Why Retaining Walls Fail? Causes for Retaining Wall Failure
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Generally, the term retaining wall failure do not referred to the total failure or collapse but rather describes signs and indications by which.
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Fall protection: Big OSHA changes take effect soon
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
. General industry employers are under a short timeline to revise their fall protection practices now that OSHA has issued its long-awaited updated final rule on the subject. The new rule does not impact construction industry standards, but according to OSHA is intended to align general industry requirements “as much as possible” with those construction standards.
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Can a semi-qualified engineer take responsibility for decisions on site alone?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
My small house is being extended and I have appointed an engineering company to specify the new slab details. The only person I have dealt with on.
Deere Q4 Report
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Deere reports this morning that its worldwide net sales and revenues decreased 3 percent, to $6.520 billion, for the fourth quarter and were down 8 percent, to $26.644 billion, for the full year. Net sales of the equipment operations were $5.650 billion for the quarter and $23.387 billion for the year, compared with respective totals of $5.932 billion and $25.775 billion in 2015.
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what are the waste management construction practices in Qatar?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Current construction practice in waste management Possible reasons for the practice What works and what doesn’t What are the challenges and.
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Almac Group Creating 312 Jobs In Pennsylvania
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
The company will invest more than $24.4M in two expansion projects, both in Montgomery County, with the help of a Pennsylvania First Program grant. Read Almac Group Creating 312 Jobs In Pennsylvania on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
The vacation and a simple memory of client service expectations
Construction Marketing Ideas
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
It’s been quite some time since I took a several-week vacation without maintaining this blog. It will take me a day or two to get back into the groove. We were on a Caribbean cruise. Vivian was awed by the experience. She has never been on a cruise before and the line we picked for the […].
DOT Wants 'Driver Mode' on Hand-held Devices
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released proposed guidelines today to help address driver distraction caused by mobile and other electronic devices in vehicles. Today’s announcement covers the Phase Two voluntary guidelines to address driver distraction on U.S. roads. The Phase One guidelines focused on devices or systems built into the vehicle at the time of manufacture.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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Liebherr excavators working Romanian quarries
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Matching heavy-duty Liebherr R 976 crawler excavators are extracting hard rock for Romania’s largest quarrying company. Matching heavy-duty Liebherr R 976 crawler excavators are extracting hard rock for Romania’s largest quarrying company.
Ariens Selling Parts Business
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Ariens Company selling Stens, JThomas parts divisions to Minnesota company.
From Japan to Europe: Hitachi's latest Six Series models
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Here’s news of Hitachi’s latest Zaxis-6 excavators and ZW-6 wheel loaders. Here’s news of Hitachi’s latest Zaxis-6 excavators and ZW-6 wheel loaders.
Flexible Seattle Off-Ramp Would Retain Shape in Quake
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Moving from the lab to the field, a highway off-ramp bridge under construction in Seattle features memory-retaining metal rods and bendable concrete designed to provide the structure with flexibility sufficient to withstand a major seismic event.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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Some useful construction tips for becoming a successful rebar checker
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
While developing a big project, there should be a perfect technical engineering perception and cautious observation. Besides, other crucial examinations, Reinforced Cement Concrete should be verified for rebar toward the supplied construction drawings / shop drawings or technical specifications. It should be remembered that the obstacle and cost associated with this activity may cause imperfection from the contractors end and it should be resolved / settled by a well-known consulting firm assign
Record-Tall Modular Building Completed
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Earlier this month, Forest City Ratner Cos. began leasing apartment units at 461 Dean, the world’s tallest volumetric modular tower.
Video: 'Mood Ring Material' for Infrastructure Under Stress
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Arizona Solar Project Doubles in Size
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
An Arizona solar-power development doubled in size in one month, to 140 MW from 68 MW, following the. Oct. 13 purchase of its initial 450-acre site in Maricopa County.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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How to Measure for Pursuit of Profitable Construction Work Only
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Project failures don’t just happen. Failed projects are deliberately sought out and pursued by overeager contractors.
Texas Court Gobble-Gobbles New Federal Overtime Rules
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
On this Thanksgiving Eve, contractors and other employers can take a breathe and gobble down some extra turkey and pumpkin pie without worrying about the new increases in overtime rules. On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, a Texas federal court entered a nationwide injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new federal overtime rules from taking effect on December 1, 2016.
State Dept. $96-Million Embassy Award Will Stand, Says Court
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
An attorney for Alabama-based Caddell Construction Co. has not decided whether it will appeal a Nov. 17 Court of Federal Claims decision that rejected its protest of a $95.8-million U.S. State Dept. embassy contract award to a competitor, Framaco International Inc.
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!
Texas Court Gobble-Gobbles New Federal Overtime Rules
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
On this Thanksgiving Eve, contractors and other employers can take a breathe and gobble down some extra turkey and pumpkin pie without worrying about the new increases in overtime rules. On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, a Texas federal court entered a nationwide injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new federal overtime rules from taking effect on December 1, 2016.
Jacobs Engineering Takes Steps To Boost Bottom Line in 2017
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Jacobs Engineering Inc., now Dallas-based, reported earnings and revenue for its full year and fourth quarter, both ended Sept. 30; executives are optimistic that a company restructuring into four business lines and cost cutting will improve the bottom line next year.
Housing Starts Jump 6% in October
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
The dollar value of housing starts in. October jumped 6% to a seasonally. adjusted $289.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
October Construction Starts Recede 4% Nationwide
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
The nonresidential building sector pulls back after a strong September.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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Feds Indict Three New York Contractor Execs, Developer, Ex-Cuomo Aide
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
U.S. criminal charges filed in N.Y.
States Test Alternative Road Funding
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
As the incoming Trump administration looks for ways to fund its massive $1-trillion infrastructure plan, it could find answers by looking toward the states—in particular, Colorado, California and Oregon.
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