FDR Safety

AUGUST 12, 2020

As the summer heat sets in across the country, heat stress begins to raise to the forefront of conversations. This silent killer is prevalent in many settings and can take its toll on workers in the blink of an eye. It is key to remember that there are easy ways to combat heat stress and to ensure workers safety from the inside out. We are taught to wear hard hats for head protection, steel toe shoes for foot protection, and safety glasses for eye protection, but what about our internal system

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 12, 2020

5 Ways to Support Diversity & Growth in Your Company. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:50. Recessions and other setbacks have placed the construction industry in a severe crisis. Skilled labor is aging out and moving into retirement, and there aren’t enough employees to fill the pipeline. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is currently a shortage of around 300,000 jobs in the construction industry.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 12, 2020

The hyperloop technology is a transportation system where the passengers will sit in pods that will travel faster than the airplanes through.

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 12, 2020

courtesy of Caltrans. Asphalt is the material of choice for much of the roadways in the United States, but as everyone that’s ever driven in a car knows, the material is prone to cracking and potholing, creating a considerable maintenance problem. A new process being tested in California is showing promising results by using cold in-place asphalt and recycled plastic bottles.

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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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The Constructor

AUGUST 12, 2020

According to the World Health Organisation, eighty percent of the people living in the city are breathing polluted air. Air pollution levels are.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 12, 2020

Building sanitization has become an integral part of facilities management in today’s COVID-stricken world. Though the impact of the virus hasn’t.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 12, 2020

Sales for the second quarter of 2020 are down 25.4 percent compared to 2019, reported Wacker Neuson Group, to about $455 million (385.9 million euro). The company cited Covid-19’s effect on markets, and said first half revenue is down 16.4 percent, to about $940 million.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2020

The Sunshine State is used to making things grow, this includes its tech industry, where Florida is sprouting thousands of new jobs. - Read: Florida Tech Time at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2020

Buyers Are Snatching Up Homes in Record Time. cbroderick. Wed, 08/12/2020 - 09:43. The housing market seems like a revolving door for new listings, with homes coming and going at a fast pace. Redfin found that in the four-week period ending August 2, 46% of homes were sold within the first two weeks. At the same time last year, 32% of homes were sold within two weeks.

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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

AUGUST 12, 2020

How can one person or team account for all the factors that make a drone program successful? The folks at Skyward point out that fleets have options.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2020

Mortgage Rates Drop Again, But May Soon Reverse Course. cbroderick. Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:21. Record low mortgage rates have had a good run, but it may be coming to an end, CNBC says. Last week looked good for mortgage rates, which dropped from 3.14% to 3.06% on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances of $510,400 or less. Mortgage application volume began a slight downturn in previous weeks but rose 6.8% last week.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2020

Progressive contractors are continuously looking to diversify their business portfolio, especially during economic slowdowns, and in today’s climate, a worldwide pandemic.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 12, 2020

Last month, construction crews managed to slide the first of two new bridges at the Blacks Creek Interchange on Interstate 84 into place. The side-in-place maneuver was designed to minimize impacts to the heavily traveled interstate.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 12, 2020

The companies from Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and the District of Columbia, will deliver exports of equipment and services worth $1.8 billion with financing from the U.S.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2020

Stay-at-home orders forced organizations to quickly move to remote learning—a method that will continue in popularity in a post-pandemic world.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2020

Located at the heart of Central World Square in Bangkok, Apple Central world has officially opened.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 12, 2020

Miller Electric has announced the release of Wireless Interface Control as an option on Trailblazer and Big Blue welder/generators. Wireless Interface Control is designed to provide full control of the machine in the palm of the operator’s hand, so they can work hassle-free.

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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.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 12, 2020

Firms from Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C. will deliver equipment and services exports worth $1.8 billion, with U.S. Export-Import Bank financing.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 12, 2020

Navistar announced a series of executive appointments under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Persio Lisboa, effective immediately. Friedrich Baumann has accepted the role of president, sales, marketing and after sales.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2020

The American Wood Council (AWC) and International Code Council have released a joint publication, Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2020

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials cautioned that non-housing construction job losses will continue unless the federal government provides infrastructure funding for state and local budgets, enacts liability reforms and o

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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!

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 12, 2020

What Is the Gradient of Road? It is defined as the rate of rising or falls along the length of the road with respect to the horizontal is known as Gradient of Road. In another word, it is the longitudinal slope provided to the formation level of the road along its alignment. It is generally expressed in 1 in n ( where 1 is a vertical unit to n is a horizontal unit ).

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Natural Building

AUGUST 12, 2020

This short video demonstrates how simple it is to make a very basic evaporative cooler for produce. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com. Obtain two large clay or terracotta pots. One pot must be smaller than the other pot. Check that the smaller pot fits inside the larger and that there is a space around it of at least one centimeter, up to three centimeters.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

When it comes to providing value on a project, Dennis Calvert has long since learned the worth of letting the best ideas win the day. . Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. In fact, most architects avoided it and many local, state and federal laws prevented it. . But from his early days as an architect, Dennis saw the value in teamwork.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2020

The University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) is set to receive a new student-centered learning and support hub courtesy of ZAS Architects, in collaboration with CEBRA Architecture. The design of the building is inspired by the form of a 19th century Printer’s Tray. The building’s four distinct facades mirror the tray’s compartments and represent the diversity of spaces and educational environments within.

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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!

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2020

Lumber Prices Lead the Latest Surge in Building Material Costs. cbroderick. Wed, 08/12/2020 - 09:53. The cost of building materials continued on an upward trajectory last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index. Prices paid for goods used in residential construction rose by 1.8%, according to NAHB. The overall rising price for goods is led by increasingly expensive softwood lumber.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2020

1. Sustainability is key for Denver Water’s modernized campus and distribution system (BD+C) . "As part of the public agency’s multiphase modernization that linked eight new or fully renovated facilities within a 35-acre operations campus, the building was designed to achieve LEED-NC Platinum and Net Zero Energy certification standards.".

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2020

Pandemic Ripple Effect: Homeowners Focus On Outdoor Spaces. cbroderick. Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:04. With social distancing and travel restriction guidelines in place, many homeowners have shifted focus to elevating their outdoor spaces. Even amid economic turmoil and uncertainty, demand for housing industry professionals has skyrocketed by 60% compared to last year, according to Houzz’s latest analysis.

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