Fri.Dec 28, 2018

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How to Pour Concrete Foundation?

The Constructor

Pouring concrete foundation is considerably important phase of foundation construction and plays vital role for the success of the the project.

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Mining Technology Slow to Make an Impact

Construction Equipment

Mining companies are not seeing benefits for technology such as machine learning, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The paper cites the examples of several firms that boasted about gains to be made with AI technology but have yet to follow though.

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Construction of Concrete Chimney Crown

The Constructor

Chimney crowns also termed as chimney cap or chimney top plate, is a cover provided on the top of chimney chase to prevent the entrance of rain water.

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Four Reasons Why You Should Become Landscape Industry-Certified

Green Industry Professionals

Becoming landscape industry-certified can be a competitive advantage, which can win you the job over the next guy.

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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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Bobcat Produces Grading System How-to Video

Construction Equipment

Bobcat has produced a video explaining grade-control options available on its attachments. The video includes descriptions and applications for laser grading systems, sonic and slope systems, and 3D ready systems.

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Video: Tough Times Ahead for Carr Fire Rebuilding

Construction Equipment

Labor shortages may bog down efforts to rebuild communities affected by the Carr Fire in Shasta County, California, according to local news reports. Specialty trades, including concrete workers, may be in short supply.

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Learn How to Prevent Salt Damage to Landscape Plants

Green Industry Professionals

Use alternative de-icers that aren't made of sodium chloride and apply the de-icers before a storm arrives.

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Fatality Rate Increases for Small Construction Firms

Construction Equipment

An analysis of fatalities in the construction industry shows a significant difference between firms with less than 20 employees. Two-thirds of fatalities in 2016 occurred in this group, according to CPWR, which accounts for 90 percent of the construction firms in the country.

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Bayer Introduces New Turf & Ornamentals Roles to Maximize Customer-Centricity

Green Industry Professionals

Kayla Brugman, Peter Farno, Mike Hirvela and John Wendorf were appointed to new turf and ornamentals leadership roles.

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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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Soil Nailing Method & Component

Construction Cost Estimating

Soil nailing method is used to reinforce and fortify the subsisting ground. Under soil nailing method, the bars are narrowly placed and set up into a slope or excavation as the construction continues from top down. It is a suitable and inexpensive process of erecting retaining wall for excavation support, support of hill cuts, bridge abutment and high ways.

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Phone to Landscaper: Fungus on the Way, Time to Spray

Green Industry Professionals

The apps compare current weather to historic data, then calculate whether it makes sense to spray fungicide.

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