The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2017
A borehole layout consists of several boreholes arranged in different plans as per requirement for site investigation of a construction project.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Manual processes may have worked well in the past, however today they do more harm than good for contractors by wasting time and money on projects. With construction technology on the rise, there are plenty of ways that contractors can automate their processes and avoid these problems. The infographic will walk you through all the ways you can save and which pitfalls you can avoid by choosing to automate your processes like RFIs, Daily Logs, Time and Labor Capture and Safety Inspections using th
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Several methods and techniques are available to reduce the efflorescence in newly constructed masonry walls. Efflorescence reduction systems should.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 23, 2017
4BT develops and maintains JOC unit price books containing costing data for individual construction tasks for a wide range of general construction, maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities, roads, parking lots, and other construction-related components typically encountered by real property owners. We also provide professional training and support to owners and awarded JOC contractors for our web based JOC cost estimating, project, and information management software system.
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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.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Please can someone let me know what the minimum ceiling height should be for a large bedroom, it’s about 20 metres long by 5 metres wide? Read.
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2017
A double layer HDPE liner shall be installed in an oily water evaporation Pond with Leak Detection. The size of the pond is 70m by 70m Read More at.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Caterpillar's rolling 3-month retail sales statistics report released today shows the company's global retail sales for the months of July, August, and September were up 13 percent, led by a 43-percent jump in the Asia/Pacific region.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Please can someone let me know what the minimum ceiling height should be for a large bedroom, its about 20 metres long by 5 metres wide? Read More.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Raleigh, N.C., is in the midst of a development boom. Since 2005 through July of this year, this metro has added 3,672 residential units, 1,000 hotel rooms, 346,000 sf of retail space and 1.5 million sf of office space downtown. The Raleigh-Durham metroplex has seen more than $3.3 billion of investment in 250 miles of highway infrastructure, $3.2 billion last year in new capital investments, and more than 30,000 new jobs announced in 2016.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Most leaders at architectural, engineering and construction businesses don’t like to think at all about sales, and consider marketing to be an obscure, often expensive, and frustratingly unbillable add-on. They associate “sales” with pushy people who don’t really know about the subject matter, or commission-hungry grabbers. They associate marketing with expensive branding efforts, overpriced and […].
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2017
More than half of the facility management executives in a multi-national survey said that they will increase energy efficiency investments next year. The 2017 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey of more than 1,500 facility and management executives in the United States, Canada and 10 other countries found that 58% of respondents expect to spend more on efficiency in 2018.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Washington State's DOT does a great job using drones to show off some of its best work. This video captures the ongoing construction of the interior roadways, safety systems and other elements that will carry and safeguard drivers passing beneath downtown Seattle in the new SR 99 tunnel. The drone enters at the tunnel’s north end, near Seattle Center.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Every year thousands of troops get live-fire training at the Army’s National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif. The soldiers and the more than two thousand military families (two-thirds of which have children) on the post will now benefit from having the first net-zero energy, carbon-neutral hospital in the country, and only the third LEED Platinum hospital in the world.
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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?
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2017
As of October 2, the almost $3 billion settlement resulting from Volkswagen's sale of 590,000 vehicles with emissions defeat devices, will be held in two trusts (the Environmental Mitigation Trust for State Beneficiaries and the Environmental Mitigation Trust for Indian Tribe Trust Agreement - collectively, “Trust Agreements”) to be drawn upon for projects focused on mitigating NOx emissions.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2017
New designs and major renovations of college stadiums and arenas are taking inspiration from the pros in seating arrangements and amenities. “Our research shows that fans want a new game-day experience,” says Sherri Privitera, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal with Populous. “It’s no longer as simple as providing fans a seat, a hot dog, and a soda.”. Game attendance at some major universities has declined in recent years.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2017
The US Environmental Protection Agency has set up two trusts, into which Volkswagen will deposit the almost $3 billion settlement resulting from its sale of 590,000 vehicles with emissions defeat devices. The Environmental Mitigation Trust for State Beneficiaries and the Environmental Mitigation Trust for Indian Tribe Trust Agreement will be drawn upon for projects focused on mitigating NOx emissions.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2017
The Bicentennial Pavilion and Promenade at the Indianapolis Zoo provides 40,000 sf of weather-protected space for up to 1,000 seated guests. The open-air special events facility can host concerts, picnics, and private events. The Zoo’s newest bird exhibition, Magnificent Macaws, is also located under the new pavilion and includes a custom-designed stage and perch.
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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.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2017
NEW YORK, N.Y. –The Dodge Momentum Index fell in September, moving 8.4 percent lower to 116.4 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 127.1. The index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
BD+C
OCTOBER 23, 2017
. TOP 50 SPORTS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2016 SPORTS REVENUE. 1. AECOM. $1,043,700,000. 2.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The national construction industry added 8,000 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in September, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors of a recent release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The nonresidential sector added 11,700 jobs for the month, which means that residential construction lost several thousand jobs.
Construction Cost Estimating
OCTOBER 23, 2017
In this construction video tutorial you can get live demonstration of blending and positioning of concrete in the jobsite for slab or road. Mixing : Mixing of concrete is one of the most crucial factors for obtaining good final properties and for this purpose proper equipment should be utilized. So, it is suggested to employ ready-mixed concrete to get the best result.
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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!
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2017
The 44-acre Bernalillo High School was part of a $35.2-million, multiphased renovation that reduced older infrastructure to 130,000 sq ft from 200,000.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2017
By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue. N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. Supply chain models are adding efficiencies, and smart sensors and automation technologies are making factories more efficient and safer than ever before.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2017
With the goal of increasing international tourism to Las Vegas, the expanded McCarran International Airport features new gates large enough for wide-body airplanes, including the Airbus A380.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Manual processes may have worked well in the past, however today they do more harm than good for contractors.
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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!
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northeastern New Mexico, the Blake Hotel at Taos Ski Valley features 65 guest rooms, 15 suites and 9 condominium units.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Located in Glendale, Ariz., the Equine and Bovine Center is a teaching, research and diagnostic facility.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Touting the state’s ability to attract and grow tech talent, a number of California cities and regions have entered bids for Amazon’s second headquarters in North America.
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