Precautions for Bored Piles Construction and Inspection
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
There are several precautions that need to be considered while inspection and construction of bored pile foundation is preceded. These precautions.
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3 Reasons why Asbestos Surveys Are Important
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Construction materials containing asbestos were in used in Britain until 1999 when asbestos was prohibited. As a result, many buildings today still contain asbestos material which does not present a danger unless the material that contains it gets damaged. Poor maintenance could also potentially cause asbestos fibers to contaminate the air, which, in turn, may present a serious health hazard.
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OpenJOC(TM) LEAN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
OpenJOC TM LEAN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS. . The OpenJOC approach drives maximum productivity by leveraging proven LEAN construction delivery processes. Process – Assure full compliance with fundamental core LEAN JOC methods and workflows, as well as State, Local, and EDGAR compliance. Fully transparent and verifiable. Information – A shared common data environment, CDE, using LOCALLY RESEARCHED detailed line item construction cost data assures a mutual understanding of all projec
A gym’s exercise equipment helps power an arts and sciences center in Rochester, N.Y.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Every day, in gyms across America, people of all ages and shapes exercise on treadmills, bicycles, steppers, and elliptical machines that provide their users with digital readouts of how fast they are going and how many calories they are burning.
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.
Construction begins on tallest building in Dallas suburb
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
The 25-story luxury tower will be located along Frisco's booming "$5 Billion Mile." Development is happening so fast that officials estimate there are billions in projects even outside of that concentrated area.
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Dodge: January construction starts fall 2%, sign of 'decelerating expansion'
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Highway and bridge construction took the worst hit, down 34% from December, while the nation still waits for the federal infrastructure plan to be solidified.
Autonomous Truck Completes First Hands-Off Coast-to-Coast Trip
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Highway I-10 runs from runs coast to coast through this country's southern states, stretching from California to Florida. This month, a Peterbilt tractor used an assortment of sensors and self-guiding software to make the round trip from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, Florida and back run with very little help from the humans on board.
St. Jude building Memphis research facility, part of $1B hospital expansion
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
St. Jude's new $412 million research center at its downtown Memphis campus reflects a national trend for new and expanded children's hospital projects.
January Construction Starts Slip 2 Percent
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
The value of new construction starts in January receded 2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $725.9 billion, easing slightly after December’s 13% hike, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The nonbuilding construction sector, comprised of public works and electric utilities/gas plants, pulled back 18% after surging 45% in December, as that month was boosted by the start of the $2.3 billion I-66 Corridor Improvements Project in northern Virginia and a $992 million transmission line proj
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.
Old ways, new opportunities: The changing (and unchanging) rules in communication
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Last night, I searched out a piece of writing from late December 1978, when I had just arrived in Rhodesia at the start of an 18-month journalistic adventure, living through the end of the civil war there and the birth of Zimbabwe. It was a classic piece of journalism from a young (just graduated) student […].
Paris car ban along the river Seine deemed illegal
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
In September 2016, Paris closed a stretch of road along the River Seine to automobiles in an attempt to improve both the pedestrian experience and the city’s air quality. On Feb. 21, 2018, the Paris Administrative Court annulled the closure of the roads on the right bank of the Seine.
Volvo Extends Warranty to Demolition, Wheeled Excavators
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Volvo has extended its Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty to cover high-reach demolition excavators and wheeled excavators. Models covered include the EC380EHR and EC480EHR high-reach demolition excavators, and the EW180E, EW160E, and EW60E wheeled excavators. The warranty covers the frame, boom, and arm of excavators for the entirety of the initial ownership period.
Why the 'cultural fit' doesn't fit
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
In today’s global hunt for talent, company leaders (the smart ones, anyway) are making a crucial shift. It’s no longer about getting people who are a “cultural fit.” The right hire is one who makes a cultural addition. Facebook, for example, created a more inclusive hiring process by barring interviewers from using phrases related to “fitting” when providing feedback on candidates.
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?
Port Authority pledges extra $44M to $13B Hudson River tunnel project
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
The authority said the additional money will keep the project moving forward until the federal government decides whether to help with funding.
Commerce Secretary Ross Seemly Supports Gas Tax Hike
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross appeared Thursday on CNBC's Squawk Box program and when asked if he would advise the president to the raise federal gas tax, Ross said, "The funding of infrastructure is a very key issue. There is a certain degree of logic to creating some semblance of user fees, and certainly, users of highways are one potential source for that.".
Common Sense Workplace Safety
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Workplace Safety. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover workplace safety. Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Thinking through and applying safety and health programs is an effective method of identifying and correcting workplace safety and health hazards.
Video: Commerce Secretary Ross Seemly Supports Gas Tax Hike
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross appeared Thursday on CNBC's Squawk Box program and when asked if he would advise the president to the raise federal gas tax, Ross said, "The funding of infrastructure is a very key issue. There is a certain degree of logic to creating some semblance of user fees, and certainly, users of highways are one potential source for that.
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.
Paris’s car ban along the river Seine deemed illegal
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
In September 2016, Paris closed a stretch of road along the River Seine to automobiles in an attempt to improve both the pedestrian experience and the city’s air quality. On Feb. 21, 2018, the Paris Administrative Court annulled the closure of the roads on the right bank of the Seine.
Missouri Lands Faurecia’s $60M Manufacturing Facility
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
The new 250,000-square-foot automotive manufacturing plant will bring 300 new jobs to the Kansas City metro region. - Read: Missouri Lands Faurecia’s $60M Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
AIA elevates 152 members and two international architects to the College of Fellows
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
The 2018 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated .
Makeover In Philly
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
A series of megaprojects promises to transform the City of Brotherly Love. - Read: Makeover In Philly at BusinessFacilities.com.
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!
When Job Order Contracting Goes Wrong
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
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WaterFurnace presents USO of Indiana with check for $30,000
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Company matches proceeds from 29th Annual Supplier Golf Outing; records largest single donation to USO in state of Indiana.
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