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How to Manage Catastrophic Construction Risk

Construction Business Owner

How to Manage Catastrophic Construction Risk. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:58. Manage construction risk on your construction projects better with a CPrL professional liability policy.

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8 Software every Civil Engineer Should know

The Constructor

It doesn’t matter how hard the construction industry tries to cling on to the traditional methods for execution, the increasing complexities and.

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Your Guide to Family & Medical Leave Allowances

Construction Business Owner

Your Guide to Family & Medical Leave Allowances. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:13. Understanding the laws on family and medical paid leave permanent and outside of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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Electrochemical Chloride Extraction [PDF]: Process, and Applications

The Constructor

Electrochemical chloride extraction (ECE) is a method of concrete treatment to prevent future corrosion of steel. The electrochemical chloride.

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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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Thinking beyond traditional paradigms to finance modular construction

Construction Dive

Components are completed faster and with fewer mistakes when they're built in a factory. Here's how to get financing when most lenders say "no.

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April Mailbag: Construction attorney answers readers' coronavirus legal questions

Construction Dive

Among other questions, U.S. contractors want to know when their projects are "essential" and what to do if a worker is exposed to COVID-19.

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5 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 21, 2020

BD+C

1. IoT system helps contractors keep their distance on the jobsite (BD+C). "Many contractors are asking themselves how social distancing can be executed practically on jobsites so their workers can operate safely. As expected, products are starting to emerge that address these concerns.".

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Rhode Island Responds To COVID-19 Challenges

Business Facilities

Rhode Island leaders have taken action to help local businesses, communities and residents face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Read: Rhode Island Responds To COVID-19 Challenges at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Management Training: AEC firms bring students into the real world

BD+C

Schools of construction at universities are, in some ways, academic versions of trade schools, providing students with hands-on experience and post-graduate job opportunities.

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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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Oswego County Partnerships Develop In Response To COVID-19

Business Facilities

Educators from SUNY Oswego are meeting a critical need during the COVID-19 pandemic by producing protective face shields for healthcare workers and first responders in Oswego County, NY. - Read: Oswego County Partnerships Develop In Response To COVID-19 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Volvo, Daimler Team to Develop Fuel Cells

Construction Equipment

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have formed a joint venture to produce fuel cells. The goal of the JV, according to the two companies, is to develop, produce, and commercialize the systems for heavy-duty trucks.

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Arkansas Businesses Show Fortitude In The Face Of Pandemic

Business Facilities

Arkansas businesses and organizations are finding ways to continue serving their customers during the COVID-19 crisis, while others are stepping up to help their fellow citizens. - Read: Arkansas Businesses Show Fortitude In The Face Of Pandemic at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Can Work Boots Cause Back Pain? (5 Remedies)

Work Gearz

According to the American Chiropractic Association , nearly 50% of the workers experience symptoms of back pain each year. Few cases of back pain are reported due to sport injuries, but nearly 80% of back pain cases arise from wearing the wrong footwear ! Yes, you heard it right! Wearing improper footwear strains the nerves of the feet causing obstruction in the blood flow and twist and turn of the tendons and ligaments in the feet and cause severe back pain.

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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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Telematics, Data Companies Partner for Covid-19 Management Tool

Construction Equipment

Foresight Intelligence and OEM Data Deliver have partnered to develop a telematics-based pandemic management tool against Covid-19.

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Emulsion Paint Vs Oil Based Paint - Difference Between Emulsion Paint and Oil Paint

Civil Lead

Paints play an important role in the interior and exterior design, appearance and beauty of a house. A wide range of paint is available in the market such as Emulsion paint, Oil-based paint, Distemper paint, Enamel paint, latex paint etc. Today in this article we will discuss the difference between Emulsion paint and Oil-based paint. So let's start 1.

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COVID-19 update: CallisonRTKL, PODS, and USACE collaborate on repurposed containers for ACFs

BD+C

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Double Charge Vitrified Tiles Vs Polished Glazed Vitrified Tiles (PVGT)

Civil Lead

Tiles help to improve the appearance and beauty of the floors and walls of our house. A wide range of tiles is available in the market which frequently confuses us while making a selection. Are you confused about the selection of Double Charge Vitrified Tiles and Polished Glazed Vitrified Tiles for your home? Then you are in the right place today in this article we are going to do a detailed comparison of Double Charge Vitrified Tiles and Polished Glazed Vitrified Tiles(PGVT).

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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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Coal-Ash Spill Cleanup Workers Reject Reputed $10M Exposure Settlement

ENR Construction

Group of 52 refuses project manager Jacobs' pay offer and seeks trial over illnesses claimed from remediating huge 2006 Tennessee accident.

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ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator down in February

BD+C

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In Response to COVID-19, AISC Kicks Off a Free Virtual Steel Conference

ENR Construction

American Institute of Steel Construction expected 1,000 people to sign up for its four days of webinars. Instead, the registration to date is more than 7,150.

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Senate Votes to Add $310B to 'Paycheck Protection' Loans, $75B for Health Care

ENR Construction

Next step for package is action by House.

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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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New Rule Clarifies Federal Jurisdiction Over Water Bodies

ENR Construction

The publication will set off a round of litigation over the rule, which is set to become final on June 22.

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Grenfell Tower Regulations Still Coming

ENR Construction

COVID-19 is the most complex systems problems anyone has ever had to face, says Judith Hackitt.

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Senate Votes to Add $310B to 'Paycheck Protection' Loans, $75B for Health Care

ENR Construction

Next step for package is action by House.

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