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Cost of Reinforced Concrete FRP Strengthening System and other Methods

The Constructor

There are various techniques which are used to enhance both ultimate load capacity and serviceability of reinforced concrete structures.

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Top 10 tips for successful construction site visits

Lets Build

Construction projects can be very perplexed as they require perfect coordination and collaboration between numerous people. Accurate resource and material allocation is also a significant aspect of a project’s success. For that reason, frequent and detailed site visits can play a fundamental role in the effort to increase team efficiency.

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How to Prepare Engineering Report of Foundation Investigation?

The Constructor

According to Eurocode 7, engineering report of foundation investigation need to be prepared and submitted to the client or owner as part of design.

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Important LOTO Ruling for Die Changes

FDR Safety

A decision by the Occupational Safety Health and Review Commission offers importance guidance to all industries, particularly stamping, about when OSHA’s lockout/tagout regulations should be applied and when not. The 2016 ruling involved an automotive supplier, Matsu Ohio, that did not deploy lockout/tagout around its 10 partial revolution mechanical power presses.

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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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How to Mitigate Human Induced Vibrations in Reinforced Concrete Structures?

The Constructor

Human induced vibration may create serious serviceability problems in reinforced concrete structures. There are several modern strategic projects.

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Operations in Embankment Dam Construction

The Constructor

Construction of Embankment Dam The construction operation of embankment dams is divided into four major groups of construction activities which.

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Researchers: DC most likely pick for $5B Amazon HQ2

Construction Dive

Hamilton Place Strategies compared Washington, D.C., with other cities on Amazon's HQ2 short list and found it has above-average scores for various Amazon criteria.

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360-Degree Sphere Arena for Las Vegas

Construction Equipment

The Madison Square Garden Company and Las Vegas Sands Corporation got the sign-off from Las Vegas officials Wednesday to begin construction the MSG Sphere Las Vegas which the developers say will fulfill the needs of next-generation entertainment. Set to begin construction this June, the 18,000 seat concert and show entertainment venue will be located just off the Strip and behind the Venetian.

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7 ways to prevent construction insurance losses

Construction Dive

Here are the major insurance issues to consider to avoid financial setbacks, as well as damage to professional and personal relationships.

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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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GBCI will certify underwriting standard for energy efficiency projects

BD+C

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) will administer certifications for commercial and multifamily projects pursuing the Investor Confidence Project’s (ICP) Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (IREE) certification.

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Recall: 230K Heavy-Duty 2017-'18 Ram Trucks for Roll Away Risk

Construction Equipment

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a voluntary recalls for almost 230,000 Ram trucks due to a faulty brake transmission shift interlock system that can cause the vehicle to unintentionally shift out of park. According to Cnet.com , this recall affects 180,795 Ram pickup trucks in the US. Models include: · 2017-2018 Ram 1500 pickups. · 2017-2018 Ram 2500, 3500 pickups.

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Viega products help project come in under budget with time saved

BD+C

For a job with a maximum guaranteed price, crews working on a large expansion at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado, were looking for the best ways to cut costs when things went over budget. Putting additional Viega products to use was an easy way to trim costs.

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Recall: 230K Ram Trucks for Roll Away Risk

Construction Equipment

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a voluntary recall for almost 230,000 Ram trucks due to a faulty brake transmission shift interlock system that can cause the vehicle to unintentionally shift out of park. According to Cnet.com , this recall affects 180,795 Ram pickup trucks in the US. Models include: · 2017-2018 Ram 1500 pickups. · 2017-2018 Ram 2500, 3500 pickups.

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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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Demand for ‘hyperscale’ data centers continues to grow; U.S. leads the way

BD+C

The number of so-called “hyperscale” data centers worldwide surpassed 390 at the end of 2017, including openings in Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Malaysia, the U.K., and the U.S., according to new data from Synergy Research Group. .

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Ransomware Hijacks Colorado DOT Computers

Construction Equipment

Wednesday morning, a variation of the SamSam ransomwear virus grabbed more than 2,000 employee computers in the Colorado Department of Transportation. The file-encryption SamSam ransomware is the hijacking software that targeted the health industry last year, demanding thousands of dollars to release its hold on affected computers.

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Multifamily building with 25,000 sf of amenities rises on the shore of the Potomac River

BD+C

The National Gateway mixed-use development at Potomac Yard, the 295-acre site of a former railroad switch yard, is about to receive a new 12-story, 360-unit residential building. Dubbed The Sur, the new building will occupy a 1.67-acre site at 3400 Potomac Avenue. The design for The Sur was inspired by Big Sur, a rugged stretch of California’s central coast.

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Developer submits concept for Denver's tallest building

Construction Dive

If the $371 million, 81-story high-rise is built, the skyscraper would stand 25 stories over the city's next highest tower.

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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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Canada’s New Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster To Create 13,500 Jobs

Business Facilities

The US$748 million investment nationwide positions Canada for an innovation boom in high-growth sectors. - Read: Canada’s New Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster To Create 13,500 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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RYAN Improves Equipment Experience with Text-to-Video Operating Instructions

Green Industry Professionals

RYAN is going to offer on-demand operator tutorials so you have instant access to instructional videos on mobile phones.

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Breaking New Ground in Las Vegas

The Korte Company

In January of this year, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction of a new development in northwest Las Vegas. Located at Hualapai Way and Deer Springs, the site will be home to Deer Springs Village shopping center.

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England Inc. Investing $32M In Tennessee Expansion

Business Facilities

The furniture manufacturer will expand its New Tazewell operations, creating more than 200 new jobs. . - Read: England Inc. Investing $32M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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173,000-Pound Bridge Erected for Richland Creek Water Supply Program

PC Construction

Last week, the PC Construction team installed an access bridge to the reservoir intake tower at the Richland Creek Water Supply Program project in Dallas, Georgia. At just over 173,000 pounds, the bridge is 150.

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ENR Mountain States Previews the Top Regional Project Starts of 2017

ENR Construction

Here is a partial list of the largest projects across the region that broke ground between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

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Taco offers FloPro “Soup to Nuts” training for 2018

Contractor Magazine

Taco residential training experts John Barba and Dave Holdorf bring back Taco’s most popular and requested course, "Residential Hydronics: Advanced Soup to Variable Speed Nuts.

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Some significant benefits of drone in surveying work

Construction Cost Estimating

Now-a-days drones become very popular in surveying works. Drones allow you to conduct a survey of your property easily for drawing up exact legal property lines. With drones, it becomes easier to demarcate the boundaries prior to start any major construction, fencing, or adding service roads. Given below, some vital benefits of drones. Greater Resolution: A drone can fly nearer to the ground to catch aerial video and pictures.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Zimmer Tractor Is STIHL Territory Dealer of the Year

Green Industry Professionals

The dealership, chosen from among nearly 60 other STIHL dealers, was named 2017 STIHL Territory Dealer of the Year.

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A position is vacant for Senior Project Manager and Project Manager in construction sector (VIC – Melbourne)

Construction Cost Estimating

A position is vacant for senior project manager in Melbourne, Australia. The prospective candidate has to report to the deputy general manager (construction) as well as supervise assistant project manager or project administrator. Prime Activities: • Make sure that the projects are going on in an well organized manner during the complete project management process from the preliminary brief, right through to the design process and on to fruitful construction management. • Take responsibility so

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RIDGID Experience Contest open for entry

Contractor Magazine

For the second year in a row, RIDGID is rewarding its most passionate fans with an all-expenses-paid, VIP trip to its world headquarters.

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