Wed.Apr 08, 2020

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What are Tile Spacers? How to use Tile Spacers?

The Constructor

Tile spacers are plastic objects either made in T or crossed shapes that are placed between the tiles to maintain a constant and consistent spacing.

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As coronavirus necessitates technology usage, investors seem keen on contech

Construction Dive

Despite limitations on construction activity, investors are showing a pervasive optimism in the space, believing the crisis could force contractors to demand more from back-office and project management tools.

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Keystone Pipeline Const. Begins Amid Covid-19 Concerns

Construction Equipment

Construction on the delayed Keystone XL pipeline has begun in Montana, despite protests from indigenous rights groups and environmentalists, TC Energy, the company constructing the pipeline, announced that construction of the project would begin on March 31. The company received a $1.

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Immersive virtual meeting platform allows AECOM to host public project discussions

Construction Dive

Developed in response to the need for social distancing, the tool allows clients to remotely host live public discussions on community construction projects with interactive elements.

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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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Dymax Investing $21.5M In North Carolina

Business Facilities

Connecticut-based Dymax Corporation will create 59 jobs at a new advanced manufacturing facility in Gastonia, North Carolina. - Read: Dymax Investing $21.5M In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Doosan's new demolition excavators

Digger Blog

The DX235DM is the first of three new high reach demolition excavators being launched by Doosan this year.

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Maximizing uptime in construction: Closing the on and off-highway gap

Construction Dive

Achieve a higher level of productivity by deploying effective strategies that minimize downtime and maximize uptime.

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The key to building in space may just be… urine?

BD+C

When it comes to building architecture in space, researchers, scientists, and architects have been offering up possible solutions for years. Concrete made from soil, ice shelters , and those grown from fungus have all been offered up as possible building materials. But a new possible building method may just use the most unique component of them all: urine.

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Terex Utilities 3D Prints Face Shields Parts for Covid-19

Construction Equipment

Terex Utilities is helping Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI) provide face shields in the effort to fight Covid-19. Terex Utilities is using its 3D printer to provide parts for the face shields.

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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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Moisture-managing mounting blocks offer great margins -– and meet growing needs of builders

BD+C

Dealers know that when it comes to bulk material such as siding, it’s hard to make much of a profit because of the competitive pricing. That’s why it’s so important to educate — and upsell — builders on smaller detail pieces that have higher margins. . One of the latest such products are specially designed, moisture-preventing mounting blocks. These molded plastic blocks can be a great profit generator — and fill a growing demand for builders seeking to prevent moisture intrusion. .

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Hitachi ZW370-6 Wheel Loader

Construction Equipment

Hitachi ZW370-6 wheel loader is powered by a 389-horsepower engine and lockup transmission. Operating weight ranges from 74,251 to 75,442 pounds. The new Dash 6 loader offers buckets with capacities from 7.1 to 8.1 cubic yards. Breakout force is 8,780 pounds.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 8, 2020

BD+C

1. Pandemic preparedness: How hospitals can adapt buildings to address worst-case scenarios (Stantec).

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New Jersey, Second in U.S. COVID-19 Case Growth, Shuts Non-Essential Construction

ENR Construction

As numbers spike, Gov. Phil Murphy exempts critical infrastructure, utility, medical, schools and emergency projects; shutdown takes effect 8PM April 10 but some key compliance details are still unclear.

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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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Navigate supply chain and manufacturing challenges during disruption

BD+C

The coronavirus pandemic has swiftly turned our world upside down and complicated our already complex supply chains. Manufacturers have been left to meet the increasing demand for products, navigate significant supply chain disruptions, mitigate safety risks and continue capital investment projects. This essential industry must continue moving full speed ahead and has been put in a potentially perilous situation.

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How AR Could Change Train Dispatching and the Design of Rail System Control Centers

ENR Construction

Rail dispatch control centers are dominated by two-tier theaters with video walls and multiple monitors. What if augmented reality could eliminate all of that hardware and crowding? Ross & Baruzzini are studying how that might be accomplished.

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23 Different Types Cements Available in India and As Per IS Standards

CivilJungle

1. Type: Ordinary Portland Cement 33 Grade Application/Use: 1. Used up to M20 Grade of Concrete 2. Used in Plastering, Flooring, masonry. Features: Low Compressive Strength Low Heat of Hydration leads to lesser cracks Reference Indian Standard: IS:269 Remarks: The availability of higher grades of OPC in the market impacts the usage of 33 grade OPC […].

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New Jersey, Second in U.S. COVID-19 Cases, Shuts Non-Essential Construction

ENR Construction

As numbers spike, Gov. Phil Murphy exempts critical infrastructure, utility, medical, schools and emergency projects; shutdown takes effect 8PM April 10 but some key compliance details are still unclear.

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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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Minnesota Couple is Building a Straw Bale House

Natural Building

Katie Jones and Peter Schmitt’s Uptown Strawhouse will be built on the site of their current garage using straw bales for walls, which will not only make the home energy efficient but will actually sequester carbon. “Passive houses” meet a voluntary energy efficiency standard that drastically reduces the building’s carbon footprint and requires little energy to be heated and cooled.

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Designers Weigh Strategies for COVID-19 Isolation Rooms

ENR Construction

Teams are working behind the scenes on longer-lead time COVID-19 retrofits and conversions for hospitals, hotels and dormitories. Many of these are aimed at increasing the supply of coronavirus-patient intensive care units and airborne infection isolation rooms to protect health-care workers.

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COVID-19 alert: Most U.S. roofing contractors hit by coronavirus, says NRCA

BD+C

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New Jersey, Second in U.S. in COVID-19 Cases, Shuts Non-Essential Jobs

ENR Construction

As numbers spike, Gov. Phil Murphy exempts critical infrastructure, medical, schools and emergency projects; edict takes effect 8PM April 10 but some key compliance details are still unclear.

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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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Einride Demos Autonomous 'Pod' Trucks

Construction Equipment

Sweden’s autonomous trucking startup Einride is betting on hybrid trucks dominating the future, wth remote teleoperators on hand to take over as needed.

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AIA task force launches tool for assessing COVID-19 alternative care sites

BD+C

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TBM Hits Construction Milestone on LA Subway Extension

ENR Construction

$2.8-billion Purple Line first phase scheduled for 2023 completion.

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Why Advanced Technology Group Moved to the Cloud with ViewpointOne

Viewpoint Construction Technology

ATG converted a mix of nine disconnected software programs and a bevy of manual processes into one cloud-based solution with ViewpointOne.

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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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Construction Economics for April 13, 2020

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Trump administration clarifies that paycheck protection loan program applies to all small construction firms

Construction Dive

The Treasury Department released new guidance regarding its small business stimulus loans yesterday after the Associated General Contractors of America raised concerns that many small contractors appeared to be excluded.

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Family of Worker Who Died in Fall Presses Lawsuit Against 3M Company

ENR Construction

Did a flaw in personal protective equipment doom ironworker in Seattle in 2018?

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