Bar Bending Schedule for Pile Foundation with Calculations
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
To clearly understand the bar bending schedule of a pile foundation, it is necessary to be familiar about the typical reinforcement details of a pile.
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Building in binary: Big data and construction waste
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Human beings have a problem with the following concept: out of sight, out of mind. It can be applied to a number of things, but we’re looking at it in the form of waste. When we throw something in the garbage and trudge the can to the end of the.
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Checks for Fixing Reinforcements in Formworks of Concrete Structural Members
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
There are several checks such as condition of reinforcement and formworks, accuracy in steel bar bending, joints and dowel bars, etc. need to be.
Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. PURPOSE.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Federal budget includes disaster mitigation provisions
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The U.S. Congress recently passed the Budget Act of 2018 that includes provisions to encourage states to adopt the latest building codes and invest in natural disaster mitigation.
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Flex and co-working office spaces create value for users, tenants, and developers, according to a new survey
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
A nationwide survey of more than 300 end users, operators, landlords, and developers found that an agile workplace has a positive impact on user engagement. The survey—conducted by The Instant Group, a workplace innovation company, and the architectural firm HLW—also exposed a blurring of the lines separating “flex” and “conventional” approaches to office design and operations.
Duhh, shouldn’t your marketing really be integrated with your business development processes?
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
It seems so dumbly obvious, but I wonder if architectural, engineering and construction marketers sometimes forget our role in our business or professional practices. We justify our personal pay and our department’s cost because of our role in bringing in new clients, and retaining profitable customers. (To a lesser extent, we may also help with […].
Citrus trees inspired the design of this half-billion-dollar performing arts center
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Once upon a time, the orange was the socioeconomic driver of the City of Anaheim. The hesperidium may no longer play quite as crucial a role in the city’s economy, but its former importance has not been forgotten.
Blogging from a specifier’s perspective: Thoughtful observations about the construction documentation process
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
This is another in a continuing series of reviews about entries for the 2018 Best Construction Blog competition. Sheldon Wolf‘s Constructive Thoughts (and his related blog, Specific Thoughts) views the AEC industry through the perspective of a working construction specifier in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He doesn’t post with exceptional frequency — his last entry […].
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
New Tommy Bahama HQ looks to ‘Make Life One Long Weekend’ for its employees
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Tommy Bahama’s new 120,000-sf Seattle campus has a design focused on user experience and was inspired by the company’s ethos to “Make Life One Long Weekend.”. The open, casual setting has spaces that feature a natural material palette and rich textures such as woven fabric wall coverings and rough-honed stone. A “grand boardwalk” organizes the space and draws guests from the main lobby and reception to the showroom, mock store, and collaborative workspaces.
Samsung Patents Drone That's Controlled With Your Eyes
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
What if you could control a drone's flight speed and direction by simply moving your eyes? The inventors at Samsung recently were awarded US Patent 9,891,885 B2 for just that very device. The Samsung drone is a system made up of a flying display device (like a smartphone screen) and a main control unit, similar to how drones are controlled currently.
Architect educational support from ZIP System® sheathing and tape
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Don Simon, Manager Education and Training, discusses how Huber Engineered Woods is dedicated to providing education and support to multifamily teams from specification details to jobsite mock-walls and beyond at Greenbuild 2017.
Resilient floating mixed-use complex proposed for New York City's Pier 40
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
DFA is designing the project to accommodate the anticipated sea level rise surrounding the city. Developers of waterfront buildings in other areas are planning for rising tides, too.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Is there a future in retail banking? Part II
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The bank should be about human interactions, not transactions. When talking about shopping and brand loyalty, Gen Z is looking for real, authentic experiences … and these can’t happen online without forging relationships. With the greatest intergenerational transition of wealth in U.S.
Video: Tampa Is Installing Smart Streetcars
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA), with the support of the US Department of Transportation, is installing a connected vehicle (CV) pilot program that will combine vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology on ten electric streetcars that run in Tampa's central business district.
The 10 Longest Floating Bridges in the World
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Permanent floating bridges are essentially boutique structures that only make sense for certain rare kinds of sites: unusually deep bodies of water and/or bodies of water with very soft bottoms, where piers are impractical.
Caterpillar Building Construction Products Division Changes
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Ken Hoefling, VP of the Building Construction Products Division (BCP), is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities, Caterpillar says. Tony Fassino will replace him as VP. The BCP handles Caterpillar’s line of compact equipment and attachments. Above: Ken Hoefling and Tony Fassino. “We thank Ken for his many years of service to Caterpillar and its customers.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Bell Labs undergoes $200M renovation into 'metroburb'
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The historic R&D facility is being converted into a mixed-use, urban-style development, but the New Jersey city where the renovation is taking place rejected plans for a large residential component.
Topcon Acquires ClearEdge3D
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Topcon Corp. has acquired all the outstanding shares of ClearEdge3D. ClearEdge3D’s EdgeWise software speeds as-built modeling workflows by utilizing automated feature extraction algorithms and other patented technologies. Its Verity construction verification software compares laser scan point cloud data of recently completed construction work against design or fabrication models, flagging out-of-tolerance or poorly installed elements.
Construction Employment Increases in 269 Metro Areas Between December 2016, 2017
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Construction employment increased in 269 out of 358 metro areas between December 2016 and December 2017, declined in 43 and stagnated in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said new infrastructure funding would help ensure firms continue to expand their headcount in 2018. “Construction employment continues to expand amid robust private-sector demand in many parts of the country,” s
Updated Trackunit Mobile App Connects Man & Machine
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Trackunit has introduced an advanced version of its Trackunit On smartphone app, enabling equipment rental companies and fleet owners to stay right on top of machine and operator health.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Copy Monitor - A Different Way?
Revit OpEd
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Morning musing. It's my observation that there is a prevailing mostly ambivalent attitude toward the Copy/Monitor (C/M) features. I've said before that I think the order of the tabs in the Options dialog are based on the likelihood that we'll use them. Specifically they are listed left to right: Levels, Grids, Columns, Walls and Floors. C/M isn't hard to use but once it is in play we've got some new rules and warnings to contend with.
Google Investing $600M In Oklahoma Data Center
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The Mayes County, OK data center is part of a $2.5B investment Google is making in data centers in Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, and Virginia. - Read: Google Investing $600M In Oklahoma Data Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
Weekly Product Gallery: Tankless Products
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
This week's gallery highlights tankless water heater products: a water heater with flexible installation options; a line of electric tankless units for public handwashing; a unit approved for common-venting up to six units in commercial applications; a series of manifold mounting kits; a unit that uses electric current to heat water; and electric tankless water heaters for industrial use.
Quidel Corporation Expanding In Ireland
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The California-based diagnostic testing solutions company will establish a new Business Service Centre in Galway, creating 75 jobs over five years. - Read: Quidel Corporation Expanding In Ireland at BusinessFacilities.com.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Virtual Reality Equipment Training Gets Boost From Skyjack
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Serious Labs announces partnership with Skyjack to develop VR training simulations for the company's scissor lifts.
Video: Taco Comfort Solutions at AHR Expo 2018
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Rob McManamy, Executive Director for HPAC Engineering talks to Johnny Hazen White, Owner and Executive Chairman and Wil VandenWeil, CEO of Taco Comfort Solutions.
Road Program in Canada's Northwest Nears Halfway Mark
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
$10-billion program aims to improve economic stability for remote communities.
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