Wed.Jun 14, 2017

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Different Types of Paints and their Applications in Construction

The Constructor

Paints are mixture of pigments and binders generally available in liquid state. Different types of paints and their applications in construction is.

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5 Cool Bridges You May Not Have Heard Of

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Today’s architects, artists, designers, contractors, and builders are collaborating with cities to create outstanding structures.

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Job Order Contracting in the Cloud

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contacting in the Cloud helps you to deliver more renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Job Order Contracting in the Cloud is simply better, faster, and more secure. Sure, you can continue to use spreadsheets or national average cost databases and their associated little cost calculators, or you can use powerful, locally research construction cost data developed by teams with years of JOC expertise.

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This is the world’s first building completely 3D printed onsite

BD+C

Drones and 3D printing are two of the most talked about and researched technologies on the planet right now. Be it in the nightly news, an online story, or just overhearing a coworker or friend talking about a recent advancement, it is difficult to go through a day without hearing something new about drones or 3D printing.

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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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Labor Secretary Acosta Discusses Apprenticeship Development

Construction Equipment

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta speaking at Monday's Cabinet meeting asked federal agencies to look into and recommend new executive actions to promote apprenticeship programs and opportunities.

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Navistar Defense Awarded $18.8 Milllion for Tactical Vehicles

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Army recently awarded Navistar Defense, LLC, a foreign military sales contract valued at $18.8 million to provide 115 International 7000-MV Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTV) to Iraq. . Navistar Defense MTVs are based on the International WorkStar severe-duty platform designed for both off and on-road operation, and is the backbone for the company's MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle.

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70th birthday surprise for Leyburn operator

Digger Blog

One of the UK’s oldest digger drivers has been given a brand new limited edition JCB to operate to mark his 70th birthday. One of the UK’s oldest digger drivers has been given a brand new limited edition JCB to operate to mark his 70th birthday.

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After Paris: What’s at stake for the building industry

BD+C

In the wake of President Trump’s unilateral decision to withdraw the U.S. from the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement , many in the building industry have optimistically pointed to unstoppable market forces pushing the sector towards a post-carbon future.

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Navis 2018.1 Update and Autodesk Desktop App

Revit OpEd

I've had a few successes with AdA recently. It applied its own update and I've received a couple of notices for updates too. This morning I got such a message about Navisworks but when I attempted to install it it I was informed the digital signature couldn't be verified. There didn't appear to be any way around this via AdA so I visited the Autodesk Portal for my account.

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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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3D-printed office: Office of the Future

BD+C

Technology pundits have pushed the benefits of 3D printing and additive manufacturing for years, but outside of a few pilot projects, the technology has remained more concept than reality for the AEC industry. . The Office of the Future in Dubai represents the most audacious project to date. Dedicated in May 2016, the 2,600-sf, fully functioning office building kicked off Dubai’s strategy to make the city a 3D printing hub by 2030.

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Michelin to Acquire NexTraq

Construction Equipment

Michelin will acquire NexTraq, a U.S. provider of commercial fleet telematics, in an all-cash transaction. NexTraq is headquartered in Atlanta and has 117 employees, approximately 7,000 fleet customers and 116,000 individual subscribers. The company offers a broad array of products for equipment and logistics management including fleet tracking, fuel management, maintenance, and asset management data that can be integrated into existing data management software.

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A space for all: Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

BD+C

Spanning three floors of a high rise in San Francisco, this 40,000-sf headquarters for one of the oldest social-services organizations in California represents the latest in design, technology, and training for blind and low-vision individuals. The space encompasses optometry exam rooms, a retail store showcasing adaptive technology devices, training rooms for hands-on learning of Braille and adaptive technology, a training kitchen, and 11 dorm rooms where up to 29 clients can stay onsite for im

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Michelin Acquires NexTraq

Construction Equipment

Michelin has announced that it has agreed to acquire FleetCor's business NexTraq, a U.S. provider of commercial fleet telematics, in an all-cash transaction. NexTraq is headquartered in Atlanta and has 117 employees, approximately 7,000 fleet customers and 116,000 individual subscribers. The company offers a broad array of products for equipment and logistics management including fleet tracking, fuel management, maintenance, and asset management data that can be integrated into existing data man

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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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Tough calls and unintended consequences: The risks of change, or not

Construction Marketing Ideas

Some business decisions are black-and-white simple. You take an action(s) because you’ll mitigate losses, increase your profits, or reduce your taxes, or all of these (and more) elements. Other decisions are more complex. Do you go for a cold-turkey slash and burn strategy when things aren’t working right, or do you try to mitigate the […].

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Postcard from Plantworx 2017

Digger Blog

Did you enjoy all that rain, mud and sunshine at PlantWorx 2017? We did. Did you enjoy all that rain, mud and sunshine at PlantWorx 2017? We did.

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New Florida Water Plant Treats Three Sources Differently

ENR Construction

A water treatment plant being built near Fort Myers, Fla., will purify water from three different aquifers with three different treatment systems.

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‘Homegrown’ geothermal energy equals environmental protection, jobs

Contractor Magazine

Douglas Dougherty. Douglas Dougherty, president and CEO of GEO – The Geothermal Exchange Organization, discusses the Technologies for Energy Security Act of 2017 (H.R. 1090), which would extend tax credits for geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells, microturbines, small wind, and combined heat and power. Those credits expired Jan. 1. read more.

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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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Scorecard Identifies Most Energy-Efficient Utilities

Business Facilities

ACEEE’s first-ever Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard looks at the performance of the 51 largest electric utilities in the U.S. and highlights cutting-edge efforts. - Read: Scorecard Identifies Most Energy-Efficient Utilities.

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Drones and Data Highlighted at Bridge Engineering Conference

ENR Construction

The American bridge design and construction industry has turned the corner in embracing tools such as 4D modeling, public-private partnerships and drones.

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Code body ICC appoints Doll to head up communications

Contractor Magazine

Prior to joining ICC, Doll was the senior communications specialist at CNA, a nonprofit research and analysis organization located in Arlington, Va., and was the communications and events manager at Community of Hope, a housing and health-care nonprofit in Washington. read more.

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After Nuclear Project Troubles, CB&I Looks for Recovery

ENR Construction

Under the 12-year leadership of CEO Philip Asherman, Chicago Bridge & Iron grew, as the company points out, from a specialty tank subcontractor to a global energy infrastructure powerhouse.

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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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17 projects earn BD+C's 2017 Building Team Awards

BD+C

This year marked BD+C's 20th annual Building Team Awards.

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The Top 100 Professional Service Firms: Companies Broaden Their Offerings

ENR Construction

As project delivery becomes increasingly complex, owners are more likely to rely on third-party managers to assist them.

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Gerber, Danze employee clothing drive benefits Repeat Boutique

Contractor Magazine

The not-for-profit organization provides clothing and practical household goods to those in need. read more.

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Team Outwits Deadly Risks on Copenhagen Metro Expansion

ENR Construction

At Copenhagen’s lengthy Metro expansion, construction crews dodge killer contaminants, skirt around historic building foundations and stay on track

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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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5 Cool Bridges You May Not Have Heard Of

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Today’s architects, artists, designers, contractors, and builders are collaborating with cities and planning commissions to create outstanding structures that benefit communities and create planning solutions. To make creative ideas a reality, it’s important that the creative and project management processes come together seamlessly. Bridging the gap between gravity, utility, and design, bridges are often built to be unassuming.

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Will the Settled Strike In Quebec Delay Projects?

ENR Construction

As many as 170,000 Quebec construction workers walked off the job on May 24, halting work on the new Champlain bridge over the St. Lawrence, the Turcot Interchange in Montreal and other big projects.

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Different types of doors for building

Construction Cost Estimating

The size of the door should be made with such dimension so that it becomes possible to move the largest object through the doors. For residential buildings, the size of the door should start from 0.9 m × 2.0 m and over. Larger doors are built up at the core entrance to the building to make view elegant. Minimum sized doors are suitable for bath rooms and water closets.