Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 18, 2020
Inside Current Builders' Transportation Logistics Strategy. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 08/18/2020 - 12:51. How one general contractor, Current Builders, safely and efficiently transports heavy machinery, equipment, and building materials to and from its jobsites.
The Constructor
AUGUST 18, 2020
The evaluation of the liquefaction potential of soils in seismic-prone region is essential for site selection, planning, and construction of.
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 18, 2020
How Hoar Construction Built a Ship in a Bottle. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:19. All projects have challenges, but the location and environmental setting of a construction site is perhaps the most influential factor in a project’s complexity. Specifically, working in tight, occupied spaces brings unique conditions that require extensive planning, communication and problem-solving from a project management standpoint.
The Constructor
AUGUST 18, 2020
Cost of quality in construction is the cost incurred by the company in attaining and maintaining good quality throughout the product’s.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 18, 2020
Special webinar to highlight how contractors can better control their data with modern software solutions like ViewpointOne and Viewpoint Analytics.
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Construction Junkie
AUGUST 18, 2020
via Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Anytime you start excavating a new project site, there is always a chance to find some surprises buried within the soil. Typically, it’s not good news, like an unknown utility line or a leaky underground storage tank, but the lucky ones find some significant historical artifacts. As a crew from Franjo Construction were preparing a Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania site for a 274,823 square foot mixed-use apartment complex, one of their experienced excavator operators h
The Constructor
AUGUST 18, 2020
What are the different career options after civil engineering? The post What are the different career options after civil engineering? appeared.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 18, 2020
Tyler Equipment Corp. has been named the 2020 recipient of Construction Equipment’s Dealer Excellence Award. Tyler operates out of Massachusetts with a branch in Connecticut, and represents Volvo Construction Equipment, SDLG, Carlson, and Doosan Portable Power, among others.
The Constructor
AUGUST 18, 2020
What is positive and negative reinforcement in reinforced concrete? The post What is positive and negative reinforcement in reinforced concrete?
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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.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 18, 2020
Buildots, a Tel Aviv and London-based startup that is using computer vision to modernize the construction management industry, announced that it has raised $16 million in total funding. This includes a $3 million seed round, and a $13 million Series A round.
BD+C
AUGUST 18, 2020
The negative impact of the coronavirus is expected to result in nonresidential construction declining by 10% to 15% this year. That decline is also expected to lower construction costs by 2% to 5%.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 18, 2020
Diversified Product Development, marketer of the LineWise, LiftWise, and DesignWise brands, has broken ground on a new headquarters and production facility in Waco, Texas.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2020
The trio of projects excel in most judging criteria, including design and construction quality, innovations, safety performance, community benefit and overcoming challenges.
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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?
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 18, 2020
United Rentals shared eight trench box safety tips to help contractors promote safe work practices in trenching and excavation operations. This guidance can help advance worker knowledge about trench hazards and safe deployment of trench boxes to support a productive work environment.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 18, 2020
MTM will add cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to its production lines and provide enhanced training to employees at its Huntsvillle, AL facility. . - Read: Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Investing Another $830M In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 18, 2020
2020's 10 Hottest ZIP Codes. cbroderick. Tue, 08/18/2020 - 09:56. Realtor.com has identified the hottest ZIP codes in the U.S., where homes are sometimes snatched up in mere hours. And how an area has handled the pandemic seems to have influenced buyer interest. All data was collected between April and June of this year. Realtor.com compared which ZIP codes received the most views per property and had the fewest days on the market.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 18, 2020
Your favorite attractions will have a different look this year. Hint: Star Wars troopers will be enforcing social distancing rules and Mickey will be wearing a mask. - Read: Tourism & Gaming: Adjusting To A New Normal at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2020
The bodies have been trapped in the Hard Rock hotel rubble since Oct. 12, when upper-floors of the 18-story building collapsed, killing three site workers.
BD+C
AUGUST 18, 2020
The negative impact of the coronavirus is expected to result in nonresidential construction declining by 10% to 15% this year. That decline is also expected to lower construction costs by 2% to 5%.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2020
As Millennials and Generation Z join the trades, leveraging their unique skills can improve your business.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2020
2020 Colorado Contractor of the Year maintains a diversified portfolio—from high-end work in mountain towns to multifamily and affordable-housing projects
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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!
BD+C
AUGUST 18, 2020
Florida recently became the third state to adopt the American Concrete Institute’s latest code for repair of concrete structural elements in buildings.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2020
CDOT creates a westbound peak-period shoulder lane to relieve weekend congestion along a notorious resort-bound stretch of I-70 in the Colorado mountains.
BD+C
AUGUST 18, 2020
Architectural billings failed to show any progress during July, and business conditions continued to be soft at firms, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2020
Our safety judges noted that many firms improved not only their safety records but also their approaches to safety and their safety cultures.
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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!
Work Gearz
AUGUST 18, 2020
Are you wondering if all work boots have a steel shank? Is it a necessary feature to look for while buying a new pair of work boots? . To answer your question – No, all work boots don’t come with a steel shank inserted in it. There are various types of work boots designed for different job roles. Hence, some work boots come with steel shanks and some don’t.
CivilJungle
AUGUST 18, 2020
Introduction of Cement. Cement is one of the mos t important engineering construction materials. It is widely used in the construction of various Structures. It is the key ingredient of the concrete. Concrete is made by mixing sand, aggregate, and cement along with water in the fixed proportion. The Strength of the Concrete is mainly achieved by the Cemen t.
Natural Building
AUGUST 18, 2020
Marlena and Eugene built their homestead in Blanco, Texas using salvaged windows, doors, wood flooring, tile, a bathtub, a lot of plywood, and some lumber. After over a decade of building, they now have a completely off-grid home, workshop, garden, and rental cabin. They bought all six of their 500- to 700-gallon rainwater barrels for a few hundred dollars each.
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