The Constructor
MARCH 15, 2017
Stability evaluation of gravity concrete structures such as dams, retaining walls due to various reasons with methods and procedures of stability.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 15, 2017
With a new year before us, a new administration ahead of us, and new smarter buildings rising all around us,
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The Constructor
MARCH 15, 2017
When structural concrete elements are exposed to fire, it is possible that explosive spalling of concrete takes place. The explosive spalling of.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2017
S. Danelle McNeill. President. MCO Management Solutions.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 15, 2017
We’re just a half month from the conclusion of popular voting for the 2017 Best Construction Blog competition. At the moment (this can change), the Oldcastle Building Solutions Blog has a strong lead. I still have about five blogs to review and will complete these reviews within the next week to 10 days. Several years […].
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BD+C
MARCH 15, 2017
Zaha Hadid may have only designed one building for New York City, but the structure, with its distinctive curving architecture familiar to many Hadid designs, certainly makes the most of its 11 stories and 39 unique residences.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 15, 2017
Trimble has announced its Field Service Management (FSM) fleet and asset portfolio now supports the new Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) 2.0/ ISO-15143-3 telematics standard for data feeds. Adopting the new standard will allow both inbound and outbound data to be exchanged with multiple telematics and asset tracking systems and be displayed in a standardized format.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 15, 2017
Northeast Horticultural Services one of just 10 Connecticut companies to hold 3-year Residential/Commercial Accreditation from TCIA.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 15, 2017
Jerr-Dan, a leader in the towing and recovery business, and JLG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, are joining forces to produce a new carrier, the 10 Ton Rental Spec (RS) Carrier for use in the equipment rental industry. The two companies, which comprise Oshkosh Corporation’s Access Equipment segment, have shared innovative technology and engineering resources to jointly design, construct and develop a carrier for the equipment rental industry.
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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.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2017
Construction backlog fell by 4 percent during the last quarter of 2016, according to the latest Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Contractors in each segment surveyed—commercial/institutional, infrastructure and heavy industrial—all saw lower backlog during the fourth quarter, with firms in the heavy industrial segment experiencing the largest drop, down 16.8 percent to an average backlog of 5.5 months.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 15, 2017
Cummins’ fuel-saving Stop/Start feature for the B6.7 diesel is ready for the market, and it’s waiting for truck builders to begin offering it. So far none has, and Mario Sanchez, Cummins’ marketing manager, said it will probably take “competition” for the feature to become an option. “What will probably happen is one OEM (original equipment manufacturer) will offer it, then the others will get in line,” he said.
ENR Construction
MARCH 15, 2017
A star of the CONEXPO/CON-AGG show in Las Vegas in early March was an unassuming, unbranded mini excavator busily moving dirt around in a corner of the show.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 15, 2017
JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, now offers MaxQuip parts. Launched during CONEXPO 2017, MaxQuip is the newest of three parts brands offered by JLG in North America, including the company’s Genuine (new parts that fit JLG machines) and Reman (remanufactured parts for JLG machines) lines.
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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
MARCH 15, 2017
Contracting firm leaders at the Associated General Contractors of America’s annual convention report that maintaining healthy backlogs and battling workforce shortages remain their top priorities.
Business Facilities
MARCH 15, 2017
The 50,000-square-foot campus will serve as APF 's international hub for production, distribution, training and R&D as the company continues its expansion. Read Arizona Polymer Flooring Relocates HQ To Phoenix on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2017
Following a sold-out inaugural event in 2016, the editors of Building Design+Construction , along with 31 AEC women leaders who are advisors for the conference, are now accepting speaker proposals for the second-annual Women in Design+Construction conference (WiD+C). . The 2.5-day event will take place November 15-17, 2017, at the Fairmont Scottsdale (Ariz.
Business Facilities
MARCH 15, 2017
Select Genetics will locate a new hatchery in Terre Haute with the help of up to $550,000 in state tax credits and training grants. Read Agribusiness Investing $22M, Adding 100 Jobs In Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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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.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2017
I recently moderated a panel discussion in the UK co-hosted by the CIOB and Construction Manager , where UK BIM managers and consultants from both the UK and US explored the timely question, “The UK BIM Level 2 mandate: was it a success?”.
ENR Construction
MARCH 15, 2017
It was a risky job, subject to myriad variables, the least of which was the fickle currents of New York City’s tidal East River.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 15, 2017
3.2% annual sales growth to push market to $4.2 billion in 2021.
ENR Construction
MARCH 15, 2017
Set to build, possibly by 2021, in the United Arab Emirates what would be the world’s first commercial superspeed transport system, U.S.-based Hyperloop One earlier this month revealed images of DevLoop, a full-scale, 500-meter test structure under construction near Las Vegas.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 15, 2017
Select employees part of year-long program designed to drive professionalism and job satisfaction.
ENR Construction
MARCH 15, 2017
With sensors, gauges, monitors, big data reporting tools and more, the $4-billion Tappan Zee bridge aims for smooth operation and a long life.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 15, 2017
Job Order Contracting Events… The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence (CJE) is seeking Facility Managers, Client Procurement personnel, Owner Management personnel, and Contractor participation in the Mid-Atlantic Chapter; and on the Mid-Atlantic Council Board. CJE Membership and participation is open to public and private entities with a vested interest in JOC and IDIQ procurement and delivery.
ENR Construction
MARCH 15, 2017
In a March 8 decision, a Wayne County, Mich., judge has thwarted the latest attempt to delay construction of the $4.5-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
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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!
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2017
With the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States, the business community can almost certainly look forward to a new era. Although many of Trump’s policies on labor and employment-related laws and regulations have yet to be fully developed, there are many Obama-era initiatives that could undergo significant changes under the new administration.
ENR Construction
MARCH 15, 2017
Crews completed a permanent splice on the fractured Delaware River Bridge, which links Pennsylvania and New Jersey, one month early, allowing I-276 traffic to resume on March 9 for the first time since Jan. 20, when the crack was found on the 1.25-mile-long symmetrical truss bridge.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2017
With the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States, the business community can almost certainly look forward to a new era. Although many of Trump’s policies on labor and employment-related laws and regulations have yet to be fully developed, there are many Obama-era initiatives that could undergo significant changes under the new administration.
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