HardHatChat

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With our firm’s long track record in retail construction, we’ve witnessed firsthand the ebb and flow of activity across this sector over the years. So when I came across an article recently asking if “ flagship stores are losing their shine ”, it gave me pause. It’s true the retail mix among flagship stores in prime locations is changing. Not too long ago, premier shopping districts like Chicago’s Magnificent Mile or New York’s Fifth Avenue were lined with not only luxury brands like Tiffany, C

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Say there’s a rush job that requires using a skid steer loader. The worker who volunteers to do it reaches for the wrong lever and nearly causes a serious accident. It's not until later that the foreman finds out that the worker was not actually qualified to run the machine. Sure, the foreman should have checked first. But when he’s tried calling headquarters before, it took hours for someone to return his call.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Grit chamber is a long narrow or circular tank in the primary sewage treatment plant that is designed to reduce the velocity of the flow of sewage to.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Construction industry experts discuss issues with construction equipment they wish manufacturers wold hurry up and fix.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Portland cement is an excellent building material generally used for its excellent binding properties giving strength to structural elements.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Join us on a tour of select student residences at some of America’s top four-year colleges and universities—starting at Fairfield University. .

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Despite a trade war with China that’s clobbering U.S. farmers, locations that have established strong agribusiness and food processing sectors continue to thrive as production moves closer to markets. - Read: Agribusiness: Harvesting Growth In Stormy Weather at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 28, 2019

All it takes is one glance at Billund, Denmark’s newest office campus to quickly identify which company will be taking residence there. Fully equipped with giant LEGO bricks on the roof and integrated into the facade, LEGO Group recently opened the first phase of its new campus, which, when completed, will span 581,250 sf and house 2,000 employees.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The manufacturer will invest $57.8 million to establish a new walk-in step van assembly operation in the former IKEA plant in Danville-Pittsylvania County, VA. - Read: Morgan Olson Creating 703 Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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 Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2019

During the California-based firm's latest earnings call, CEO James Roberts reiterated the company's commitment to smaller, less risky projects after another quarterly loss.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Architecture and skilled craft go hand in hand, but you may not be aware that the number of skilled individuals that are required to bring an architect’s ideas to reality. In today’s episode, Andrew and I are talking about the state of skilled labor in the construction industry. This is not a subject that receives a ton of attention, but one that can have a big impact on the work of an architect.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A bipartisan bill introduced to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee intends to cut costs for and increase the longevity of federally funded projects that have traditionally required iron pipes.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Get a first-hand look at Kubota's newest ride-on and stand-on mowers as well as a new hopper under development for release in 2020.

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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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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Western Solar has completed three innovative housing projects using a special low-energy design that was pioneered at Wales’ first solar village in Glanrhyd, Pembrokeshire, in 2017. There are a range of projects to develop new solutions to the climate crisis and the urgent need for affordable public housing. The houses use locally grown timber frames and cladding, together with high levels of insulation made from recycled newspaper – a combination that locks up atmospheric carbon in the buildin

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Dana says it has collaborated with Lonestar Specialty Vehicles to produce a battery-electric terminal tractor for display at Atlanta’s North American Commercial Vehicle Show this week.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Joe Conrad, president of Mean Green Mowers, unveils the company's newest product, an autonomous commercial mower, at GIE+EXPO 2019.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Manitou North America unveils numerous new machines to a meeting of more than 200 dealers last week. The dealers represent the Manitou brands: Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang by Manitou.

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Three branches of the U.S. military are more intently scrutinizing housing landlord Balfour Beatty Communities with concerns over health hazards and maintenance practices, according to a Reuters report.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Terex Trucks has signed Thoesen Tractor & Equipment as its new dealer in the Chicago area. “Our customers need robust and reliable machines, and Terex Trucks’ articulated haulers are the perfect fit,” said Joe Thoesen, president of Thoesen Tractor & Equipment.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A bill introduced to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee could put an end to mandates requiring iron pipes in water main projects.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Lyle Machinery Co. has been named a distributor of Allu Transformer material processing attachments. The Mississippi-based dealership has 11 locations across the southern United States.

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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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Civil Lead

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Rate Analysis For Gypsum Plaster Hello friends, Today in this article I am going to show you how to do rate analysis for gypsum plaster so let's start Many brands are available in the market but for rate analysis purpose let's take an example of gypsum plaster from M/s Saint Gobain offers two different types of gypsum plaster Basic stucco plaster Premixed lightweight plaster also known as Elite Plaster The density of basic stucco plaster is 1000 kg/m 3 and the density of gypsum plaster is 700 kg

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Fiat Chysler is recalling 108,000 Ram Trucks, according to published reports. Coolant leaks in the Ram 1500 pickups have been tied to fires. The reports cite microscopic cracks in some exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers used to reduce emissions.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The consortium, led by global infrastructure owner-developer John Laing Investments Ltd., will design, build and finance the new 18-km, 19-stop light rail transit line.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Bobcat of Fort Wayne has added a third branch, located in Angola, Indiana. Bobcat of Fort Wayne-North will serve northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Penn State Extension's self-paced online courses have science-based information and guidance from research experts. Available 24/7, 365 days per year.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The Code Council Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the membership association.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A collision at a Frito Lay facility in Irving also critically injured another worker.

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