Fri.Mar 23, 2018

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Types of Defects in Timber as a Construction Material

The Constructor

There are various types of defects in timber as a construction material. These defects in timber can be due to natural forces, fungi, insects and.

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Vista 6.16 Operations Enhancements

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To provide project managers with better ability to manage changing future project costs, PM Cost Projections now shows.

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12 Types of Loads Considered for Design of Bridge Structures

The Constructor

Various types of loads are considered for design of bridge structures. These loads and their combinations decides the safety of the bridge.

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Vista 6.16 Accounting Enhancements

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Vista Accounting users will find enhanced usability within the Work Center with a new range of months filter.

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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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Hiring women can ease the construction labor shortage

Construction Dive

Vicki O'Leary of the Iron Workers writes that women can fill "manly jobs," and that the industry must mitigate sexism and break down gender bias on the jobsite.

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Using the right concrete mix

GCP Applied Technologies

Using the right concrete mix. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 03/23/2018 - 15:54. GCP Applied Technologies. March 23, 2018. Concrete is typically easier to place and finish with slumps greater than those either specified, designed, or both. While specifications for large commercial projects often limit how much water can be added to the concrete mix, there are often no slump limits or controls over the amount of water added for small commercial and residential projects.

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An introvert's oasis: How to create learning environments for all student types

BD+C

Put yourself in a student’s shoes. What does your day look like? Maybe you begin by having your personal bubble invaded on a noisy bus. When you get to school, you step into a crowded hallway full of your peers. After some small talk and catching up on what happened in the whole 12 hours since you’ve last seen your friends, the bell eventually rings and the real day begins.

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What type of concrete is best for my project?

GCP Applied Technologies

What type of concrete is best for my project? Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 03/23/2018 - 16:27. GCP Applied Technologies. March 23, 2018. There’s been a lot of talk about the benefits of high flow concrete, but how do you know when to use it and when conventional concrete is sufficient? First, let’s define the different types of concrete. Conventional concrete: Normal slump concrete has been used successfully for decades, but can be difficult and labor intensive to place for the contractor and more time

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Frank Gehry selected to design Colburn School Expansion

BD+C

The Colburn School has selected Frank Gehry to join the all-L.A. team for the campus’s downtown Los Angeles expansion. The project will add three performance venues, an outdoor performance area, classrooms, a dance rehearsal center, and student and guest artist housing. The largest of the new venues will be the 1,100-seat concert hall, the Colburn School’s first venue for full-scale orchestra performances.

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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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Hansen Buildings’ Pole Barn Guru: An example of how a solid blog provides useful content and effective marketing promotion

Construction Marketing Ideas

I like Hansen Buildings’ Pole Barn Guru blog because of its singular, comprehensive and effective focus: You’ll find the blog useful if you are considering or have interest in post frame (pole barn) structures. Not surprisingly that is this company’s business. The blog provides “relevant education, information and entertainment regarding all things post frame buildings […].

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Top 7 Reasons To Accept Credit Cards In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Paige Martin. --. Payment difficulties in the construction industry are not a new occurrence. With the financial issues that have arisen in the construction industry, there is definitely the potential for all construction companies to move forward with efficiency and productivity in planning business needs like invoicing, payment receipt and more.

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Liebherr Plans $45 million Expansion at Newport News Facility

Construction Equipment

Liebherr-International AG, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery and earthmoving equipment, has announced it plans to invest $45 million in the expansion of its Newport News, Virginia, facility. Liebherr has been manufacturing and operating in Newport News for over 48 years. The new expansion will include the construction of three new buildings on twenty-eight acres adjacent to the Liebherr’s current manufacturing facility.

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One-Stop Safety Training

Safety Services Company

Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of safety training. Whether you're an experienced professional, or new on the job, today we're going to offer something for everyone! Helping New Workers. It doesn’t matter how long you have been on the job or worked for the company, at one time or another everybody has been the “New Guy.

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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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States Turning to Tolls

Construction Equipment

Several states are turning to tolls to help pay for transportation projects. Pennsylvania. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the National Motorists Association are suing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission claiming the trucking industry has been collectively overcharged by $6 billion. They want a refund.

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Hiring women can help shrink the construction labor shortage

Construction Dive

Vicky O'Leary of the Iron Workers writes that women can fill "manly jobs," and that the industry must mitigate sexism and breakdown gender bias on the jobsite.

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WWETT Show 2018 draws more than 13,000 attendees

Contractor Magazine

The 2018 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show was held February 21-24, 2018 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

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Ben & Jerry’s Project Extra Chunk at a Glance

PC Construction

PC Construction’s work on the Ben & Jerry’s Project Extra Chunk expansion in St. Albans, Vermont, is now complete, and thanks to the magic of time lapse photography, you can see the work progress from.

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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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Dorman Products Investing $55M To Expand In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The automotive parts manufacturer will create approximately 215 new jobs at the Tennessee-Kentucky Industrial Park in Portland, TN. - Read: Dorman Products Investing $55M To Expand In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Kansas Kids Learn How to Run Their Own Lawn Mowing Business

Green Industry Professionals

Dozens of Wichita, Kansas kids are using their spring break to learn how to operate their own lawn mowing business.

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Billings Strong at Firms in West, Midwest Regions

Construction Superintendent Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Institute of Architects is reporting an increase in architecture firm billings for February from its Architecture Billings Index, with several key segments showing an encouraging outlook for 2018. “We remain optimistic about the trends we’re seeing at architecture firms this year with the ABI continuing to show growth in February,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon.

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Video scrapbook from the 2018 WWETT Show

Contractor Magazine

The 2018 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show was held February 21-24, 2018 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

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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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Lawsuit Claims Post-Tensioning Triggered Bridge Failure

ENR Construction

New theories may emerge that contest the causes of the tragedy

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Plastics Pipe Institute expands its geothermal industry support

Contractor Magazine

Industry growth and increasing popularity of energy efficient systems prompts group's action.

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For Whom The Roads Toll

Construction Equipment

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ServiceTitan raises $62M in Series C funding round

Contractor Magazine

Funds to drive product enhancements, customer service.

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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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Lawsuit Claims Post-Tensioning Error Triggered Bridge Failure

ENR Construction

New theories may emerge that contest the causes of the tragedy

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101 Top Products: Plumbing

BD+C

. 1. Highline 1.0 GPF Toilet | Kohler. This single-flush, 1.0-gpf toilet combines the force of gravity with an engineered tank, bowl, and fully glazed trapway to create a strong siphon during flushing. Exceeds MaP Premium requirements for solid waste removal in a single flush, removing more than two pounds of waste. . 2. rorik Sliding shower door | Krownlab.

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Historic Pismo Pier Undergoing Major Renovation

ENR Construction