CivilJungle

JANUARY 5, 2021

Structural Audit Definition. Structural Audit can be defined as a very important approach to understanding the distress level or condition of any existing civil engineering structure or a building. The initially specialized technique used to inspect a building or a civil engineering structure to evaluate its general health is known as Structural Audit.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2021

What's Coming in 2021 for Retail, Restaurant & Office Builds. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 01/05/2021 - 17:15. Over the last 7 months, the construction industry has weathered the impacts stemming from COVID-19 significantly better than other sectors—all things considered. While there were some states in which local governments deemed construction work to be nonessential, many allowed projects to continue with strict social distancing measures in place.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 5, 2021

The better your construction data, the better your projects. Learn how to get more out of your data with Viewpoint Analytics.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 5, 2021

Crosshole Sonic Logging (CSL) is one of the most accurate pile integrity tests to determine the integrity of deep foundation elements. CSL sends.

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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.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 5, 2021

North Carolina has been named Business Facilities’ 2020 State of the Year, the first time the Tar Heel State has earned the magazine’s top honor. - Read: North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2020 State Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 5, 2021

Matt Hurlbutt, President & CEO, Greater Rochester Enterprise, discusses the region's Economic Gardening program, along with its status as a high-tech, life sciences and food processing hub. - Read: Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Matt Hurlbutt, Greater Rochester Enterprise at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JANUARY 5, 2021

The new Daniel Patrick Moynihan Train Hall has opened its doors to travelers from the Long Island Rail Road, the New York City Subway, Amtrak, and the entire northeast region. Moynihan Station connects to nine platforms and 17 tracks that primarily service the Long Island Railroad and Amtrak. The station connects directly with the Eighth Avenue Subway and plans are in the works to connect the entire Penn Station complex to MetroNorth and AirTrain JFK.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2021

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations arising from 255 inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $3,403,139.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 5, 2021

What is Grasscrete? The Grasscrete is the reinforced cellular concrete (cast on-site) grass paving surface on which natural glass can be grown. It is an environmentally friendly solution for makes aesthetically pleasing urban surroundings. Grasscrete makes our country greener by mitigating the ill effects of modern construction technology. It is manufactured by a simple process… Read More » Grasscrete – An Innovative Landscaping Idea.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2021

In recent weeks, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has been testing the two new “tow plow” trucks that have the capability to clear snow from two lanes at once.

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Roads Kentucky Transportation Engineering 102

BD+C

JANUARY 5, 2021

Despite a coronavirus pandemic that has delayed or postponed projects across typologies and markets, the design firm Ware Malcomb has managed to buck that trend with design work for new buildings and spaces that serve some of the country’s hardest-hit sectors, like retail and offices, as well as some, like industrial, that have prospered during the health crisis.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2021

Hendrickson has partnered with Navistar to offer the Haulmaxx EX heavy-duty rubber suspension as a part of the chassis enhancements of the International HX.

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BD+C

JANUARY 5, 2021

Affordable housing properties will face higher risk of floods due to climate change over the next few decades, according to new research. A study by Climate Central and the National Housing Trust found that the threat will likely triple in the next 30 years. The study looked at risks posed not just by extreme weather events such as hurricanes, but also at increasingly common sunny-day flooding caused by sea level rise.

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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?

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 5, 2021

2020 was a stressful year, so let’s decompress a little bit by reviewing some of the most fun demolition videos from the past year. A demolition that broke a 22 year old record highlights the bunch and I also stretch what the definition of “demolition” is a little bit, because I think the video is so cool. Don’t @ me. Without further ado, here are the top 7 demolition videos from 2020: [VIDEO] 2 U. of Texas Towers Imploded within 8 Feet of Another Building On January 5, CDI took down two towers

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2021

Widely credited for helping bring about public-sector design-build procurement, Preston Haskell transformed the construction industry.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 5, 2021

What is Grasscrete? The Grasscrete is the reinforced cellular concrete (cast on-site) grass paving surface on which natural glass can be grown. It is an environmentally friendly solution for makes aesthetically pleasing urban surroundings. Grasscrete makes our country greener by mitigating the ill effects of modern construction technology. It is manufactured by a simple process… Read More » Grasscrete – An Innovative Landscaping Idea.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2021

In November, residential developer Melo Group topped out the 52-story East Tower on its Downtown 5th development in Miami, followed shortly after by its twin 52-story West Tower.

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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.

Contractors

Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2021

Coastal Cities May Be Losing Their Charm. cbroderick. Tue, 01/05/2021 - 09:42. Homebuyers are becoming less impressed by pricey coastal cities with fewer homes for sale and are finding comfort in America’s Heartland. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Memphis are just some of the metros that CNBC says have been experiencing the strongest price gains in the nation.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2021

As 2020 ends and industry looks ahead to 2021, this year’s class of ENR Southeast’s Top Young Professionals offers bright prospects for the future.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2021

Study Finds Big Interest in Rural Living, Depleted Desire for Suburbs. cbroderick. Tue, 01/05/2021 - 09:50. A recent Gallup study found that it may not just be cities Americans are avoiding—suburbs are getting the cold shoulder as well. In 2018, 39% of Americans surveyed said they would prefer to live in a town or rural area. Flash forward to 2020 and now 48% of Americans prefer to live in towns or rural areas, compared to suburbs of a big/small city, or an actual city itself.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2021

The International African American Museum, being built in Charleston, S.C., highlights history where it happened.

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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!

Contractors

Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2021

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Improving Wellness Design. cbroderick. Tue, 01/05/2021 - 09:58. Healthy homes saw a boom in interest last year and wellness-inspired design will likely only grow in popularity going forward. From builders to architects, interior designers and even researchers, the links between health and home are at the forefront of residential living nowadays.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2021

Leaders under the age of 40 seek to build a stronger and more resilient industry, serving their companies and communities alike.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2021

Are You Building in One of the States Americans Leave Most? cbroderick. Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:13. United Van Lines analyzed its moving data to identify the top states Americans are fleeing most. For the third year in a row, New Jersey stole that top spot with an outbound rate of 70%. But two other states come close at a 67% outbound rate: New York and Illinois.

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BD+C

JANUARY 5, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first major update to the agency’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) in nearly 30 years.

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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!

Construction

Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2021

The Hypothetical Show. dbarista. Mon, 12/20/2021 - 06:48. Life of an Architect Podcast. Since this is the final episode of the year AND the 2020 Life of an Architect podcast season, there is no better way to end the year than to dedicate an entire episode to hypothetical questions … so welcome to the Hypothetical Show! Since this is the final episode of the year AND the 2020 Life of an Architect podcast season, there is no better way to end the year than to dedicate an entire episode to hypothet

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BD+C

JANUARY 5, 2021

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 5, 2021

There are important steps to take to limit possible costs and litigation.

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