Flexible or Bendable Concrete – Composition and Uses
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2019
A flexible or bendable concrete is an engineered cementitious composite (ECC) that exhibits the property of ductile material unlike the brittle.
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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Quality Control into Your Construction Process
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2019
As contractors face heightened scrutiny around building processes, many are turning to technology to improve quality control measures.
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What is Poisson’s Ratio of concrete?
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Poisson’s ratio of concrete is the ratio of transverse strain to longitudinal strain in concrete specimen subjected to axial loads. The.
Trick or Treat? Preventing 5 Common Construction Horror Stories
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Was is your worst fear as a contractor? Here are some top contractor fears and how to prevent them.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Women construction leaders discuss building their careers, demolishing glass ceilings
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Top female executives in the industry at an event last week stressed that women shouldn't be afraid to stand out and embrace their unique skills in a field in which "men and women are different and that’s OK.
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When to choose VR to train heavy equipment operators
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2019
While virtual reality simulators can attract younger workers to the industry and get them up to speed faster, they can’t completely replace real world training situations, some experts say.
Inland Empire: A National Model For Apprenticeship
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2019
An advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program is being expanded in California's Inland Empire and desert regions with a $700,000 grant. - Read: Inland Empire: A National Model For Apprenticeship at BusinessFacilities.com.
Predictive AI construction group attracts more leading firms, including Skanska
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The Predictive Analytics Strategic Council includes leaders from Suffolk, Mortenson and Barton Malow working collaboratively to predict when and where safety hazards will occur.
London’s new ‘Can of Ham’ office building completes construction
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Would you like a side of ham with that gherkin? With the addition of Foggo Associates new “Can of Ham” office tower, describing London’s skyline is beginning to become more akin to reading from the shelves of your local grocery store.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Bentley, Topcon form JV to advance 'constructioneering'
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Digital Construction Works will better automate workflows such as surveying, engineering design, constructible model development and as-built data collection.
NTSB’s FIU Bridge Collapse Investigation Finds Many Problems
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The extensive list of findings reported by the NTSB addressed actions by numerous parties to the project.
Illinois readying $23.5B road and bridge construction program
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's and the state DOT's six-year plan differs from previous versions in that it focuses on prevention instead of reactive replacements.
Best Sports/Entertainment: BB&T Point
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Designed and constructed on an aggressive 21-month schedule, the $38.3-million multi-use BB&T Point stadium is a fitting catalyst to jump-start economic development in downtown High Point.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Parsons Corporation Expanding At Georgia Cyber Center
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The cyber security technology provider will expand its operations at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta, GA by adding more than 80 new jobs. - Read: Parsons Corporation Expanding At Georgia Cyber Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
Award of Merit, Specialty Construction: Turnpike Enterprise SunTrax Test Facility Improvements
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Construction of this two-and-a-quarter-mile-long oval track for the high-speed testing of emerging toll technologies, intelligent transportation systems and automated/connected vehicles required 1 million cu yd of earthwork and the construction of two 30-ft-high MSE retaining walls and two detention ponds to support the track.
9 Lies Contractors Tell Themselves
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2019
When plumbers remain small, it is usually because they tell themselves one of the following nine lies.
Award of Merit, Sports/Entertainment: The Lagoon at Epperson
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
The first man-made crystalline lagoon of its kind in the U.S. caused challenges for the local permitting agency, which had never permitted anything like it.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Rate Analysis of Excavation in Earthwork
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Rate analysis of excavation in earthwork use of IS Code 1200 part 1, Part 27, IS 4988, IS 12138 (Part IV) and CPWD for calculation is this measurement of the quantity of excavation to be carried out, the cost of labour, machinery, and other equipment like hard soil for breaker, etc. Rate analysis of excavation […].
With Lithium-Ion Batteries, Fire Hazard Remains Unsolved
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Six months after an explosion and fire destroyed a grid-connected energy-storage battery facility in Surprise, Ariz., investigators are still trying to figure out all that happened.
Protect IMP panels on job sites
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Construction has enough odds and ends to keep in mind without having to deal with dings or punctures to panels before they’ve even been installed. At Melt-Span, we want to make the process as simple as possible, so through the years we’ve amassed a list of the most common issues clients face when storing insulated metal panels (IMPs) on job sites.
Best Renovation/Restoration: Convocation Hall, Emory University
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
This $13.4-million renovation positioned a 46,000-sq-ft campus landmark for many more decades of service, transforming its interior spaces to provide comfortable, modern offices for the university president, administrative staff and board of trustees.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
[VIDEO] Pellitteri Property Services Thrives in Competitive Market
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 23, 2019
With its experience and reputation, Pellitteri Property Services has plenty of opportunity to grow. Instead, the owners pass on new prospects to other contractors to keep their operation a family affair.
Unapproved 'Internet of Things' Devices Cause Headaches on Sites
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Tim Nottoli, Walsh Construction’s chief information officer, has seen Google’s Nest and Amazon’s Ring cameras brought onto the company’s construction sites and has dealt with every type of sensor used properly and improperly on the company’s network.
BIM From Design to Asset Management
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2019
For BIM to deliver on its promise, data must be allowed to flow effortlessly into physical asset management processes.
California Utilities Ramp Up Line Work in Face of Fire Threats
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
As wildfire warnings continue to race through California, utility giants PG&E and Southern California Edison (SCE) are stepping up their fire-risk mitigation plans for workers to harden infrastructure and manage vegetation.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Walker Talk: Pellitteri Property Services Keeps the Wheels Turning
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Small mom-and-pop operation maintains some of the nicest properties along Lake Ontario in a town that has won recognition as the prettiest in Canada.
Real-World Users Point the Way Towards Digital Transformation at Bentley Conference
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Hundreds of software users gathered to compare notes on application of digital twin technology at the annual user conference in October in Singapore.
Are You Missing Out on This Customer?
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Change your thinking and start helping your customers more often.
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