Fri.Oct 27, 2017

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Movable Excavation Supports for Trench and Foundation Construction

The Constructor

The use of movable excavation supports for trench and foundation construction is widely popular for providing adequate support. It is a must in every.

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8 Personality Traits of a Great Construction Project Manager

Lets Build

Being a Construction Project Manager is an extremely rewarding career. If you are considering a career in construction project management, then you will need some qualifications and you’ll need to demonstrate some experience. But even though qualifications and experience can give you the extra edge when it comes to applying.

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Job Order Contracting 2018 and Beyond

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting is one of the most important processes for an organization to efficiently manage its numerous repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. But many implement JOC Programs with little strategy, direction, or oversight, or even for the wrong reasons (see JOC Audits ). Here are a few examples of improper JOC Program implementation… Excessive use of JOC Consultants: JOC requires direct Owner participation and leadership.

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what type of stone is best as coarse aggregates for pile casting

The Constructor

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Border Wall Samples Ready for Testing

Construction Equipment

Looking like a Southwestern version of Stonehenge, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Thursday the construction prototypes for the border wall between Mexico and the United States has concluded and the project now is entering a testing and evaluation period of up to 60 days.

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Should you advertise?

Construction Marketing Ideas

You might expect to get a resounding “yes” to the question: “Should you advertise” from someone who has earned upwards of 90 per cent of my income for the past three decades — from advertising sales. However, the other side of the coin is our business has spent almost no money on conventional paid advertising […].

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Construction Accounting Secrets For New Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction Accounting Basics For Construction Contractors. Construction Accounting is not a natural mindset for Construction Contractors. Construction Accounting has own language. Regular Accounting the language is Income Minus Expenses Equals Net Profit. Construction Accounting is Income Minus Cost of Goods Minus Overhead Equals Net Profit. That simple little thing called Cost of Goods Sold is the primary difference between Regular Accounting and Construction Accounting.

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Deere Strengthens Durability of Planetary Augers

Construction Equipment

Expanding its lineup of reliable and durable Worksite Pro attachments, John Deere is introducing upgrades to its planetary auger models. The new PA15B and PA30B augers are designed for longer product life to better meet customer needs and application uses. Like all Worksite Pro attachments, these solutions are optimized to work with John Deere skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs), compact excavators and compact four-wheel-drive loaders, along with most competitive models.

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Next EBIMUG meeting on Monday, 30. October, 6:30pm at Canadian University Dubai

DebunkTheBIM

The Invite from the organizers, as far as I know you can turn up, no registration needed. “Dear BIMmers,It is my pleasure and privilege to invite you to the October meeting of the Emirates BIM User Group. We will meet Monday, 30th October at 6:30 in room B2-03 of the Canadian University Dubai. Upon entering the main entrance of CUD turn left and follow down the corridor to Block B.

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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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Toro Adds Trencher Cab Option

Construction Equipment

The optional Toro RT1200 cab features doors on both sides of the trencher for easy access to the operator’s station, regardless of terrain. Safety and operator comfort features include front and rear windshield wipers for maximum visibility in less-than-ideal conditions, heat and air conditioning, and an extended door latch that locks the cab doors open for optimum ventilation when needed.

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Transportation Grants Help Create 880 Jobs In Metro Detroit

Business Facilities

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category A grants totaling more than $2.7 million to the City of Detroit and the Road Commission for Oakland County. The grants will result in a total of 882 new jobs and help leverage almost $279 million in total private investment. Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc.

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Toro Introduces New Riding Trencher Cab Option

Construction Equipment

Toro introduces an optional cab assembly specifically engineered to be factory installed on the Toro ® RT1200 riding trencher.

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New Food Center Will Bring Jobs, Businesses To New Jersey

Business Facilities

A $9.2 million Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA) initiative will result in a Food Specialization Center in Bridgeton, NJ. The new center is expected to attract 190 jobs and provide flexible spaces, technical assistance, and other resources for growing food production companies. Cumberland County Improvement Authority. The CCIA recently received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S.

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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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Northwestern Medical Center Celebrates New Medical Office Building

PC Construction

On Wednesday, the PC Construction team joined Northwestern Medical Center in celebrating their newly completed medical office building in St. Albans, Vermont. The two-story 42,000-square-foot building includes urgent care, primary care, orthopedics and laboratory spaces.

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Five Lessons Engineering School Couldn’t Teach Me

ENR Construction

A project manager offers real-world career advice past the classroom.

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ENR California Announces Preliminary List of Top Specialty Contractors

ENR Construction

ENR California will feature the region's annual list of Top Specialty Contractors, along with Specialty Contractor of the Year, in the November issue.

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Erection Begins on Four Seasons Private Residences at Los Angeles

ENR Construction

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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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Bid War Over Spanish Toll Road Operator May Escalate

ENR Construction

Italian infrastructure firm is said to weigh counter to $22B bid by Germany's Hochtief for Abertis.

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Bid War Over Spanish Toll Road Operator May Escalate

ENR Construction

Italian infrastructure firm is said to weigh counterbid to Germany's Hochtief for Abertis

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Five Lessons Engineering School Couldn’t Teach Me

ENR Construction

A project manager offers real-world career advice past the classroom.