27 states. “These significant investments will help develop and maintain modern, reliable electric infrastructure that businesses and rural communities need in a 21st Century economy,” Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said.
New AIA contract document for facility support services released
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The American Institute of Architects has released a new standard contract form to accommodate architects’ facility support services. AIA Document B210–2017 is meant to be added to owner-architect agreements where architects provide services including building certification assistance, maintenance management services, digital facility management system operation, and ongoing commissioning services.
Fed Funds 6,765 Miles of Rural Power Lines
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The USDA Rural Development office has announced $2.5 billion in investments in rural electric infrastructure improvements in 27 states. “These significant investments will help develop and maintain modern, reliable electric infrastructure that businesses and rural communities need in a 21st Century economy,” Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said.
P1 Group uses PP-R pipe for fast turnaround at injection molding plant
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Berry Global, was facing huge losses when they recognized the need to replace a large portion of the carbon-steel pipe used to transport cooling water to more than 20 injection-mold and thermoforming machines.
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.
6,765 Miles of New Power Lines Get Funding
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The USDA Rural Development office has announced $2.5 billion in investments in rural electric infrastructure improvements in 27 states. “These significant investments will help develop and maintain modern, reliable electric infrastructure that businesses and rural communities need in a 21st Century economy,” Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said.
CBRE completes acquisition of Heery International
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Balfour Beatty, the U.K.-based construction company, continued its strategy of selling off non-core assets with its recent sale of Atlanta-based design services and project management firm Heery International to a subsidiary of the real estate and consulting giant CBRE Group. The October 30 acquisition, for which CBRE agreed to pay an estimated $57 million (42 million British pounds) in cash, was completed today.
Genie Adds Power System
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Genie Lift Power system provides power at the lift platform and includes a new generation of hydraulically driven generators that runs on a stand-alone circuit. “This new configuration is a significantly different design from its predecessor system,” says Zach Gilmor, Genie Product Manager, Terex AWP. “Instead of relying on the lift or drive hydraulic circuit, this new generator system runs on a stand-alone circuit with a separate hydraulic pump to supply continuous electrical power from the gen
Nufarm Gives Back to Veterans and Military Families in GreenCare for Troops Initiative
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Over 11,000 military families and disabled veterans have registered to receive GreenCare for Troops services.
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!
Joe’s estate plan crashes and burns
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Although Joe was a planner, after he went to the big business in the sky, his estate plan and business succession plan (for Success Co.) turned into an economic and tax tragedy.
Alcon Investing $97M In Georgia Expansion
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Eye care manufacturer Alcon will invest $97 million in its Johns Creek, GA operations as it initiates the next phase of a multiyear project to expand production capacity for its DAILIES TOTAL 1® contact lenses. A division of Novartis, the company’s latest expansion is expected to create local, high-tech manufacturing positions over the next several years.
10 tips for trucks and drivers
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Nothing builds a contractor brand better than a well wrapped truck. It’s a mobile billboard, generating advertising exposures everywhere it travels.
Chobani Breaks Ground On Idaho Expansion
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Chobani has broken ground on its recently announced expansion of the world’s largest yogurt plant in Twin Falls, ID. The 70,000-square-foot facility will serve the greek yogurt maker’s employees and guests, and house Chobani’s Global Research and Development Center. It is slated to come online in summer 2018. Idaho Governor Butch Otter (center/beige jacket) joins Chobani Founder and CEO, Hamdi Ulukaya (right of Governor), and Chobani, City of Twin Falls and Idaho officials at the groundbre
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!
Radiant windows for structural, atypical comfort applications
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
In the previous two articles, I addressed the application of radiant windows for typical comfort related applications, with an emphasis on human comfort. There is also a need for atypical applications, some comfort related, and some not.
Basic needs of a Building
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The planning and construction of a building is undertaken on the basis of the following conditions :- Strength and Stability – There should be proper arrangement for building to transmit the probable loads securely to the ground through it full lifecycle. Proper safeguard should be taken for designing various types of structural elements like slabs, beams, walls, columns and footing.
How to let someone go from your company
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
If you’ve ever had a team, you’ve probably had to fire someone. And if you haven’t had to fire anyone yet, just wait because you will eventually.
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