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Compaction Factor Test For Concrete Workability

Civil Lead

Compaction Factor Test The compaction factor test helps to define the concrete workability performed in the laboratory. The weight ratio. Read more.

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3 Modern Solutions To Help Your Business Tackle Challenges

Construction Business Owner

3 Modern Solutions To Help Your Business Tackle Challenges. Alex Headley. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 16:26. In early 2020, the construction industry was experiencing levels of growth not seen since the Great Recession, while also navigating obstacles that have plagued the industry for years, including a qualified worker shortage and slower rates of adopting new technologies.

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Collaborate 2021: Construction Technology Conference, Day 2 Highlights

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Inspirations from Laila Ali, the latest on key industry trends, technology deep dives and much more!

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Deep Learning in Construction

The Constructor

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become increasingly popular technologies among the masses. Even not-so-tech-savvy people.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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The Time to Innovate House Plans is Now

Pro Builder

The Time to Innovate House Plans is Now. mbeirne. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:09. Consumers will not be willing to put up with inferior housing solutions after the pandemic. With housing in such high demand, it may be tempting to build and design homes the same. After all, if people are buying, what’s there to change? Architect Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters says now is the time to do the opposite and examine what exactly is driving the demand for housing.

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Women Making Their Marks in Construction

Pro Builder

Women Making Their Marks in Construction. mbeirne. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:14. Women constitute only about 11% of the construction workforce in the United States, yet some female home builders are finding ways to make their mark on the industry in key specialty areas. These women builders have found their niches and are making their mark on the industry through specialized areas.

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Four Outstanding Projects Vie for ENR Southeast's 2021 Project of the Year Award

ENR Construction

This year's Southeast Project of the Year finalists are spread across the region, from Atlanta to Miami, Raleigh and St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

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What the Vaccine Mandate Means for Home Builders

Pro Builder

What the Vaccine Mandate Means for Home Builders. mbeirne. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 10:58. The extension of strong federal workforce rules to contractors could be problematic down the road, as much of the home building industry is run on contracted relationships. President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate will require all companies with more than 100 employees to have workers vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19, or be subject to $13,653 fines.

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San Francisco Advises Continued Pause of Fix for Settling Millennium Tower

ENR Construction

San Francisco Dept. of Building Inspection advises the Millennium Tower homeowners association to “refrain from resuming” the pile foundation retrofit for the settling 645-ft-tall condominium until a new approach to the fix is reviewed by the city.

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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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Throwing Away the Manual: How WZW Is Automating Its Tendering Process to Save Time and Money

Autodesk Construction Cloud

WZW Construction is a Sydney developer-builder. The company manages projects end-to-end; it purchases land, plans the design, builds, and then sells its properties through its in-house real estate team. Until a few years ago, the company mainly developed hi-rise apartments in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. But recently, consumer sentiments have changed; inner-city living is no longer quite so necessary or desirable.

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Maryland Extends Purple Line Contractor Search

ENR Construction

State allows three short-listed design-build teams more time to finish due diligence, extending selection until February for long delayed $2B light rail line.

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Bilateral Modifications: Read, Re-Read, and Read Again Before You Sign

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals’ (ASBCA) recent decision in Odyssey International, Inc. provides contractors with yet another cautionary tale when executing modifications with the government: make sure you fully understand the consequences of what you are gaining (and possibly losing). In Odyssey , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the government) contracted for the construction of a building at an Army depot in Pennsylvania.

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ENR Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors: Green Market Growth Stunted

ENR Construction

Sustainable design and contracting revenue dips, while healthy building standards help projects turn over a new leaf.

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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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Association Reports Prices for Key Construction Materials Increase, Contractors Struggle to Deliver On-Time

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The prices contractors pay for construction materials continued to increase in August, while many firms report struggles to get those materials delivered on time, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials urged Washington officials to take steps to help address the challenges impacting the entire supply chain and driving the price escalations.

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Difference Between Safety Glasses and Safety Goggles

Work Gearz

Is black your favorite color? It won’t be if the entire world turns black for you! Yes! Without eyesight you will enter into a world of darkness. Do you really want that to happen to you? Of course, not, right? So, knowing about the right safety gears to protect your eyes from hazards is very crucial. And when it comes to the selection between safety glasses and safety goggles, the battle is real!

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Why Aluminium Is So Effective and Useful In Construction Industry

Civiconcepts

Aluminium Around 200 years ago, Aluminium was discovered. Since its discovery, Aluminium has set a strong foot in the building industry.After the technological development aluminium alloys were widely accepted in … Why Aluminium Is So Effective and Useful In Construction Industry Read More ».

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Why Do Moisture Wicking Shirts Smell? (Reasons and Solutions)

Work Gearz

We’re all aware of moisture wicking clothes as they’re the best for your tough job , gym or even yoga classes where there are chances of you sweating profusely. The technical fibers used in its manufacturing perform an excellent job of wicking away perspiration and keeping you cool and dry. They do, however, have a tendency for trapping and maintaining body odor.

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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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Canada’s Li-Cycle Plans EV Battery Recycling Facility In Alabama

Business Facilities

Tuscaloosa facility will allow Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. to meet growing demand for lithium-ion battery recycling. The post Canada’s Li-Cycle Plans EV Battery Recycling Facility In Alabama appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Is Motor Oil Bad for Leather Boots?

Work Gearz

Oil, be it any type can surely leave a stain irrespective of the texture of the surface it comes in contact with. There are exceptions of course like smooth tiled floors, plastic, etc. But, leather boots are not one among them. Motor oil on leather boots is a topic that is discussed quite often. There are mixed views about it that can be confusing for a reader.

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Corps Releases Final Report on $29B Texas Gulf Coast Hurricane Defense Plan

ENR Construction

Plans for a multiple lines of defense strategy to protect the Texas Gulf Coast from hurricanes and storm surge moves to Congress for approval with the release of a a final feasibility report and final environmental impact statement from the Corps of Engineers and Texas General Land Office that proposes $28.87 billion in coastal protection projects.

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Can You Wear Leather Gloves in the Rain?

Work Gearz

Leather is not a waterproof material in itself. While new leather products have a protective shiny polished coating on them and thus contact with little amount of water will shake off the water, the problem is when the leather gets entirely soaked in water. It is then that there arise the chances of the leather being damaged. But, nowadays most of the leather gloves come with a waterproofing coating which makes them compatible with water.

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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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VERSAI® Ornamental Steel Fencing: Fencing That’s Ahead of the Curve

Pro Builder

VERSAI® Ornamental Steel Fencing: Fencing That’s Ahead of the Curve. kcichowicz. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:07. Don’t settle for traditional welded fencing. VERSAI ® ornamental steel fencing is an elegant, fully rackable solution that easily adjusts up to 48” to contour to hills or sloped landscapes. Its simple bracket design is easy to install and customize, and its architectural grade powder coating makes it virtually maintenance free.

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House Panel Clears $40B for Infrastructure in Emerging Budget Package

ENR Construction

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee includes the funds in its part of $3.5T reconciliation package.

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17th Annual Rankings: 2021 Global Rankings Report

Business Facilities

San Francisco, New York and Tel Aviv have the best Startup Ecosystems in Business Facilities’ 2021 Global Rankings Report. The post 17th Annual Rankings: 2021 Global Rankings Report appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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2021 Top 400 Sourcebook: Contractors Seek to Deliver Certainty to Project Owners

ENR Construction

Last year, as the pandemic upended the construction industry, contractors hatched a plan to come together. Determined to keep jobsites open and deemed essential around the U.S., a group of contractors partnered on turnkey coronavirus prevention protocols for all companies to use.

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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!

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Builders Struggle to Narrow on the Housing Deficit

Pro Builder

Builders Struggle to Narrow on the Housing Deficit. mbeirne. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 11:04. Builders simply can’t afford to produce more and cheaper houses. It’s slim pickings out there for buyers as the supply of homes reaches near record lows, and the disparities between demand and supply are only increasing. New research finds the country is short 5.24 million homes, up 1.4 million from 2019’s shortage of 3.84 million homes.

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Amtrak Closes Deal for Its Landmark Philadelphia Station Renovation

ENR Construction

Amtrak has finalized the terms of a lease and development agreement for Philadelphia’s historic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.

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How to Create Your Construction Data Strategy [Checklist]

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the construction industry, the abundance of data can be exciting or overwhelming depending on who you talk to. In a new construction report from Autodesk and FMI, Harnessing the Data Advantage in Construction , research shows that “bad” construction data is commonly associated with poor outcomes in project decisions. So, how much data do you really need?