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Controlling concrete setting times

GCP Applied Technologies

Controlling concrete setting times. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:14. GCP Applied Technologies. November 02, 2020. Find tips on methods and concrete admixtures that can help contractors control concrete setting times. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times.

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How to Prevent Rework in Construction?

The Constructor

Rework is an activity in the field that is required to be repeated or undertaken again after completion of a work due to some impending correction.

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United Rentals Announces Q3 Results

Construction Equipment

Total revenue of $2.187 billion, including rental revenue of $1.861 billion. Fleet productivity decreased 8.0 percent year-over-year, reflecting the impact of Covid-19 on volumes; fleet productivity improved sequentially by 560 basis points, primarily due to better fleet absorption.

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Fans come first at Allianz Field

BD+C

Allianz Field, the new home of the Minnesota United, was designed to provide an intimate experience for fans, regardless of where they are in the stadium. . As such, the farthest seat in the stadium is only 125 feet from the pitch (which is elevated to add to the intimacy of the stadium, bringing fans even closer to the action) and a 2,930-capacity safe-standing supporters’ section features the steepest grade in MLS at 34.8 degrees, creating a “wall” of United fans and a unique home field advant

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Ekso Bionics Exoskeleton to be Used On Site

Construction Equipment

Ekso Bionics, a company that develops exoskeleton technology, announced that EGM Builders is the first customer to acquire EVO units. EVO is the company’s latest innovation in exoskeleton tech for industrial use. EVO is an upper-body exoskeleton that is durable, assistive, and naturally-tracking.

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Gorgeous Balinese Wellness Retreat is Carbon Zero

Natural Building

The Ulaman Eco Retreat in Bali is not only gorgeous, but is fully carbon zero. The nearby river has a number of small waterfalls that produce enough flow to power a hydro electric generator that can power all of the buildings within the complex. And all of the natural building materials were sourced in that region. Rammed earth was used for all ground level walls.

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As the Housing Market Booms, Millions of Americans Miss Mortgage Payments

Pro Builder

As the Housing Market Booms, Millions of Americans Miss Mortgage Payments. cbroderick. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:44. Mortgage delinquency rates are higher now than anytime in the past 20 years, including the Great Recession. It is predicted that 2 million mortgages will go into default soon. This coincides with rapidly rising home prices, sales volumes, and dropping interest rates.

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Wildfires can make drinking water toxic

BD+C

Analysis after major California wildfires revealed acutely toxic and carcinogenic pollutants within drinking water systems making it unsafe to use even after treatment.

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Developer Plans Car-Free Neighborhood in 'Walker's Nightmare'

Pro Builder

Developer Plans Car-Free Neighborhood in 'Walker's Nightmare'. cbroderick. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:23. Well known for being a walker’s nightmare, the metropolitan area of Phoenix will now be home to the first car-free neighborhood in the country. Publications have deemed Phoenix as the world’s least sustainable city, a suburbanite wasteland, and it makes the list for one of the worst cities for pedestrians, according to the New York Times.

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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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Controlling concrete setting times

GCP Applied Technologies

Controlling concrete setting times. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:14. GCP Applied Technologies. November 02, 2020. Find tips on methods and concrete admixtures that can help contractors control concrete setting times. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times.

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A white paper assesses seniors’ access to livable communities

BD+C

Most older Americans don’t reside in “livable” communities that combine safety, security and affordability with appropriate housing and transportation options, and supportive features and services that enhance personal independence, allow residents to remain in their homes as they age, and foster residents’ engagement in civic, economic, and social life.

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SoCal to Vegas High-Speed Rail Project Hits the Brakes as Financing Falters

ENR Construction

The ultra-fast train would cut travel times between L.A. and Las Vegas in half, but a failed bond sale in the midst of a skeptical financial market has put the project on indefinite hold.

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Ken’s Foods Investing $103M In Georgia Expansion

Business Facilities

Dressing and condiment maker Ken's Foods will create 70 new jobs as it expands its manufacturing and distribution operations in McDonough, GA. - Read: Ken’s Foods Investing $103M In Georgia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Clean Energy Market Shift and Politics Push U.S. Grid Expansion

ENR Construction

States, grid operators and firms make new moves to expand transmission capacity to integrate a growing backlog of renewable energy projects

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Tenna Expands Eqt Data Integration

Construction Equipment

Tenna has its expanded Integration functionality that connects its equipment management platform with various external construction software products, platforms, and systems.

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Six Contractors Named to Build Keystone XL Pipeline

ENR Construction

When all contracts are let, construction of the 1,209-mile pipeline will employ more than 8,000 workers.

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Mississippi: Modeling A Battle Plan For COVID-19

Business Facilities

Scientists at Vicksburg’s ERDC have been deploying Supercomputers to develop models illustrating how the coronavirus spreads. - Read: Mississippi: Modeling A Battle Plan For COVID-19 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Nonresidential construction spending declines further in September

BD+C

National nonresidential construction spending fell 1.6% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, monthly spending totaled $794.3 billion. . Among the sixteen nonresidential subcategories, thirteen were down on a monthly basis.

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Fluor Names Former Exec David Constable as New CEO

ENR Construction

As the contractor moves to get financials back on track, Fluor taps a board member and former chief of oil and gas giant Sasol to lead amid changing markets

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Long Beach gets a municipal marvel

BD+C

This project encompasses a new City Hall and civic chambers, a new headquarters for the Port of Long Beach, and a public library. It replaced a maintenance-plagued and seismically unsafe building with a multifaceted development that is expected to play a seminal role in revitalizing Long Beach’s downtown.

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Business Success: Easy as 1, 2, 3?

Pro Builder

Business Success: Easy as 1, 2, 3? ibush. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 14:34. Great leadership essentials to turn your business around. Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor. In a previous column, “ The Fragility of Good Things ,” I took a broad-based look at the elements that determine success or failure in business, specifically where a fail in any one element spells doom for the enterprise overall, no matter how strong the business may be on the other aspects.

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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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It's back to the future for this contractor

BD+C

Anchored in the heart of a small rural community, Poettker Construction’s new headquarters stemmed from a 2016 strategic planning session to grow the company’s brand and retain talent. The company, which over the previous decade had experienced significant expansion, was looking to bring together internal departments that were spread over five buildings, and to add far more collaborative spaces.

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What Are the Advantages of Wearing Coveralls?

Work Gearz

Coveralls are worn by a number of professionals ranging from fire fighters to US military to mechanics to construction workers! Coveralls offer head to toe protection from various harsh elements of nature to manmade elements at work. There are a number of advantages of wearing coveralls like . Impermeable coveralls help to protect against harmful chemicals, Insulated coveralls help to protect from cold weather conditions, Waterproof coveralls help to protect against rain or water, Heavy coverall

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It's back to the future for this ocntractor

BD+C

Anchored in the heart of a small rural community, Poettker Construction’s new headquarters stemmed from a 2016 strategic planning session to grow the company’s brand and retain talent. The company, which over the previous decade had experienced significant expansion, was looking to bring together internal departments that were spread over five buildings, and to add far more collaborative spaces.

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Experts Predict Sizzling Winter Selling Season

Pro Builder

Experts Predict Sizzling Winter Selling Season. cbroderick. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:29. This winter may be the hottest yet—and no, climate change is not to blame. While winter is typically the slow season for real estate, the unprecedented rebound of the market will continue through the cold months, according to Realtor.com. The chief economist for the National Association of Realtors has even said this winter will be one of the best sales years ever.

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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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More contractors report canceled projects than starts, survey finds

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These Less Dense Cities Have the Greatest Inflow of New Residents

Pro Builder

These Less Dense Cities Have the Greatest Inflow of New Residents. cbroderick. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:33. As the urban flight continues, there are some less dense, more affordable cities experiencing a large influx of new residents. According to CNBC, Santa Barbara, Louisville, and Buffalo have all seen a big net inflow. In just the third quarter of 2020, Santa Barbara’s net inflow jumped 124% compared to a year ago.

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Ritchie Bros. Acquires Data Company Rouse Services

Construction Equipment

Ritchie Bros. has agreed to acquire Rouse Services for approximately $275 million.

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