Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Most DBE programs, though implemented by the states via “uniform certification programs,” are based on the USDOT’s DBE regulations. To qualify as a DBE, the firm must be at least 51% “owned” and “controlled” by one or more “socially” and “economically” disadvantaged individuals. Details of qualification here. .
The Constructor
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Reinforced concrete is a combination of traditional cement concrete with reinforcements (steel bar). This combination is made to use the compressive.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2019
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries indicated that workers took shortcuts when dismantling the crane in April, which made it more susceptible to the wind that toppled it, taking four lives.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Training your mechanical HVAC team is an ongoing process, one that at its best involves senior technicians, associations, vendors and distributorships.
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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.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Excavation, fall and trenching hazards dominate the list, although there is one entry that deals with asbestos violations.
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 21, 2019
No stranger to the top, the Lone Star State takes another number one from the other 49 in a new WalletHub report that ranks where to start a business. - Read: Starting Up Is Big In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Shawmut Design and Construction, in partnership with Arrowstreet, NV5, and the Massachusetts School Building Authority, has broken ground on the new Hildreth Elementary School in Harvard, Mass.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September 2018 and September 2019, while construction employment increased in 28 states from August to September, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
BD+C
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Located next to the Mississippi River in Moline, Ill., the new IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) headquarters has completed construction. The LEO A DALY-designed building was designed to reflect an employee-centered culture.
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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.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Briggs & Stratton Corporation is upgrading select Simplicity tractor models to include power steering for intricate landscapes and a new hydraulic lift system
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Construction workers will be able to speak commands to an “Alexa-style” voice activated hard hat, according to an article in Construction Enquirer. The report says the technology beams real-time audio instructions into an earpiece and augmented reality (AR) graphics onto the visor.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2019
The awards are an opportunity for the PHCC to celebrate the work auxiliary members have done to promote the trades over the past year.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Manitou sales in the third quarter of 2019 were up 4 percent compared to the same period in 2018, and up 18 percent for the first nine months, year-over-year. Michel Denis, president/CEO, said in a prepared statement that the results confirm “the start of the slowdown already announced.
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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?
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Equipped with some of the newest natural-gas-powered turbine technologies, this 1,500-MW facility can power more than 1 million homes, providing a highly flexible and reliable addition to the region’s energy grid.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Topcon Positioning Systems and Bentley have joined to launch a new, jointly owned company that they say will help “industrialize” construction. The company, Digital Construction Works, includes a staff of digital construction experts contributed by the two partners.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2019
The first expansion of the nation’s most revered military cemetery in 40 years, the $85-million Millennium Project integrated new construction and design and sustainability initiatives while paying proper respect for the site’s history and taking into account long-term maintenance needs.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Uptake and Symboticware will provide mining companies with an end-to-end, integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and data science solution for mining equipment.
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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.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2019
This $71.5-million project to renovate and reprogram a hospital’s perioperative services floor involved reconfiguring operating rooms, a pre-operation services unit and a post-anesthesia care unit.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 21, 2019
The producer of fresh canned vegetables and fruit will create 140 new jobs at its Florence County, SC operations. - Read: McCall Farms Investing $50M In South Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Incorporating a former company headquarters, the 420,000-sq-ft addition combined construction with renovations, creating one of metropolitan Washington, D.C.’s most advanced cancer treatment centers.
Dezide
OCTOBER 21, 2019
In our last post, we discussed how to handle complex issues in advanced machines by breaking down the troubleshooting process into component level troubleshooting and then building more sophisticated hierarchies for handling the high level symptoms. In this post, we will be taking this concept further and see how we can optimize the machine troubleshooting Read more.
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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 21, 2019
Part of an overall revitalization effort in downtown Richmond, the $47-million bus rapid transit system delivered a 7.6-mile-long, high-density corridor that provides an attractive and convenient transportation option for residents and commuters.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 21, 2019
What is Motor? The term mortar is used to indicate that a paste prepared by adding the required quantity of water into a mixture of binding material (cement or lime) and fine aggregate (sand). The above two elements of mortar, namely, the binding material and fine aggregate, are sometimes referred into as the matrix and […].
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Part of the revitalization of the neighborhood surrounding the University of Maryland, this $1.2-million, 7,500-sq-ft, open-concept workspace offers what the project team calls cutting-edge research opportunities in machine learning and data science and also connects students with industries that are eager for new talent.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September 2018 and September 2019, while construction employment increased in 28 states from August to September, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said that it is likely additional states would have added new construction jobs if firms could find more qualified workers to hire. “Although evidence is mounting that the overal
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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 21, 2019
Delivering a large greenfield distribution center and regional headquarters on an 81-acre site, the design-build team minimized environmental impacts by protecting onsite wetlands and the adjacent Five Forks Civil War battlefield.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Billy Goat's AGR1300H Auger is a dedicated, self-propelled unit that features a patent-pending Z-Link for straight line drilling with limited repositioning
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Delivered on time and on budget, the $146.8-million, 27-month project supports the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s 1,600-bus fleet.
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