The Constructor
APRIL 16, 2018
Checking verticality works would encounter during building construction at several stages such as during installing vertical formworks of columns and.
FDR Safety
APRIL 16, 2018
EHS Today : “A recent court decision extending the time limitation for OSHA to assess repeat violations has upped the ante for employers who until now chose not to contest more routine violations because of the cost of defending them. OSHA defines violations of its regulations as willful, repeat, serious, or other-than-serious. The higher the classification, the larger the penalty.
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The Constructor
APRIL 16, 2018
Checks that need to be carried at different stages of urban stormwater system construction includes checklist for excavation, trenching, pipes before.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 16, 2018
LEAN construction adoption rates need to increase significantly in order to achieve any measurable improvement in productivity. While integrated project delivery methods have proven to consistently deliver over 90% of renovation, repair, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and per requirements, adoption is limited to 5% or less of the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner).
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are awarding six libraries with the 2018 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design.
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BD+C
APRIL 16, 2018
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District has selected JE Dunn Construction and Hoefer Wysocki Architects to design and build the new Sheppard Air Force Base Medical/Dental Clinic in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Construction Dive
APRIL 16, 2018
When completed in 2019, the result will be the first full-scale hyperloop system in the world.
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2018
A few weeks ago, I received a link to a Radware report warning about the “grave dangers” associated with robot networks that exploit Internet of Things devices as weapons of attack for launching ransomware and various other nasty disruptions against companies and individuals.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 16, 2018
When you have a 58-story tall condo building that has sunk 17 inches on one side, causing it to lean 14 inches towards another building since it opened 9 years ago, it might seem the common sense thing to do would be to jack up the sunk side to bring the building to level. Or, maybe not. Since the MIllennium Tower's sinking problem started to make national news several years ago, condo owners have been seeking both legal and engineering solutions to the building's plight.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 16, 2018
I’ve always been intrigued by how history has a tendency to repeat itself, but not. For example, way back when I returned from Africa in 1980, airlines around the world were announcing a brand new innovation for flyers paying the full economy (not discounted) fares: They would be accommodated in a special Business Class section […].
Construction Equipment
APRIL 16, 2018
Volkswagen's Truck & Bus unit paid $256 million for a 16.9 percent stake in Navistar in 2016 and is now signaling willingness to take over the rest of the Illinois-based company. “(Taking over Navistar) would make sense at some point,” Matthias Gruendler, the finance chief of VW truck and bus, told reporters last Thursday. A takeover would require between 3 and 4 billion in extra costs, Gruendler said.
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2018
Wide variations in state adoptions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) raise safety concerns, according to a report by NFPA Fire & Policy Institute. For example, the Kentucky legislature recently passed a bill that loosens provisions of the electric code. The bill opens the door to potentially deadly shortcuts, according to a report at Code Watcher.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 16, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Friday more than $1 billion in Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help 32 states, several U.S. territories and Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA) repair roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods and other unexpected events.
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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?
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2018
Wide variations in state adoptions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) raise safety concerns, according to a report by NFPA Fire & Policy Institute. For example, the Kentucky legislature recently passed a bill that loosens provisions of the electric code. The bill opens the door to potentially deadly shortcuts, according to a report at Code Watcher.
PC Construction
APRIL 16, 2018
PC Construction was one of only five contractors statewide to be honored with a 2018 Build Maine Award from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Maine. The award in the Building Division category recognized PC’s.
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2018
The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing ten projects with its Education Facility Design Awards for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. . This year’s jury selected eight facilities for its Awards of Excellence and two projects for its Awards of Merit.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 16, 2018
Perhaps the plumbers and engineers who helped build the modern cities of North America back in the 19th century did their work too well? Safe, clean drinking water is today something most people in the United States simply take for granted.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 16, 2018
Baptist Health South Florida wanted the design of its new Miami Cancer Institute to reflect the warm Mediterranean style of the other healthcare facilities it operates throughout the region. “The client wanted to create a warm, friendly hospitality-type feel such as you would find in a fine spa or hotel,” says ZGF Architects principal Barbara Kubasti.
ENR Construction
APRIL 16, 2018
ENR Midwest is proud to announce that engineering/architecture firm American Structurepoint of Indianapolis, Ind., has been named Design Firm of the Year.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 16, 2018
If you really want to amp-up sales, practice listening: it really is that simple, but that’s only the largest piece of the puzzle.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 16, 2018
The 2018 top ten U.S. cities to be impacted the most by weed growth and disease this spring and summer.
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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!
Business Facilities
APRIL 16, 2018
The Nestlé S.A. subsidiary will invest $5 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Arlington County, VA, creating 150 new jobs. - Read: Gerber Relocating U.S. Headquarters To Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 16, 2018
This construction video tutorial sheds light on the variations among pier, abutment and column. It is a very important topic for civil engineering students. Definition of Pier: Normally, pier stands for the types of column which are situated among the two abutments in the bridge to accommodate the load of super structure of the bridge. It transmits the load of vehicles, slab and longitudinal and cross beams to the foundation.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 16, 2018
Construction employment increased by 228,000 jobs over the past year despite a weather-related dip last month and the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent, the lowest yet for March, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials called for revitalizing and adequately funding career and technical education and training programs to ensure that employment in the high-paying industry would continue to grow. &#
Business Facilities
APRIL 16, 2018
The March / April 2018 Issue features the emerging cybersecurity sector, an exclusive interview with Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, plus a look at biopharm, robots, STEM, data centers, and retail. - Read: March / April 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 2) at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 16, 2018
Water Cement Ratio signifies the ratio among the weight of water to the weight of cement applied in concrete mix. Generally, water cement ratio remains under 0.4 to 0.6 with adherence to IS Code 10262 (2009) for nominal mix (M10, M15 …. M25) The strength of concrete is directly impacted by the water cement ratio. It enhances the strength if employed in perfect ratio and if the ratio is improper, the strength will be reduced.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 16, 2018
There are a lot of reasons why contractors become contractors but I’ve never heard a contractor say, “I became a contractor because I loved selling stuff to people.
Construction Dive
APRIL 16, 2018
According to a legislative analyst, the bullet train has no "viable funding plan.
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