Methods of Pouring Concrete as per Recommendations of ACI 304R-00
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Concrete pouring is a crucial process which not only needs properly qualified persons but also considerable focus and concentrations. Almost all.
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Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:33. GCP Applied Technologies. February 12, 2018. What are buried roofs? Typically part of an under-garden structure or landscaped area, a buried roof is either part of a basement that extends beyond the line of the main elevations, or an elevated deck accessible by people or traffic.
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Seattle area starts $6.7B light rail and tunnel projects
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The three projects are part of the $54 billion Sound Transit 3 initiative to connect the city's light rail system to more suburbanites, but they remain largely unfunded.
The top landscape trends of 2018
BD+C
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announces its official list of the top landscape trends of 2018. As the voice of the multibillion-dollar lawn and landscape industry, NALP annually forecasts trends that will impact landscape planning, design and maintenance within the coming year. .
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.
Turner Construction files $12.5M lawsuit against Seattle-area Sound Transit
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Collaborative project delivery methods are supposed to eliminate most of the issues that Turner claims happened on the Capitol Hill station project. But the company says it never had such a relationship with the authority.
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Final stretch of Indiana Interstate 69 project to cost $1.6B
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
According to the state Transportation Department, the new highway will have an economic benefit of $4.1 billion across a 20-year period.
2019 Budget Numbers in a Nutshell
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The White House unveiled its budget proposal outline for fiscal 2019 which stayed close to the leaked proposals that have made the media in the last few weeks.
Report: Smart surfaces save cities billions through increased resilience
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The Capital E report indicates that low-income residents suffer disproportionately from urban heat islands.
AIA selects seven individuals to receive the 2018 Associates Award
BD+C
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) have selected seven Associate AIA members to receive the 2018 Associates Award. The AIA Associates Award is given to individual Associate AIA members to recognize outstanding leaders and creative thinkers for significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession. The recipients will be honored at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 in New York City. . .
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.
$2.5 Billion Coal-Hydrogenation Plant for Indiana
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
. . Riverview Energy Corporation, a privately held firm that trades approximately 7 million tons of coal per year, is proposing a new fuel conversion (coal-hydrogenation) plant in the small town Dale, Indiana, (pop. 1,593) about 40 miles northeast of Evansville. The plant will use 1.6 million tons of coal each year to produce 4.8 million barrels of clean diesel and 2.5 million barrels of naptha for use in plastics and gasoline.
Chicago approves $700M mixed-use project, includes city's future 6th-tallest tower
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The project is expected to create between 1,500 and 2,000 construction jobs and its developer has promised to use 50% Chicago residents.
Cold Weather Concreting Practices
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Cold Weather Concreting Practices. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 02/12/2018 - 15:16. GCP Applied Technologies. February 12, 2018. Building in the wintertime can involve special considerations, particularly when it comes to pouring concrete in cold weather. It’s imperative that the concrete is protected from freezing until it has attained a compressive strength of at least 500 psi (3.5 MPa), which is about two days for most concrete maintained at 50°F (10°C).
Stormwater as an asset on urban campuses
BD+C
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
As severe weather and more frequent natural disasters affect cities in the United States and around the globe, many of us are looking to invest in a more resilient future. Cities are often grappling with two-directional flooding challenges, as they face both gradual sea level rise or more frequent riverine flooding, as well as localized flash flooding due to rapid urbanization and more impervious environments.
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?
APB: Ideas and solutions for residential builders (Best Construction Blog 2018 review)
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
This is the first in a series of reviews of entries to the 2018 Best Construction Blog competition. The Association of Professional Builders (APB) provides resources and services for Australian residential builders. But you don’t need to be in Australia to gain real advantages by reading the APB’s blog — because the insights and advice […].
Publication provides insight into managing risk of wind-borne debris damage
BD+C
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
A new publication, Wind-Borne Debris Hazards, provides a concise summary of the current state of knowledge on all aspects of wind-borne debris damage, says the American Society of Civil Engineers. The book, published by ASCE, includes an overview of the wind environment, the vulnerability of various structures to impact, responses to that impact, and post-storm field surveys.
H-2B petitions may surge again for second half of FY 2018
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Already, the Department of Labor has announced it won't issue H-2B visa certifications until Feb. 20 due to an unprecedented influx of applications.
PHC calendar of training and industry events
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Are you looking to expand your knowledge and/or sharpen your skills in a particular area of plumbing, piping, HVAC or hydronics? Do you have certification requirements you need to meet?
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.
Small Business Outlook Highest In A Decade
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
For the first time since 1997, the majority of small businesses reported increases in revenues, and the overwhelming majority are confident in the future of their business. - Read: Small Business Outlook Highest In A Decade at BusinessFacilities.com.
Plumbing contractors need teamwork
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Within most plumbing and heating companies are departments such as service, sales, repair, installation or finance, and people rely on each other for information. Together, these departments form a team.
H-2B Petitions May Surge for the Second Half of 2018
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
U.S. could receive more H-2B applications than there are visas available for the second half of 2018.
Waterbury State Office Complex Achieves LEED Platinum
PC Construction
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Over 200,000 square feet of Vermont’s extensive Waterbury State Office Complex redevelopment and restoration project – the new office building and the historic core – has been awarded the U.S.
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!
2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Gold Award
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Wisconsin lands a foreign direct investment bonanza that promises to create 13,000 new jobs over the next five years at a new 20-million-square-foot LCD panel plant. - Read: 2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Gold Award at BusinessFacilities.com.
Landscaper Faces Attempted Murder Charges for Crash That Injured Landscaping Crew
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Ohio man faces 13 felony charges after a crash in October injured a landscaping crew.
Some handy tips to find out the compressive strength of mortar
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
It is advisable to apply 2 inch or 50mm cubes as stated by ASTM C109 / C109M – Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars to define the compressive strength of mortar. Mortar is a formed by amalgamating cement, sand mixed with water. Application of mortar is found in masonry works like brick masonry and stone masonry and for plastering walls, columns etc.
January / February 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 1)
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The January / February 2018 Issue features the State of the Year and Deal of the Year winners, an exclusive interview with Arkansas’ governor, plus a look at utilities, automotive, food processing, and aerospace & defense. - Read: January / February 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 1) at BusinessFacilities.com.
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!
Five ways you should use video
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
One of the biggest trends that continues to grow is video. You can use video to build a stronger team and generate more sales.
Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The White House has released the long-awaited infrastructure plan ( available here ).
Mountain States' 2018 Top Young Professionals
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Young up-and-comers boost the industry and support their communities with tireless volunteer efforts.
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