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3 Important Cases of Building Collapse Due to Poor Construction Management

The Constructor

Construction is perhaps the most critical stage in the life cycle of structures, mainly because of the danger of failure and the high chances of.

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Three adaptive reuse projects will add housing in Wisconsin

BD+C

Building Teams that include developer J Jeffers & Company and the general contractor CG Schmidt have three adaptive reuse projects underway in Wisconsin that attest to the unique challenges this kind of work presents, especially when historic preservation is a factor.

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How to Lay and Join Stoneware Pipes?

The Constructor

Stoneware pipes are generally preferred over other types of pipes for sewer and drain works as they are much more effective where acid effluents or.

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Tiny Home Living is Thriving, But With Drawbacks

Pro Builder

Tiny Home Living is Thriving, But With Drawbacks. cbroderick. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 00:00. Although the need for more space is one of the top demands for current buyers, 2020 will likely be a record year for tiny homes—but tiny homes are coming with more setbacks due to the virus. One tiny home owner who lives with her husband and three dogs in a 7-foot-by-16-foot cargo trailer said the pandemic has made her home feel “a whole lot smaller,” reports The New York Times.

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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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Underground Home Recycled from a Missile Silo

Natural Building

A Cold War–era missile silo base in Eskridge, KS on 32 acres was converted into an underground home and has come on the market. It was built as an Atlas E missile structure in the early 1950s and was operated by the Air Force in the early 1960s, but was decommissioned in 1965 in favor of newer technology and more robust facilities. Built to withstand bomb blasts, it is made up of epoxy-resin concrete and heavy rebar.

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Tension Vs Compression – Difference Between Tension & Compression

Civil Lead

Tension Vs Compression Tension and compression are the two principal forces involved in any structure/ building. Each material can handle. Read more Tension Vs Compression – Difference Between Tension & Compression.

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Majority of Workers Remain Remote—And Many Would Keep It That Way

Pro Builder

Majority of Workers Remain Remote—And Many Would Keep It That Way. cbroderick. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 00:00. A recent Gallup poll found the majority of US workers are still working from home and many prefer it to remain that way. The rate of remote workers reached its highest point at 70% back in April, but the share has dwindled down to 56% in January. Many other workers split time between telecommuting and working in-person, the Gallup polls found.

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Should I Condition My Boots First and Then Add Mink Oil?

Work Gearz

Do you want your leather boots to last a long period and want them to look nice? Then you must keep your leather boots clean and conditioned. A good leather conditioner keeps your boots supple and soft while protecting them from cracks. But you also require a protectant to protect your boots against hazardous elements and to prevent the moisture and natural oils from escaping.

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Flyover Design | Flyover Construction | Types of Flyover | What Is Flyover

CivilJungle

What Is Flyover? A Flyover is a bridge that carries one railroad or road over another. Flyover can also be described as an overpass or a high road bridge that crosses a highway or intersection. The difference between the Bridge and Flyover is depending on the purpose of its use and the location where it is being built. Bridges are built to connect two separate points it is a region that occurs naturally like a valley, river , sea or anywhere other bodies of water, etc.

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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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Best Work Boots for Mechanics to Stand ALL Day

Work Gearz

Professional mechanics spend most of their day if not all of it on their feet. They often work bending over car engines or standing underneath hydraulic lift platforms to repair problems in the undercarriage of automobiles. To help you we’ve formed our list of best work boots for mechanics. We enlisted the help of a group of industrial and auto mechanics to test a number of boots all day long for a week.

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Traffic Rotary | Advantages & Disadvantages of Traffic Rotary | Design Elements of Traffic Rotary | Rules for the Selection of Traffic Rotary | Traffic Operations in a Traffic Rotary

CivilJungle

Traffic Rotary-. Traffic Rotary intersections or roundabouts are special types of at grade intersections designed for the flow of traffic in one direction across the central island of traffic rotary. Essentially, all major disputes at the junction, clash of right-turn motions, are turned into milder conflicts, i.e. mixing and diverging. Vehicles joining the rotary system are softly pushed to travel in the clockwise direction in an ordered fashion.

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The Most Livable Communities Offer Robust Array of Housing Options

Pro Builder

The Most Livable Communities Offer Robust Array of Housing Options. cbroderick. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 00:00. AARP’s Livability Index bases a community’s livability score on housing, neighborhood features, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity. A recent report from AARP and the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University found when it comes to housing, the most livable communities often offer a wide range of different housing options, such as single-family homes,

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EPA 2020 Enforcement Offers Insight

Green Building Law Update

The Environmental Protection Agency’s has released the results of its 2020 enforcement and compliance efforts and those results off significant insight that business can benefit from. In the first 5 months of fiscal year 2020, EPA was on track to significantly exceed traditional numeric metrics in many categories with more compliance monitoring activities in the first 5 months than in any year since 2013, more in assessed penalties the first 5 months than in 7 out of the previous 10 years, more

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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?