Construction Business Owner

JULY 10, 2020

How Shapiro & Duncan Successfully Navigates Large Hospital Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 07/10/2020 - 09:31. Large health-care projects require a combination of extensive construction expertise and expert project management to ensure a timely, smooth finish. Often, fast-paced timelines combine with an expansive team of tradespeople, requiring up-front control and planning from the get-go to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on-schedule.

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2020

The chemical reaction which takes place between cement and water is known as hydration of cement. This reaction is exothermic in nature, which means.

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2020

Plans to build pipelines, terminals and other LNG facilities have been put on hold or dropped entirely due to permitting issues, cratering demand, public opposition and falling fuel prices, according to a new report.

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2020

What are the properties of good building stones? The post What are the properties of good building stones? appeared first on The Constructor.

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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.

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2020

Construction Dive wants to know: How many of your employees is the Paycheck Protection Program helping to support?

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Pro Builder

JULY 10, 2020

Sales in Top Master Planned Communities Strong Despite Pandemic. cbroderick. Fri, 07/10/2020 - 09:31. RCLCO’s mid-year survey for master planned communities found sales increased, even amid the pandemic. New home sales in communities grew more than 16%, and this year’s top ranking master planned communities sold nearly 7% more than last year’s chart toppers.

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2020

What is Reinforced Brick Masonry? Explain the method of construction. The post What is Reinforced Brick Masonry? appeared first on The Constructor.

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BD+C

JULY 10, 2020

This week on The Weekly, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from Technical University Dresden, Cooper Carry, and Leo A Daly on three important topics: . • Three ways COVID-19 is redefining commercial design, from touchless spaces to enhanced outdoor amenities. . • The world’s first building made from carbon-fiber reinforced concrete, a lightweight, thinner, bendable form of concrete. • Key obstacles higher education officials face when re-opening campuses for the fall semester. . .

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2020

What is light emitting concrete and the purpose to provide that concrete? The post What is light emitting concrete and the purpose to provide that.

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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.

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JULY 10, 2020

Engcon Group achieved net sales of just over SEK 1.3 billion in 2019, an increase of 13 percent on the previous year, marking 10 years of continuous sales growth.

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2020

What are the defects in the painting? How to fix those defects? The post What are the Defects in the Painting? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 10, 2020

Takeuchi has chosen EquipmentShare as its new dealer in Columbia, Missouri. The dealership will be selling the full range of Takeuchi compact track loaders, excavators, and wheel loaders.

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2020

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Robo sand? The post What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Robo sand? appeared first on The.

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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?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 10, 2020

Operating at a loss means you’re spending more money than you’re making. And while it’s not uncommon, especially for new businesses, it’s still not an ideal situation and shouldn’t continue in the long term. Otherwise, you will eventually run out of cash reserves and be out of business. So the first thing you need to identify is why you’re operating at a loss.

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2020

What are the main objects of the seasoning of timber? The post What are the main objects of the seasoning of timber? appeared first on The.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 10, 2020

Evergreen Tractor has partnered with Kimball Equipment to represent Superior Industries’ crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment in Washington, Oregon, and throughout Idaho’s panhandle.

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2020

How to conduct a soundness tests on cement? The post How to conduct a soundness tests on cement? appeared first on The Constructor.

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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.

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JULY 10, 2020

Stevenson Crane Service received a Thomas J. Reynolds Award for Excellence in Construction Safety and Health from The Association of Union Constructors.

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Business Facilities

JULY 10, 2020

New York-based snack maker Frito-Lay will expand its operations in the City of Perry, GA, creating 120 new jobs in Houston County. - Read: Frito-Lay Investing $200M In Georgia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 10, 2020

Last year concluded a contest held by NASA called the 3D Printed Habitat Challenge. The long-running competition, started in 2015, tasked participants with creating homes that would be viable to build on Mars.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 10, 2020

As construction sites continue to limit outside visitors due to the Coronavirus, a large number of meetings have transitioned to video conferencing. Zoom has emerged as a favorite video conferencing software for basically the entire country – and construction is no different. screenshot of the “Add Zoom Meeting” button, courtesy of Autodesk. BIM 360, Autodesk’s project management platform, has recently released a free integration with Zoom to make offsite collaboration even easier.

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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!

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JULY 10, 2020

Alta Equipment Group today has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hilo Equipment & Services, a privately held distributor of material-handling equipment with three branches in the New York City metro area.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

The recently released Q2 2020 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index plunged from 74 in Q1 to 56 in Q2. Two of the index’s three main indicators—confidence in new business and revenue expectations—both fell 26 points, to 50 and 44, respectively, revealing the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the construction industry.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 10, 2020

Epiroc and Vale have signed a Batteries as a Service (BaaS) agreement for utilizing battery technology in mining operations in Canada.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

Construction employment increased by 158,000 jobs in June, but employment related to infrastructure slipped, according to a newly released analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association officials cautioned that additional infrastructure-building job losses are inevitable unless the federal government replenishes depleted state and local budgets for roads and other public works.

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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!

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BD+C

JULY 10, 2020

“The Weekly,” a live streaming news and analysis program from Horizon TV, will feature experts in the design of office workplaces and healthcare facilities in its July 16 program. Tune in for The Weekly at 1:00pm Eastern on Thursday, July 16: [link]. .

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Natural Building

JULY 10, 2020

Michael Henry, who co-authored Essential Natural Plasters wrote an extensive article titled At Home with Natural Plasters that was published in the current issue of Mother Earth News. He delves into a description of traditional techniques and why they are often superior to more modern wall treatments. The article features his own recipe for a versatile plaster that can add beauty to many different types of walls.

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BD+C

JULY 10, 2020

1. Sydney will be home to the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower (BD+C) . "Designed by SHoP Architects in collaboration with BVN, the the 590-foot-tall building will become the tallest hybrid timber tower in the world, according to the architects.".

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