Types of Concrete Pavements -Their Construction Details and Applications
The Constructor
MAY 11, 2017
Concrete pavement which is occasionally called rigid pavement is a concrete layer that is in contact with traffics directly and it is used for.
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Construction Estimating Made Easy
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 11, 2017
There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids. Quick, accurate estimates can be a fast and efficient way to grow your business.
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Football legend buys a digger
Digger Blog
MAY 11, 2017
Trevor Francis, England’s first million-pound footballer, has gone and bought himself an excavator – a Volvo ECR50D, to be precise, supplied by SM Plant Sales. Trevor Francis, England’s first million-pound footballer, has gone and bought himself an excavator – a Volvo ECR50D, to be precise, supplied by SM Plant Sales.
Construction Estimating Made Easy
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 11, 2017
There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software, including flexibility, organization, and project management.
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.
Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Chooses Arkansas For First North American Facility
Business Facilities
MAY 11, 2017
The China-based textile manufacturer will invest $410M, create up to 800 jobs in Forrest City, AR. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Chooses Arkansas For First North American Facility.
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Study: How Plants Positively Impact People
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 11, 2017
NICH releases new study: The Power of Plants: Enriching Lives, Creating Jobs, Building Wealth, Saving Money
Tesla's Solar Roof Construction Tile Now Available
Construction Equipment
MAY 11, 2017
Fans of Tesla's automobiles can now have a Tesla on their roof. In Wednesday's blog post, Tesla announced their new solar roof tiles are available for pre-order. The company's blog says, "Solar energy has always been part of our master plan, and we recognized the need for a roof that is simultaneously affordable, durable, beautiful and integrated with battery storage.
Salesforce Tower Nears Completion
Construction Dive
MAY 11, 2017
The Salesforce Tower, near completion, rises 61 stories over the city’s Financial District, making it the tallest building west of Chicago that’s capable of being occupied. Click to learn more.
New OLV Data for Construction Equipment
Construction Equipment
MAY 11, 2017
EquipmentWatch now offers Orderly Liquidation Values (OLV) for construction, lift & access, and agricultural equipment as part of its existing values solution. EquipmentWatch says it found 80 percent of its users currently use OLV in their business, but a standardized OLV calculation method wasn't available. “OLVs represent a liquidation value when sellers have time and resources to find buyers, but unfortunately there’s no consensus in the industry of how an OLV should be derived,” said Sam
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
What Good Are Government Manuals?
Construction Dive
MAY 11, 2017
Government agencies at all levels are fond of publishing guides and manuals pertaining to construction materials and methods. They are usually detailed and precise. And, they are available, primarily online, to anyone with an interest. Read more.
Introducing New OLV Standard for Construction Equipment
Construction Equipment
MAY 11, 2017
Fair market values (FMV), forced liquidation values (FLV), and orderly liquidation values (OLV) are the three most common values used in equipment finance. However, OLV lacks a distinct sales channel and therefore transactional dataset from which to derive values. This is in contrast to FMV and FLV, which are tied to the retail and auction channels respectively.
Construction Blog Highlights
Construction Dive
MAY 11, 2017
This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Partially Blinded Construction Worker Awarded $2 MillionU.S. No Longer Included in World’s List of Top 5 Tallest BuildingsContractor Loses Termination Case Against GovernmentRead more.
Important conversations that never happen, but should — Pt. 1
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
You have two ears and only one mouth. Listen to the consumer to find out what their wishes, wants, needs and expectations are before you speak. read more.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Accelerate Live!: Social media reactions from BD+C's AEC innovation conference
BD+C
MAY 11, 2017
Building Design+Construction ’s inaugural Accelerate Live! innovation conference took place May 11, in Chicago. The event brought together more than 140 AEC professionals and 19 AEC professional speakers to explore the future of the AEC industry and the changing built environment. Topics include: machine learning in design, gaming in construction, job site as a factory, AI revolution in AEC, next-gen materials, and world's smartest buildings.
Applewood hits 100th truck milestone
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
Of CONTRACTOR’s Staff. The Applewood fleet has necessarily diversified along with the company, with specialty trucks equipped for plumbing, HVAC and electrical service. read more.
Get Numerous Civil Engineering Notes Online
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 11, 2017
This construction video tutorial will demonstrate huge lists of competitive exam notes which are very useful for civil engineering PO exams, state civil engineering exams, PSC etc. These notes are hand written. These notes can be useful for environmental engineering, irrigation engineering, design of reinforced concrete structure, steel structure, structural analysis, surveying etc.
Fabricating through the workforce crisis
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
Now that the industry is short by thousands of workers, contractors can work through the problem by fabricating complicated assemblies in their shops and delivering them to jobsites ready to install. read more.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Hardscape North America Announces 2017 Conference Sessions on Industry Hot Topics
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 11, 2017
David Murray will lead a session on OSHA's new crystalline silica regulation; Contractor Todd Bairstow returns to present a session on online lead generation
Michigan plant to produce new Isuzu Class 6 truck
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
The FTR is powered by Isuzu’s 4HK1-TC 5.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, generates 520 lb.-ft. of torque and 215 horsepower, and has a gross vehicle weight rating of 25,950 lb. read more.
Groundbreaking Women in Construction
PC Construction
MAY 11, 2017
Last week, a small group of PC Construction women attended the 14th annual Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference.
5 Leadership secrets if you are struggling to get your team working together
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
Most contractors learn sometimes less-than-perfect leadership skills from the people they learned from, they get frustrated when building their own teams — only to pass on those same less-than-perfect leadership skills to the next generation of contractors. read more.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association Launches NCGreenprints.com
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 11, 2017
NCNLA unveils a new online home landscaping resource for consumers
Hayes Mechanical provides boiler upgrade to Belmont Harbor Condo building
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
Special to CONTRACTOR. The Belmont Harbor Condominium project began in mid-November 2015. Hayes Mechanical proceeded to install a new, advanced condensing boiler product: the 96.5 percent AFUE Evergreen 399 MBH boiler from Weil-McLain. read more.
Massive Lagoon Planned For Former Golf Course In Las Vegas
ENR Construction
MAY 11, 2017
The 20-Acre Pool Will Use Polyurethane Liner And Some Concrete To Create The Largest Water Feature In A City Known For Water Features.
Repeat business or one time job — how do you treat your customers?
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
Doing repeat business with a general contractor, or several general contractors can be facilitated by several factors that do not, necessarily, derive from price. read more.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Tool tracking app creates accountability, accessibility
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
Keeping track of tools shared among crew in the field can be difficult — figuring out “who has what and is it available” can be confounding and time consuming. read more.
Grinder pump saves church $30K in installation costs
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
When churchgoer and licensed plumber John Stewart heard the proposed solution, he immediately suggested a different approach. read more.
How to beat IRS double-tax monster. legally
Contractor Magazine
MAY 11, 2017
Are you lucky enough to be rich (my definition of rich: you are irrevocably in the highest income tax bracket and highest estate tax bracket)? read more.
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