CivilJungle

MARCH 3, 2021

What Is a Concrete Vibrator? A Concrete Vibrator is a machine used for construction purposes in civil projects. Concrete Vibrators come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some Concrete Vibrators are smaller, more efficient, and at battery power, while others are much larger with a primary power source based on electric power lines. Choosing the right concrete vibrator can help resolve your concrete stability and long-term maintenance.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 3, 2021

Driving the Economic Recovery for Construction. Alex Headley. Wed, 03/03/2021 - 07:30. Many changes await the American and global economies in 2021, and a sustainable freight and transportation system is most likely high on the list of priorities. The world has entered the new year still in the grip of a global coronavirus pandemic, but the promise of a vaccine now available is raising the hope that global economies can begin to rebound in the coming months.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 3, 2021

Women in Construction week is here. Part one of our two part series will go over stats and resources to help overcome the gender gap in the industry.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 3, 2021

Connecting the Dots: How to Avoid Information & Technology Silos. Alex Headley. Wed, 03/03/2021 - 16:26. Bringing efficiency and better coordination to projects has long been a goal in construction and there have been many studies that have looked at the costs of poor coordination and miscommunication. For example, the Construction Disconnected report in 2018 stated that poor communication is responsible for 48% of all rework, accounting for $31 billion in costs that year alone.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 3, 2021

Topcon Positioning Group is helping CyArk, a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of cultural heritage sites around the globe, with 3D digital documentation technology.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 3, 2021

Doosan Bobcat North America announced the donation of three Bobcat machines to support the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State), Moorhead.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2021

Wright Heerema Architects has recently completed a build-to-suit office building in Oak Park, Ill. for Turano Baking Company. The 25,000-sf building includes office space and a test kitchen. The new HQ space is across the street from its previous office location and its production facility. Moving the office allows the company to remain close to the production facility but also have dedicated office space, meeting space, and a test kitchen. .

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 3, 2021

Construction on humanity’s first hotel in outer space will begin this decade according to the group behind it, Orbital Assembly.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2021

Widespread power outages in Texas during a severe cold blast have caused some to question whether banning fossil fuels from new buildings makes sense. Most homes with gas space heating went cold because most gas-powered heating systems require electricity to operate. But, after the lights went out, gas stoves allowed residents to boil water and cook food while electric appliances were useless.

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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.

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MARCH 3, 2021

Two New York utilities are using Case 580 EV backhoe loaders, the electric machine introduced at Conexpo last year. New York State Gas & Electric and Rochester Gas & Electric each have a Case 580 EV electric backhoe loader.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 3, 2021

Group C Media, Business Facilities' parent company, has moved to a new office in Red Bank, NJ designed for productivity now, and in the future. - Read: A New Office For Business Facilities at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 3, 2021

The Skyjack SJ9664 RT scissor lift has a working height of 70 feet. The rough-terrain lift has an axle-based four-wheel drive system. The work platform measures about 6 feet by 14 feet, plus two 5-foot rollout extensions. Capacity is about 1,100 pounds, and it can hold up to 5 people.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2021

EPA's Radhika Fox say the agency will announce new grants for sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal projects during a panel discussion following the release of ASCE's infrastructure report card.

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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?

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MARCH 3, 2021

The Dynapac CC900S double drum vibratory compactor has the front right side of the drum free, enabling it to compact close to walls and other structures. It has a 2.36-inch offset front drum. Operating weight is about 3,600 pounds, and it has a 24-horsepower Kubota diesel.

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MARCH 3, 2021

. Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. —Mike Tyson.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2021

Legislation sets prevailing wages for affected power generation construction, gives states some flexibility in meeting requirements.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 3, 2021

Digital strategy firm Wunderkind Corporation will invest nearly $3.4 million in its new Indianapolis operations. - Read: Wunderkind To Create Over 200 Jobs In Central Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 3, 2021

A top-quality hard hat is a necessary tool for professional electricians. Electricians regularly face risks on the job and personal protective equipment is a priority for their well-being. Electricians must keep their heads protected as they constantly work with poles, rods, and wires, and could easily come into contact with a live wire accidentally.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2021

Wright Heerema Architects has recently completed a build-to-suit office building in Oak Park, Ill. for Turano Baking Company. The 25,000-sf building includes office space and a test kitchen. The new HQ space is across the street from its previous office location and its production facility. Moving the office allows the company to remain close to the production facility but also have dedicated office space, meeting space, and a test kitchen. .

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Pro Builder

MARCH 3, 2021

Housing Giants Deadline Extended to March 12. cbroderick. Wed, 03/03/2021 - 08:05. For more than four decades, Pro Builder magazine has ranked the industry's largest home builders by home building revenue and closings. The Housing Giants entry form below requires your company information for the calendar year 2020, or your latest fiscal year. Deadline for the Housing Giants Survey is March 12, 2021. .

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Work Gearz

MARCH 3, 2021

You need a hard hat for work, and you have heard about carbon fiber hats. Are you curious? Read on to discover all you need to know about the best carbon fiber hard hats available in the market. In a Hurry?… Check out the comparison of top carbon fiber hard hat. Carbon Fiber Hat Suspension Type Class +. Lift Safety DAX 50 Six-point I C Brim grip, EVA foam, moisture wicking.

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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!

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Pro Builder

MARCH 3, 2021

How Did First-Time Buyers Fare Last Quarter? cbroderick. Wed, 03/03/2021 - 09:04. Despite low, low housing inventory and rising home prices, first-time buyers accounted for 31% of home sales in the fourth quarter of 2020. First-time buyers are known to have less cash than repeat buyers, and across the 50 largest U.S. metros, homes remained five times more expensive than the average first-time buyer income, reports NerdWallet.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2021

Engineers' group gives a C- grade, but key category did worse this time; advocates are hopeful big US investment will happen.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 3, 2021

Are Wildfires a Natural Problem or a Home Builder One? cbroderick. Wed, 03/03/2021 - 09:14. Prospective homebuyers rarely question whether a natural disaster will hit their homes, yet last year became the worst fire season in U.S. history and more than a dozen severe weather storms created $1 billion in damages, according to CNBC. One research physical fire scientist says the problem is not a wildfire control one, but a structure ignition one.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2021

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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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!

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MARCH 3, 2021

7 Tile Trends to Know for 2021. cbroderick. Wed, 03/03/2021 - 09:17. Forbes spoke to the organizers of the global tile and stone show, Coverings, to find the top tile trends for residential design in 2021. Tiles are a go-to for kitchen and bath design, but are growing in popularity for bedrooms and living areas in the Sunbelt states, too. The top trend tile experts predict booming in 2021 is biophilia.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2021

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2021

Another worker suffered serious chest and arm injuries in the collapse of a stairwell both were working in at a city-owned facility

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