Metering Flume and its Types
The Constructor
MARCH 7, 2019
A Metering flume or flow measuring flume is an artificial channel section which is used to measure the discharge of a channel. Flumes are made of.
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Preparing to Bid in a New State
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 7, 2019
How to properly license your construction business for bidding a new state. .
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Metal means business
BD+C
MARCH 7, 2019
Tacker Bros. LLC, a firm that provides design, general contracting and construction management services for commercial, industrial, and professional projects, lead the way for Phase 1 of construction of Tudor Way Business Park in Magnolia, Texas. Tacker Bros., which specializes in turnkey solutions—from design and budgeting through construction—determined that metal would be the ideal material selection, in order to achieve a modern design with varying textures that was within a reasonable budge
6 Articles You Need to Read on Women in Construction
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 7, 2019
This week (and every week, for that matter), raise your hard hats to the women who go to work on jobsites or in the back offices of construction companies each day.
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.
OSHA Drone Inspections: Part 2
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MARCH 7, 2019
In our previous blog on drones we addressed whether you should or shouldn’t allow OSHA to operate drones on your worksite. We received such an abundance of feedback, we felt it necessary to dive deeper into the topic of drones and what they can mean for the future of workplace safety. How do drones change “In Plain View”? Some complain that OSHA’s interpretation of the Plain View Doctrine contains too many gray areas.
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Though still subject to contention, the construction project could take two-and-a-half years and employ more than 2,500.
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According to a study by United Airlines, the cause of failure for 89 percent of complex mechanical equipment is completely random, without any relation to its life cycle.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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The California Building Standards Commission updated state building codes to allow for the use of flame retardant-free foam building insulation in below-grade applications. The change will permit foam insulation containing no flame retardants when installed below a minimum 3.5-inch thick concrete slab on grade. Labeling requirements apply for such products to prevent misuse in vertical or above-grade applications.
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Factory-installed auxiliary axles on Mack Granite models now feature standard shock absorbers for improved ride comfort, durability and tire life. By absorbing and helping reduce excessive vibrations, the shocks help improve durability of the lift axles and the heavy truck, the company said.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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