18 Types of Fixtures and Fastenings for Doors and Windows
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2018
Fixtures and fastenings are provided for doors and windows to provide operating facilities, security for rooms and ease of opening and closing etc.
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Job Order Contracting LEAN Construction Technology
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2018
4BT-CE is the estimating and LEAN construction delivery component of Building in Cloud, BiC. 4BT-CE embeds integrated project delivery best management practices, including the OpenJOC TM process, to enable higher levels of collaboration among owners, contractors, subcontractors, building users, and oversight groups. 4BT-CE provides many benefits to users and the user organizations as outlined below.
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Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018. The global precast construction market is projected to reach $185 billion by 2022, spurred by increased construction spending and increased urbanization. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems.
Job Order Contract Cost Estimating
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2018
Job Order Contract Cost Estimating. Cost Estimation for JOC done right! Confidently create detailed line item construction cost estimates. 60,000+ line items including labor, material, and equipment detailed information. Locally research (no use of cost factors / cost indexes). Line item modifiers for locations, quantity, work methods. Easily create project-specific reports.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018. As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system.
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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018. As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system.
Wood nanocrystals in a California bridge could change how concrete is made
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2018
The nanocrystals are expected to strengthen concrete and decrease the need to use as much of the material.
LEED v4.1 — a game changer or business as usual?
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2018
Feeling like you’re just settling in to LEED v4? It’s hard to believe that It’s been four years since the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released LEED v4, and now, LEED v4.1, announced last November at Greenbuild, will be released by the USGBC later this year. And as I reflect on Greenbuild and the articles that have come out summarizing the changes in v4.1, I wonder how much difference v4.1 is going to make.
Building in 2018 with smart technology
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2018
With the cost of materials rising to their highest price in more than 5 years, construction companies are looking for news ways to adapt to changing times.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
ACI certification builds concrete wisdom
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
ACI certification builds concrete wisdom. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:38. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018. If you visit the American Concrete Institute's (ACI) website , you'll soon learn why becoming ACI-certified for testing concrete is important, and necessary for building sound, safe, sustainable structures. This is why most of the chemists, engineers and technicians who work in GCP Applied Technologies' Research & Development concrete labs are ACI-certified.
Houston's hurricane recovery efforts delaying city construction projects
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2018
Houston must fund 100% of Hurricane Harvey-related construction while waiting for federal government reimbursements.
Oldcastle Building Solutions: A well-designed blog that continues to impress with its depth and resources
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 21, 2018
Oldcastle Building Solutions won the 2017 Best Construction Blog competition for good reason: It is well-designed, with solid content and frequent relevant updates. And the quality remains as good now as it was this time last year. Consider, for example, the top three posts (at time of writing this review). Building Solutions Construction Data and […].
Video: Watch Sweden Build the World's 2nd-Longest Tunnel Under Water
Construction Equipment
MARCH 21, 2018
In what will be one of the longest underground highways in the world, Sweden's E4 will include a tunnel section that will be nearly 10 miles long and about 180-feet deep below the Mälaren Strait. The $4.1 billion project is embracing 'clean' construction with a goal of delivering the whole project with a carbon footprint 10 percent lower than what'd normally be expected.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Apartments outperform office, retail, industrial properties: NMHC research
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2018
Apartments outperform other commercial real estate property types, on both a risk-adjusted and unadjusted basis, regardless of holding period, geographic region, metro size, and growth rate according to new research from the National Multifamily Housing Council Research Foundation. .
Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 21, 2018
Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018. The global precast construction market is projected to reach $185 billion by 2022, spurred by increased construction spending and increased urbanization. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems.
Cape Town, South Africa’s dire water supply crisis raises concerns in the U.S.
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2018
Facing the worst drought in its history, Cape Town, South Africa is in danger of running out of its water supply. The crisis has officials in the U.S. pondering whether cities here could one day face a similar fate.
Local hire fines for Detroit arena contractors climb to $5.2M
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2018
Little Caesars Arena contractors have hired 25% local workers but were required to employ at least 51%.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Yeti’s new global headquarters evokes the outdoors
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2018
Yeti, a fast-growing outdoor brand, recently opened its new global headquarters in Austin, Texas. The 175,000-sf complex comprises two 87,500-sf buildings. Staying true to the company’s mission, the headquarters complex eschews the traditional corporate vibe and instead attempts to evoke the outdoors through amenities such as cornhole sets, hammocks, barbecue and fire pits, and an outdoor band stage/workplace. .
Modifications had Put Miami Bridge Behind Schedule
Construction Equipment
MARCH 21, 2018
The Associated Press reports the FIU pedestrian bridge that collapsed and killed six people was behind schedule and $2.6 million over budget, in part because of a key change in the design and placement of one of its support towers.
Suffolk's Smart Lab helps clients visualize projects
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2018
The 3-D virtual environment lets clients "see" their projects before they are built, and can measure project progress and maximize efficiencies among trade partners.
Renovation at Cincinnati Music Hall includes new automatic smoke vents for life safety
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2018
A Cincinnati landmark with a rich and unique history recently received a total facelift, restoring the facility to the grandeur it displayed when it opened 140 years ago.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
LCA Contractors Fined $5.2 Million for Hiring Shortfall
Construction Equipment
MARCH 21, 2018
A new report says Detroiters performed about one-quarter of the work on the Little Caesars Arena (LCA) last year even though the city requires Detroit residents make up 51 percent of hired labor on projects that are taxpayer funded. The $863 million LCA project was covered by a required Detroit labor agreement that requires any project that receives a brownfield tax abatement or has purchased land from the city below market rate must abide by the 51 percent Detroit resident labor rule.
101 Top Products: Building Envelope
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2018
. 1. CR G Cap Sheets | Johns Manville. New cap sheets offer the ease of installation of standard granulated cap sheets, along with the energy-efficiency benefits of a highly reflective, emissive surface. CR G cap sheets provide long-term stain resistance and can be installed with cold application adhesive, hot asphalt, or heat-weld methods. The product is listed with the Cool Roof Rating Council and has UL and FM Global approvals. .
Did Modifications & Budget Pressures Contribute to FIU Bridge Collapse?
Construction Equipment
MARCH 21, 2018
The Associated Press reports the FIU pedestrian bridge that collapsed and killed six people was behind schedule and $2.6 million over budget, in part because of a key change in the design and placement of one of its support towers.
Congress close to reaching $1.3 trillion spending deal
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2018
Lawmakers are removing partisan initiatives from the bill to help ensure its passage, although the potential deportation of Dreamers and border wall funding remain a question.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Construction employment increases in 248 metro areas as new metal tariffs threaten future sector job gains
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2018
Construction employment increased in 248 out of 358 metro areas between January 2017 and January 2018, declined in 68 and stagnated in 42, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that future construction job gains could be undermined, however, as new tariffs force contractors to pay more for steel and aluminum products and dampen demand for new construction.
PlanGrid doubles down on Dropbox partnership
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2018
The move aims to increase ease of collaboration and efficiency among project stakeholders through better-connected technology.
Time to Spring for an Outdoor Power Equipment Tune-Up
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 21, 2018
Business is picking up at lawn mower service centers as the masses prepare for spring lawn chores.
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