Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 20, 2018

The quality of cement should be examined properly prior to utilize it in concrete, plastering or any other purpose at construction work site. For quality checking, initial inspection is very crucial. It may not always feasible to check all the engineering qualities required for utilizing cement on site but the quality of cement can be checked roughly through some recognized field test in the construction site.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 20, 2018

With each ton of the nearly 3 billion tons of cement produced per year globally releasing one ton of carbon dioxide, manufacturers are ramping up approaches to finding alternative methods and materials.

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BD+C

AUGUST 20, 2018

The average age of the 84,000 public elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. is 44 years since construction, and 12 years since a major renovation, according to the Department of Education. School districts, say AEC experts, are more inclined than ever to tear down old schools and build new with the latest technological and security systems.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 20, 2018

Blast furnace slag cement is the mixture of ordinary Portland cement and fine granulated blast furnace slag obtained as a by product in the.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2018

LEAN Job Order Contracting, JOC, is a proven efficient, transparent, best value construction procurement and delivery method. It assures consistent delivery of on-demand, on-time, on-budget, quality repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. LEANJOC(TM) provides an adaptable process-centered, systematic approach that supports improved physical asset life-cycle management (repair, renovation, and construction) and measurable enhanced financial outcomes.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 20, 2018

Hilton hopes that its — and the city's — first-ever modular-built hotel, a Home2 Suites project, will compress the building schedule and realize a faster return on investment.

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BD+C

AUGUST 20, 2018

We regularly field inquiries from national and regional engineering firms about marketing and lead generation services — and in particular, about the latest trends in professional services marketing. I’ve been talking to marketers and executives in engineering firms about the revolution that has been underway in AEC marketing. It’s a real shift away from traditional marketing techniques and toward online marketing.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 20, 2018

The top 10 starts on ConstructConnect's list of commercial, residential, civil, institutional and industrial projects point to a healthy overall market.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2018

Construction employment increased by 19,000 jobs in July and by 303,000 jobs over the past year, reaching a 10-year high, and the industry’s unemployment rate and level hit an all-time low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said it was likely firms would have added even more workers if they could find qualified candidates to hire. “The construction industry has added workers at nearly three times th

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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.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 20, 2018

The bridge authority approved Canada-based Aecon Group's request to rejoin the consortium that will design, build, finance, operate and maintain the up to $3.7 billion Gordie Howe International.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 20, 2018

Service trucks literally drive field maintenance activities, and specifying these work trucks requires not only an understanding of truck chassis, but also of the bodies and accessories those chassis carry.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 20, 2018

The German manufacturer of polystyrene foams will invest $45 million in a new manufacturing facility in Banks County, GA. - Read: SELIT North America Creating 100 jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 20, 2018

Overgreasing causes bearings to run hot, which reduces grease life, according to Chris Decker, a grease formulator for ExxonMobile. In an informational video (below), Decker highlights infrared images to show how hot bearings can run with too much grease.

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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?

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2018

Some of the solutions to the plumbing problems folks have come up with run the gamut from horrific and dangerous all the way to ingenious, even if they aren’t quite to “code.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 20, 2018

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) has established a new award to recognize individuals or organizations who advance the mining industry through the implementation of technical innovation with new equipment, processes or systems that result in significant technological…

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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 20, 2018

Landscapes that include fewer wind-pollinated plants could reduce symptoms for those sensitive to outdoor allergens.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2018

Panel discussion during World Water Week to discuss the AWS standard and the value of independent certification as a global tool for driving and monitoring water stewardship at the facility-level.

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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.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 20, 2018

Mix Design refers to the method of choosing perfect materials of concrete and finding out their proportionate ratios with the purpose of developing concrete with minimum specific strength and stability as reasonable as possible. To form concrete maintaining desired strength and properties, choosing of components and their quantity should be determined and it is defined as concrete mix design.

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BD+C

AUGUST 20, 2018

Designed by UrbanWorks Architecture, a new $53 million apartment complex is now under construction in Richfield, Minn.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2018

The West Virginia Parkway Authority’s bold 30-year accelerated bridge program is replacing 116 structures along the state’s 88-mile parkway.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2018

Over the course of three decades, the company has helped shape the direction of the industry.

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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!

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2018

MidAtlantic Contractor of the Year W.M. Jordan Co. announces leadership changes in its 60th year.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2018

Christensen appointed the new CEO, Kurt Plattner appointed CFO.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2018

Carrying five bus lines and five light-rail lines, the Steel Bridge crossing the Willamette River in downtown Portland has significant public transit clout. But it also carries with it some concerns.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 20, 2018

It’s been almost a decade now since Robert Merkley encouraged me to participate and support The Ride, a 117-km cycling experience to support cancer and other research at The Ottawa Hospital. These sorts of community/action fundraising initiatives are not uncommon — they bridge good-will, engagement and community support in a single package.

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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!

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2018

The West Virginia Parkway Authority’s bold 30-year accelerated bridge program is replacing 116 structures along the state’s 88-mile parkway.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2018

Bids on projects in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2018

Dodge offers data on projected 2018 construction starts in the Cheyenne area and southern Wyoming.

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