Fri.Mar 09, 2018

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What It's Like for a Woman in Contruction

Construction Business Owner

Sarah Carr, vice president of education services for McCarthy Building Companies Inc., is no stranger to the construction industry. Carr has been with McCarthy for almost 24 years.

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What is the Column Kicker? Its Formworks, Application and Advantages

The Constructor

What is Column Kicker? Why it is Used in the Construction? Column Kicker is a small concrete step used at the bottom of columns or walls to make sure.

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What is Lean Construction?

Lets Build

Have you ever heard this edict? “A butterfly flapping its wings in New Mexico causes a hurricane in China?” It’s called the butterfly effect. In truth, this butterfly example is a bit of an exaggeration, but the underlying principle is not; small changes can have large consequences. And those large.

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Tensile Piles or Uplift Piles – Piles Under Tension – Analysis and Design

The Constructor

Pile foundation that is constructed to resist the uplift forces can be called as Tension Piles. These are also called as uplift piles or anchor.

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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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Designing healthier buildings: Fitwel certification system

BD+C

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American spends 93% of their life indoors. Given this statistic, the health of our built environment—especially the workplace—is one of the hottest topics in our industry today, and we are seeing an increased interest in health and wellness as part of a sustainable strategy, focusing on healthy materials, air quality and active design.

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Green construction adds value at every scale

Lets Build

Author: Alyson Laura, Sustainability Maven for GBES.com. Where to look for value in green construction? Everywhere! First, look at the fewer sick days occupants take because the indoor air quality promotes fresh air exchanges. That dollar keeps on giving long after the initial investment into safer material choices. Next, look at.

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Forget the wall thermostat: Wear one on your wrist instead

BD+C

There are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes, and employees being uncomfortable with the ambient temperature of their offices. While some reach for Sherpa-lined blankets and cups of hot tea, others work up a lather that would give Paul Newman in “Cool Hand Luke” a run for his money. Not only is it difficult to find a temperature where everyone is comfortable, heating and cooling a building is also costly.

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Construction sees best month of job growth since March 2007

Construction Dive

Construction accounted for one-fifth of net new job creation in the U.S. last month.

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Transformers

Business Facilities

Hyper-fast 5G cellular service will require transmitters disguised as mailboxes under small-scale cell towers that double as streetlights. - Read: Transformers at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Keys to modern warehouse design

The Korte Company

Societies have used warehouses for millennia. And for millennia, they haven’t changed much. Toss food or supplies someplace safe when you don’t need them, and retrieve them when you do. That’s all there was to it. That’s not the case in the 21st century. Today’s economy demands near-immediate access to goods. That’s changed the ways warehouses function and has spurred the need for a more strategic approach to designing these critical spaces.

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Undoing 5 myths of IPD and Lean construction

BD+C

“ Motivation and Means: How and Why IPD and Lean Lead to Success ”, co-sponsored by the Integrated Project Delivery Alliance, explodes several myths about Lean and IPD.

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$100 Dam Removal and Fish Saving Project Reaches Highpoint

Construction Equipment

For the next two months, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be releasing 200,000 hatchery-raised Chinook Salmon into Battle Creek near the Sacramento River in California.

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HardHatChat: How a commercial contractor blogs to build its business

Construction Marketing Ideas

Englewood Construction’s HardHatChat blog demonstrates how a commercial contractor can combine useful information based on real-life experience with the all-important brand/reputation building objectives. The contractor, based in the Chicago area, but working nationally, demonstrates these qualities most effectively in this post: CRE Construction Project Site Selection: 3 Tips for Finding the Perfect Match.

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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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Unique App For Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

It’s landed! The Brand new App from Fast Easy Accounting! Simply scan the QR Code below or search for ‘MyAccountants’ in the App Store and enter the Access Code: FEAHEROS to utilize the powerful App features and capabilities, and benefit from having our Construction Accounting App at your fingertips, 24/7. The QR Code Below Will Go To. Apple Or Android Store.

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Infrastructure Roundup

Construction Equipment

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said Thursday the House intends to do a piecemeal infrastructure overhaul with five or six bills instead of one huge umbrella bill. “We think it’s easier to break it into pieces,” he said.

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Demystifying ISNetWorld Compliance

Safety Services Company

How to Achieve ISNetworld® Pre-Qualification & Certification. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover ISNetWorld® for contractors seeking compliance. WHAT IS ISNETWORLD®? Bringing any third-party auditor account to a 100% score can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Understanding the 6 Common Questions about ISNetworld® is our way of giving you a piece of free advice and hopefully aid you in effectively maintaining your account.

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Video: Drone's View of Construction at the Galaxy's Edge

Construction Equipment

Disney's Star Wars:Galaxy's Edge is set to open next year at Disney World in California, but for those of us who get into seeing how things are built, a drone's eye tour of the construction site is pretty cool, too.

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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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Group set to reveal first global international safety management standard

Construction Dive

The new voluntary standard is intended to help companies set up a framework for their safety programs.

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Grand Opening Celebrates Completion of Phase 2 at Moses-Ludington Hospital

PC Construction

Last October, Moses-Ludington Hospital opened the doors to their new outpatient unit, the first phase of their $9 million renovation project. Last Thursday, there was cause for more celebration when a grand opening marked the.

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Report: Michigan scores D+ for infrastructure

Construction Dive

In the 2018 Report Card for Michigan's Infrastructure, the state got low scores for its roads, bridges, transit and schools, among others.

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Amazon Creating Over 1,500 Jobs In Missouri

Business Facilities

The high-tech operation in St. Peters will be the online retail giant's first fulfillment center in Missouri. - Read: Amazon Creating Over 1,500 Jobs In Missouri at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Kent State University officials approve $1B campus overhaul

Construction Dive

The 10-year plan will be carried out in three phases, ranging in cost from $100 million to $400 million.

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MCAA President-elect interview: It’s all about involvement

Contractor Magazine

Michael A. Brandt, MCAA’s incoming president for 2018-2019, believes contractors need to participate in the association to develop their companies and advance the industry.

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Details of Cracking in Concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

If cracks occur in concrete on regular basis, the appearance of the concrete becomes unpleasant as well as the structure of the concrete becomes feeble. The cracking can be managed with reinforcement and joints. With foul cracking, the reinforcement is uncovered to air and moisture which may cause rust as well as reduce the strength. Types of Cracks: Two types of cracks occur in reinforced concrete Pre-Setting Cracks: It develops prior to solidification of concrete whereas it is still executable

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MCAA President interview: It’s all about involvement

Contractor Magazine

Michael A. Brandt, MCAA’s incoming president for 2018-2019, believes contractors need to participate in the association to develop their companies and advance the industry.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Construction Jobs Jump by 61,000 in Feb.; Jobless Rate Up From Jan.

ENR Construction

Specialty trade contractors was the strongest sector, adding 37,600 jobs last month.

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Radiant on campus

Contractor Magazine

Radiant heating and cooling helps University of Chicago zero in on ambitious efficiency goals for its new Residential Commons.

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Early Flooding Triggers Opening of Mississippi River Spillway

ENR Construction

Without the opening of the spillway, the Mississippi River would have reached 18.2 ft in New Orleans.