How to Plan for Cold Weather Masonry Construction?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Cold weather masonry construction demands several precautions to be taken by the builders. To avoid seasonal delays associated with cold weather.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Cold weather masonry construction demands several precautions to be taken by the builders. To avoid seasonal delays associated with cold weather.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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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.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
Construction Junkie
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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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.
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
NAHB—Making a Difference for Its Members. mbeirne. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 01:00. The National Association of Home Builders' advocacy efforts include educating lawmakers to shape policy outcomes at every level of government. Chuck Fowke, 2021 NAHB Chairman. The unprecedented challenges our nation faced in 2020 led to numerous changes in the way we live, work, and spend our everyday lives.
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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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?
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Three Home Builders Expand Market Share With New Acquisitions. cbroderick. Wed, 02/03/2021 - 09:16. Gehan Homes, Empire Communities, American Southern Homes each closed on acquisitions this week, expanding into new territories. Dallas-based Gehan Homes, the tenth largest private home builder, acquired the Denver-based Wonderland Homes. Wonderland Homes builds townhomes and single-family homes in four Denver submarkets.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
SQ4D, a 3D printing company, has listed for sale the first 3D printed home in the United States.
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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.
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Density Done Right: 4 Home Plans Reimagine Proximity Post-COVID. ibush. Wed, 02/03/2021 - 23:00. This assortment of product types and densities provides private entryways and plenty of outdoor living space for a fresh take on density in a post-COVID world. Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD House Review Lead Designer. Those of us involved in the New Urbanism movement have spent years attempting to change the negative connotation of the word density.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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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!
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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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!
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Construction Outpaces Population Growth—What Does That Mean for Demand? cbroderick. Wed, 02/03/2021 - 09:01. Housing inventory may be low now, but the comparison between new construction and population growth reveals a trend of overbuilding, says Forbes. Housing starts were greater than population growth for 2020, which points toward an imbalance. Yet the balance will be restored as more Americans ditch their apartments and head for single-family homes, which will bring demand for housing up a b
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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