Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2017
Transporting heavy equipment is no small feat. Since it involves several steps, it is your responsibility to use good, consistent hauling techniques. Proper hauling practices, such as using the right size of transport and towing vehicles and correctly loading, positioning and securing equipment, will help minimize loading issues that slow your productivity.
The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2017
Steps in preparation of site for construction works involves geotechnical report, site clearing, excavation, grading and compaction. Steps for.
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Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2017
Consider the following scenario. Jennifer is your best employee. She has been working for you for 10 years. She has earned 10 outstanding, annual performance reviews. She comes in early, she gets her work done and she never whines. We know little about Jennifer’s personal life because she only focuses on her work. There is no frivolous chatter or family drama played out at work.
The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2017
Anti-washout admixtures of concrete for underwater concreting is produced as a viscosity modifying admixture. Types, advantages and uses is.
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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.
Lets Build
MARCH 16, 2017
Working on a construction site requires high levels of concentration and careful handling of the equipment. But that’s not always the case! There are countless examples of smaller or… bigger mistakes. Those failures lead many times to hilarious moments. Thankfully, many of them have been caught on camera and have eventually travelled around the internet.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 16, 2017
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly three million nonfatal injuries happened in the workplace in 2014.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
Deere & Company is one of the World's Most Ethical Companies according to the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. The listing by the Ethisphere Institute is in its 11th year and Deere is among only 13 companies that have been named each year to the honor. This year, 124 companies were selected for the designation.
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
The library of the future barely resembles the library of the past. Today’s libraries cease to be the hallowed temples of book-bound knowledge protected by an army of (albeit welcoming and helpful) guards. No longer are libraries the gatekeepers of access to information. This centuries-old tradition was usurped by the smart phone and our Internet-everywhere culture.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched its "Safe and Sound Campaign" and is calling on employers to review their safety and health programs to protect workers, and reduce workplace injuries and deaths.
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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.
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
When aluminum or steel storefronts or curtain walls won’t do the trick, Sierra Pacific Windows offers its new wood-based Architectural Wall System. The product line brings fresh design possibilities to the light commercial market with its expansive glass aesthetic, sloped glazing option, and all-wood interiors, plus a vertical glazing system that provides load-bearing structural integrity.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched its " Safe and Sound Campaign " and is calling on employers to review their safety and health programs to protect workers, and reduce workplace injuries and deaths.
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
The most likely beneficiaries of new infrastructure investment in the U.S. would be the engineering, construction, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America unveiled its upcoming Detroit DD8 diesel, the second in a series of medium-duty engines, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Aimed at vocational truck applications, the DD8 is a 7.7-liter in-Line 6-cylinder model with a horsepower range of 260-350 horsepower and torque of 660–1,050 lb–ft. The DD8 expands on Detroit’s 4-cylinder DD5 introduced last year.
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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?
Digger Blog
MARCH 16, 2017
John Jarvie, chairman of Jarvie Plant Group, took delivery of Scotland’s first ever telescopic handler in 1960. And now he has the country’s biggest rotating telehandler. John Jarvie, chairman of Jarvie Plant Group, took delivery of Scotland’s first ever telescopic handler in 1960. And now he has the country’s biggest rotating telehandler.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
Freightliner Trucks announced that Des Moines is the 10th city to be included in the builder’s Hardest Working Cities program. Launched in 2015, the program recognizes cities in North America that are fueling economic growth. Hardest Working Cities winners are determined by an exhaustive review of approximately 400 metropolitan census areas and 11 data categories, including unemployment rate, infrastructure investment, and contribution to total Gross Domestic Product.
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
Project Name: Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design in Kent, OH. Architects: Weiss/Manfredi and Richard L. Bowen & Associates. Contract Glazier: VIP Restoration. Products used: SuperLite II-XL 120 in GPX Architectural Series Wall Framing.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
Today’s business climate demands that rental companies carefully consider how best to manage fleets to maximize the rental return on invested capital (rROIC). To extend the useful life with the machines already in service, Genie fleet reconditioning services now offers: a 3-year/36-month warranty on all components reconditioned by Genie, a 3-year/3,000-hr powertrain warranty on DEUTZXchange remanufactured engines and a 1-year powertrain warranty on all other engine brands.
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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 Dive
MARCH 16, 2017
Share ideas and meet new friends at the Project Management College of Scheduling (PMCOS) 2nd Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA – May 7-10. The conference will feature lectures and panel discussions on scheduling topics, including best practices, risk and claims. Read more.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
"Dirt's a commodity; some days you win, some days you lose. We have dirt salesmen on the road trying to find places to put it. People make it sound easy but we spend a lot of money and time trying to make sure this dirt can go to the right places," says John Strittmatter, vice president of Strittmatter Construction. It's a cost of doing business that, according to Jon Banister of Bisnow.com, is contributing to high construction costs as it becomes more difficult to relocate the byproducts of exc
Construction Dive
MARCH 16, 2017
By Bruce Jervis Second place bidders frequently look for ways to displace low bidders. The most common tool is a protest that the low bid is not responsive to the solicitation or the low bidder is not responsible. Two California contractors took the challenge to another level and the case went to the state’s highest court. Read more.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 16, 2017
You’ll discover simple and easy-to-digest insights at Miami-based contractor Seacoast Construction’s blog. Company president George Abadie writes in plain English, with solid suggestions for owners, investors and others who might have reason to choose a Florida general contractor. He reports on the reasons to consider seeking LEED certification for building retrofits including its investment payoff-value: While there […].
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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!
Construction Dive
MARCH 16, 2017
The Seattle DOT released a 5-minute 360-degree video of the SR99 viaduct replacement project that features the Big Bertha tunneling machine, covered here in ConstructionPro Week several times in the past few years. Read more.
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2017
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Power Station, completed in 1903, was originally built to supply electricity to the local steam railroad, elevated railroad, and street car system. It consisted of two parts: the Turbine Hall and the Boiler House. About 50 years after its construction in the 1950s, the Power Station was decommissioned and the Boiler House component was demolished.
Construction Dive
MARCH 16, 2017
This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Thomson-Line Transit - Cut and Cover Construction3D-Printed Skyscraper in the WorksPublic Building Renewal Act of 2017Read more.
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2017
Caltrans engineers are scrambling to replace Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge, a 317-ft-long, concrete continuous box-beam bridge on a key coastal highway after mudslides moved one of the support columns more than a foot, causing the span to crack and bow.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 16, 2017
The Work Truck Show, North America's largest work truck event, offers attendees the chance to see the latest vocational truck and equipment displays. read more.
ENR Construction
MARCH 16, 2017
A woman project executive, and a new mother, looks forward to showing her daughter 'that’s where you were born and what Mommy built.
Business Facilities
MARCH 16, 2017
Spot Freight Inc. will invest over $2M to expand in Indianapolis, and receive tax credits and training assistance grants from the state. Read Logistics Company Creating Up To 257 Jobs In Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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