What are the Safety Protocols for the Demolition of a Structure? [PDF]
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2020
As we know, every design of a building or a structure has a life span known as design life. When this design life (80-100 years) of the building is.
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4 major contractors issue call for coronavirus tech solutions
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2020
The NEXT Coalition, which includes DPR, McCarthy, Haskell and Black & Veatch, is looking for ideas from the industry to continue to protect construction and office workers.
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How does Suction Excavation Work? [PDF]
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2020
Suction excavation is the process of excavating soil or debris at a construction site by using vacuum pressure. A high-pressure water or air, breaks.
OSHA issues new COVID-19 guidance
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2020
The agency's latest workplace enforcement guidance for contractors details how to determine if a coronavirus case is work related.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
How to Store, Stack, and Handle Construction Materials? [PDF]
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2020
The construction materials shall be stored, stacked, and handled in such a manner so as to prevent deterioration, and intrusion of foreign matter and.
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What are the major Factor Affecting Concrete life?
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MAY 29, 2020
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Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System
Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2020
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System. rbinsacca. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 05:00. The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns. Charlie Wardell. Indoor air quality was a hot sales button even before “stay at home” became a national battle cry.
May Mailbag: Construction attorney answers readers' coronavirus legal questions
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2020
Who pays for the extra time and work involved to keep employees safe? There's no simple answer, says attorney Patrick J. Greene Jr.
Caterpillar MH3040 Material Handler
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2020
The Cat MH3040 material handler replaces the M325D L MH and is built with the company’s “next generation” excavator components. The unit has a 202-horsepower Cat C7.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Who pays for extra time, work to keep construction workers safe?
Construction Dive
MAY 29, 2020
There's no simple answers to this and other COVID-19 jobsite questions, says one construction attorney.
Achieving Comfort Above the Garage
Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2020
Achieving Comfort Above the Garage. rbinsacca. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 05:00. Rooms built over garages require special attention to ensure efficiency and the desired level of comfort . John Koenig. In two-story homes, rooms built directly or partially over the garage are among the most challenging for maintaining desired indoor temperature and comfort. . This is usually because these spaces have more surface area in contact with the exterior.
Takeuchi Names Stewart as New US President
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2020
Jeff Stewart has been named president of Atlanta-based Takeuchi US, replacing Clay Eubanks. Eubanks has been named director of global sales and appointed vice chairman of the board of Takeuchi US. He will relocate to the company’s headquarters offices in Japan.
Working Out An Effective Marketing Budget For Your Service-Based Company
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 29, 2020
“How much should I spend on marketing?” Most construction business people ask me this question at some stage. Many small company owners find working out how much to spend on marketing a tricky exercise to calculate. Generally, there are five ways to work out a marketing budget for the year. Remember that these are marketing budgets, not advertising budgets.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
How to Speed Auger Bit Changes on Drill Rigs
Construction Equipment
MAY 29, 2020
Scherzinger Drilling is an all-purpose drilling contractor in Cincinnati. With an assortment of drilling rigs from the U.S., Germany, and Italy, and augers from 18-inches to 40-inches in diameter, their projects run the gamut.
A Tale of Two Missouri Cities Reveals State?s Divide in Energy Policy
Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2020
A Tale of Two Missouri Cities Reveals State’s Divide in Energy Policy. acebulski. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 09:52. St. Louis and Kansas City may be in the same state, but the two cities in Missouri couldn’t be further apart when it comes to energy policy. While St. Louis has adopted one of the most comprehensive building energy policies, routine updates to Kansas City’s building energy codes face opposition from local home builders, according to Energy News Network.
Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana
Business Facilities
MAY 29, 2020
The orthopedic device company will create up to 111 new jobs at the Warsaw Technology Park in Kosciusko County, IN. - Read: Nextremity Solutions Investing $4.5M To Expand In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
7 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 29, 2020
BD+C
MAY 29, 2020
1. Using lighting IoT data to inform a safer office reentry strategy (Stantec) .
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Let?s Talk Messaging!
A David Creation
MAY 29, 2020
As a business owner, you already know how important messaging is as you try to reach new clients and keep in touch with your existing base. The strategy you employ has taken on a whole new level of importance in this era of COVID-19. Let’s take a closer look…. What’s Your Updated COVID-19 Message? Time to be real: you can officially pivot AWAY from the standard COVID-19 updates.
New Material Could Raise Efficiency of Solar Panels ?
Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2020
New Material Could Raise Efficiency of Solar Panels . acebulski. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 09:00. Peter Fabris. A new crystalline material called perovskite could boost the ability of solar panels to create electrical energy from sunlight. Typical silicon solar panels operate at around 22% efficiency—meaning they convert about that amount of sunlight they receive into electricity. .
Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating
Construction Specifier
MAY 29, 2020
by Jared Brewe, PhD, PE, SE, Elizabeth Bales, and Matthew Johnson, PE. Photo courtesy Northworks Architects and Planners. Increasingly, owners and architects are using exposed concrete slabs to provide an urban/industrial aesthetic in commercial and residential applications, while, in many cases, providing a medium for hydronic piping. Architecturally exposed concrete applications usually require some level of grinding and polishing to expose aggregates and achieve the desired finish.
Pending Home Sales Plunge in April, But Demand Signals a Rebound
Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2020
Pending Home Sales Plunge in April, But Demand Signals a Rebound. acebulski. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 09:38. Though April housing demand signals the start of a recovery, the month's number of pending sales reflected the strain in previous months due to stay-at-home orders and uncertain economic conditions. Pending home sales plummeted 21.8 percent in April compared with March, falling further than economists expected, according to CNBC.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
AIA releases new, updated sustainable project documents
BD+C
MAY 29, 2020
The American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) recently released new, updated AIA contract documents to support businesses to reach sustainability goals and programming.
Which Housing Markets Are Most Vulnerable in Current Market Conditions?
Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2020
Which Housing Markets Are Most Vulnerable in Current Market Conditions? acebulski. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 09:48. The pandemic and its economic fallout have hurt the entire country, but some housing markets are more vulnerable than others due to at-risk industries and residents struggling with rent or mortgage payments. For builders, NAHB says the recovery should be V-shaped, but it may take manufacturers longer to recover because of how hard they have been hit through the pandemic.
OSHA Updates Controversial COVID-19 Record-Keeping Guidance
ENR Construction
MAY 29, 2020
How will contractors know if an employee became infected at work?
Weekly New Listings, Pending Sales Spike, While Inventory Remains Tight
Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2020
Weekly New Listings, Pending Sales Spike, While Inventory Remains Tight. acebulski. Fri, 05/29/2020 - 09:54. Weekly pending sales and new listings are on the rise, ending another chaotic month for the housing market on a high note. Buyers and sellers are returning to market as states reopen and public health policies gain clarity, and though inventory remains sparse, the housing market is looking better than it has in months.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Black & Veatch, DPR, Haskell, McCarthy launch COVID-19 construction safety coalition
BD+C
MAY 29, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced shutdowns of many global businesses, a coalition of leading critical infrastructure and construction companies has banded together to launch the “NEXT Coalition” to promote and share industry safety best practices. .
Valuation of Building and Methods of Valuation OF pROPERTY
Civiconcepts
MAY 29, 2020
The post Valuation of Building and Methods of Valuation OF pROPERTY appeared first on Civiconcepts.
House-passed bill making needed improvements to paycheck protection program will allow construction firms to save more jobs
BD+C
MAY 29, 2020
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E.
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