The Constructor

MARCH 7, 2017

Facade retention is a method of building rehabilitation to bring changes to interior of the building structure. Advantages of facade retention in.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 7, 2017

Unexpected compact excavator maintenance can place financial strain and undue stress on you and your company, and it may directly impact your profitability. Not only can poor equipment performance and component failure be frustrating, but also, you and your equipment operators may not have adequate service training or access to an on-site mechanic to get your compact excavator operational.

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The Constructor

MARCH 7, 2017

In cartography, contour lines are an imaginary line of a terrain that joints the point of equal elevation above a given level, such as mean sea level.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 7, 2017

Unexpected compact excavator maintenance can place financial strain and undue stress on you and your company, and it may directly impact your profitability. Not only can poor equipment performance and component failure be frustrating, but also, you and your equipment operators may not have adequate service training or access to an on-site mechanic to get your compact excavator operational.

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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.

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The Constructor

MARCH 7, 2017

Concrete has a substantial environmental impact. Various methods to reduce environmental impact of concrete such as material conservation is.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Perhaps not. Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. The appropriate procurement and management of construction services resulting in timely, cost effective, and quality outcomes has remained problematic for many/most public organizations.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 7, 2017

When I first viewed the Oldcastle Building Solutions blog, I thought: “This looks like one that would be published by a professional media company/publisher.” In fact, Oldcastle is a building materials supplier, with more than 2,000 locations in North America. That scale has advantages when it comes to publishing an effective blog. Consider for example, […].

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 7, 2017

Construction technology entered a new era this week when the first-ever, fully functional, full size 3D-printed excavator was unveiled at Conexpo 2017 in Las Vegas. Known as Project AME - Additive Manufactured Excavator - industry partners, university students, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers designed and fabricated the world’s first large scale use of steel in a 3D printing application.

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2017

The recently released International Construction Costs report, published by Arcadis, details the relative cost of building in 44 of the world’s major cities across 13 building types. As part of the report, the top 10 most expensive cities in the world to build in are outlined, and a U.S. city is at the top of the list. New York led the way among all cities for construction costs, according to the report.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 7, 2017

Cummins announced engine data analytic services that offer remote monitoring to manage off-road equipment on site, and provide customers with service assessments in minutes to drastically reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. Cummins Guidanz is a free mobile app that allows customers to quickly read engine fault codes on Tier 3 or later engines when paired with its Bluetooth-enabled Inline mini-Vehicle Data Link Adapter or Inline 7 using Bluetooth mode.

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2017

At our core, we’re creatures of the edge. We live among the trees. We look out over the savannah for opportunity. We have a desire for the unexpected, for discovery. It’s deep within us. The more interaction we have with the predictable elements of our society, such as digital screens, the more desire we have to flirt with the edge.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 7, 2017

Perkins announced three new investments in its Aftermarket offering, giving end users quick access to genuine Perkins parts, up to date information on their engine, and service and support from their local Perkins distributor. Initially targeted at U.S. customers, a new online platform called perkins.com/shop will allow customers of Perkins engines to buy genuine Perkins parts over the internet.

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2017

The National Research Council (NRC), which devises model codes for building, energy, plumbing and fire, has previously based code writing on historical data. The council now wants to incorporate the latest research on the effects of climate change and take into account innovation and new products that can help construct buildings better able to adapt to changing conditions.

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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?

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 7, 2017

Global robotic lawnmower market to grow at a CAGR more than 19%.

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2017

Transwestern has released a report examining a number of creative office projects that have generated substantial returns for investors upon completion. The adaptive reuse developments span Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Austin, Texas. The report also highlights 20 additional large creative office projects currently underway across the country.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 7, 2017

In today’s information-driven economy, when even a backhoe’s idling time can be tracked and analyzed, many contractors may be surprised to discover just how little they know about the performance of their most important resource—their employees.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 7, 2017

The New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas, and the four parishes of the Bayou Region have banded together to form what they tout as an economic juggernaut — the 23-parish SoLA Super Region. Read Infographic: Louisiana’s SoLA Super Region on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 7, 2017

“Hard Hatted Woman,” the first feature-length documentary about construction tradeswomen on jobsites, is closer to completion, with recent donations of $25,000 each from contractors Turner Construction, Dragados USA Inc. and Structure Tone, says its director-producer Lorien Barlow.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 7, 2017

The buildings materials supplier will invest nearly $4 million in first Virginia manufacturing operation, thanks in part to the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. Read 84 Lumber Creating 100 Jobs In Frederick County, VA on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 7, 2017

This week's gallery includes a wi-fi control module for demand recirculation, an electric water heater, a geothermal heat pump, a compact geothermal appliance, an automatic water heater shut-off and more. read more.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 7, 2017

Philip K. Asherman, chief executive of CB&I, says he believes prime contractor Toshiba Corp. will finish two delayed and over budget nuclear power-plant projects in Georgia and South Carolina.

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 7, 2017

This article from the Internet of Things Institute discusses how cooling towers that are part of the IoT can be more efficient and pathogen-free. read more.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 7, 2017

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 7, 2017

Expanded editorial coverage area now includes Alabama, Tennesse, Puerto Rico

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ENR Construction

MARCH 7, 2017

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.

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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!

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ENR Construction

MARCH 7, 2017

President Trump has directed the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to begin work on cancelling or rewriting an Obama administration rule that aimed to clarify federal authority over wetlands and other bodies of water.

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