CivilJungle

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Introduction of Canal. Canal plays one of the most important roles in transportation and global commerc e. The canal is widely used for the irrigation and drainage urban Water Supply, hydroelectric power generation, transportation of cargo and power generation purposes. In this article, you will get to know what is a Canal Irrigation and the classification of canals.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 10, 2020

4 Tips to Help Your Team Navigate a Remote-Work Environment. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 12/10/2020 - 22:09. We may look back on 2020 as the most crucial year in the remote work revolution. Millions of workers are now doing their jobs from home, and companies as large as Twitter have already announced employees never have to return to the office. The future of business is here, and it is increasingly virtual.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Soil is used for a variety of purposes including cropping, pasturing, gardening, forestry, agroforestry, construction, etc. The aim is always to find.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The U.S. version of the British newspaper and website The Guardian has talked to residents of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin displaced by construction of a giant high-tech plant by Chinese venture Foxconn, and many are upset at the lack of progress.

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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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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This All-Women Built Home Will Support Future Women Construction Workers. cbroderick. Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:35. On this installment of The Weekly, we check in with home builder Kristi Allen about The House That SHE Built, which may be the first home in the nation built by an all-women skilled-labor team. . The Utah Chapter of the NAHB Professional Women in Building's project is slated to be shown in the 2021 Utah Valley Parade of Homes.

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Construction Junkie

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This article has been sponsored by Safe Site Check In. For more information, visit safesitecheckin.com. Historically, it has been pretty difficult to track who enters a construction site or building and when, which can pose a safety and health risk to your jobsite, especially during a global pandemic. Paper check in forms are ineffective and hard to track and other systems, like key card entry, require high up-front costs and hardware purchases.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 10, 2020

According to Ford, the 2021 Ford F-600 Super Duty chassis cab is a Class 5 truck offering more capabilities than its F-550 Super Duty without pushing into the larger Class 6 category.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2020

New technologies and processes for digitally managed materials tracking and deliveries are challenging long-held ideas on project logistics.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 10, 2020

New guidance documents from OSHA outline measures employers should take to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and reduce the risk of heat-related illness among workers wearing cloth facial coverings in hot and humid conditions or performing strenuous tasks.

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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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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A new report says that California’s economy is poised for post-pandemic growth at a faster than the rest of the U.S. But first, contractors will have to wade through increasing workplace requirements from state and local entities.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) forecasts a 5.5-percent decline in transportation construction in 2021. The forecast is included in the organization’s annual forecast. The value of construction is expected to drop from $294.2 billion to $278.1 billion.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The pandemic has stalled architect Snøhetta's plans for a visitors center and exhibit hall at the storage site for 1 million seed samples covering 5,000 plant species.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 10, 2020

New York Power Authority economic development awards support more than 620 jobs across the state; green job components to be considered in future applications. . - Read: ReCharge NY, Economic Development Awards Spur Over $127M Of Investment at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Declining funding, inconsistent policies and changing administrations hamper federal program to clean up nation’s most polluted sites.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Pandemic Makes Homeowners $1 Trillion Richer. cbroderick. Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:06. American homeowners have collectively gained $1 trillion in home equity since the beginning of the pandemic. CNBC reports that homeowners with mortgages have experienced a 10.8% jump in equity, according to numbers from CoreLogic. On average per homeowner, that would be a $17,000 gain—the highest equity gain in more than six years.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 10, 2020

We all have witnessed the sparks that are produced during the welding process. Even if you stand at quite a far distance from the welding place, yet your eyes would feel that dazzling sensation which is very disturbing. . I myself cannot look at those sparks as my eyes start to burn and I see blue spots all around. LOL! Welders wear special glass goggles while working in order to protect their eyes from the harmful UV and IR radiations that are produced during the welding process.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A vibrant multipurpose cultural residential community, designed by ZAV architects as part of a broader initiative on Iran’s Hormuz Island, was built with CalEarth trained Superadobe specialists. Hormuz is a historic port in the strategic strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf that controls the shipment of petroleum from the middle east. image by Tahmineh Monzavi.

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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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BD+C

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) has published updated Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Polyiso Roof and Wall Insulation and the first EPD for Polyiso High-Density Cover Boards.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Golf Club Community Amenities Hit a Hole-in-One With Pandemic Buyers. cbroderick. Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:10. Just one year ago, residential golf communities were struggling with sales and stagnant prices. Now, demand has surged during the pandemic. One new golf homeowner says she bought not because of golf, but the other amenities such as outdoor sports, dining, and socializing.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a test method evaluating the performance and durability of the integration of a fenestration product with a building envelope. AAMA 504-20, Voluntary Laboratory Test Method to Qualify Vertical Fenestration Installation Procedures , was created in 2005. This marks the document’s first update.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The Future of Housing Could Be Built-For-Rent, Four-Bedroom Homes. cbroderick. Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:16. As the demand for more space continues, it may be time to say goodbye to a focus on three-bedroom new construction and hello to four- and five-bedroom rental homes. CEO of Kinloch Partners LLC, a privately held real estate investment partnership, writes in Forbes that this trend toward more space will be long-term and builders need to monitor it.

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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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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Plans for The Arc, a visitors center, exhibition and lecture halls have been stalled by the pandemic.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from SMRT Architects and Engineers and Stantec about: . • The future of medical office buildings. • Virtual internship programs. . .

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Teams are identified to lead big sports facility project.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Finishing homework in school was always an achievement. Be it an hour before school started or a day before the holidays ended. Finishing a project is an achievement on its own. This feeling goes on till the end though. When it comes to a construction project, the feeling amplifies. Architects, construction managers, or contractors are passionate people who work tirelessly to bring ambitious plans to reality and contribute to society in their own way.

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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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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Shimmick building unit will have private equity ownership; deal follows October sale of design giant's power business to PE and its relaunch as new firm.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Could More Construction Put an End to Climbing Home Prices? cbroderick. Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:32. The story of buyers being outbid is a common one as home inventory remains low and prices continue to climb, but relief could be on the way. With more builders ramping up construction, the National Association of Home Builders’ chief economist says these advancing home prices could fall.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The firms are competing for design and construction work on the facility in the entertainment district.

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