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Preliminary Activities for Carrying out Riveting and Bolting

The Constructor

The process of making connections in steel structure is carried out using one of these three methods: welding, riveting, and bolting. The preliminary.

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Massachusetts Ranked Tops For LEED Green Building

Business Facilities

2020 revealed the importance of healthy, green buildings in supporting people and communities, according USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED Green Building. - Read: Massachusetts Ranked Tops For LEED Green Building at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Find The Right Demolition Contractor With Care

Learn Civil Engineering

A Demolition contractor is someone who has specialized in tearing down buildings or structures. It is perhaps one of the riskiest jobs in the construction domain. Bringing down old construction can be quite dangerous and that is why you need a contractor who specializes in this line of work. They will know the required steps […].

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Dynapac CC1300VI, CC1400VI Rollers

Construction Equipment

Two new VI generation Dynapac double drum rollers are models CC1300VI and CC1400VI. The C1300VI is a 4.3-ton asphalt roller; the CC1400VI is a 4.75-ton roller. The series features cross-mounted engines.

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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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Omni Mount Washington Guestroom Addition Wraps Up

PC Construction

What a whirlwind! The Omni Mount Washington Resort Guestroom Addition project in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, is in the final stages of completion after an exciting 18 months. This project features the construction of a. The post Omni Mount Washington Guestroom Addition Wraps Up first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Gilead Sciences To Create 275 Jobs In North Carolina

Business Facilities

Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. will invest up to $5 million in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region. - Read: Gilead Sciences To Create 275 Jobs In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Kitchen Countertops for Every Type of Buyer

Pro Builder

Kitchen Countertops for Every Type of Buyer. cbroderick. Tue, 02/09/2021 - 09:23. The one item in the kitchen that Americans ask the most of are countertops. Whether it be cooking, eating, chatting, or learning, the counters are where families gather and also what can make or break a kitchen design. Given the multitude of countertop options available, it can be difficult for homeowners to pick just one.

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Caterpillar Acquires Weir Oil & Gas

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar has completed its acquisition of the Oil & Gas Division (“Weir Oil & Gas”) of the Weir Group PLC, a Scotland-based global engineering business.

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Purpose-built facility for University of South Florida’s Judy Genshaft Honors College breaks ground

BD+C

Located on the University of South Florida’s (USF) Tampa campus, a new purpose-built facility for the Judy Genshaft Honors College has broken ground. The five-story, 85,000-sf building will provide a new home for the Honors Program by providing flexible spaces that foster and enhance interdisciplinary exchange between students, faculty, staff, and the broader USF community.

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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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Strand Jack Technology Beats Crane in Bridge Cantilever Lift

Construction Equipment

The recently completed Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago, Indiana, crosses the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal.

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Controversy Over Proposed Changes to ICC's Model Energy Code Development

ENR Construction

The International Code Council is proposing a drastic and controversial change that would streamline the development process for its model International Energy Conservation Code.

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Const. Unemployment Rate at 9.4% in Jan.

Construction Equipment

Construction employment stagnated in January, ending eight months of recovery from the pandemic-related losses of early 2020, according to AGC. Construction employment dipped by 3,000 to 7,392,000 in January from a downwardly revised December total. Employment in the sector remains 256,000 or 3.

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New California law removes barriers to residential development

BD+C

California’s new law , AB 3182, was enacted to encourage the creation of residential development in older urban areas and master planned communities. The law requires that local governments allow for the construction of alternative dwelling units (ADUs) not exceeding 1,200 sf, and junior ADUs—smaller units attached to the main home. Both an ADU and JADU can now be constructed on the same lot.

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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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Construction Economics for February 15, 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.

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Definition of Design Period | Why Design Period is Provided | Factors Affecting Design Period | Design Period Values

CivilJungle

Definition of Design Period: Design period could be defined as the number of years in the near future in which the supply will surpass the demand. Or, It is the number of years in the near future in which the given facility is obtainable to satisfy the demand. Why Design Period Is Provided? The main reasons behind providing Design Periods are: It is prodigiously strenuous or unfeasible to produce frequent.

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ENR MidAtlantic Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

In a world upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, region’s young leaders continue to make an impact on their communities and the industry.

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Get On-Demand Content for Women in Residential Construction Conference

Pro Builder

Get On-Demand Content for Women in Residential Construction Conference. ibush. Tue, 02/09/2021 - 13:43. Even if you missed the virtual conference, you can still tap into the programming online to glean great insights and discover smart business practices. The annual Women in Residential Construction Conference (WIRC) was online in 2020, but the inspiration, education, and camaraderie that builders and remodelers who attend this event enjoy so much remained strong.

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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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EYP Architecture & Engineering designs new Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

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The new 371,000-sf Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is set to begin construction in downtown Orlando. The Institute includes a newly planned eight-story building that will house 75 inpatient rooms and 10 operating rooms. An adjoining six-story medical office building will include two floor of ambulatory suites that will contain an additional 12 operating rooms.

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IBSx Virtual Experience is Now Live

Pro Builder

IBSx Virtual Experience is Now Live. cbroderick. Tue, 02/09/2021 - 09:06. The IBSx platform opened up this morning, welcoming industry members to more than 100 educational sessions, along with networking events, product announcements, and industry insights. From today until Thursday, the exhibit hall will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. EST. The annual trade show opens up with Mike Rowe, former Dirty Jobs star and current CEO of mikeroweWORKS Foundation, a charity helping to close the skills g

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The New Johnson County Courthouse opens in Olathe, Kan.

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The new $193 million, 356,831-sf Johnson County Courthouse officially opened on January 7. The building incorporates 28 new courtrooms, flexible space for six to eight additional courtrooms, a Law Library, Court Administration, a District Attorney office, Court Clerk, a Help Center, Court Trustee, Justice Information Management, and a Sheriff’s Office.

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Americans Continue to Move as the Pandemic Remains Financial Stressor

Pro Builder

Americans Continue to Move as the Pandemic Remains Financial Stressor. cbroderick. Tue, 02/09/2021 - 09:09. In November, more Americans moved due to the pandemic compared to summertime. An increasing number of Americans remain financially affected as the pandemic continues, resulting in a growing share moving due to financial reasons, reports Realtor.com.

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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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What Is Transportation Engineering | Major Disciplines of Transportation Engineering | What Do Transportation Engineers Do

CivilJungle

What Is Transportation Engineering? Transportation plays an important role in the development of the country. Transportation Engineering is a branch of civil engineering which deals with the planning , designing , operation, and maintenance of an efficient and safe transportation system. It is a responsibility of Transportation Engineer to plan, design, build and operate the whole Transportation system in an effective manner for the safe and efficient movement of the traffic.

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Housing Affordability Faces Looming Challenges

Pro Builder

Housing Affordability Faces Looming Challenges. cbroderick. Tue, 02/09/2021 - 09:15. Low mortgage rates buoyed housing affordability as home prices hit record highs during the fourth quarter of 2020. At the end of the year, the majority of existing and new homes sold were affordable to households earning a median income of $72,900, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

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USGBC top 10 states for LEED in 2020

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How the Case Study House Program Affected Architecture

Pro Builder

How the Case Study House Program Affected Architecture. cbroderick. Tue, 02/09/2021 - 09:17. When Arts & Architecture magazine editor John Entenza began the Case Study House Program in 1945, he envisioned it as a solution to housing shortages. The homes were asked to be modern, affordable, and easily built. None were meant to be one-offs, but instead, meant to be capable of duplication as a post-World War II building boom loomed on the horizon.

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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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ENR Mountain States Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

These young construction industry trailblazers are making their mark on the industry and their communities.

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Contractor Optimism Rises to Start 2021

Contractor Magazine

Backlog rises according to ABC member survey.

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Construction Backlog and contractor optimism rise to start 2021, according to ABC member survey

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