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What is Slope Failure – Its 4 Types | Causes | Effects & Prevention of Slope Failure

Learn Civil Engineering

What is a Slope? The incline angle of the surface is called slope. The slope is the evaluation of the inclination of a line or a segment of a line that is attached with the two points. The slope of a line is assigned to the ratio of the quantity that y extends as x […].

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Exploring OSHA’s Top 10 Violations

Construction Business Owner

Exploring OSHA’s Top 10 Violations. How does your construction safety program stack up? Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:28. Many of the most common Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) violations can easily occur on a construction jobsite. It’s important for those in the construction industry to be aware of these pitfalls and know how to avoid them.

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The Trimble Viewpoint Q2 2021 Metrics Index Report

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Quarterly Construction Metrics Index: Q2 2021 analyzes project stats, contract values, hiring metrics and cash flow trends pulled from real-time T.

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Russian Quintessential: Cantilever Pipe-Shaped Holiday Home

The Constructor

Moscow’s chief architect, Sergey Kuznetsov, designed a cantilever pipe-shaped holiday home named “Russian Quintessential” on the edge of a slope in.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Seven Tactics for Managing Supply Chain Challenges

Pro Builder

Seven Tactics for Managing Supply Chain Challenges. mbeirne. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 11:54. Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters shares seven tactics to minimize the stress of dealing with supply chain issues. Deryl Patterson has no shortage of war stories from builders (anybody still waiting for windows?) dealing with the stress and trauma of supply chain issues.

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Keep Projects on Track with the New Schedule Tool in Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project delays in construction happen quite frequently, and typically result from poor planning. With such long time-tables, it’s difficult to plan for unforeseen schedule disruptions while managing the many moving parts of a project. Arguably the toughest part of a project manager’s job is managing the impact of those schedule disruptions across several teams working on the same project. .

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PennDOT Narrows Search for P3 Partner to Manage Big Bridge Rehab Effort

ENR Construction

Three teams are shortlisted to submit proposals to design, build, operate and maintain major existing non-tolled interstate bridges under 20- to 30-year concession agreements.

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September Mortgage Applications Surge

Pro Builder

September Mortgage Applications Surge. mbeirne. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 11:50. Applications for loans to purchase homes rose 2% to its highest level since April. In a typical real estate market, house showings and purchase offers begin to swoon as the school year starts. But the past two years is anything but typical as mortgage application volume rose 5% during last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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CTDI Plans $19 Million Capital Investment In Indiana

Business Facilities

Communications Test Design, Inc.'s Jeffersonville, IN expansion will create 1,000 jobs over the next five years. The post CTDI Plans $19 Million Capital Investment In Indiana appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Best States for Home Ownership

Pro Builder

Best States for Home Ownership. mbeirne. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 12:05. SmartAsset compared all 50 states to rank the best place for homeownership based on 10 metrics. SmartAsset compared all 50 states to rank the best place for homeownership based on such factors as value appreciation, home value to household income ratio, the average cost of annual insurance, property taxes, burglary rate, and five other metrics.

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An Old Earthen Fort in Abu Duabi

Natural Building

Al Jahili Fort is the 130-year-old heart of Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s garden city, and its stateliness seamlessly blends with its surroundings. The fort began as a sole circular watchtower built in 1861 on an elevated mound. The tower was used to guard Al Ain Oasis as well as the underground water system. The inner square fort, the mosque and the courtyard were then built in 1897 to defend Al Ain from enemy forces.

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Americans Hate the Housing Market

Pro Builder

Americans Hate the Housing Market. mbeirne. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 12:11. Americans aren't just balking at home prices. Their outlook toward the entire economy is abysmal. According to University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumer, just 29% said in September that it was a good time to buy compared with 62% at the beginning of the year. Americans aren't just balking at home prices.

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Hanon Systems, Huntsman Grow In Hungary

Business Facilities

Hanon Systems employs more than 300 workers in Pecs; Hunstman is adding 12 to its workforce of 131 in Pétfürd?. The post Hanon Systems, Huntsman Grow In Hungary appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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What Is Brutalist Architecture | Brutalist Design | Brutalism Architects Buildings & Houses | What Is Neo-Brutalism

CivilJungle

History of Brutalist Architecture: The history of brutalist architecture goes back to the three years of the 1940s to 1950s, where it first emerges. In the year of 1940, on.

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Carvana To Build Inspection, Reconditioning Center In Oklahoma

Business Facilities

Carvana will invest $40 million in the new Oklahoma City Inspection and Reconditioning Center (IRC); upwards of 350 jobs will be created. The post Carvana To Build Inspection, Reconditioning Center In Oklahoma appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Commercial Contractors Struggle to Find Workers, Materials

Contractor Magazine

92% report difficulty finding workers; of those, 42% have turned down work because of it.

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Sound Transit Light Rail Opening Northgate Link Extension with Two Underground Stations

ENR Construction

Sound Transit aims to open the Northgate Link Extension in October as part of its extension of light rail throughout the Puget Sound.

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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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The FM Mismanagement Problem Defined

Job Order Contracting

The FM mismanagement problem defined simply is the lack of leadership among real property owners and the associated lack of robust, programmatic processes across the AECOO sector (AECOO-Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). Unless the fundamental root causes are addressed, there is little hope of for ending the endemic economic and environment waste associated with building and other forms of physical infrastructure.

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Sound Transit Light Rail To Open Seattle Extension With Two Underground Stations

ENR Construction

Northgate Link Extension is set for Oct. 2 opening as part of Puget Sound light rail expansion.

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The Best Cold Weather Work Gloves for Electricians

Work Gearz

When working with your hands on high voltage equipment, your life is literally on the line. But when you are also out working in freezing temperatures, the hazards keep doubling. That’s why as an electrician you want to go for something that eases your mind and lets you focus better on your job. . We scoured the market for the best gloves to help you keep these hazards at bay and make you comfortable.

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Study: Senate Infrastructure Bill's Highway-Transit Hikes Boost GDP, Jobs

ENR Construction

Report finds that construction would account for 48% of bill's new jobs from highway and transit increases.

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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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You Have Data — But Do You Have Construction Insights?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When it comes to data in construction, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is, construction professionals recognize the value of data and are collecting a tremendous amount of information. In fact, research from FMI Corp shows 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are produced daily. The bad news? The vast majority of that data — 95.5% according to FMI — goes unused in the E&C industry.

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Pittsburgh Is Poised to Upgrade Light Rail Infrastructure

ENR Construction

City plans to invest more than $30 million to upgrade infrastructure in portions of its 26.2-mile system, and is considering other projects laid out in a new $4B, 25-year transit improvement program.

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Why Do You Need Prescription Safety Glasses?

Work Gearz

How important are your eyes for you? Can you afford an eye injury at your workplace? According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, there are approximately 2000 US workers who sustain job related injuries every day. But you know these injuries can be reduced by opting for proper eye protection. One such measure is making use of prescription safety glasses.

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AGC, Procore Launch HBCU Scholarship to Boost Industry Diversity

ENR Construction

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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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Apartments and Condos Lift Housing Starts

Pro Builder

Apartments and Condos Lift Housing Starts. mbeirne. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 11:42. Single-family starts were down 2.8% for August while overall multifamily starts was up 21%. Total housing starts increased 3.9% in August due to the strength of multifamily development. . That sector, which includes for-rent apartment buildings and condos, recorded a 539,000 annual rate for 2+ unit construction.

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Pittsburgh Poised to Upgrade Light Rail Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Pittsburgh’s Port Authority plans to invest more than $30 million to upgrade infrastructure in portions of its 26.2-mile light rail system.

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Construction Economics for September 27, 2021

ENR Construction

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.