Fri.Apr 21, 2017

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Pile Foundation Spacing and Skin Fraction in Pile Group Construction

The Constructor

Pile foundation spacing and skin friction in a pile group decides the design of pile foundation, its efficiency and capacity in any pile.

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Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan

Job Order Contracting

The primary objective of a Job Order Contract Source Evaluation Plan is to select the service provider that provides the BEST VALUE. It some markets, one be might surprised to learn that a Job Contract Source Evaluation Plan is either not used, or is basically a simple modification of a typical procurement process. The net result of such an approach however is a relatively high percentage of Job Order Contracting Programs that are under performing and too costly versus best management practice

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3D printed models bring new economic district in Detroit to life

BD+C

This September, the 21,000-seat Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to open in downtown Detroit. The $732.6 million arena will be the new homes to the Detroit Red Wings professional hockey team and the Detroit Pistons basketball team. The Red Wings is owned by Illitch Holdings, whose Olympia Entertainment division will operate the arena, and whose other holdings include the Detroit Tigers baseball team and the Little Caesars pizza chain.

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United Rentals Total Revenue Up 3.5 Percent in 1st Quarter

Construction Equipment

United Rentals, Inc announced financial results for the first quarter 2017 and an optimistic revised forcast for the rest of the year. UR's results for the first quarter 2017 total revenue was $1.356 billion and rental revenue was $1.166 billion for the first quarter, compared with $1.310 billion and $1.117 billion, respectively, for the same period last year. .

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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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The Odunpazari Modern Art Museum pays homage to Ottoman Empire era architecture

BD+C

The city of Eskisehir, Turkey is known as a vibrant city packed with cultural, which makes it the perfect location for the planned Odunpazari Modern Art Museum. The museum is planned for a site located between a neighborhood called Odunpazari and a traditional wooden residential area with Ottoman Empire era architecture. The houses in this area are characterized by a structure where the second floor hangs out and lines up along the winding, narrow, and rugged road to form a unique streetscape.

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The stadium effect

BD+C

Athletic programs and extracurricular opportunities continue to distinguish schools from each other, draw students in, and build a sense of community. In recent years, however, with a need to prioritize spending, some school districts swept deferred maintenance dollars into general funds and, as water restrictions were implemented across the state and costs to maintain athletics facilities increased, many fields fell into disrepair.

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Plug & Play Dorms Topped Off in London

Construction Equipment

This week Tide Construction installed the last module at Apex House, a dormitory tower near Wembley Station in North London. The 25-story student residential building is honeycomb of 679 separate modules and the tower will be the largest in Europe and is expected to be ready for students by September. The 12-ton modules are made by Vision Modular Systems in Bedford, England and resemble shipping containers.

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SMPS: A resource worthy of consideration

Construction Marketing Ideas

If you are in one of many US cities (or in Canada, in the Greater Toronto Area), and have marketing responsibilities with an architectural, engineering or construction business/practice, I can’t think of many more effective marketing information resources than your local Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) chapter. Most chapters have regular meetings and programs geared to […].

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Common Myths And Misconceptions About The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Mike Pierce As with most professions, there are various misconceptions and stereotyping in regard to construction work as well.

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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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Boston Celtics training and practice facility will be part of Boston Landing mixed-use development

BD+C

Boston Landing is a massive transit-oriented urban development located just minutes from downtown Boston. The development includes 650,000 sf of office and laboratory space, a 175-room hotel, a track and field sports center, a 295-unit residential building, 80,000 sf of retail space, and 1.4 acres of landscaped open space.

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Global Forklift Manufacturer Expanding In Indiana

Business Facilities

Crown Equipment Corporation will add a second facility in Greencastle, IN, creating up to 100 new jobs by 2021. Read Global Forklift Manufacturer Expanding In Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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PHCC Ohio installs 2017-18 board of directors

Contractor Magazine

Past President Brian Nieman, Nieman Plumbing of Cincinnati, handed the leadership role over to President-Elect Dave Wolfe of Wat-Kem Mechanical, Troy, Ohio. read more.

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California Approves $91M In Tax Credits For Companies Adding Over 8,000 Jobs

Business Facilities

GO-Biz Committee will award tax credits to 114 companies expanding in California, generating over $828 million in total investment. Read California Approves $91M In Tax Credits For Companies Adding Over 8,000 Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Testing Valspar products to deliver on our promise

BD+C

At Valspar, we believe in creating coatings that stand the test of time. Valspar scientists rely on testing to develop products that resist humidity, fading, chalking, abrasion and most chemicals while retaining the intended color and appearance. Our 6.25-acre test facility in Fort Myers, Fla., has 100,000 panels on exposure and demonstrates our commitment to testing.

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Autodesk Desktop App Up but Mostly Down

Revit OpEd

I was pleasantly surprised when Ada started working right after installing Revit 2018. It managed to work long enough to get most everything else installed. I wrote long enough because it attempted to apply FormIt updates for 2017 and 2018 yesterday and ended with failure to install messages. No sign of Ada since and now I get a nice FormIt error when I launch Revit.

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AIA selects 2016 Upjohn Research Initiative Projects

BD+C

The jury for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative, a grant program that supports applied research that advances design and professional practice, has announced the five projects selected to receive grants.

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Download Bar Bending Schedule Of Box Culvert

Construction Cost Estimating

Definition of Bar bending It is the method of bending reinforcing steel into shapes which are important for reinforced concrete construction. Definition of Bar bending schedule(BBS) Bar bending schedule alias schedule of bars refers to a list of reinforcement bars, a specified RCC work item that is shown in a tabular form for a smooth view. This table sums up all the necessary particulars of bars ranging from diameter, shape of bending, length of each bent and straight portions, angles of bendin

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Entrepreneur names plumbing, heating firms to Franchise 500 list

Contractor Magazine

Entrepreneur also listed the Top 100 New Franchises — franchises that were started within the last five years. read more.

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How To Fix Oroville Dam

ENR Construction

A call for total replacement of the main spillway at a new location.

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How Mobile Project Management Can Improve Jobsite Efficiency

Lets Build

Construction sites are infinitely complicated places that require multiple projects working at once to deliver the project on time and under budget. Teams used to organize those projects on paper, then spreadsheets, but now the most organized and easy-to-use solution for any construction project comes in the form of mobile project management software.

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Fundamentals of Residential Construction 4th Edition – An exclusive ebook by Alexander C. Schreyer

Construction Cost Estimating

Edward Allen, Rob Thallon and Alexander C. Schreyer have jointly published an exclusive construction e-book alias Fundamentals of Residential Construction. The book provides detailed guidelines on the each step of construction process for building up single family and multifamily home building. This book sheds light on each and every step associated with home construction which range from siting and foundations to finishing details.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!