Mon.Feb 04, 2019

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Permeability of Stratified Soil Deposits

The Constructor

Stratification of soil is nothing but arranging it into different layers based on similar properties. In general, natural soil deposits are formed in.

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U.S. Green Building Council announces annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2018

BD+C

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Illinois topped the list, which ranks states based on the number of LEED certified square feet per person. The Top 10 states for LEED are home to 128 million Americans and together include more than 468 million gross square feet of LEED-certified space.

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Subs on $1.5B Philadelphia Comcast Technology Center file millions in liens

Construction Dive

Multiple mechanic's liens were filed on the downtown high-rise project, alleging general contractor L.F. Driscoll, affiliates of developer Liberty Property Trust and others withheld payment.

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Why You Need Integrated Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why is Integration Important?

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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VIDEO: Drones in Construction Eliminate Waste in Time, Materials

Construction Equipment

The Statesman Journal reports that new technologies like drones and robotic total stations allow construction companies to be more accurate when mapping job sites, while also eliminating waste in time and materials.

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31-story YotelPAD Miami combines 222 hotel rooms and 231 condominiums

BD+C

YotelPAD Miami, a 31-story hotel/condo project, is currently under construction in Miami’s downtown urban core at 227 NE 2nd Street. Stantec is providing all-inclusive architecture, interior design, and engineering services for the project.

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Miami-Dade approves zoning change to encourage TODs

Construction Dive

The county's new zoning allows for higher density residential construction along six transit corridors.

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Assembled in six days: Axis and NRB's Vanderbilt Family Health Center is on the cutting edge

BD+C

The Vanderbilt Family Health Center, built by Axis Construction Corp. and NRB Inc., both members of the Modular Building Institute, is the first new healthcare facility constructed on Staten Island in more than 10 years and is strategically located in a neighborhood that has the greatest and most convenient access to mass transit for patients and staff.

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Construction Employment Totals 7.5 Million in January, Highest Since 2008

Construction Equipment

Construction employment increased by 52,000 jobs in January and by 338,00 jobs or 4.7 percent, over the past year. The latest reading on construction spending showed moderate increases in all major categories, according to an analysis by the Associate General Contractors of America.

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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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Corelle Brands Investing $27.7M In Mississippi

Business Facilities

The company's new manufacturing and distribution facility in the Chickasaw Trail Industrial Park will create 400 jobs in Marshall County, SC. . - Read: Corelle Brands Investing $27.7M In Mississippi at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Project Closeout

cnstrctr

We’ve all been there, stuck on that job that everyone has left, construction project closeout is not fun, but it’s a necessary evil of every project. Depending on what type of project you are on, project closeout will look different, but depending overall there should be three main areas you need to be focusing on: Turnover and Permit Closeout. Quality and Issue Closeout.

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Illinois Was Tops For Green Building In 2018

Business Facilities

Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking. - Read: Illinois Was Tops For Green Building In 2018 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Kubota-branded Cold Planers, Road Saws, Breakers, Brooms

Construction Equipment

Kubota-branded attachments now include cold planers, road saws, breakers, and hopper brooms, as the company has gone from having 9 attachments available three years ago to 40 today. CP30 cold planers are available in widths ranging from 12 to 48 inches, and cut down to 6 inches.

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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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Benefits of fresh concrete to be vibrated

Construction Cost Estimating

Fresh concrete that should be vibrated provides huge benefits. Freshly placed, unconsolidated concrete normally contains full of entrapped air bubbles. Concrete can attain a greater compressive strength and density with least air content mechanically i. e. with the help of high frequency (fast, repetitive) vibrations. Thus, the concrete fulfill the present needs with regards to strength and density.

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Hoffman Equipment Named Doosan Portable Power Distributor

Construction Equipment

Hoffman Equipment has been named an authorized dealer for Doosan Portable Power, supplying air compressors, generators, light towers, and light compaction equipment throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Taps Into Complex Water Cycle

ENR Construction

Careful planning and creative use of digital design helped team squeeze multiple uses and a closed water system into compact space.

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Honda GX Series V-Twin Line Expansion

Construction Equipment

Expansion of the GX Series of V-Twin general-purpose commercial engines includes the iGX700/iGXV700 and iGX800/iGXV800 models.

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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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XTREME AHR Expo Gallery

Contractor Magazine

AHR exhibitors had plenty of HVACR-related products to show the curious crowds. Here's a look at some of my visits during the 2019 show in Atlanta.

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ENR California's 2019 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Industry up-and-comers demonstrate creativity and technical expertise, applying their skills to innovative projects.

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Danfoss Accepting Entries for Tenth Annual Envisioneer of the Year Award Competition

Contractor Magazine

Award recognizes OEMs, building owners, municipalities, contractors, and end users for advancement in energy efficiency, environmental responsibility.

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Nonresidential construction spending dips in November

BD+C

National nonresidential construction spending declined 1% in November, according to an .

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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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Core & Main Completes DCL Fabrication & Supply Acquisition

Contractor Magazine

Going forward, DCL will operate as DCL Fabrication & Supply, a Core & Main Brand.

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Southern California Legacy: Tunneling Expert Cuts Through Seismic Risk

ENR Construction

Bill Hansmire embraces the challenges and risks of underground construction.

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Estimating and Vetting Employees in 2019

Contractor Magazine

You simply have to be creative in how you price your jobs and estimate your labor.

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AGC of Utah Contractors Look Forward to More Growth in 2019

ENR Construction

Good times are expected to continue in the near-term, but contractors' concerns about the future grow.

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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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Tips, trends and the day’s hot topics.

Green Industry Professionals

Join the conversation with your fellow landscape professionals.

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California City Scoop: Construction Starts in Los Angeles

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2019 construction starts in the Los Angeles area.

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Quit Quoting, Stop Selling, and Start Compelling

Contractor Magazine

How to get more people to buy from you.

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