The Constructor

JULY 2, 2019

Rock reinforcements are additional supports provided to the rock structures to improve its stability and load carrying capacity. Rock reinforcement.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 2, 2019

Managing human resources in construction can bring a series of complex challenges. But modern technologies are simplifying the processes.

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Lets Build

JULY 2, 2019

A guide to construction reports and reporting In the construction industry, there are numerous items that a project team needs to be aware of on a daily basis. While everyone can share this information by word of mouth or multiple emails, there is an easier way. The most successful construction companies choose to generate different.

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The Constructor

JULY 2, 2019

Straw bale construction is a sustainable construction technique that uses bales or bundles of straw as the main construction element. Straw bales can.

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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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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

While crane companies bear the brunt of safety obligations for operators and equipment, general contractors and developers aren't off the hook and need to know their roles, industry experts say.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

Recent reports underscore the volatility of the construction business since the Great Recession — or maybe the variations in how different agencies and groups gauge the economics.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

The Deere 850L is a 225-horsepower crawler dozer that uses a Tier 4-F John Deere PSS diesel for 10 percent more power than the K Series predecessor. In Eco mode, Deere says the dozer consumes 20 percent less fuel. Auto-idle and idle shutdown are standard.

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BD+C

JULY 2, 2019

Last month, I wrote about how automation and AI are dramatically changing all four fundamental relationships between buildings and machines. For example, nanotechnology, which manipulates individual atoms and molecules to assemble things, could make the modernist metaphor of a “machine for living in” into reality, since the building would actually be composed of many tiny machines.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security will let Southwest Valley Constructors' $33 million project commence without having to adhere to approximately 30 environmental and other conditions.

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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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Business Facilities

JULY 2, 2019

The premium appliance manufacturer will create 100 jobs as it adds a 350,000-square-foot R&D facility in Fitchburg. - Read: Sub-Zero Group Investing $70M In Wisconsin Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

Although truck cranes are not a high-volume product in North America, the market is good, and OEMs are touting lighter-weight units with versatility and ease-of-use features.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 2, 2019

Yesterday, Vivian and I worked with our calendars and computers to map out our itinerary for a week in New Zealand next February. In many respects the Internet has made this process much easier than in the “old days” — with many more choices. I can imagine the challenges of taking on the same task […]. The post Mapping the future: Comparing business and travel perceptions appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

When The American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) updated A92.20/22/24 standards go into effect this December, they’ll aim to harmonize the world of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) through changes to safety, design, and technology.

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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?

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CivilSeek

JULY 2, 2019

Formwork (shuttering), centering and scaffolding are temporary works built for carrying out the construction of buildings. Formworks are used for structures such as: 1. Columns of any shape (rectangular, circular, Read more Formwork (Shuttering) for Concrete [Its Types, Design]. The post Formwork (Shuttering) for Concrete [Its Types, Design] appeared first on CivilSeek.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a $45 billion plan to repair Illinois’ infrastructure over six years. According to Curbed Chicago, the plan, dubbed “Rebuild Illinois,” calls for nearly $1.8 billion in tax increases.

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BD+C

JULY 2, 2019

Seattle’s newest Veterans Affairs facility is green, clean, and patient-focused. Which is, of course, the idea behind this Stantec-designed facility. The new research building for Seattle Veterans Affairs, a $121.6 million structure with 220,000 sf of space, is meant to help with physical and mental needs of some of the 110,000 veterans availing themselves of the one of the VA’s nine area facilities. . .

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

Western Tri State Equipment now distributes Takeuchi equipment in southern Nevada, southern Utah, and northwest Arizona. Western is located in Mesquite, Nevada, and is a division of Mesquite Ace Lumber Hardware. CEO Todd Leavitt says it has seen an increase in demand for compact equipment rental.

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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.

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Business Facilities

JULY 2, 2019

The aerospace company will make a multimillion-dollar investment to upgrade its existing facilities at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex based at Tinker Air Force Base. - Read: Pratt & Whitney Creating 100 Jobs In Oklahoma Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

Environmental groups sued the federal government Monday over allowing the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, arguing the project violates environmental law. The Sierra Club, Northern Plains Resource Council, Bold Alliance, and other groups filed the suit against the U.S.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2019

The selected firms will be able to bid on National Institutes of Health projects worth up to $700 million, but they are only guaranteed $1,000.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

As the construction industry continues to embrace drones, BIM, data analytics, and offsite manufacturing, these technologies are becoming an essential part of conducting business, according to an article in PlaceTech.

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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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BD+C

JULY 2, 2019

The redevelopment of the Flatbush Caton Market into a 14-story mixed-use building, dubbed Caton Flats, will revitalize the 20-year-old market and look to preserve the Caribbean community amidst gentrification.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

If you’ve been around trucks a while, you probably like a manual transmission. Automatics, on the other hand, are increasingly popular as the industry draws on younger workers with differing skill levels.

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Business Facilities

JULY 2, 2019

The state-of-the-art, 330,000-square-foot headquarters in Hamilton, Ontario will house 1,200 highly-skilled workers. - Read: WESCAM Breaks Ground On New Canadian HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

A high-pressure booster range enables an operator to increase the pressure of the primary compressor up to 5,000 psi. The booster range is comprised of five standard Tier 4-F models, and 11 models for less regulated countries.

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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!

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Business Facilities

JULY 2, 2019

The Port of Wilmington is being transformed into the largest logistics hub on the Delaware River with a $600-million investment from Gulftainer in upgrades, including a new TEU terminal. - Read: Delaware: Where The World Chooses To Do Business at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 2, 2019

Fleet managers report revenue growth far below forecasts half-way through 2019. In fact, revenue growth is on track to be lower than 2018’s performance. Even so, equipment pros have expanded fleets and improved overall condition as expected.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 2, 2019

Today's Guest Article Is From Lynsey Ken. Apparently, there have been several approaches to ethical-related issues in recent years, and the approaches have played an integral role in representing the foundation of different lifestyles and religions in the world today. Ethics should be upheld in almost all aspects of human activity. There is a consideration that ethics represents a systematic mental process that identifies and evaluates the differences that exist in social behaviors.

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