Thu.Mar 30, 2017

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Best Practices for Controlling Fuel Costs

Construction Business Owner

Construction sites—whether they are the setting for a new housing development, a rebuilt, four-lane highway or a 100-story skyscraper—are extremely busy places filled with noise, dust and flying dirt. Most often, the producers of that noise, dust and dirt are the pieces of heavy equipment that are necessary to see the construction project through to its successful conclusion.

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Anchoring in Masonry Structures – Types, Installation, Anchorage Length and Strength

The Constructor

Anchors in masonry structures are commonly used to attach different structural and nonstructural masonry components. Types, installation, anchorage.

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Volvo CE Inaugurates Unique Driveline Test Facility

Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has inaugurated its SEK 195 million driveline test facility in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The new equipment will support the company's technology shift towards electromobility. Volvo's new state-of-the-art test facility is in Eskilstuna, Sweden, and is home to several test rigs that will test both electric and conventional drivelines and components.

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Masonry Reinforcement and Accessory Metals for Masonry Wall Construction

The Constructor

Specifications for reinforcement and accessory metals used in the construction of masonry walls is provided by IBC 2009 and ACI 530.1-11 and its.

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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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Construction Crews Preparing For Massive Raiders Stadium Project

Construction Equipment

Now that the NFL has given its official approval for the Raiders to make Las Vegas their new home, the city's construction industry is readying to make sure there are enough skilled workers to build the massive 65,000 seat football stadium. Tommy White of Laborer Union Local 872 and member of the stadium authority said, "We haven't had a project as big as this since the Las Vegas City Center.

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Fueling a grocer's rapid expansion

BD+C

Hy-Vee grocery has established itself as one of the top 25 grocery retailers in the country. The organization has built 240 stores throughout eight midwestern states and employs over 85,000 people. A common thread to the grocery chain’s expansion? Fabcon Precast. . DIFFERENT BUSINESSES. A COMMON APPROACH. As the go-to provider of precast concrete panels for many grocery chains throughout the country, Hy-Vee looks to Fabcon for expertise in both the production of precast panels and the build-out

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Mack Offers Geotab Telematics Device, Service for Older Trucks

Construction Equipment

The benefits of telematics, which transmit truck operating data to owners and dealers, can now be extended to older vehicles by virtue of Geotab hardware offered by Mack Trucks. Until now, telematics capability was available only on new Macks, on which GuardDog Connect equipment has been standard. Above: A small Geotab telematics device is plugged into the J1939 port on Macks as old as model year 2011.

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Waldorf Astoria New York to undergo massive renovation

BD+C

The Waldorf Astoria New York originally opened in 1893 on the current site of the Empire State Building. In 1931 it opened at its current location on Park Avenue. In 1993 it was designated an official New York City landmark. Now, in 2017, the Waldorf Astoria New York has closed its doors in order to undergo one of the most complex and intensive landmark preservation efforts the City of New York has ever seen.

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Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium Taking Shape

Construction Dive

Covered previously here in ConstructionPro Week (Nov. 2015 and Oct. 2016), the Mercedes-Benz stadium is taking its final shape in preparation for completion this summer. Read more.

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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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Train station architectural design fundamentals: Accessibility

BD+C

Have you ever wondered about those little bumps you see on sidewalks just before you get to a cross street? Those of us in the architecture/engineering/construction industry call them truncated domes, and they’re there for a reason: when those with vision impairments feel those bumps on their feet, they know the street is near.

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Construction Blog Highlights

Construction Dive

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: BIM Implementation Guidance8 Tips to Double Your Net ProfitsSmart Cities - Construction and ConnectivityRead more.

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Happy Humes delighted by their purchase

Digger Blog

B&K Hume Groundworks is a family operation. There’s father Bob and sons Kenny and Paul. They are based in Greenlaw in the Scottish Borders and have been in business for 13 years, offering the full spectrum of groundworks services includes enabling works, foundations and laying utilities. B&K Hume Groundworks is a family operation. There’s father Bob and sons Kenny and Paul.

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Addressing the Final Payment Standoff

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis It’s a common standoff when there is a final payment and close-out for construction work. It occurs between owner and contractor as well as contractor and subcontractor. The payer doesn’t want to pay until it has received a waiver and release. The payee doesn’t want to waive its rights until it has received payment.

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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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PD bucket solves PFA recycling problem

Digger Blog

A PD screening bucket has solved a problem for a customer needing to process pulverised fuel ash (PFA) at a power station. A PD screening bucket has solved a problem for a customer needing to process pulverised fuel ash (PFA) at a power station.

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NaturaLawn Announces Two Kentucky Locations

Green Industry Professionals

David A. McCulloch, with 30-plus years of organic-based lawn care experience, opening franchises in Louisville and Lexington areas.

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Rockline Industries Launching New Business In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The subsidiary, Iatric Manufacturing Solutions, will create 250 jobs and invest more than $40M in a new 435,000-square-foot facility in Morristown, TN. Read Rockline Industries Launching New Business In Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Sfl+a Architects Named Southeast Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

Raleigh, N.C.-based Sfl+a Architects was recognized as Southeast Design Firm of the Year for its efforts to promote sustainable design of K-12 schools.

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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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Think Tank: Take Part In A Site Selection Case History

Business Facilities

During this LiveXchange Think Tank, you’ll become part of a mock corporate boardroom and participate in a candid internal discussion that will closely follow each stage of the site location process. Read Think Tank: Take Part In A Site Selection Case History on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Owners Inefficiently Using Job Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Some real property owners don’t take advantage of the major benefits of job order contracting. For example, some pay a JOC “program management fee” or similar fee to a JOC consultant to create and/or review JOC task order estimates. The fee may or many not include software and cost data. The fee can average as much as 8% of total construction dollars spent.

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Arkansas: Daisy And Gamo Put U.S. Headquarters In Rogers

Business Facilities

The consolidated operation of these two well-known airgun lines will add 25 jobs over the next two years. Read Arkansas: Daisy And Gamo Put U.S. Headquarters In Rogers on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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WELL enters strategic partnership with developer of standards and assessment tools

BD+C

The International WELL Building Institute and GIGA , an independent third-party company specializing in the development of building standards and cloud-based assessment tools, have formed a strategic partnership. The agreement’s intent is to align applicable areas of the WELL Building Standard and GIGA’s RESET Standard. The partnership will include the integration of RESET’s data collection and assessment framework into the operability of WELL.

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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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Sioux Chief celebrates 60 years in plumbing industry

Contractor Magazine

The company was founded in August 1957 by the late Martin E. Ismert Jr., and got its start packaging specialty fasteners and other items geared toward residential plumbing jobs. read more.

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Water Construction Summit Focuses on Process Improvement

PC Construction

The PC Construction team is continuously growing. As we add construction professionals, our team is enhanced with increased specialties and skills. We learn from each other, expand our capabilities and work together to bring the.

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Spirax Sarco employees build prosthetics for child victims of landmines

Contractor Magazine

The prosthetics built are a low-cost alternative to typical medical-grade prosthetic hands, which generally cost about $3,000 per unit. read more.

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Environmental, Indigenous Groups File Suit to Stop Keystone XL

ENR Construction

As expected, environmental groups filed suit in federal court to stop the Keystone XL pipeline that was approved by the U.S. State Dept. March 24.

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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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People Magazine names TDIndustries #11 on inaugural “Companies That Care” list

Contractor Magazine

TDIndustries has been named #11 on People magazine’s first-ever “Companies That Care” list. read more.

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Front-Runner CH2M Exits UK High Speed Rail Bid

ENR Construction

Firm cites "speculation" over possible conflict in former exec named as owner CEO and delays to project.

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Missouri Votes to Repeal Prevailing Wage Law

Construction Equipment

The Missouri House lawmakers in Jefferson City began the process to repeal the state's prevailing wage law on Tuesday. By an initial vote of 93-60, House Bill 104 says bidders on public works projects like schools, roads and county jails would no longer have to pay a set wage to workers. The measure needs a final vote in the chamber before moving to the Senate for further debate.