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Sugar in Concrete | Effect of Sugar on Concrete Strength | Sugar as a Concrete Surface Retarder | Addition of Sugar in Concrete Results in Setting Time

CivilJungle

Sugar in Concrete: Cement and Concrete are the foremost paramount engineering materials. Tyrannical weather conditions play indispensable roles on the traits of concrete. Hence, admixtures are required to sustain standard conditions. Continuous change in weather conditions results in a change of initial setting time of concrete. Hence, Retarders and Accelerators are required to increase and diminish the initial setting time of concrete respectively. e.g.

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Why the Key to Reducing Turnover Lies in Workforce Engagement

Construction Business Owner

Why the Key to Reducing Turnover Lies in Workforce Engagement. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 22:13. Data from the Gallup Organization suggests that 85% of the global workforce is not engaged in their jobs, resulting in an economic consequence of approximately $7 trillion in lost productivity.

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5 tips that every site foreman should know about

Lets Build

Being a site foreman in a construction project is like being an orchestra conductor. Almost everything that happens on the field goes through your hands and you have to be the glue between the office and the site. That being said, it’s a job that comes with a lot of responsibility and can be extremely difficult and stressful if you are not using the right strategy and tools.

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JOC Contractor

Job Order Contracting

What defines a great JOC Contractor? Experienced professional Ability to manage multiple projects at multiple locations simultaneously Consistent delivery of high quality on-time and on-budget Capable of managing a number of subcontractors Responsive with a “can do” attitude Support of for MBE/WBE initiatives Sponsors development of subcontractors through mentorship and training Routine open communications with the owner’s team Non-adversarial approach to project scoping and negotiations Coopera

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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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Learn How to Check Your Construction Equipment Management Pulse

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how Trimble PULSE can deliver smarter equipment management in this Take 15 webinar.

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Vigene Biosciences Adding 245 Jobs In Rockville, Maryland

Business Facilities

The global leader in gene therapy and vaccine manufacturing is planning a major expansion in Montgomery County, MD. - Read: Vigene Biosciences Adding 245 Jobs In Rockville, Maryland at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Daimler Trucks Tests Augmented Reality for Aftermarket

Construction Equipment

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today the success of its initial pilot with Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality technology as a viable method of virtual collaboration with dealers and customers.

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Best of The Nationals 2021

Pro Builder

Best of The Nationals 2021. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 02:00. These standout entrants from NAHB’s 2021 National Sales and Marketing Awards, “The Nationals,” reflect the changing times, with campaigns that focus on new normals. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. . This extended version of the article that appeared in the February 2021 issue of Pro Builder features additional Nationals winners.

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Recycled Plastic Building Blocks

Natural Building

This natural building blog occasionally features information about solutions to global pollution problems and this post is about a building block that is made entirely out of recycled plastic. The small community where I live in New Mexico stopped recycling plastic about a year ago, so now it has all been going to the land fill. Yuck… with the oceans and countryside overflowing with plastic particles, we have got to find a way beyond this, and I feel that local reuse of recycled materials

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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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2021 IBC requires automatic doors for entrances to public buildings

BD+C

The newly released International Building Code (IBC) for 2021 includes a provision that mandates automatic doors for entrances to public buildings. IBC 1105.1.1 stipulates that in facilities meeting building occupant load thresholds for a number of common occupancies, accessible public entrances must have one door be either a full power-operated door or a low-energy power-operated door.

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How to Use Fault Codes to Improve Operator Performance

Construction Equipment

Nearly every machine in a fleet, whether new or retrofit with a black box, throws fault codes, and the sheer volume can overwhelm an equipment manager.

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Pittsburgh International Airport Ready to Restart $1B Terminal Modernization

ENR Construction

After a nearly year-long delay brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh International Airport is gearing up to restart its $1.1-billion terminal modernization program.

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Peterbilt 579 Heavy Truck

Construction Equipment

Peterbilt 579 Class 8 truck has been updated and includes a day cab version. The heavy truck pairs either a 2021 Paccar MX-13 or MX-11 engine with a Paccar transmission. A redesigned Peterbilt truck exterior features a new sloped Metton hood that is narrower and more resistant to damage.

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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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Big Mass. Natural Gas Compressor Opponents Could Get New Chance To Shut It

ENR Construction

Opponents of $100M Weymouth facility on Boston’s South Shore are making last-ditch push to FERC as agency takes new look at project impacts.

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Dems Move on $1.9T Covid Package

Construction Equipment

Senate Democrats took the first step Tuesday toward passing a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill without Republican support, advancing their efforts to avoid a GOP filibuster, Politico reports.

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UPDATE: US, State Courts Say Disputed $2.6B Minnesota Pipeline Fix Can Continue

ENR Construction

Judges reject halt to Enbridge oil pipe replacement while suits to stop the Canada-supported project are weighed; state confirms still ongoing probe of contractor worker death in yard collision

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Daimler to Spin Off Truck Group

Construction Equipment

Daimler announced plans to separate its truck group, which includes the Freightliner and Western Star nameplates, and list it separately as Daimler Truck. The company said the move is “designed to unlock the full potential of its businesses in a zero-emissions, software-driven future.

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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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Construction Economics for February 8, 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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How to Tie Logger Boots? (Top 4 Methods)

Work Gearz

Apart from the usual lacing method of tying boots, there are several other ways of tying logger boots. However, it depends upon how you want to lace your logger boots. Although the complicated methods of tying a boot might take more time and effort to do it correctly, they are more comfortable, give your logger boots a stylish look, fits better, and provides more security to your feet.

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Top 5 MSc Degree in Civil Engineering & Construction Management

Learn Civil Engineering

Are you looking for Top 5 MSc Degree in Civil Engineering & Construction Management? Civil engineering is one of the in-demand segments of engineering in the present times here is. Civil engineers who aim to gain technical knowledge and build career prospects in their careers looking for trusted sources to educate themselves in their respective […].

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Suburban and Urban Markets Experienced Similar Growth in 2020

Pro Builder

Suburban and Urban Markets Experienced Similar Growth in 2020. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:33. Zillow’s 2020 Urban/Suburban Report found rising home prices and increased demand were both prevalent in suburban areas and urban areas, despite talks of a mass urban exodus and suburban shift. Throughout 2020, home value growth, sales volume growth, and sale price growth for urban areas matched or exceeded suburban numbers.

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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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Construction employment declined in 2020 in majority of metro areas

BD+C

Construction employment decreased from December 2019 to December 2020 in more than half of the nation’s metro areas despite a surge in homebuilding and remodeling, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials said large numbers of contractors are having to lay off workers once they complete projects that began before the pandemic because private owners and public agencies are hesitant to commit to new con

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Debunking Common Homebuying Myths

Pro Builder

Debunking Common Homebuying Myths. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:36. There are six primary myths when it comes to home buying that many renters still believe, but knowing the facts could inform renters that their road to homeownership may be shorter than they believe. For starters, the myth that might keep most renters away from buying, is the myth of needing a 20% down payment.

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The Weekly show, Feb 4, 2021: The rise of healthy buildings and human performance

BD+C

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders from Brookfield Properties, NBBJ, and UL about: . • Healthy buildings certification . • Improving human performance through research-based design. . . THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2021.

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14 Expert Predictions for the Winter Housing Market

Pro Builder

14 Expert Predictions for the Winter Housing Market. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:38. The hot housing market has warmed up the winter months, but will the heat continue? Forbes asked their Real Estate Council experts about their predictions for the remaining winter months. Although multifamily construction has lagged in comparison to residential construction, one expert says multifamily real estate investments have not been affected and neither have prices.

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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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Are American Made Work Boots Higher Quality?

Work Gearz

Finding the right pair of work boots is really a daunting task. Right boots that live upto your expectations are constructed with care and can be really tough. While the boots are produced almost everywhere in the world there is no denying everyone would love to invest in boots that are well made and stay with you through the seasons, year in and out.

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What Home Builders Should Know About Liability Insurance

Pro Builder

What Home Builders Should Know About Liability Insurance. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:41. Head of Home Builder Insurance for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Katie Beck sits down with Jenny Simon, director of marketing communications for IBACOS to break down the challenges she faces when offering and underwriting coverage for builders. Beck dives into the details on how insurance companies are changing their coverages and how builders can protect themselves through these ever-changing

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Are Composite Toe Boots Good for Welding?

Work Gearz

Welding and cutting are the type of jobs which can go really hard on your footwears. You never know when and from where red-hot sparks and slags might make their way to harm your skin. While flimsy boots don’t guard your feet while welding, there are high quality protective shoes in the market which keep your feet safe while welding. We all are familiar with the indulgence of steel toe in work boots used during welding.

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