10+ Uses of Concrete in Civil Engineering
The Constructor
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials worldwide.
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Streamlining Construction Submittals
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Contractors are modernizing their construction submittal processes through integrated technology.
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BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 22, 2019
BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. The easiest way to describe LEAN and BEST VALUE construction, is to note what it is not. It is not design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, LastPlanner(TM), black belt, kaizen, et al. LEAN, BEST VALUE construction, planning, procurement, and project delivery is embodied with collaborative processes and frameworks such as integrated proje
DOL apprenticeship plan: experts argue pros, cons
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Construction Dive breaks down the controversy, which centers on whether the industry should be exempt from a proposed provision that paves the way for standard-setting training programs.
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.
BIM and VDC for construction: What you should know
Lets Build
OCTOBER 22, 2019
What is BIM and VDC? Technology is having a huge impact on the construction industry, primarily bringing about positive changes. The use of software, hardware, and various digital tools is making the sector more efficient, although there is still a lot of work to be done on bringing everybody on the journey. As the saying.
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Weekly Product Gallery: American Standard, OXX, tekmar, General Pipe, Webstone, Keeney
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2019
This week's gallery spotlights a minimalist kitchen faucet collection; a rugged coffeemaker for jobsites; switching relay and zone control valves; stainless-steel braid hose; ultra-compact thermostatic mixing valves; and bath drains to allow a fuller soak.
Efficient material design, low-carbon concrete are critical to cutting GHG emissions in construction
BD+C
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Efficient material design and the use of low-carbon concrete are crucial to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) during the construction process, according to a report from C40 Cities, Arup, and the University of Leeds.
Ralph and Todd have a father-son talk on KMOX
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Father-and-son talks happen all the time. But this one hits close to home. Click below to listen to Ralph Korte, founder, and Todd Korte, CEO, discuss our humble beginnings and how we’ve gotten where we are today. Thanks to KMOX and our friends at CMA for this opportunity to share a story we’re proud of. Listen to Ralph and Todd Korte here.
Modular, collapsable hotel pods can be built in cities’ interstitial spaces
BD+C
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Connectic, a pop-up hotel concept by Cooper Carry, recently won the 2019 Radical Innovation Award after being selected from a group of three finalists.
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.
[INFOGRAPHIC] How to Prepare Outdoor Equipment for the Changing Seasons
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) shares an infographic, “Prepare for the seasons ahead,” offering tips to homeowners on Fall Landscape Prep and Winter Outdoor Equipment Prep.
White House advances plan to revise NEPA, wants faster infrastructure permitting
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2019
National Environmental Policy Act rules, which were issued in 1978, have not seen a significant revision since 1986.
Snapper SPX Tractor, 360Z Zero Turn Mower Get More Ergonomic
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Upgrades to the Snapper mowers include a redesigned mid-back cut and sewn seat for enhanced rider comfort and rugged 11- by 6-in.
Student Designs Tease Vocational Truck Future
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America has challenged transportation design students to come up with vocational trucks that would meet needs in 2030. Students did more than simply draw a futuristic vehicle, they considered what the future demands on vocational trucks might be.
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?
What Your Construction Bookkeeper Needs To Generate Useful Reports
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Owners of small construction companies like you are the men and women who keep everything moving in the right direction. When the economy changes, you quickly adapt because you are a survivor, not a large giant behemoth dinosaur unable to respond promptly and dies in its tracks. Most articles about Job Costing are for large contractors with dozens of employees, doing millions of dollars in sales every year.
[WATCH] Cranes Imploded After NOLA Hotel Collapse
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Authorities opted to implode two of the remaining cranes at the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse site on Sunday. New Orleans fire Chief Tim McConnell told WDSU that the implosion went “as well as it could have.
Illinois Opens State's First Net Zero Government Building
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2019
The Countryside Municipal Complex will produce as much energy annually as it uses
Volvo CE Sales Dip 4 Percent in Q3
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Volvo CE reported a decrease in sales and operating income in Q3 2019, with net sales decreasing by 4 percent to $1.9 billion. Operating income was also slightly down, at $226.0 million. This equated to an operating margin of 12.2 percent, according to a press release.
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.
Rate Analysis of Brick Masonry
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Rate analysis of brick masonry used of reference book IS Code 1200 part 3(IS Code 1200 part 3 used for measurement), IS Code 2212, and CPWD Part 1. All calculations of brick masonry for rate analysis. This calculation calculates of brick and mortar (mortar = Cement + Sand past this call mortar) for materials. Mortar […].
OSHA Sites Contractor After Cave-in Death
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 22, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Westwind Contracting for exposing employees to excavation and confined spaces hazards following a fatality at a Pembroke Pines, Florida, work site.
Colorado Project of the Year, Best Residential/Hospitality, Excellence in Safety: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Visitors to the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center near Denver International Airport are transported to a mountain-themed environment located just minutes from the city.
Woman’s Magical Cob House
Natural Building
OCTOBER 22, 2019
This is a full tour of a cozy cob micro cabin built by Marie France Roy, a professional snowboarder from Canada. She wanted to build a home with natural and reclaimed materials so the main floor is built with cob – a mix of sand, clay, and straw – and the upper floor is built with reclaimed cedar siding. She also used secondhand windows and other materials that were used or on their way to the landfill to reduce the impact of her project.
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!
Best Highway/Bridge: Marc Basnight Bridge / Replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 22, 2019
A lifeline for residents of North Carolina’s barrier islands for nearly 60 years, the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet had become vulnerable to scour and the corrosive effects of the saltwater environment.
The LINK PHX mixed-use development opens in Downtown Phoenix
BD+C
OCTOBER 22, 2019
A new 30-story, 257-unit mixed-use building has officially opened in downtown Phoenix, marking the completion of the first phase of a three-phase project. Studio, one-bedroom/one-bathroom, and two-bedroom/two-bathroom units ranging in size from 450 sf to 1,450 sf are available. Each unit features 9-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, and a full-size washer and dryer. .
Best Interior/Tenant Improvements: CNN Diner, Atrium and Entry and Terrace Renovations
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Navigating near-constant foot traffic, broadcast schedules and access constraints, the three-part $15.2-million renovation at CNN Center created vibrant new areas for the public and employees.
Ben Seager, AIA, Named KTGY’s New 75+ Service-Enriched National Practice Area Leader
BD+C
OCTOBER 22, 2019
IRVINE, Calif., Oct 21, 2019 – KTGY Architecture + Planning has announced that the firm is expanding its 55+ practice area, led by Manny Gonzalez, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal. Ben Seager, AIA, LEED AP, Director, Design, has been appointed Practice Area Leader of the firm’s 75+ service-enriched studio. KTGY’s award-winning senior living practice focuses on residential and the mix of uses that create community.
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!
Safety Award of Merit: Combined Heat & Power, Architect of the Capitol
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Located inside the century-old Capitol Power Plant, the combined heat and power project’s most important contributors to safety were the workers themselves, according to the project team.
Employee Owned Companies Pull Against Poverty
PC Construction
OCTOBER 22, 2019
A team of PC employee-employees recently joined six other teams from employee-owned companies to participate in the Pull Against Poverty event, which supports the efforts of the Good Food Truck and their mission to serve.
Award of Merit, Higher Education/Research: Thomas P. Murphy Design Studio at University of Miami School of Architecture
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 22, 2019
This 20,000-sq-ft collaborative learning facility, designed by Arquitectonica and built by Coastal Construction, features a large open floor plan that enables up to 130 students to use the building’s fabrications lab, workstations, presentation areas, review spaces and offices.
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