The Constructor

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Various methods have been developed to drive piles over water. Piles are used as a foundation for various marine structures such as wharves and.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Triax Technologies Inc., a provider of technology for the connected jobsite, shared its predictions for the key trends that will shape the construction industry in 2018 and shatter its reputation as one of the least digitized industries.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Rio Tinto will field the first fleet of Caterpillar autonomous trucks in its Marandoo iron ore mine in Western Australia. The mining giant and Caterpillar signed an agreement for retrofitting 19 Cat 793F mining trucks for autonomous operation. Caterpillar will also install Cat Command for hauling software for operation of the autonomous fleet.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Schools that provide optimal indoor environments see improved student performance and, if designed well, can also boost energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint. According to a report by the World Green Building Council, providing ample daylighting and energy efficient LED lighting can reduce emissions while improving achievement. For example, the report found that students in the U.S. showed a 36% increase in oral reading fluency when exposed to high-intensity light, while those in sta

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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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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 18, 2017

A new $1.2 billion mixed use development is ready to grow this coming spring on the far west side of Omaha, Nebraska. West Farm will be a 500-acre live-work campus that over the next 15 years will include 1500 apartments, 140 townhouses, and 440 single-family homes, a hotel, and 1.36 million square feet of office space. Daily population is estimated to be 15,000 people.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The 2019 Silverado 1500 is all new from the ground up, the company says, and delivers improved capability and performance. For example, a higher-grade alloy is used in the roll-formed, high-strength-steel bed floor, contributing to a bed that is more functional and lighter weight. This use of mixed materials and advanced manufacturing is evident throughout the Silverado, resulting in a significant reduction in total vehicle weight and improved performance in many measures.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2017

It’s early December, which means it is market forecast season for the AEC industry. Construction outlook reports from the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, ConstructConnect, Dodge Data & Analytics, and FMI are beginning to roll in. And if the early prognostications are any indication, 2018 is shaping up to be a little less rosy for the nonresidential and multifamily construction markets.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 18, 2017

OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica standard for construction requires employers to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica and to take other steps to protect workers.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The 100 Street Funicular and Frederick G. Todd Lookout, the first funicular in Canada, opened in downtown Edmonton in early December. The $24 million cable-mechanized incline elevator can transport mobility aids, bikes, and strollers to make Edmonton’s river valley more accessible.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2017

If New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has her way, unsafe contractors who put their worker's lives at risk will face lesser penalties based on what they can afford to pay - even if their employee has already paid with their life or life-long disability.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The end of every year is usually a time to reflect on the year that was, and think of hopes and wishes for the coming year. Looking back, it is hard to ignore the natural disasters that we have endured as a nation: Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Irma in Florida, Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, the Northern California wildfires in Sonoma and Napa counties, and just recently, the Southern California wildfires in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Diego counties.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 18, 2017

If New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has her way, unsafe contractors who put their worker's lives at risk will face lesser penalties based on what they can afford to pay - even if their employee has already paid with their life or life-long disability.

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CK Power

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Prime power generators are robust and versatile, suiting any application that requires a reliable source of continuous power. They’re useful for almost any industry that requires a primary power source apart from the utility grid — oil and gas applications, field work applications, agricultural applications and even on-grid data centers all have uses for prime power generators.

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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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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Designed for complex, high-volume spaces such as those in restaurants, hotel lobbies, and corporate offices, these customizable cloud units absorb sound and reduce reverberation while adding design style to interior spaces. EchoCloud units are available in four styles—Deep Cloud, 3D Cloud, Flat Cloud (pictured), and Perforated Flat Cloud—and in multiple shapes.

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Green Industry Professionals

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The public safety benefits of flashing blue and white lights on snowplow trucks may help reduce traffic crashes.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2017

As part of a longstanding tradition, Brasscraft Manufacturing Company employees give their time, talent and resources to community organizations all year round.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The kitchen cabinet and flooring company will invest $6.5 million and create nearly 70 jobs in Lawrenceburg, TN. . - Read: Cabinets To Go Expanding In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation’s construction sector added 24,000 net new jobs in November, representing a 0.3 percent month-over-month increase, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data recently released. Nonresidential construction employment added 8,600 net new jobs in November, a figure that would have been substantially higher were it not for heavy and civil engineering, which lost 7,800 for the month.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Last week , two PC Construction projects were honored with awards by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine. The University of New Hampshire’s Wildcat Stadium and Green Mountain Transit’s Downtown Transit Center in Vermont, were each honored.

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Green Industry Professionals

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Detectives determined the man was allegedly embezzling money from the lawn care company for several years.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2017

For mechanical, electrical and plumbing contracting firms, insurance is one of the largest costs. When you add up premiums for Property, General Liability, Auto, Workers’ Compensation, Employee Benefits, Life Insurance and other lines of coverage, it can often total five percent of revenues or 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!

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Download Project Cost Estimator Excel Template at free of cost to work out the Project Cost or Project Budget to pass on to your client. It is a vital template in Project Management and often it is indicated as budget, cost effort estimation or cost analysis excel template. Project Cost Estimator Template will facilitate to recognize team efforts as well as project cost for client to submit and control the project.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The 2017 edition of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC), a custom plumbing code for the state based on IAPMO’s 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC), is now available.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Excavation work began for Burj Khalifa is known as the tallest skyscraper in the world in and it’s excavation work was started in January 2004. It took 1325 days for the completion of the structure. The superstructure is supported with over 165 stories. The final height of the building is 2,717 feet (828 meters). The 280,000 m2 (3,000,000 ft2) reinforced concrete is used for Dubai tower and employed for retail, a Giorgio Armani Hotel, residential and office.

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Green Industry Professionals

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Landscapers are changing from a hardhat to a knit one when going from landscaping services to snow cleanup.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The replacement of a 1950s-era bridge in downtown Glenwood Springs took years of planning and a well-executed design.

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Green Industry Professionals

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Priorities could include organic lawn care, public education and empowering a committee to grant synthetic pesticide waivers.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Colorado-based electrical contractor builds customer loyalty through a culture of trust.

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