Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse the Trades? mbeirne. Mon, 09/21/2020 - 06:00. For more than 50 years, homes across America have been outfitted with Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles and circuit breakers. The first GFCI’s were circuit breakers and GFCI receptacles were introduced in 1971. These devices have no doubt prevented catastrophes and saved countless lives.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of machines to induce human intelligence, and programming them to mimic human cognitive functions,
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Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Two former construction equipment executives with service within the global organizations of Volvo Construction Equipment and CNH Industrial—Carl-Gustaf Goransson and Alan Berger—suggest construction equipment brands are on their way to losing traditional elements of customer loyalty, and becoming…
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The following are the words commonly used by Architects in their works and drawings. Understanding of these words is essential for construction.
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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.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
It’s been a wild ride in 2020 for the U.S. timber industry , and the run up in prices shows no sign of easing. First, mills temporarily shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, in September in the timber nexus of the Northwest, wildfires have burned out of control threatening some timber plants.
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Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Home Prices, Sales Continue Upward in September. cbroderick. Mon, 09/21/2020 - 09:10. Active listings were the only key housing market measurement that decreased during the four-week period ending September 13. Compared to this time last year, the number of active listings is 28% less, but home prices, sale-to-list price ratio, pending sales and homebuyer demand increased.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
What is your profession? The post What is your current profession? Describe in Answers appeared first on The Constructor.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Total construction starts rose 19 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $793.3 billion, according to Dodge Data and Analytics. Gains were seen in all three major building sectors compared to July.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
As Michigan’s businesses implement their return-to-work plans, Consumers Energy reaffirms its commitment to help small businesses, nonprofits and communities expand and prosper. - Read: Consumers Energy: Energy And Beyond at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
-sponsored- Felling’s adds the Low Pro Limited to their deck-over tag line. Felling’s engineers designed a heavy-duty, extremely user-focused construction tag trailer while incorporating all of the standard features an operator wants and needs.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Get the most up-to-date information on the state of play in the UAS field from someone who has a seat at the table where key decisions are made: Mark Blanks, Director of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech. - Read: Free Webinar: Are We Ready For The Drone Age? at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
A tower crane and crawler crane became entangled in Austin, Texas, sending 16 people to the hospital. According to local news reports, the injured were not hurt in the collision or by falling debris, but rather as they tried to escape the area.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Railroad agency signoffs provide some momentum for private developer, which earlier this year paused plans for $20B effort due to coronavirus pandemic’s impact on global financial markets.
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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?
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Crushing and screening manufacturer McCloskey has added equipment dealer Berry Tractor to its global network of distributors. The company will serve the Kansas and Western Missouri markets in the United States. Berry Tractor & Equipment was founded in 1957 and is a division of Berry Companies.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The approvals provide some welcome momentum for Texas Central, which earlier this year paused its plans and laid off more than two dozen employees as a result of the coronavirus pandemic’s disruptive effects on global financial markets.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested, or lack some desirable safety features cost Arkansas motorists a total of $3.2 billion statewide annually.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Damage to the three-mile-long Pensacola Bay crossing occurred after Hurricane Sally caused multiple construction barges to become unmoored.
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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.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The coronavirus has harmed the construction industry, prompting project delays and cancellations, layoffs and furloughs. However, it remains difficult for a majority of firms to find craftworkers to hire, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk. The survey paints a picture of an industry in need of immediate recovery measures and longer-term workforce development support, association officials added.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Washington is the US state with the highest pipeline value of construction projects that are in the execution stage, and this is reflected in the rapid growth the state has seen in construction activity over the past eight years, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Design Considerations: . One Way Slab. 1. Effective Depth (d). For deflection control . L/d = 20 X M.F. M.F. Modifiction factor from— IS: 456, p.38.Fig-4. Assume % steel 0.3 to 0.6%. Fs = 0.58 Fy X (Ast requierd / Ast Provied). Initially assume that Ast reqierd = Ast Provided . Fy = 250 N/ Sq.mm —– Fs = 0.58 X 250 = 145 N/ sq.mm. Fy = 415 N/ Sq.mm —– Fs = 0.58 X 415 = 240 N/ sq.mm.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
1. New Innovation Center should heighten Port San Antonio’s tech profile (BD+C) . "That campus is home to over 80 public- and private-sector employers, and supports more than 14,000 direct jobs in the fields of aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.".
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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!
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
As Smart Home Tech Becomes Ubiquitous, is it Still Considered Smart? cbroderick. Mon, 09/21/2020 - 09:21. Should home technologies still be considered “smart” when it's becoming more commonplace? The term “smart home technology” stems from the idea of a smartphone, as this was the basis for consumer’s knowledge about innovative, interactive technology, according to Forbes.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Thirty-nine states lost construction jobs between August 2019 and August 2020 while 31 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July and August according to a new analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The new annual figures detail how the coronavirus pandemic has undermined demand for construction projects after a strong start to the year.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Landlord Giants Are Scooping Up Single-Family Homes. cbroderick. Mon, 09/21/2020 - 09:30. As millions of homeowners are cash-strapped, foreclosures and Wall Street landlords loom on the horizon. Single-family landlord giants have gained millions of dollars to purchase more rental homes during the pandemic. There is a possibility that homeowners may sell their properties while the market is hot in order to secure more cash and move toward renting, according to Realtor.com.
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Spalling of concrete or concrete spalling is where barely any pieces of the concrete break itself liberated from the structure and uncover the fortification or the internal parts of the concrete to the air. Spalling is brought about by certain chemical reactions inside the concrete which lead to the development of unfamiliar items which are of high volume.
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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!
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Transportation extension has wide support but GOP objects to underlying bill's lack of farm aid.
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
How many of you blame your daily work boots for poor ventilation, insulation or not keeping your feet fresh? Have you ever thought that it might be your socks that are being troublesome? I know you haven’t! But you will be surprised to know that if you wear work boots you should ideally pair them with quality boot socks. But why? If you are going to invest in a good pair of work boots then it’s necessary that you combine them with a good pair of boot socks that has a perfect fabric, perfec
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The 2020 ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Contractor of the Year is Philadelphia D&M.
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