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What Is Transported Soil | Transported Soil Definition | Classification of Transported Soil | Residual Soil and Transported Soil

CivilJungle

What Is Transported Soil? Soil is formed through the process of weathering of the rocks. Soil is a natural resource which is present on our earth. Weathering of the soil is the physical breakdown and chemical alteration of the earth materials at the surface level. In the process of weathering the rocks get breakdown into the smaller particles when they come in contact with the air-water or any other agent.

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Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Slabs in Building Construction

The Constructor

Concrete slabs are structural elements used to create flat horizontal surfaces, like floors, ceilings, and roof decks. They support and transfer the.

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AEM Names 2021 Boards, Officers

Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced its 2021 officers and directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors, as well as its Construction Equipment Sector Board, at its annual meeting.

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Machine Learning Software for Facade Inspection | Video Inside

The Constructor

Machine learning and artificial intelligence have long been in the construction industry to make some real impactful ripples. After almost two years.

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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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New industrywide clay brick EPD launched

BD+C

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has launched a new industrywide clay brick Environmental Product Declaration. The EPD contributes toward LEED v.4.0 and v.4.1 materials and resources requirements. The EPD has been third-party certified and published, reflecting data associated with the manufacture of units that comply with nearly every currently active ASTM clay brick specification, according to a news release from BIA.

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Home Trends: What’s Current and to Come, According to the Experts

Pro Builder

Home Trends: What’s Current and to Come, According to the Experts. cbroderick. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 10:00. The New Home Institute hosted a panel of four housing experts to examine the changing housing design trends. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. The New Home Trends Institute brought back four of their most popular speakers from the 2020 annual Housing Design Summit to give a glimpse into the future of home design, while reflecting on the current consumer needs.

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The Supply Chain Industry: All The Essentials

Business Facilities

River Ridge Commerce Center in Southern Indiana has a central location, a large bank of land ready to develop and an abundant supply of clean water. - Read: The Supply Chain Industry: All The Essentials at BusinessFacilities.com.

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First All-Women Built Home Breaks Ground in Utah

Pro Builder

First All-Women Built Home Breaks Ground in Utah. cbroderick. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 09:50. There’s a project like no other being built in Saratoga Springs, Utah, where everything from engineering to plumbing is being done solely by women. The project, The House That SHE Built, is believed to be the first home built by an all-female team. The 3,200 square foot home will be unveiled in June 2021 at the Utah Valley Parade of Homes and all proceeds will go toward construction management or trade program

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Leasing Confidence Edges Up

Construction Equipment

An index measuring confidence in the equipment-leasing industry moved up in November to 56.1 from 55.0 in October. The Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) is from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

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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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PMI20 Manufacturing Success Conference Held Virtually

Contractor Magazine

The conference, organized by Plumbing Manufacturers International, featured an array of speakers and finished with a virtual happy hour.

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Leasing, Finance Volume Up in October

Construction Equipment

Overall new business volume for leasing and financing equipment was up in October compared to September, but down for the year compared to 2019, according to the Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25).

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From the C-Suite: What Joe Biden Can Do For Construction

ENR Construction

Jim Donaghy, STO Building Group executive chairman, has key thoughts for the incoming administration. The firm is the seventh largest Top 400 listed contractor.

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OSHA Lists Frequent Covid Violations

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance and an accompanying one-pager to help employers understand which coronavirus safety standards are most frequently cited during coronavirus-related inspections.

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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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Amtrak 2021 Infrastructure Plan Hinges on $4.9B Funding Request

ENR Construction

Amtrak's CEO said if the railroad doesn't get the requested federal funds, it will have to make further cuts in rail service and its workforce.

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XL Specialized Trailers to Expand Iowa HQ

Construction Equipment

XL Specialized Trailers is planning a $6 to $7 million expansion to its headquarters in Manchester, Iowa, an expansion that will increase production capacity by over 30 percent.

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Why Some Companies May See Hefty Tax Bills from PPP Loans

Pro Builder

Why Some Companies May See Hefty Tax Bills from PPP Loans. cbroderick. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 09:43. Some construction companies may receive large tax bills relating to Paycheck Protection Program loans, says the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS released guidance last week regarding tax implications for construction companies that plan to ask for PPP loan forgiveness, according to Construction Dive.

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Mine Blasting Tech is Semi Automatic

Construction Equipment

Orica and Epiroc have developed a semi-automatic explosives delivery system for underground mining, labeled Avatel. According to the developers, the system eliminates charge crew exposure at the face.

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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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State DOT Leaders Discuss Future of Transportation

ENR Construction

Arkansas, Mississippi directors see operations returning to normal and election funding boosts but emphasize need to recruit new talent.

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GBCI turns over GRESB ownership to global investment firm

BD+C

Green Business Certification Inc. ( GBCI ) says it is transitioning its ownership of GRESB to Summit Partners, a global alternative investment firm.

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Denver International Airport Completes First New Gates in Its Expansion Program

ENR Construction

The expansion area that just opened includes four new gates, six passenger waiting areas at gates and additional airline support spaces.

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Rise of the S: Q&A with ESG Researcher Avis Devine

Stok

With environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations and efforts on the rise for corporations, investors, and governments alike, Stok decided to discuss the rise of ESG with someone who’s dedicated their research to it. Avis Devine is an Associate Professor of Real Estate with the Brookfield Centre in Real Estate and Infrastructure at Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto.

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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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What Is Transported Soil | Transported Soil Definition | Classification of Transported Soil | Residual Soil and Transported Soil

CivilJungle

What Is Transported Soil? Soil is formed through the process of weathering of the rocks. Soil is a natural resource which is present on our earth. Weathering of the soil is the physical breakdown and chemical alteration of the earth materials at the surface level. In the process of weathering the rocks get breakdown into the smaller particles when they come in contact with the air-water or any other agent.

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Nonresidential Construction Employment Expands in October, says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 84,000 net new jobs in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. During the last six months, the industry has added 789,000 jobs, recovering 73% of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the pandemic. Nonresidential construction employment added 59,700 jobs on net in October.

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HOK designs new cancer pavilion for Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

BD+C

HOK has unveiled the design for the new RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey cancer pavilion. . The new 510,000-sf cancer treatment and research facility will include laboratory services, an outpatient clinic, an infusion and chemotherapy suite, radiation oncology, imaging, and interventional radiology. The facility will expand service offerings to people living in a state with one of the highest rates of cancer in the country. .

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Land Demand ‘On Fire’ Across the Country

Pro Builder

Land Demand ‘On Fire’ Across the Country. cbroderick. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 10:01. Nearly all top land brokers reported their markets were experiencing intense demand in the third quarter of 2020. In just the second quarter, 60% of top land brokers reported to John Burns Real Estate Consulting that their markets were “hot” or “on fire.” Three months later and 96% of top land brokers rate their markets as “hot” or “on fire.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Why the Portland Contract Equity Program Got Poor Reviews

ENR Construction

But a state minority contractors group differs on key points from a city audit of set-aside contracting results.

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Agility is the game-changer in the post-COVID world

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Why the Portland, Ore. Contracting Equity Program Got Poor Reviews

ENR Construction

The state minority contractors association differs from a city audit of set-aside contracting results on key points.