Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing – Procedure, and Disadvantages
The Constructor
APRIL 14, 2020
Brickbat Coba waterproofing is an effective way of providing waterproofing, and insulation for thermal comfort for flat RCC roofs to prevent leakage.
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Biggest OSHA fines of Q1 2020
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2020
Falls took center stage again this quarter, but some high-profile projects like the Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans also made the list.
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How to design a Spiral Staircase?
The Constructor
APRIL 14, 2020
The calculation of dimensions of a spiral staircase is very critical and performed with utmost care. It takes daring shape and configurations.
Ford to Develop Battery-Powered Respirator
Construction Equipment
APRIL 14, 2020
Ford is starting production on a powered air-purifying respirator to help in the fight against Covid-19 beginning on Tuesday, April 14.
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.
Top 7 Sustainability Issues With Construction Industry
The Constructor
APRIL 14, 2020
The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources. It primarily uses 60 percent of the world’s natural resources.
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Difference between clamp burning and kiln burning
Learn Civil Engineering
APRIL 14, 2020
We had already discussed about the Manufacturing of Bricks in the last articles, so now in this articles we are going to discuss about difference between clamp burning and kiln burning. Comparison between Clamp Burning and Kiln Burning Factors Clamp Burning Kiln Burning Capacity It is possible to prepare approx. 20000 to 100000 bricks at a time. Average 25000 bricks can be prepared per day.
6 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 14, 2020
BD+C
APRIL 14, 2020
1. A robotic dog becomes part of Swinerton’s construction technology arsenal (BD+C). "It is using high-definition 3D scanning technology to provide clients with such benefits as time-stamping work with preserved historical data, minimizing client travel thanks to remote walk-through capabilities, and coordinating subcontractors with an eye toward minimizing change orders and errors.".
PA Project Resumes Under Covid-19 Rules
Construction Equipment
APRIL 14, 2020
After nearly one month off due to the Covid-19 virus emergency, construction resumed last week on the last sections of the 13-mile, $900 million Southern Beltway on the Allegheny-Washington, Pennsylvania, county border.
COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION
Chianelli Estimating
APRIL 14, 2020
Commercial. ESTIMATING SERVICES – OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING – COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING. Early spring is the time of year when the construction industry normally begins to ramp up. The winter thaw begins, your mind set changes with the smell of the fresh spring air, warm breezes, the ease of moving around and the days stay lighter longer; but not this year.
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.
Navistar Cuts Costs, Updates Plant Status
Construction Equipment
APRIL 14, 2020
Navistar is postponing corporate spending, cutting salaries, and extending some plant closures. Citing ongoing component supplier disruptions, the company said its truck assembly plant in Springfield, Ohio, will stay closed through early May.
Abilene Manufacturing Company Gets Help To Build New HQ
Business Facilities
APRIL 14, 2020
Economic development package awarded to Hartmann’s Inc. will help the manufacturer retain and create jobs in Abilene, TX. - Read: Abilene Manufacturing Company Gets Help To Build New HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.
Building Estimation Step by Step In Excel Sheet
CivilJungle
APRIL 14, 2020
Dear friend, we work building quantity calculation in manual in a paper, So now going we area in how to Calculate in Excel use a long wall and short wall method. Because of this method, very easy all methods like Centre Line Method & Crossing Method. And mostly Billing Engineer and Quantity Surveyor use this […].
Indiana Businesses Working To Support COVID-19 Response
Business Facilities
APRIL 14, 2020
The state has secured 2.6M PPE items to be made by Indiana manufacturers, donated by businesses for front-line medical workers. . - Read: Indiana Businesses Working To Support COVID-19 Response at BusinessFacilities.com.
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?
Penn Med Rushes Philly Project For COVID-19 Care
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
ENR MidAtlantic selects the University of Pennsylvania Health System as Owner of the Year.
The Half-Acre Homestead
Natural Building
APRIL 14, 2020
Shelter Publications has done it again! Lloyd Khan and his partner, Lesley Creed, have produced a gorgeous peek into their alternative lifestyle in the book The Half-Acre Homestead: 46 Years of Building & Gardening. As with all of Lloyd’s books, this one is full of hundreds of full color photos, arranged in delightful spreads. The emphasis is definitely visual, so expect to see lots of hand made furnishings, gardening, food and craft porn throughout.
ASCE Report Gives Mississippi Infrastructure “D+” Grade
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Bridges and roads each received the poorest grades of “D-” from the Mississippi Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in its the 2020 Report Card for Mississippi’s Infrastructure out of the 12 graded categories. The report card, released April 14, gave Mississippi an overall grade of “D+” for its infrastructure systems.
Nearly 40% of Firms Have Laid Off Workers, New AGC Survey Says
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
The survey also revealed a steep increase in the share of firms reporting that an owner had canceled an upcoming project.
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.
Clark Nexsen Named ENR MidAtlantic Design Firm of the Year
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
ENR MidAtlantic names Clark Nexsen Design Firm of the Year.
Garver Is ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2020 Design Firm of the Year
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Garver saw its regional revenue grow by 25% during its centennial year of 2019 to a record high. To help keep pace, the firm hired more than 140 employees in this region alone last year, and now employs more than 600 across the five-state region, where 22 of Garver’s 34 nationwide offices are based.
Hospital Work Accelerated To Meet COVID-19 Demand
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
University of Virginia Medical Center was able to redesign and accelerate portions of a $394-million expansion project to meet demand for bed capacity brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry Groups Collaborate in Nevada to Keep Jobsites Clean and Safe
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
A newly formed group of industry leaders meets weekly and includes major contractors and union and trade association representatives.
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!
List of 2019 Top Starts Reveals Solid Mix of Public, Private Work
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Regional contractors stay busy, but current ranking of largest project starts is void of any new billion-dollar-plus work.
Final Lawsuit to Block $2B Maryland Light Rail Falls Short
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Opponents' third legal challenge has delayed finish of Purple Line in D.C. suburbs until late 2022.
MidAtlantic Pulse: Construction bids for April 2020
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Bids on projects in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
MidAtlantic City Scoop: Construction Starts in Philadelphia
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Construction spending was expected to decline by 4% in 2020 before COVID crisis.
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!
Hospital Projects Pace 2019 Regional Top Starts
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Four health care projects are among the ENR MidAtlantic Top Starts.
MidAtlantic People: Construction business updates for April 2020
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Updates about construction professionals in the MidAtlantic region.
Final Legal Attempt to Block Maryland Purple Line Falls Short
ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2020
Lawsuits have affected construction schedule of $2-billion project.
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