Trenchless Technology in Construction and their Methods
The Constructor
JANUARY 10, 2017
Trenchless technology in construction involves techniques for making holes or conduit renovation or underground activity without disturbing the.
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Contractors – What you need to know about Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2017
What Construction Contractors Need to Know About JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, Cooperatives, and Best Management Practices. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Make certain that the roles, responsibilities, tools, requirements and liabilities associated with the JOC are specified.
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Pipe Jacking Method and Utility Tunneling Method in Trenchless Construction
The Constructor
JANUARY 10, 2017
The pipe jacking and utility tunneling methods are types of trenchless construction methods, which involves the requirement of the workers to enter.
Fiber canopies proposed to turn Phoenix streets into comfortable public space
BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2017
“It’s a dry heat.”. That’s what everyone always says when hearing about the intense heat of a Phoenix summer. It may be true, but 105 degrees is 105 degrees, and black asphalt streets that can be used as a frying pan in the direct desert sun are not the most hospitable of places.
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.
Trenchless Construction Methods and Their Details and Uses
The Constructor
JANUARY 10, 2017
Trenchless construction methods can be implemented for new construction as well as for renewal purpose. Each purpose requires specific trenchless.
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Plunging solar power costs making PVs more compelling for owners, developers
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Adding solar power to developments adds points for owners aiming for green certifications. As the cost of solar continues to plummet, the technology could make a compelling case for building owners from a purely economic perspective. In fact, solar power on a utility scale is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world. In less than a decade, it is predicted to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere.
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The Wall Street Journal reports today that Oliver Schmidt, an emissions executive with Volkswagen AG, was arrested Saturday at Miami International Airport by the FBI and charged with being part of VE's diesel emissions cheating scandal. He is being held without bail until a Thursday court appearance. Schmidt at one time was in charge of Volkswagen's compliance with U.S. emissions compliance by installing illegal software on millions of its vehicles to cheat emissions test.
UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Business to receive modern, twisted addition from BIG
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From the right angle, BIG’s new addition to the Isenberg School of Management on the University of Massachusetts campus has the appearance of falling dominoes or an accordion in the midst of providing the polka music for a crowded German bar. The twisted, semi-transparent building was designed with the hopes that it will help to enhance the reputation of Isenberg among the nation’s leading business schools, according to the architects.
Our Crumbling Infrastructure
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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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Outdoor educational environments provide a campus experience
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When thinking back to our own elementary school days, most people would agree that recess was our favorite “subject.” Recess provided us a break from the confinement of the classroom, where we learned how to socialize with our peers in an unstructured manner. From that early age, we quickly discovered that spending time outside is important.
How easy it is to communicate today (and how little we think about how it is so easy)
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Maryland Governor Announces $7.5M To Create Green Energy Institute
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Why the Topographic Survey Matters in Pre-planning
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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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Topping Out Celebrated at The Jackson Laboratory’s Center for Biometric Analysis
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PC Construction reached a major milestone yesterday on The Jackson Laboratory’s new Center for Biometric Analysis when the final piece of structural steel was bolted into place. The $14.25 million, 21,000-square-foot facility is a significant.
Understanding the ALTA Survey
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When individuals, businesses or other entities need basic information about property, rudimentary surveys or public information can suffice. But some cases, including those involving corporate real estate transactions and title insurance policy writing, require far more detailed information.
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The 30,000-square foot facility — a collaborative effort by Johnson & Johnson Innovation, New York State and New York Genome Center — will have capacity for up to 30 life science startups focused on biotech, pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer health. Read JLABS @ NYC Will House Life Science Startups on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Weekly Product Gallery: Flir, Uponor, Bosch, Milwaukee Tool, Ridgid and Just Manufacturing
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Contractors Request and Pay For Untested Builders Risk Exclusions
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Until recently, the list of what would be covered or excluded in a typical builders risk insurance policy was often a cut-and-dried affair.
Going to KBIS 2017? Things to do in Orlando (that aren’t Disney)!
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Weed Man Honors Husband-Wife Team for Excellence
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Court Upholds Negligence Claim Against Jacobs Over Army Base Road Depth
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