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How to Plan for Cold Weather Masonry Construction?

The Constructor

Cold weather masonry construction demands several precautions to be taken by the builders. To avoid seasonal delays associated with cold weather.

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3 Key Takeaways from Adaptive Reuse Projects

Construction Business Owner

3 Key Takeaways from Adaptive Reuse Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/03/2021 - 07:14. Adaptive reuse projects can be tricky. It is a great way to keep an existing (often unused or abandoned) structure and give it a new life. But these projects don’t come without their own unique set of challenges.

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TN Chamber of Commerce Virtual Safety Training: How to Transform Your Safety Culture

FDR Safety

FDRsafety is excited to partner with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry for the second session of our three part Virtual Safety Training series on February 11th 2021. Led by our Vice President, Steve Hawkins , the presentation will focus on “How To Transform Your Safety Culture” In a world where safety is addressed in a “how to” be safe manner, it’s time to address the “why” This course leads employees on a journey of self-reflection and realizations on wh

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How the Federal Government Will Influence Construction Growth in 2021

Construction Business Owner

How the Federal Government Will Influence Construction Growth in 2021. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/03/2021 - 06:52. Editor's Note: This article was written prior to the inauguration of President Joe Biden, and appeared first in our January 2021 print issue. . After a contentious 2020 election, the United States is now days away from the inauguration of its 46th President Joe Biden.

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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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Delaware Gaining 152 Jobs With Three Company Expansions

Business Facilities

Two manufacturing companies and one chemical company are growing in Delaware, bringing approximately $13 million in capital investment to the First State. - Read: Delaware Gaining 152 Jobs With Three Company Expansions at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Amazon To Create 800 New Jobs In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The 634,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Alcoa is Amazon's third announced in Tennessee in just over 12 months. - Read: Amazon To Create 800 New Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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[VIDEOS] Spot Robot Dog Adds Self Charging, Remote Operation, and Arm

Construction Junkie

via Boston Dynamics. Spot, the famous robot dog from Boston Dynamics, has been officially for sale to the public for less than a year, but the company has already announced major upgrades for the growing platform. Yesterday, February 2nd, Boston Dynamics held a launch event for 3 new Spot products: Enterprise, Scout, and the Spot Arm. During the 25 minute event, which you can watch in its entirety on Boston Dynamic’s Youtube page , the company announced that they have sold over 400 of the $74,50

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Book Traces History of Northwest Engineering

Construction Equipment

Volume three of M.E. Folsom’s and M. Torres’ photographic compilation of the Northwest Engineering Co. is available from the Historical Construction Equipment Association. The book covers the final years of the company, from 1967 through 1990.

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Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now

Pro Builder

Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 00:00. Our 2021 Show Village encompasses three beautiful homes that perfectly reflect today’s consumer lifestyle needs, presented as an immersive online experience. Michele Lerner. Over the course of a year, a global health crisis caused almost everyone to rethink almost everything, and certainly what we expect from our homes.

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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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Loss on Heating Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result

Civiconcepts

Bitumen is commonly used as a binder in pavements. When it is exposed to the atmosphere, the volatiles present in it evaporates and bitumen hardens. So, the Loss on Heating test of Bitumen is done to measure this parameter of the bitumen sample. Aim: To determine the loss of volatiles present in asphaltic bitumen on… Read More » Loss on Heating Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result.

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Two new International Code Council online code tools released

BD+C

The International Code Council launched two online building code tools containing free information about building code usage in their communities. The U.S. code adoption database is an interactive map that shares code adoption information at the state and local level. The database displays which codes are adopted within each state/jurisdiction, and provides context and links to access additional code information.

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Water Content Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result

Civiconcepts

Water Content Test of Bitumen is one of the important tests of bitumen. In case when bitumen heated above boiling point there are chances of foaming of bitumen and to prevent that sufficient water content in bitumen is essential. So, before using bitumen for any purpose determination of water content of bitumen is required. Aim:… Read More » Water Content Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result.

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Volvo CE Sales Up 6 Percent in Q4

Construction Equipment

Despite a steep drop in demand in the first half of the year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Volvo Construction Equipment recovered well, delivering improvements in sales and operating income in the fourth quarter 2020. In Q4 2020, net sales increased by 6 percent to $2.4M.

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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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Softening Point Test of Bitumen (Ring and Ball Test) | Procedure & Result

Civiconcepts

Softening Point Test of Bitumen sample is one of the important tests of bitumen to be conducted before road construction. It is also known as Ring and ball test. This is because ring and ball apparatus is a major equipment used for determining the softening point of bitumen. Softening Point Test of Bitumen: The significance,… Read More » Softening Point Test of Bitumen (Ring and Ball Test) | Procedure & Result.

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[VIDEO] First 3D Printed Home Hits Market

Construction Equipment

SQ4D, a 3D printing company, has listed for sale the first 3D printed home in the United States.

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Float Test of Bitumen | Apparatus, Procedure & Result

Civiconcepts

A Float test of Bitumen is generally used to determine the consistency of a highly viscous bitumen sample. The consistency of bitumen is an important property of bitumen to find out before using. The float test of bitumen gives us an idea about how the bitumen sample behaves in temperature changes and resistance to flow.… Read More » Float Test of Bitumen | Apparatus, Procedure & Result.

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Caterpillar 374 Excavator

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar 374 excavator has an operating weight of 158,200 pounds and is powered by a 485-horsepower Cat C15 diesel. Maximum digging depth is 28 feet 1 inch.

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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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Flash and Fire Point Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result

Civiconcepts

Flash and Fire Point Test of Bitumen is used to determine the safe temperature up to which bitumen sample can be exposed. The Procedure, Result, Significance, Conclusion of are described in this test. Aim: To determine the flash point and fire point of asphaltic bitumen, fluxed native asphalt, blown type bitumen, or cutback bitumen. Here,… Read More » Flash and Fire Point Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result.

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Ritchie Bros. Offers Free Online Inventory Mgmt System

Construction Equipment

Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions has developed a free, cloud-based Inventory Management System (IMS) designed to aid asset management and disposition. The system allows users to upload their entire fleet, with photos and detailed equipment info, into a mobile-friendly dashboard.

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Viscosity Test of Bitumen | Absolute, Kinematic, Industrial Viscosity

Civiconcepts

Viscosity test of Bitumen is carried out to determine the viscosity of bitumen specimen indirectly with the help of different viscometers available. The procedure of determining the viscosity of bitumen via viscosity of bitumen test along with apparatus, materials, and precautions is described below. The significance and conclusion of the viscosity test of bitumen are… Read More » Viscosity Test of Bitumen | Absolute, Kinematic, Industrial Viscosity.

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NBCU News Group unveils new Washington bureau and studios

BD+C

On Jan. 24, NBCU News Group debuted its new Washington bureau and studios. The bureau spans six floors and 80,000 sf and includes seven studios. The spacious studios and modern workspaces will be the headquarters for more than 400 NBCU News Group employees including the networks’ White House, Capitol Hill and political units; the investigative, national security, Pentagon, Justice Department, foreign affairs, and transportation reporting teams; the network’s Washington-based NBC News Digital ope

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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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Specific Gravity Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result

Civiconcepts

Specific Gravity Test of Bitumen is determining the specific gravity of bitumen which one of the fundamental properties of bitumen. It can therefore be used in the classification of bitumen binders used for pavement construction. It can also help in identifying the source of the bitumen binder. It can also help in pointing out the… Read More » Specific Gravity Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result.

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Construction spending diverges in December with slump in private nonresidential sector, mixed public work, and boom in homebuilding

BD+C

Construction spending in December exhibited sharply varied trends, with downturns from a year earlier in every private category, mixed results for public construction, and double-digit increases in residential construction, according to an analysis of new federal construction spending data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new figures demonstrate how the pandemic is boosting demand for new housing while undermining demand for most other types of con

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Penetration Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result

Civiconcepts

The Penetration Test of Bitumen sample is one of the important tests of bitumen to be conducted before road construction. The road pavement comprises of stone chippings attached together with the help of a binder like bitumen. The more viscous the bitumen, the less distance needle is able to penetrate. Hence, the penetration value for… Read More » Penetration Test of Bitumen | Procedure & Result.

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Counties With the Highest Declines in Rental Demand

Pro Builder

Counties With the Highest Declines in Rental Demand. cbroderick. Wed, 02/03/2021 - 09:10. In December alone, rents dropped in 27 of the 100 largest counties in the nation, a reflection of the continued decline in the desire for urban living. The housing market created a perfect situation for new remote workers to ditch the city life and embrace more space in the suburbs, which results in rental prices dropping.

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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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Ductility Test of Bitumen | Apparatus, Procedure, Result

Civiconcepts

The Ductility Test of Bitumen is one of the important tests of bitumen which is essential before using it in road construction. The Ductility Test of Bitumen used to measure the adhesive and elastic properties of any bitumen sample. Aim: To determine the ductility of cutback bitumen, blown type bitumen, or any other bituminous products.… Read More » Ductility Test of Bitumen | Apparatus, Procedure, Result.

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Are Crew Socks Good for Wearing in Work Boots?

Work Gearz

We all know that choosing a wrong pair of work boots can have a negative impact on your feet and job. But have you ever thought what a pair of wrong socks can do? No, right? . Well if you really want to know the answer then just put on the wrong pair of socks under your work boots and you are really in for a rude awakening. There are a variety of socks available out there and one such type is crew sock.

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What Is Modulus of Rupture | What Is Flexural Modulus | What Is Flexural Stress | Flexural Strength of Concrete | Bending Modulus | What Is Flexural Strength

CivilJungle

Modulus of Rupture of Concrete Beam: Modulus of rupture of Concrete beam indicates the amount of compression and force the unstable beam can withstand under any condition and its resistance to bending. What Is Modulus of Rupture? Modulus of rupture is a measure of the strength of civil construction parts like concrete , beams, or slabs. Modulus of rupture is also known as flexural strength , bend strength, or fracture strength.