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Lean Asset Management

Job Order Contracting

Lean Asset Management significant improve the availability, dependability, usefulness, safety of facilities and other physical assets, while also lowering life-cycle costs. Lean Asset Management differs from traditional approaches in several ways. First and foremost is the application of Principles and Systems within a Culture within which all internal and external participants are focused upon clearly defined, mutually beneficial results.

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13 General Items of Work for Building Cost Estimation

The Constructor

We are all aware of the importance of estimation in any civil engineering work. The builder needs to have knowledge of the amount of work and the.

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Veterans Village supplies 51 units of supportive housing for U.S. military veterans in Carson, Calif.

BD+C

Veteran’s Village of Carson is an affordable housing development offering 51 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units as well as onsite case management and supportive services to U.S. military veterans and their families. Located adjacent to the 110 freeway in Carson, a low-rise urban section of Los Angeles, the project team addressed the specific needs of its residents.

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Clinker size and cement grinding

GCP Applied Technologies

Clinker size and cement grinding. prince.paul. Mon, 02/08/2021 - 07:24. GCP Applied Technologies. February 08, 2021. Clinker size and cement grinding. Clinker size is important for the optimization of cement grinding, and is also an indicator of cement quality. Having a high percentage of coarse clinker can be difficult to grind. However, having a high percentage of fine clinker can also be hard to grind and have a negative impact on cement performance.

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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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Design Sector Adds Nearly $600B to GDP, ACEC Study Says

ENR Construction

Engineering and architecture supported 4.5 million direct and indirect jobs and $311 billion in total company and supply chain wages, says American Council of Engineering Cos. in what it terms a first-of-its kind economic analysis.

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RCCFull Form | What Is RCC | Advantages & Disadvantages of Reinforced Cement Concrete | Properties of RCC | What Does RCC Stands for

CivilJungle

Introduction of RCC ( Reinforced Cement Concrete). Concrete is a versatile material which is widely used for the construction of structures. RCC full form is Reinforced cement concrete. RCC meaning in civil engineering is a composite material which consists of steel and concrete ( which is a mixture of cement sand and aggregate) and known as reinforced cement concrete.

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Mountain States City Scoop: Construction Starts in Salt Lake City

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2021 construction starts in the Salt Lake City area.

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Kerbs In Roads | Types of Kerbs | Shape of Kerbs | Materials of Kerbs in Roads | Kerb Height | What Is Kerb Stone | Materials of Kerb Stone | Road Kerb Details

CivilJungle

Kerbs In Roads: The top of the kerbs should be 100 mm above the road surface. With the pavement , the kerb is laid on a concrete bed of at least 100 mm thickness. At least 150 mm to provide lateral support the kerbing should be provided. To the concrete level, kerbs can be tapped. the longitudinal drainage system this type of kerb is beneficial and the height of this type of kerbs is 70 to 80 mm.

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With Md. Set to Award Beltway Expansion P3, More Project Pushback

ENR Construction

State choice of two express toll lanes in each direction on I-495/I-270 project is faulted by key regional planning agency; Maryland could select P3 development team this month.

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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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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

A January 18, 2021 report by the UK Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner is both a wake-up call and a useful guide on preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. In the Western world there are low levels of awareness of the prevalence of modern slavery. Yet today there are more than 40 million people in modern slavery worldwide. Modern slavery exists in every industry, in every country in the world.

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With Md. Set to Award $11B Beltway Expansion P3, More Project Pushback

ENR Construction

State choice of two express toll lanes in each direction on I-495/I-270 project is faulted by key regional planning agency; P3 development team to be announced this month.

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Design Sector Contributes Nearly $600B to GDP, ACEC Study Says

ENR Construction

Engineering and architecture supported 4.5 million direct and indirect jobs and $311 billion in total company and supply chain wages, says American Council of Engineering Cos. in what it terms a first-of-its kind economic analysis.

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Mountain States Industry News for February 2021

ENR Construction

Salt Lake Convention Center hotel on target for a late 2022 opening.

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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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Mountain States On the Scene: February 2021

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Mountain States region.