The Constructor
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) uses innovative planning, design, resources and techniques to accelerate the bridge construction without.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
ASSE International has published its fourth scald awareness white paper, Guidelines for Temperature Control Devices in Domestic Hot Water Systems, which is available for free. read more.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Lake Shore Drive is one of the most famous streets in Chicago. With the skyline on one side and Lake Michigan on the other, it provides a nice snapshot of what the city has to offer. What it also provides, however, is traffic congestion and accidents. A radical new proposal wants to not only rectify some of the issues associated with Lake Shore Drive, but also improve on some of the things that already make it such a popular area in Chicago.
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Marketing Headline is Contractor needs Accountant. The Answer is Yes – Every Contractor needs a Construction Accountant. The Question is Why Does the Contractor need an Accountant? Does the Contractor have an Accountant? Does the Contractor have Bookkeeper? Sometimes the Answer Is Yes. No Charge One-Hour Consultation. We offer a Free One Hour Consulting.
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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.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
If you could walk into a 3D model of a construction project and physically interact with data-created holograms, perhaps adjusting parts of the 3D model to better suit how you'd like the finished project to look, would you?
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Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
The Palfinger Group will sell its service body distribution and upfitting business to the Reading Truck Group. Reading will assume the customer commitments and specified assets at four PalFleet sites: Council Bluffs, Iowa; Indianapolis; Louisville, Ky.; and Nashville, Tenn. The transaction is expected to close in March 2017.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Darren Slaughter has published a compelling article: Why Blogging is Better than Advertising, where he outlines the reason contractors should make routine blogging a top priority. He cites these HubSpot stastistics: Using data collected in 2013, they have discovered some facts that many of us long suspected to be true. Companies with 51 or more […].
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
The California Department of Water Resources tweeted this morning that the flows from the Oroville Dam spillway have reached 65,000 cubic feet per second.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Mechanical pro follows preordained path, successfully. Bruce Sison found a job that was tailored to his fascination with all things mechanical. “My friend worked for a plumbing company and they had a job opening,” said Sison. “I learned the ropes quickly.”. read more.
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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.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Ford introduced its Commercial Vehicle Center program to provide fleet and commercial customers nationwide with sales, service and financing at the dealership level. The network includes more than 650 Ford dealers committed to offering commercial customers the vehicles, financing options and service support their businesses need. The Commercial Vehicle Center program replaces the Ford BusinessPreferred Network of commercial dealers.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Mammoth landscape supply distributor acquires Stone Forest Materials in Georgia and Aspen Valley Landscape Supply in the Chicago area.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Bloomberg.com reports workers at the Tesla auto plant in Fremont, California have contacted the United Auto Workers for support. According to letter written by Jose Moran posted Thursday on Medium.com, employees at the plant have been talking about unionizing in an attempt to rectify " injuries, poor morale, unfair promotions, high turnover, and other issues".
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
A. O. Smith donates products to Camp Gallagher. SJS Mechanical identified replacement options. Jeff Woodard, vice president of operations for Hollabaugh Brothers, said he presented the Camp Gallagher project to the team at A. O. Smith, who decided to donate the needed hot water products. read more.
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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?
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
IOMAXIS will invest $3.8 million to expand its Fairfax County cybersecurity operation. Read Technology Company Bringing 555 New Jobs To Virginia on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Sensor-equipped hardware, smart building applications and software-generated analytics — all working together — are making inroads in the HVACR industries. read more.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Kentucky aims for the global logistics crown with Amazon's new air-cargo shipping hub. Read Game Changer on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
As I enter into the fifth year of my career with the Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA). I feel a great deal of pride in knowing that we, as an industry have become stronger today than we were when I first joined the RPA. read more.
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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.
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Tie beams are constructed to support the differential settlement among the isolated footings other than the vertical loads of the block works. With reference to ACI 318-08 section 21.12.3.2, grade beams which are built up to function as horizontal ties among pile caps or footings should be proportioned in such a way so that the smallest cross-sectional dimension is identical to or exceeding the clear spacing among associated columns divided by 20 but should not be over 18 inches.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Workplace safety has moved from almost an afterthought to the forefront of the trades today. In times past, “common sense” dictated how quickly and how thoroughly new hires learned what and what not to do on the job. read more.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
What if you could build a predictable, simple-to-implement formula that allowed you to market to customers in a way that often costs less and yet is more effective? read more.
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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!
BD+C
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Public restrooms are at the top of the list of places where you would like to spend as little time as possible while touching as few things as possible. New technology from Bradley Corp. is doing all it can to improve the public restroom experience. Verge with WashBar technology provides touchless clean, rinse, and dry functionaility in a single lavatory unit.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
The recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas was a terrific show. I hope you were able to follow our daily coverage of the show online. read more.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Think about how many times you’ve asked yourself the same question of “Is it worth the investment?". read more.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
This article is about a new and unique concept called the Comprehensive Tax Plan (CTP for short.). read more.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
The vision was of a building that could stand as a model for reducing energy requirements and carbon emissions in a commercial space. read more.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
This article from American Infrastructure discusses a new online resource from the Hydrostatic Stress Board. read more.
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
This Valentine's Day, Dutton Plumbing will install a new gas line at Golden Heart Ranch in Agoura Hills. read more.
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