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2 Important Failure Case Studies of Long-Span Steel Structures

The Constructor

Space structures are generally utilized in the construction of airport terminals, stockrooms, historical centers, and shopping centers where huge.

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How to Keep Your Work Trucks Safe From Damage

Construction Business Owner

How to Keep Your Work Trucks Safe From Damage. Alex Headley. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 07:37. Work trucks and other essential construction vehicles are an integral part of any productive jobsite. After all, it’s the indispensable role of transportation equipment to move new materials, supplies and machinery in and unwanted excess dirt, debris and other refuse out. .

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Review Commission Machine Guarding Decision

FDR Safety

The Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding decision that is important for employers. The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No. 16-1167, 2020) reversed the decision by an administrative law judge and vacated a citation under 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) for allegedly failing to guard the “hold-down” pistons of a power shear.

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Process Automation: Before & After

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. How I rapidly digitized daily processes on my project & how you can too. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:00. 11 a.m. CST. Process Automation: Before & After. Join us for a live webinar to hear firsthand feedback about tackling process automation in the construction industry. Speaker Lampros Arvanitis, BIM manager at CVB, will share insights from his recent experience in taking his project to a digital environment.

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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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Viewpoint Team Solves ‘The Missing Link’

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How automated hyperlinking for construction drawings in Viewpoint Team ensures projects, data stay up-to-date and easily accessible.

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Relational Construction Contracts Significantly Improve Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Relational construction contracts specify norms and mutual expectations that govern relationships between real property owners and architects, engineers, and builders. Relational contracting supports mutually beneficial outcomes for all participants, and do not favor the unilateral use of power. Flexibility in the face of changing circumstances, especially empowering those actually doing the work with decision-making authority, is a hallmark of relational construction processes.

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West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge

Business Facilities

West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system. - Read: West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Wirtgen W 220 Fi, W 250 Fi Milling Machines

Construction Equipment

Wirtgen W 220 Fi and W 250 Fi milling machines have a maximum milling depth of 14 inches. The W 220 Fi is equipped with a two-speed Dual Shift powershift transmission, and the W 250 Fi has an Active Dual Power dual engine drive.

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Red Bull Racing opens new ‘Erena’ sim racing training facility

BD+C

Red Bull Racing has unveiled and opened the new Red Bull Racing Erena, a sim racing training facility located at the heart of its Milton Keynes Technology Campus. The facility is designed to help improve the current crop of 12 team rivers and to be used as an academy hub to train young sim racers for the future.

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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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Kenworth T680 Heavy Truck

Construction Equipment

The next generation Kenworth T680 Class 8 truck includes new aero bumper and hood, turning vanes, durable lower fairing extensions, chassis fairings, wheel well closeouts, 28-inch side extenders, tandem drive axle fairings, and wheel covers, among other features, all to keep the airflow closer to…

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Feds may fund removal of some urban highways

BD+C

A new Senate bill includes $10 billion for cities that are considering removing urban freeways that could undo damage these projects inflicted on vulnerable communities decades ago.

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Mack Names Top Dealer

Construction Equipment

Bergey’s Truck Centers of Pennsauken, New Jersey, is the Mack Trucks 2020 North American Dealer of the Year. Mack named Bergey’s the winner virtually during the Mack annual dealer meeting.

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Majority of Buyers Face Bidding Wars With No Relief Expected

Pro Builder

Majority of Buyers Face Bidding Wars With No Relief Expected. cbroderick. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 09:07. More active buyers are finding their homebuying journey extended as bidding wars rage on. According to a new survey by the National Association of Home Builders, 56% of homebuyers faced bidding wars in January, a 4% increase from just one month prior. Bidding wars are the primary reason many homebuyers remain unsuccessful in purchasing, with 40% of survey respondents citing counter offers as their

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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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Navistar Acquires 2nd Texas Property

Construction Equipment

Navistar has acquired a new property in San Antonio, which includes existing buildings that will house support functions for its under-construction plant in the area. Navistar's total investment in the region will exceed $275 million and create over 650 jobs, pending local incentive approvals.

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Former coal-burning power plant becomes Beloit College’s new student union

BD+C

The Beloit College Powerhouse, the school’s new student union, combines a group of historic buildings that made up the Blackhawk Generating Station (originally built between 1908 and 1947) along with a new field house addition. The design retains architectural features and industrial equipment from the original structures while also incorporating new sustainable practices and gathering spaces.

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Types of Water Distribution System

Civiconcepts

The household consumers use water for many purposes like drinking, cooking, washing hands, and body, washing clothes, cleaning the house, watering animals, irrigating the garden, and often for many commercial activities. Different sources of water may be used for different activities, and the water sources available may change with the seasons. Water Distribution System comes… Read More » Types of Water Distribution System.

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Postponed by Pandemic, Milwaukee's Wisconsin Center Expansion is Back on the Schedule

ENR Construction

After being delayed last year due to falling sales tax receipts, the 112,0000-sq-ft expansion of the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, the state's largest convention center, is back on.

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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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Terex AWP Sales Drop 34% in 2020

Construction Equipment

Terex Corp. reported 2020 sales of $3.1 billion, down 29 percent from the $4.4 billion reported in 2019. Fourth quarter sales were down 11 percent compared to the same period in 2019, from $885 million to $786 million. Income from continuing operations was $9 million for 2020, compared to $209.

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Record-High Lumber Prices Stifle Builders and Housing Affordability

Pro Builder

Record-High Lumber Prices Stifle Builders and Housing Affordability. cbroderick. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 09:17. Record-high lumber prices are threatening to halt the residential construction sector, and in turn, hold back the economy. Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, says the price of lumber has hit prices 170% higher than the past 10 months.

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Make jobsite security simple with Solstice Cam

Construction Equipment

Learn about a new live streaming wireless camera that sets up in seconds and provides affordable, rugged protection for short-term or unpowered jobsites. Monitor productivity, improve safety and deter crime with 120 days continuous recording. See it in action.

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Two HQs On The Grow In Irving-Las Colinas, Texas

Business Facilities

CHRISTUS Health is expanding its headquarters, adding 150 new jobs; State Bank of Texas is relocating within Irving-Las Colinas, building a second, four-story office building. - Read: Two HQs On The Grow In Irving-Las Colinas, Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Santa Monica Professional Building restored into a modern hotel

BD+C

The former Santa Monica Professional Building, originally built in 1928, has been converted into the Santa Monica Proper Hotel by Howard Lake Architects (HLA). The city landmark was converted into 55 rooms for the hotel complex. A newly designed seven-story addition, which includes 216 rooms, is linked to the landmark building with a bridge. The ground floor is activated with retail, restaurants, and landscaped paseo, all open to the public. .

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Did Homeowners Call on the Pros or DIY More Often in 2020?

Pro Builder

Did Homeowners Call on the Pros or DIY More Often in 2020? cbroderick. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 09:22. With an unprecedented number of Americans staying at home, many homeowners realized the inadequacies of their current homes, which opened up a demand for remodeling projects. But who’s doing the remodeling? Home Innovation Research Labs sought to discover whether or not homeowners opted to do it themselves more or left it to the pros.

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Deep Winter Greenhouses in Minnesota

Natural Building

Lumber, glass, big rocks, dirt, and sunshine is all you need for a Deep Winter Greenhouse (DWG), first described in a book by Carol Ford and Chuck Waibel in 2009 titled The Northlands Winter Greenhouse Manual. Stefan Meyer stands outside the Deep Winter Greenhouse in Finland, Minnesota. A Deep Winter Greenhouse (DWG) is designed to limit the amount of fossil fuel it takes to grow crops during cold winters.

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Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness

Pro Builder

Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness. cbroderick. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 09:27. Health and wellness have been long-standing concepts in residential real estate, but now homeowners are overwhelmingly seeking ways to improve their health and well-being—they just don’t know where to start. This finding is according to GlobalScan’s 2020 study across 27 markets.

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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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What Are Hollow Bricks | Advantage of Hollow Bricks | Disadvantage of Hollow Bricks | Sizes of Bricks Blocks | How to Make Hollow Bricks

CivilJungle

Introduction of Hollow Bricks: Bricks are one of the most essential and commonly used Building units in the construction world after cement. Traditional bricks are widely used in the construction of Buildings. Nowadays there are many innovations and research is going on in the construction industry to develop innovative and cost-effective Construction materials which have more advantageous and economical as compared to traditional building materials.

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'Pandemic Housing Fever' Rushes Some Buyers Into Purchasing

Pro Builder

'Pandemic Housing Fever' Rushes Some Buyers Into Purchasing. cbroderick. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 09:34. One Los Angeles resident found herself a homeowner after losing bidding wars for months—only to realize she hated the $600,000 house. She blames the “pandemic housing fever” for her expensive mistake, telling the Wall Street Journal she should have seen all the warning signs.

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Construction Backlog and Contractor Optimism Rise to Start 2021, According to ABC Member Survey

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.5 months in January 2021, an increase of 0.2 months from its December 2020 reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2. Despite the monthly uptick, backlog is 0.9 months lower than in January 2020. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales and staffing levels increased in January and remain above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations of growth o

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