Sun.Aug 18, 2019

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Formwork -Technical, Functional, Economical, and Safety Requirements

The Constructor

There are several requirements that formwork structure need to meet otherwise it would not serve its purpose adequately. In order to make sure that.

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DOE lab plans $13B construction program

Construction Dive

The Los Alamos National Laboratory work would take 10 years and include supporting infrastructure such as a possible $3 billion bridge.

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Touring Trollworks Biochar Plant

Natural Building

Yesterday I had a chance to tour Trollworks in Santa Clara, New Mexico, where various prototype machines are being built to make biochar. The Trollworks system integrates four innovative elements to deliver a system with multiple applications, benefits and potential revenue streams. These machines can heat a building while making biochar which can be sold on the market for a profit.

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Some useful tips to measure loads on column, beam and slab

Construction Cost Estimating

In order to work out the total load on columns, Beam and Slab, there should be clear ideas on the types of loads enforcing on the column. Different Loads operating on Column: 1) Column Self Weight X Number of floors 2) Beams Self Weight per running meter 3) Load of walls per running meter 4) Total load on Slab (Dead load + Live load + Self weight) Apart from above loading, the columns are also susceptible to bending moments which should be taken into consideration in the final design.

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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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Presenting ENR Texas & Louisiana's Project of the Year Finalists

ENR Construction

During each Best Projects contest, ENR Texas & Louisiana honors one project as our overall Project of the Year. This year, our judges selected three finalists.