The Constructor

JANUARY 20, 2017

Various measures to prevent retaining wall distress and failures shall be taken for safety and stability. Methods to prevent distress in retaining.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2017

In 2011 and at the age of 24, Tommy started his own door and window painting business. After almost 3 years in business with lower than expected yearly sales, he reached the decisive moment of re-structuring his business. Instead of going at it alone like he did when he first opened his business, this time around Tommy saw the value in franchising. In 2014, he converted his painting business into a Spray-Net franchise.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 20, 2017

Offshore concrete structures are constructed exposed to an open sea environment. Types of offshore concrete structures, their details and uses is.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 20, 2017

There are multiple significant and beneficial outcomes with job order contacting if programs are implements properly. Job order contacting is a LEAN and AGILE Construction Delivery Method that is based upon process, common shared data, and collaboration. It is best to leverage the knowledge and tools from independent, objective, and best value job order contracting solutions providers as well as engage in regular ongoing training.

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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.

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BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2017

We’re talking about a lot more than green buildings these days. The environmental values in green building today are sustainability, resiliency, and wellness. And while our industry often focuses on the built environment, the impact of these values on a project extend beyond the physical walls of a building and should be part of the site design.

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BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2017

When it comes to insulation boards for vegetated roofs, there are several choices available but polyisocyanurate (also known as polyiso) continues to lead the way, according to the 2015-16 market survey by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).[1] When compared to mineral fiber insulation, polyiso may carry a higher cost but is overall a higher-performing thermal insulator material.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2017

World Vision hosted the 17th Annual Crystal Vision Awards Breakfast at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, during the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). read more.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 20, 2017

Today's Guest Article Is From Joseph Hughes Founder Of Contractor Dynamics. Joseph Hughes was interviewed for the Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast and was very generous with his time and provided some extremely valuable insights for how you can market your Contracting Company. The article below is a recap of some of the precious gems he shared on the podcast.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 20, 2017

The California Department of Transportation has been testing a pilot program to clear invasive plants and create firebreaks on steep slopes near roads in San Diego. The fleet of 150 four-leggers (aka goats) are also being used as part of an Integrated Vegetation Management Program with hydro-seed to compete against weeds and promote the growth of native vegetation.

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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.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 20, 2017

Romanian writer Dragos Roua has written (in English) a useful e-book outlining some keys for successful blogging. The key concept is that the blog must be based on your authentic expertise. And it isn’t a fast-answer: You need patience and consistency for success. Reputation is the fundamental ingredient in building a business based on your blog. […].

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BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2017

The USGBC's new Public Policy Library is a resource that allows users to look up green building policies by state or locality. The library provides green building-related and LEED-specific policies across the United States. It is an interactive platform with policy details at the federal, state, and local levels including those that incentivize, require, or otherwise promote green building measures. .

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 20, 2017

The professional services firm will relocate its global headquarters from North Carolina, creating 150 new jobs. Read BlueLine Associates Chooses Tampa For Global HQ on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 20, 2017

This construction video is a part of technical lectures on Civil Engineering. The video will introduce you with the detailed processes for estimating cutting length of bent up bar in slab If the reinforcing bars are fabricated with bends, the straight bar is primarily sliced to a length below the sum of the indicated dimensions of the bent bar. The variation among the detailed length and the cut length is defined as the "bend curvature deduction" and alternatively called as gain, creep, and gyp.

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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?

Procurement

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2017

We’re talking about a lot more than green buildings these days. The environmental values in green building today are sustainability, resiliency, and wellness. And while our industry often focuses on the built environment, the impact of these values on a project extend beyond the physical walls of a building and should be part of the site design.

Site 40

Site Design Green Environment 40

ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2017

Up-and-coming industry professionals are making valuable contributions on jobsites, at their companies and within local communities.

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Industrial 44

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2017

Below is a list of month-by-month predictions from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. The predictions are based on the Council’s industry intelligence and attempt to show possible trends and milestones that will shape the industry in the coming year. . January. Prediction - Ping An Finance Center Completes in time for Chinese New Year, heralding a year characterized by the completion of several iconic, long-gestating supertall towers.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2017

Turner Construction, Fluor use extensive coordination to deliver one of the largest projects of its type.

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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.

Contractors

Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2017

At KBIS 2017 intelligent toilets and digital showers are the products that stole the show. read more.

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 20, 2017

One of largest product launches in history includes nine battery products, nine professional gas models.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2017

This year's Southeast Legacy Award winner is a man of few words, but many good deeds.

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 20, 2017

National truck association recognizes companies for high commitment to safety and quality standards.

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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!

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 20, 2017

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Here's the problem: According to the latest Conditions & Performance Report to Congress there is an $836 billion backlog of unmet capital investment needs for highways and bridges, and another $90 billion for transit system needs. The incoming Trump administration has described a plan to generate an estimated $1 trillion in overall infrastructure investment over the next decade, much of it by incentivizing much more private spending on projects.

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