Foam Concrete -Materials, Properties, Advantages and Production Methods
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Foamed concrete is a lightweight concrete consisting of foam. Materials, properties, advantages and production methods of foamed concrete is.
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Gaines Group Harrisonburg: A serious contender for 2017’s Best Construction Blog
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
The Gaines Group Harrisonburg (harrisonburgarchitects.org) blog is a serious contender for the 2017 Best Construction Blog. It received three nominations — and at present leads in the popular vote with more than 26 per cent of voters selecting it. The popular vote doesn’t determine the winner as independent judges evaluate the entries — but the judges generally […].
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What is Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in Construction Projects?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Alternative dispute resolution is a combination of techniques implemented for resolving disputes in a construction project, without seeking any.
Verizon Acquires Skyward Drone Operations Technology
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Commercial drones are fast becoming powerful tools for the construction industry and the accompanying procedures and regulations required to legally fly them can be complex. Verizon's recent acquisition of the Skyward Company will help businesses simplify their commercial drone use by incorporating Skywards drone operations software and technology into Verizon's network and platforms.
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.
Millennials: 3 ways to position yourself as an emerging design professional
BD+C
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
A year ago, we Millennials (I’m 33) surpassed the Baby Boomers as the largest living generation, according to the Census Bureau. Millennials are poised to dominate the U.S. workforce. . Now that you’re ready to take over the design industry, what’s your first step? You’re sick of detailing stairwells. Time after time, as you have sought greater responsibility and professional opportunity, you’ve been rebuffed with these frustrating words: “Thanks, but we’re really looking for someone with more e
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Transparency a key in Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library renovation
BD+C
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library opened in Washington, D.C. in 1972. The 37,000-sm building was originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and uses transparency and light as metaphors for freedom and knowledge.
Human beings as part of the Internet of Things
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Ken Sinclair, Editor/Owner/Founder, AutomatedBuildings.com. Satisfaction and Productivity of corporate assets is an ongoing dynamic survey of human cognition that is creating new performance metrics from the data from our buildings. read more.
Plans for WELL Building Standard include linkage with other green building standards
BD+C
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
New CEO and Chairman of the International WELL Building Institute , Rick Fedrizzi, plans to continue global expansion of the WELL Building Standard with four new initiatives this year: • The development of “crosswalks” between WELL and other green building rating systems, including Green Star, BREEAM, LEED, and the Living Building Challenge.
Engines, Brake, Wheel, Cruise Control Among TWNA Award Finalists
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
The Truck Writers of North America says the five finalists for its 2016 Technical Achievement Award include engines, a disc brake, a steel wheel and electronic cruise control products. For the first time, the annual award is named after Jim Winsor, a 50-year truck journalist and TWNA member who was active in TMC and a predecessor organization. Long known, respected and loved in the trucking industry, Winsor passed away in 2015.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Through the principal's eyes: A look at K-12 architecture
BD+C
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Recently, I had the opportunity to serve as “principal for a day” at Anderson-Livsey Elementary School where I shadowed the school’s actual Principal, Janice Warren. As an architect who focuses on K-12 school design this was a unique opportunity for me to experience the impact of school architecture and design from the Principal’s practical point of view. .
Continental, Cat Team up on Off-road Tires
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Continental says it has signed an agreement with Caterpillar to equip Cat model series 770 to 775 off-road haulers with Continental RDT-Master tires in sizes 18.00R33, 21.00R33, and 24.00R35. The agreement also calls for the two companies to collaborate on designing new tires for two other Cat products: medium wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks.
Gaines Group Harrisburg: A serious contender for 2017’s Best Construction Blog
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
The Gaines Group Harrisburg (harrisburgarchitects.org) blog is a serious contender for the 2017 Best Construction Blog. It received three nominations — and at present leads in the popular vote with more than 26 per cent of voters selecting it. The popular vote doesn’t determine the winner as independent judges evaluate the entries — but the […].
Irish Firm Selects Rochester for U.S. Expansion
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Energy storage startup NEST iON Limited will locate its new R&D facility at Kodak's Energy Storage Hub at the Finger Lakes Eastman Business Park. Read Irish Firm Selects Rochester for U.S. Expansion on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
3XN Architects wins competition to design Swedish aquatic center
BD+C
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
A new aquatic center on Tinnerbäck Lake in Linköping, Sweden, will take its form from the motion of waves washing ashore. 3XN is the architect for the project after its Vågen proposal won a competition against other entrants such as Zaha Hadid Architects and Henning Larsen Architects.
Mitsubishi Electric’s kumo cloud app expands to Include commercial applications
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Cooling & Heating Division (Mitsubishi Electric) announces an update to kumo cloud™, a programmable controller app. read more.
Levementum Adding 175 Jobs In Indiana
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
The Arizona-based tech consultancy will expand its Indianapolis operations, creating 175 high-wage jobs by 2021. Read Levementum Adding 175 Jobs In Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Generations: different values, communications styles
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
When the boss says, “Jump,” you say … ? That means one thing to Baby Boomers, but a Millennial would ask, “Why am I jumping?” or “Can I see you jump first?”. read more.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
DETAILS OF ONE WAY SLAB REINFORCEMENT
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Reinforcement detailing of a slab is performed on the basis of its support conditions. Support to slab is generally provided through walls or beams or columns. A slab is called one way if the supported is provided from two opposite edges. So, the prime load is transmitted onward the spanning direction. Here, the proportion of longer extent to shorter extent is over 2.
Hunt Development Group selected to spearhead Cabrini-Green redevelopment
BD+C
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
The City of Chicago’s attempt at redeveloping the area that was once home to the Cabrini-Green housing project has taken another step forward, as the Chicago Housing Authority has selected Hunt Development Group to develop almost 500 homes in the area.
World Record Arch Dams
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Arch dams, classically curved monoliths situated in narrow valleys, are not as common as other types of dams, such as embankment dams and gravity dams.
CONTRACTOR, Contracting Business partner with EGIA to deliver educational programming, a new national conference and resources dedicated to success of contractors
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
This groundbreaking partnership will provide a fresh approach to the way ongoing education is being provided. read more.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Energy Viewpoint: Evolving Action on Climate Change Accelerates to a Glacial Pace
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Climate change and its causes were not much discussed during the 2016 U.S. general election, but the issue has not gone away.
AHR 2017: Dave Yates visits the Uponor booth
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Dave Yates meets with Aaron Stotco at the Uponor booth during AHR 2017. read more.
ENR MidAtlantic Announces Preliminary 2016 Top Construction Starts List
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
ENR MidAtlantic will publish some of the top 2016 starts in our April issue based on Dodge Data & Analytics as well other sources, including past ENR issues. Below is a preliminary list of 25 of those top starts listed in alphabetical order.
AHR 2017: Dave Yates visits the Viega booth
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Dave Yates talks to Viega's Jason McKinnon during AHR Expo 2017. read more.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Change Accelerates to a Glacial Pace
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Climate change and its causes were not much discussed during the 2016 U.S. general election, but the issue has not gone away.
FTA Delays $647 million FFGA for San Francisco's Caltrain Project
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
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