Fri.Mar 16, 2018

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Strategies to Protect Buildings Close to Deep Excavation

The Constructor

Building structures close to the excavation for deep foundations may suffer settlement and subsequent cracking and even failure. Therefore, it is.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 15:14. GCP Applied Technologies. March 16, 2018. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International.

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Economy of High Performance Lightweight Concrete

The Constructor

Purpose of high performance lightweight concrete utilization is to reduce cost or enhance functionality of the structure or the combination thereof.

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Let’s Fix Construction: Looking at the big picture by covering the details

Construction Marketing Ideas

Let’s Fix Construction provides a wonderful generalist overview of issues and trends impacting the architectural, engineering and construction community. It is a great place to go for interpretations and updates on important issues such as, for example, school classroom and security.

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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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Applications of High Performance Lightweight Concrete

The Constructor

High performance lightweight concrete is produced by carefully mixing specified amount of cement, sand, lightweight aggregate, different pozzolans.

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Cat To Close 2 More Facilities, Possible 880 Jobs Cut

Construction Equipment

Reuters reports Caterpillar will close its Work Tools complex in Waco, Texas by the end of the year. Those operation will be transferred to a Cat facility in Wamego, Kansas. The closing does not involve the Caterpillar distribution center in Waco. 200 jobs will be cut.

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Changing marijuana laws and the opioid crisis are prompting employer action

Construction Dive

Employers may need to reconsider their drug testing and use policies — both to accommodate new laws and reach out to those struggling with addiction.

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Confusion, Mis-Fueling Rising Around Blended Ethanol Fuels and Outdoor Power Equipment

Green Industry Professionals

Eleven percent of outdoor power equipment owners mis-fuel and use gas with higher than E10 in products not designed for it.

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Fuji Vegetable Oil Investing $70M In Louisiana Production Facility

Business Facilities

The new specialty oils processing facility will result in 39 new direct jobs in Jefferson Parish, with the help of the LED FastStart workforce training program. - Read: Fuji Vegetable Oil Investing $70M In Louisiana Production Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Dave Nergi From Contractors Secret Weapon Interview

Contractor Bookkeeping

Recently I Interviewed One Of The Legends In Helping Contractors. Turn Bad Advertising Into Good Marketing, Dave Nergi. Chief Executive Officer - Contractors Secret Weapon. Dave shared some of his most precious gems about how to generate a lot of new leads. The best nugget of all is his three-step proven sales strategy: Before The Sale. During The Sale.

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USDOT awards $487M in transportation grants

Construction Dive

A record 64% of the transportation investment grant funding was awarded to projects in rural areas, while three projects won the maximum award amount.

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Was Accelerated Bridge Construction Method at Fault?

Construction Equipment

Determining what caused the FIU bridge to fail will probably take months. The Miami Herald has posted an excellent overview of conditions that may or may not have lead to the FIU bridge collapse.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. “Looking out for the other guy”, the foundation of job safety, is the ability to exercise responsibility, good judgment, and accountability, and being able to depend on your co-workers and the company to exercise the same ability.

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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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Boston Properties plans 3-tower San Jose development

Construction Dive

Google's proposed mixed-use development in San Jose is said to have piqued Boston Properties' and other developers' interests in building nearby.

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Weil-McLain offers condensing boiler program for residential contractors

Contractor Magazine

The 2018 School of Better Heating Presents: Condensing Boiler Technology - Contractor Edition program will be held in May at Weil-McLain’s manufacturing facility in Michigan City, Ind.

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American Pride Hosts Contest to Help Young Entrepreneurs Start Mowing Businesses

Green Industry Professionals

American Pride Power Equipment is holding a giveaway for young people who want to start their own business mowing lawns.

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Rinnai expands programs for trade customers

Contractor Magazine

They include a Rinnai-backed consumer financing program and the Advanced Comfort Expert Dealer Program, which offers added services and benefits to customers who apply and qualify.

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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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Some vital points required for construction bid formation

Construction Cost Estimating

CAREFUL STUDY OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract documents which are provided to the contractor or delivered for his inspection comprise of general contract conditions, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities etc. These documents should have been examined cautiously to ensure whether there are any unusual conditions, specifications as well as any feature of the work which should be taken into consideration throughout pricing.

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MAAX Spas recalls hot tubs, swim spas due to fire hazard

Contractor Magazine

The UV generator, which is used to sanitize the water and plumbing inside the hot tub or swim spa, can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.

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Breaking Ground in Blanding, Utah: UNHS Healthcare Facility Underway

The Korte Company

The Korte Company will begin construction on a new healthcare facility for the Utah Navajo Healthcare System. Located in Blanding, Utah, the 42,167 square foot project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2019.

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March Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Confidence Index Eases

Construction Equipment

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released the March 2018 Monthly Confidence Index for the E

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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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FedEx planning $1B overhaul of Memphis hub

Construction Dive

The Tennessee facility processes nearly half of FedEx's shipment volume every business day.

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Court Reopens Case Linking Lawn Fertilizer to Mesothelioma

Green Industry Professionals

The 2012 lawsuit alleged a man developed mesothelioma from using asbestos-contaminated Scotts lawn fertilizer.

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InSinkErator recalls SinkTop garbage disposal switches due to fire hazard

Contractor Magazine

The air activated switch mounts to the sink or countertop; water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.

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Boston Convention Center Board Approves $2.2-Million Study for Expansion Option

ENR Construction

The analysis will evaluate potential future options at the BCEC’s 70-acre campus.

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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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When changes hit will you be ready?

Contractor Magazine

As anyone in business knows, there’s nothing certain in this world but change.

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Breaking Ground in Blanding, Utah: UNHS Healthcare Facility Underway

The Korte Company

The Korte Company will begin construction on a new healthcare facility for the Utah Navajo Healthcare System. Located in Blanding, Utah, the 42,167 square foot project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2019. The new single-story project is identified as a replacement facility for the existing hospital and will significantly expand the services available to the community.

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Higher Ground

Business Facilities

As President Trump visits his border wall prototypes, Arizona is busy setting up a sky bridge to Mexico. - Read: Higher Ground at BusinessFacilities.com.

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