Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Vista Field Service gives service techs faster, easier tools to work with in the field while closing the data loop with the back office.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
It’s important to consider the business and risk implications when deciding how to procure JOC Programs, regardless of the vendor. JOC Program Procurement requires business and risk management considerations for current and new implementations. The post JOC Program Procurement appeared first on 4BT.
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
A two-way slab is supported on all its four sides by beams. The supports carry the loads along both directions of the slab, therefore it is called a.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The very mentioning of COVID-19 has a way of ruffling feathers. Since the pandemic first arrived in early 2020 there have been constant debates surrounding it, especially regarding the topic of masks. Thankfully, the U.S Department of Labor recently released a definitive answer regarding the N-95 Respirator mask and its effectiveness on the spread of COVID-19.
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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.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Designers should consider possible congestions in reinforced concrete members while designing concrete structures. They should follow specifications.
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Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
A $1.2 million Louisiana Economic Development grant will match $2 million from LSU Shreveport to grow technology careers. - Read: LED, LSUS Form $3M Technology Cooperative Endeavor Agreement at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
A vibrant community, Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood is taking bold steps to counteract decades of divestment that have resulted in vacant properties, dangerous pedestrian corridors, and the poor air quality that comes with being treated as a pass-through neighborhood between the city’s largest employment centers. It’s a familiar experience, one shared by many communities across the country.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
John Deere has expanded the capabilities of its Grade Pro (GP) Series of motor graders with new technology, including Blade Stow and Auto-Gain for Cross Slope.
Construction Junkie
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Excavators aren’t typically meant to be dropped down to a lower level, but certain circumstances require it sometimes. The machines are obviously extremely heavy, so a large crane and proper rigging is required for it to happen safely. As a construction firm in Hong Kong, China recently found out, though, it’s a little tougher than it seems. While attempting to lower an excavator down an access shaft to the location of a highway tunnel currently under construction, the excavator begins to flip a
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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.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Construction Labor Market Remains Strong, Sees Reduced Turnover. cbroderick. Wed, 11/11/2020 - 09:37. Since March, the construction labor market has continued to see a strong recovery. The hiring rate for the construction sector saw its peak in May with an occupational gain of 9.7% and the rate remained strong and steady from August to July. In September, hiring rates dropped slightly to 5.3%, but the turnover rate in September also dropped, according to the National Association of Home Builders
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Kohler Engines CheckApp is a smartphone application for the monitoring and maintenance of Kohler engines. It also includes a digital shop for Kohler genuine parts. An unlimited number of engines can be registered on the app, allowing the tracking of all Kohler engines within a fleet.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
McEvoy Apartments, a new 100% affordable housing development in San Jose, will comprise two 12-story towers over a podium, rooftop gardens, a courtyard, and generous gathering areas. The project will be built using a mass timber frame with a traditional lateral system. One of the towers will include 141 apartments geared toward families in one-, two-, and three-bedroom units while the second tower will provide 224 studios for working individuals and couples.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Projects overseen by the Washington State Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Transportation took home top honors at the 2020 America’s Transportation Awards. Those national winners each receive $10,000 cash awards donated to a charity or scholarship of their choosing.
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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?
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
After dropping 14% in 2020 due to economic fallout from COVID-19, total construction starts are expected to rise 4% in 2021.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The FPS2800 oil property sensor from TE Connectivity (TE) is designed for fluid condition monitoring in applications from industrial machinery and compressors to off-road vehicles.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
To keep up with explosive demand for its White Claw Hard Seltzer, the company will build a new facility and create 300 new jobs in Richland County, SC. - Read: Mark Anthony Brewing Investing $400M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The QuickFit Oil Change System is engineered to alleviate the logistical challenges associated with the traditional oil change and streamline the entire process, the company says.
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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
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Instead of coming up on stage at the National Academy of Construction’s annual meeting in Boston this year, I joined 36 industry leaders on the group’s virtual stage on Oct. 29.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The Tufftalk M headset features updates since the company’s original Tufftalk headset launched. It features Mesh Intercom technology for expanded team coverage and simplified connection, as well as hearing protection, hands-free operation, and multichannel functionality.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Complicating inherent challenges of renovating the central dome atop the botanical garden’s Palms of the World Gallery of the 55,000-sq-ft conservatory, built in 1902, was the need to maintain ideal interior climate conditions for its tropical plant collection during the year-long construction phase.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The company’s Paladin brand has introduced new bucket, thumb system and coupler products that provide a manufacturer-agnostic bundled attachment solution for excavators. The upgraded JRB Excavator Bucket increases capacity by 15 percent while maintaining required OEM pin-to-tip geometry.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Long Beach Island’s sole highway connection with the mainland has been significantly enhanced via the six-year, $319-million project that rehabilitated the existing three-mile causeway and added a parallel structure.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Enhancements to the Trackunit Manager platform and Iris technology solutions for manufacturers, owners, and renters of off-highway equipment are designed to extend their usefulness for managing a wider range of equipment and simplify connection points the company says.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Sarah Lawrence College has a new “front door”—the 35,000-sq-ft Barbara Walters Campus Center in Westchester County, N.Y. An adaptable social and academic gathering space, the center is named after the school’s famous journalist alumna.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Weather Guard has added models to its Custom Van Configurator, which is an interactive, online tool that allows users to visually build custom van upfits for 10 van models, using storage modules, bulkheads, and other organizational accessories.
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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!
BD+C
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The Appellate Division of the New York state court upheld a ruling last week that makes it easier for condo boards suing over construction defects to recoup money that investors earned from the project. The court ruled that a condominium board does not have to prove a fiduciary or confidential relationship between itself and the building’s sponsor when suing over construction defects.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The SLX1300 trenchless pipe extraction system for small diameter steel natural gas services uses a new method of replacing coated and bare steel gas service lines 0.5 to 1.25 inches in diameter, up to 100 feet in length. The hydraulically powered SLX1300 unit produces up to 13.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Housing Market Showed No Signs of Slowdowns in October. cbroderick. Wed, 11/11/2020 - 09:43. As the temperature dropped amid the seasonal change, homebuying did not. Realtor.com’s October Housing Trends Report found sales activity remained at record levels. And for the first time since 2011, homes actually sold faster in October than in September. Prices did not budge either and stayed at the summer peak of $350,000.
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