The Constructor

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Active cracks in concrete are live cracks which expand in length, width, and depth over time. These cracks are formed due to overloading and thermal.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Project teams are finding innovative ways to implement smart building technology. New partnerships are one avenue, says Matthew Toner, CBRE’s Managing Director of Smart Buildings and IoT, describing CBRE’s acquisition of Johnson Controls’ Global Workplace Solutions unit. “We’re innovating in proprietary solutions when a client needs a certain product that is not available on the market,” he says.

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cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Construction Management is a form of contract within the construction industry that is used throughout the world. Unlike lump sum contracts, construction management allow the general contractor to take on a universal role to help manage the overall project. How Is Construction Management Different? Construction management was first introduced formally to the construction market in the 1900s as an alternative to traditional lump sum projects.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Built on the site of what was once the largest pier building in the world, Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center will be an expansive mixed-use development on Commonwealth Pier that will include office space, retail, dining, public amenities, and event space.

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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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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

John Deere 644K and 944K hybrid wheel loaders have collectively logged more than 1 million operating hours in the field, according to the company. The 644K loader was launched in 2013, followed by the 944K in 2015.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

University of Missouri scientists have developed a smartphone-based system to monitor the United States’ aging infrastructure. The university team said the app will allow users to better observe these structures, including deteriorating roads and bridges.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Founded in 2002, the Templeton Rye Distillery was the resurrection of a famous brand of Prohibition-era bootleg whiskey that was distilled by the residents of the rural community of Templeton, IA during the 1920’s. This time as a legitimate business, Templeton put their first batch into bottles in 2006. Awards and popular acceptance followed, and the business has expanded rapidly, achieving national distribution in 2013.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Construction & Demolition Recycling has been named C&D Recycler of the Year by the Construction and Demolition Recycling Association. The recycling company, based in South Gate, California, focuses on interior demolition debris.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Architecture and photography have a symbiotic relationship with one another and every architect knows that a picture is worth a 1,000 words. For today’s episode, Andrew and I sit down with photographer Poul Ober to discuss the role photography plays in telling an architectural story, as well as the evolving impact photography is having on popular culture.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The Massachusetts towns of Marblehead, Eastham, Warwick and Wellesley have already either banned or limited glyphosate use.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Built on the site of what was once the largest pier building in the world, Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center will be an expansive mixed-use development on Commonwealth Pier that will include office space, retail, dining, public amenities, and event space.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The DT series is a new line of mini track dumpers including the DT08, DT10, and DT15. Payloads are 1,763; 2,205; and 3,308 pounds; respectively. The DT08 is powered by a 9.1-horsepower Honda gasoline engine. The front-tip skip has a heaped capacity of 13.7 cubic feet. The DT10 has a 13.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The Toro Company plans to acquire Charles Machine Works, the parent company of Ditch Witch, for $700 million.

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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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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Equipment buyers in the market for used Wacker Neuson equipment now can acquire certified pre-owned (CPO) equipment through the company’s CPO equipment program. Machines listed as CPO undergo a strict set of criteria for reconditioning, according to the company.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In addition to size and specs, you should focus on a few other aspects when selecting an excavator, like comfort and performance.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The RD12 series includes the gasoline-powered RK12A and diesel FK12K double drum vibratory rollers. The RD12A has a 20.8-horsepower Honda engine; the RD12K a 21.6-horsepower Kubota. Both have 34.5-inch drums, a front drum centrifugal force of 3,400 pounds, and operating weight of 1.2 tons.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The objective of a column is to withstand axial and lateral forces and transmit them securely to the footings in the ground. In this exclusive article, you will learn how to work out the superimposed loads on a column in a structure with some easy-to-follow steps. Columns provide support to the floors in a structure. Slabs and beams transmit the stresses to the columns.

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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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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Cummin’s fourth quarter revenues of $6.1 billion increased 12 percent from 2017. Increased truck production in North America and demand in power generation markets drove most of the revenue increase. Currency impacted revenues by 2 percent primarily due to a stronger U.S. dollar.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Construction employment grew in 273 out of 358 metro areas between December 2017 and December 2018, declined in 37 and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the job gains came amid strong demand throughout 2018 for construction projects but noted that tight labor market conditions likely prevented additional job gains last year. “Construction employment continued to e

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Lincoln Electric sales for 2018 rose 15.4 percent to $3.0 billion, resulting in $375.5 million in operating income. Fourth quarter sales of $743.8 million were down 0.4 percent to 2017, but operating income was up 6.6 percent, from $90.7 million to $96.7 million.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The Brave 26” Brush Cutter can easily tackle large clean-up jobs with ease! Remove thick field grass and overgrown brush to create clear trails and walkways. Eliminate saplings with diameters up to 3” with two extra sharp blades. The heavy-duty.

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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 Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The PL161 attachment locator has been added to the Caterpillar Locator series of the Product Link hardware product line. It tracks last known location and utilization, and can be used on attachments or non-powered assets.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The JRCO Dethatcher transforms your riding lawn mower into the ultimate spring clean-up tool! Attach it to your mower in the spring to remove thatch, embedded leaves, and debris. At the same time, the tool will comb matted grass delivering the clean.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has released new and updated safety materials for concrete pumpers.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

A lot has changed at Franklin Electric since E.J. (Ed) Schaefer and T.W. (Wayne) Kehoe founded the company in 1944.

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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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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

DV Series site dumpers have a console that swivels 180 degrees, allowing the operator to face their task by releasing the lock and turning the operating platform.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Lake Shore Drive, a part of U.S. Highway 41 that runs parallel with and along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago, was closed to northbound traffic from the morning of February 11 to the afternoon of February 12 due to cracks in structural steel support girders on the elevated roadway that leads to the Outer Drive Bridge which crosses the Chicago River at the mouth of Lake Michigan.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Doosan Portable Power now offers its Intelligent Load Management System (ILMS) as an option across its full generator product line.

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