Wed.Jan 18, 2017

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Types and Causes of Movements in Masonry Buildings

The Constructor

Movements in masonry buildings are deformations caused to it due to various reasons. Types and causes of such movements in masonry buildings is.

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JOC Unit Price Book UPB Considerations

Job Order Contracting

JOC Unit Price Book UPB considerations for procurement include financial transparency, local research, current actionable data, and use of common terms and data organization. These are primary, fundamental, and requisite elements for any Job Order Contract Unit Price Book. The 4BT OpenJOC Unit Price Boodelivers all of these, and more: Locally researched labor, material, and equipment line items/tasks.

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Highly Reactive Metakaolin Concrete – Properties and Applications

The Constructor

The reactivity of metakaolin is based on chemical composition and reactive surface. Highly reactive metakaolin has become available as a considerably.

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Turning friction into power

BD+C

Piezoelectricity, an electrical charge that aggregates in certain materials in response to applied mechanical stress, was discovered in the 19 th century. In recent times, the technology has found its way into electronic devices and medical sensors. There’s growing interest in using the technology to generate energy from roadway traffic (see related story).

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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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Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2017

Construction Equipment

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector has released its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2017.

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Amazon Patents Autonomous Vehicle Lane-Changing Technology

Construction Equipment

Amazon was issued a patent yesterday for technology that will wirelessly help autonomous vehicles negotiate changing lanes and maneuver in traffic.

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How green leases benefit owners and tenants

BD+C

Green leases, also called energy-aligned leases, have been gaining more adherents since they were introduced to the market about 10 years ago. They are effective tools to ensure that both landlords and tenants benefit from energy and water efficiency building upgrades. Traditional leases tend to create disincentives for landlords and tenants to invest in more efficient systems and equipment.

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Video: Warriors Break Ground On New San Francisco Arena

Construction Equipment

The Golden State Warriors broke ground Tuesday on their $1 billion privately funded San Francisco arena. he groundbreaking ceremony featured remarks from team president Rick Welts, owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, as well as San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, head coach Steve Kerr and Kevin Durant, the team’s superstar forward. Plans are the project will be done in 28 months.

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Medical Marijuana Grower to Build Huge Plant at Canadian Airport

ENR Construction

Design is complete and site preparation is underway for construction of a massive medical marijuana greenhouse facility on 30 acres of leased land at the Edmonton International Airport, a Canadian firm has announced.

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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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Bandit settles with EPA on alleged emissions violations

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Bandit Industries, Inc., for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for selling nonroad diesel engines and equipment used to process wood and waste that do not meet federal standards. Bandit will pay a $3 million civil penalty.

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Professor "Risked Everything" To Bring Flint Crisis to Light

ENR Construction

After testing water samples from Flint, Mich., this Virginia Tech professor focused national attention on the dangerous levels of lead in the water and in children’s blood.

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Affordable Water In The US: A Burgeoning Crisis

Construction Equipment

New research by Elizabeth Mack, a Michigan State University scholar, says a variety of factors, ranging from aging infrastructure to climate change to population decline in urban areas, are making residents’ ability to afford water and wastewater services a burgeoning crisis.

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Fraud and risk incidents on the rise for construction, engineering, and infrastructure businesses

BD+C

According to the Kroll Annual Global Fraud and Risk Report 2016/17, construction, engineering, and infrastructure companies around the globe are experiencing fraud, cyber, and security incidents so frequently it has become the “new normal.”.

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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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Making Construction Inc. a Stronger Force Worldwide

ENR Construction

Kirk expanded design-based anti-hunger nonprofit from its North American base to a global presence.

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InSinkErator honors PHCC Auxiliary members at CONNECT 2016

Contractor Magazine

InSinkErator has joined with the National Auxiliary of the PHCC to name Beverly Potts the 2016 PHCC Auxiliary Member of the Year. read more.

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Project Executive Saw the Big Picture to Keep P3 Tunnel Team Moving

ENR Construction

Manager prevented culture clash to deliver Virginia’s Elizabeth River Tunnels project, the first all- concrete tunnel designed for deepwater immersion.

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Salesforce Opens Seattle Area Engineering & Innovation Hub

Business Facilities

World's fastest-growing top 10 enterprise software company plans to double local workforce to 500 in Bellevue, WA. Read Salesforce Opens Seattle Area Engineering & Innovation Hub on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Finding Practical Uses for Mixed-Reality in Construction

ENR Construction

R & D director at interiors contractor strives to adapt cutting-edge visualization technology for regular workers on the jobsite.

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Martin’s Point Health Care Opens Doors to Scarborough Clinic

PC Construction

PC Construction recently completed construction of a new 17,000-square-foot health care clinic for Martin’s Point Health Care in Scarborough, Maine. The clinic includes 22 exam rooms, two procedure rooms, a 4,600-square-foot centralized clinical hub, a.

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Giuseppe Quarta - Revived Panama Canal Team After Contentious Disputes

ENR Construction

Leader restored a sense of teamwork among members of the fractured project team, making the final push to complete the Panama Canal’s third lane.

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Turner’s Fourth Quarter Building Cost Index Reflects Strong Market Conditions

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Turner Construction Company’s Fourth Quarter 2016 Turner Building Cost Index—which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States—has increased to a value of 1006. This represents a 1.11 percent quarterly increase from the Third Quarter 2016 and a 4.90 percent yearly increase from the Fourth Quarter 2015.

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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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Peter Sluszka — Engineer's Efforts Help Bring Cable Dehumidifcation to US

ENR Construction

Persevered in getting bridge owners to try an anticorrosion cable dehumidification system, created in Japan.

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NIBS Consultative Council issues 2016 Moving Forward Report

Contractor Magazine

IAPMO-supported legislation to create NIST Plumbing Research Lab reintroduced. The National Institute of Building Sciences' Consultative Council released its 2016 report, Moving Forward: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council, at its annual conference in Washington, D.C. read more.

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Kayser Automotive Adding 100 Jobs In Western Kentucky

Business Facilities

The $26M project was made possible by a complex economic development deal involving candle manufacturer MVP Group moving its operations from Fulton to Mayfield. Read Kayser Automotive Adding 100 Jobs In Western Kentucky on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Frank Gehry’s Grand Avenue Project in Los Angeles may finally be ready to break ground

BD+C

Thanks to a cash infusion of $290 million from Chinese Communications Construction Group (CCCG), the Frank Gehry-designed Grand Avenue Project may finally have a start date in sight.

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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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Basic differences between Mortar and Concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

Concrete and mortar are two most vital building elements for any construction work. But both the materials are different in nature. Go through the following article to know the fundamental discrepancies among concrete and mortar. Concrete: Concrete is a composite material produced from a mixture of sand, cement, aggregates and water in required proportions.

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Architecture Billings Index ends year on positive note

BD+C

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) concluded the year in positive terrain, with the December reading capping off three straight months of growth in design billings. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the December ABI score was 55.9, up sharply from 50.6 in the previous month.

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Kim Shinn — Guru Uses 'Wizard Show' To Change Designers' Mindsets

ENR Construction

Developed long-running energy-modeling game, “The Wizard Show,” that seeks to correct industry peers’ mistaken assumptions about sustainable building design.

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