Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2020

Adaptive Lean Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery tools and services are readily available to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. The fundamental issues associated with design-bid-build and even design-bid, are well known to experienced AECOO professionals (architecture, engineering, construction, operations, owner).

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2020

Here's what contractors need to know about OSHA practices and enforcement as well as new rules on the horizon, according to an attorney during a recent Associated General Contractors webinar.

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The Constructor

JULY 22, 2020

In LSM and WSM, Why is the FOS of concrete more than that of steel? The post Why is the FOS of concrete more than that of steel? appeared first on.

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Concrete 130

Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2020

The researchers have found a way to capture carbon dioxide from gas as it exits power and cement plants and other producers and add it to concrete, reducing emissions and cutting down on the use of traditional cement.

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Concrete 164

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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

JULY 22, 2020

Why are 6 cubes cast for testing the Compressive Strength? The post Why are 6 cubes cast for testing the Compressive Strength? appeared first on The.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 22, 2020

Recent innovations within the mobile generator segment have centered around productivity and ease of use, according to manufacturers. Although return on investment relies heavily on proper operation, new technology and data tools can assist in keeping total ownership costs down.

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2020

Discover how construction technology is the key to success and enhancing team collaboration.

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Business Facilities

JULY 22, 2020

GoldenHome International is investing $86 million in a North American headquarters in Concord, NC, creating 257 jobs over five years. - Read: North Carolina: Cabinetry Maker Investing $86M In New Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Constructor

JULY 22, 2020

What is Cement Gel in Concrete? The post What is Cement Gel in Concrete? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Concrete 100

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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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Business Facilities

JULY 22, 2020

Online petfood retailer Chewy, Inc. will open a new 800,000-square-foot eCommerce fulfillment center in Belton, MO. - Read: Chewy To Expand, Create Over 1,200 New Jobs In Missouri at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2020

Since 2017, Autodesk has made nine major investments into construction tech startups, in addition to acquisitions worth a total of $1.1 billion. The Pype deal cost was undisclosed.

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BD+C

JULY 22, 2020

1. Phase one of The Orbit masterplan detailed for Innisfil, Ontario (BD+C) . "The Orbit is Toronto-based architect Partisans’ vision for a next generation community. Located in the town of Innisfil in Ontario, The Orbit will create a cohesive center for Innisfil that will gravitate and grow around a new regional transit link and cultural center.".

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2020

This latest annoucements consist of promotions from within leading construction companies and new hires as well.

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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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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2020

The first-ever infrastructure report card for Rhode Island gives the coastal state a C- due to decades of underinvestment in its roads and bridges.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 22, 2020

Paccar reported net sales and revenues of $3.06 billion for Q2 2020. Year-to-date sales of $8.22 billion are down 37 percent from $13.12 billion reported in 2019.

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Help Everybody Everyday

JULY 22, 2020

Have you ever felt this way? You see…sometimes I just want to grab people by the shoulders and SHAKE them. It’s not because I’m evil or out to punish people. It’s just that sometimes assumptions are lodged so very deeply in our brains that I can’t think of any other way to possibly shake them loose. Assumptions are the things we accept as true, without proof.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 22, 2020

Case Construction Equipment has released the next generation of its SiteWatch telematics platform. The latest version features an all-new dashboard, more intuitive navigation, and new overview sections that spotlight critical information.

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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

JULY 22, 2020

U.S. dam safety frameworks have helped prevent major calamities, but the May collapse of a 95-year-old Michigan structure shows failure risks remain, with multiple causes.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 22, 2020

The City of Austin can now take workplaces to court if they have multiple violations of the city’s emergency rules designed to minimize the spread of Covid-19. Austin-Travis County Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott issued those emergency orders Tuesday evening.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2020

With the lengthy and complex permitting and approval process complete and almost all the other details worked out, construction could begin in mid-November on the estimated $100-million fix for San Francisco's 645-ft-tall Millennium Tower, which has settled more than 17 in. since its completion in 2009.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 22, 2020

-sponsored- Learn about a new live streaming wireless security camera that sets up in seconds, giving you affordable protection for short-term or unpowered jobsites. Monitor productivity, improve safety and deter crime with 120 days continuous recording. More information here.

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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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Construction Junkie

JULY 22, 2020

photo courtesy of Giatec Scientific Inc. This post was written by Étienne Noël of Giatec Scientific Inc, maker of SmartRock. Giatec Scientific Inc. is a global company revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite. Giatec’s suite of hardware & software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as; Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), including; wireless concrete s

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2020

Governor Gavin Newsom and legislators on June 21 reached a budget deal which promises to keep in place current spending for K-12 schools and community colleges.

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BD+C

JULY 22, 2020

Demand for design services from architecture firms began to stabilize in June, following their peak declines in April, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2020

The joint venture will complete engineering work on the new $930-million U.S. Route 181/Harbor Bridge in Texas, taking over from original engineer-of-record FIGG.

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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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BD+C

JULY 22, 2020

The app is based on the “Technical Report 15 (TR 15), Calculation of Sound Transmission Parameters for Wood-Framed Assemblies.” That report addresses the 2018 International Building Code’s two parameters to establish minimum acoustical requirements: Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Impact Insulation Class (IIC).

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2020

Regional contractors continue to adjust their expectations for availability of labor and materials––and their hopes for business as usual in the near future.

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Natural Building

JULY 22, 2020

Mark Clipsham has come up with some new plans for affordable grain bin houses. According to Mark, the basic construction of these homes is fast and DIY friendly. There is no concrete foundation wall – the home’s wall construction is the same from the footing to the roof. They are monolithic/continuous, field-formed, self-supporting SIPs (no framing in the walls or roof).

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