Fri.Oct 19, 2018

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Bar Bending Schedule(BBS)of Footing – Estimation of Steel Quantity

The Constructor

The bar bending schedule(BBS) of an R.C.C footing provides the reinforcement details and the total steel quantity required for the footing.

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Auxiliary View – Its Types, Methods. [A Comprehensive Guide].

CivilSeek

In this article, You’ll learn about the Auxiliary View – Its Types, Methods, and how to draw it. So Let’s Get Started. Auxiliary View. While drawing orthographic projection, such lines. Read more Auxiliary View – Its Types, Methods. [A Comprehensive Guide]. The post Auxiliary View – Its Types, Methods. [A Comprehensive Guide]. appeared first on CivilSeek.

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Footing Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) – Estimation of Steel Quantity

The Constructor

Bar bending schedule (BBS) of an concrete footing provides the reinforcement details and the total steel quantity required for the footing.

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[VIDEOS] Why manage your concrete with VERIFI® system?

GCP Applied Technologies

[VIDEOS] Why manage your concrete with VERIFI® system? michael.delros…. Fri, 10/19/2018 - 18:37. GCP Applied Technologies. October 19, 2018. The below testimonials feature actual ready-mix producers explaining how the VERIFI® system has improved their business. . Ready-mix producer testimonials. div" data-cycle-timeout="0" data-cycle-pager="#media-pager" data-cycle-prev="#media-prev" data-cycle-next="#media-next" data-cycle-log="false"> ">.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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ProContractor Mobile 5.9 Enhancements

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Support for Universal Window Platform (UWP).

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Green building is now academia's core

BD+C

As students returned to college campuses this fall, many were greeted by new, renovated, or expanded classrooms, research centers, and residences that operate more efficiently and sustainably.

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ProContractor 3.12 Accounting Enhancements

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Check Count to Payment Listing Report.

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Design revealed for mass-timber residential tower in Milwaukee

BD+C

“Ascent” is the apt name of what would be the tallest mass-timber building in the Western Hemisphere, a 21-story 410,000-sf mixed-use tower that would be located in downtown Milwaukee, Wis. A Building Team that includes the engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti, Korb + Associates Architects, and the developer New Land Enterprises has unveiled the design of Ascent, which is currently in its planning stages but could start construction by the fall of 2019.

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$77B bullet train officials approve central California stretch

Construction Dive

The California High-Speed Rail Authority approved a revised route between Fresno and Bakersfield that will reportedly save $200 million, but land negotiations and final environmental reviews are still needed.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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[VIDEO] In-transit concrete management: What is it?

GCP Applied Technologies

[VIDEO] In-transit concrete management: What is it? michael.delros…. Fri, 10/19/2018 - 15:52. GCP Applied Technologies. October 19, 2018. Play. One of the challenges in shipping ready-mix concrete, from the plant to the job site, is the mysterious "mile in the middle," where concrete slump is uncertain. VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system solves for this by way of cloud-connected sensors mounted on the ready-mix truck.

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Dodge: Value of September construction starts falls 5%

Construction Dive

Despite major fluctuations like the 38% drop in office construction and 36% surge in manufacturing, chief economist Robert A. Murray said starts are settling back to last year's levels.

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New York’s five-year construction spending boom could be slowing over the next two years

BD+C

Nonresidential construction spending in New York City is projected to reach $39 billion in 2018, a nearly 66% increase over the previous year. However, spending is also expected to tail off significantly during the following two years, according to a new report, Construction Outlook 2018-2020 , released today by the New York Building Congress.

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American Airlines breaks ground on $1.6B LAX terminal project

Construction Dive

The overhaul of terminals 4 and 5 at Los Angeles International Airport is expected to create 6,000 jobs, and public areas should be complete before the city hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Construction begins on suburban Denver senior living facility

BD+C

A new senior living community, dubbed Atria Westminster, is currently under construction 10 miles northwest of Denver in Westminster, Colo. The OZ Architects-designed facility will offer 137 units across five stories.

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The 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference Begins This Weekend

Contractor Magazine

The event features expert speakers from around the world sharing their expertise on disaster mitigation, the latest building technology, resiliency, hoarding and more.

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New Tools 2018 that I Discovered and Want to Share With You

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Sandra Hayward. The technological progress is moving too fast. Life has changed tremendously in the past few years and there are amazing tools that can make life easier. Whether you are studying, managing your business or simply enjoying your life, there are a lot of apps that you can use to realize your goals. I have tried a lot of apps and tools and some have actually changed my life.

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JLG Celebrates Production of its 250,000th Boom Lift

Construction Equipment

JLG produced its 250,000th boom lift, a 660SJ telescoping boom, at the company’s manufacturing facility in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The lift was delivered to Skyworks LLC in Buffalo, New York—the same rental company that purchased JLG’s 100,000th boom lift and telehandler in 2005 and 2015.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Ferrero USA Investing $9M In New Jersey

Business Facilities

The confectionery company will expand its operations in Franklin Township, NJ adding nearly 100 new jobs. - Read: Ferrero USA Investing $9M In New Jersey at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Missouri Leaders Discuss Building Hyperloop

Construction Equipment

While the discussion around building a hyperloop in the U.S. has reigned controversial, a new study supported by Virgin Hyperloop One found many possible benefits of building a high-speed route between St. Louis and Kansas City.

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Epidemic in Turf Management: Herbicide Resistance in Annual Bluegrass

Green Industry Professionals

University of Tennessee researchers are participating in a $3.2 million study to combat weed in managed turf systems.

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ARTBA Names Dave Bauer President, CEO

Construction Equipment

Dave Bauer has been named president and CEO of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), effective Jan. 1, 2019. The board of directors decided on Bauer unanimously before announcing the news at ARTBA’s national convention.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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National Apprentice Contest Winners Announced

Contractor Magazine

The contests were held October 10th & 11th in Albuquerque, N.M. on the tradeshow floor during the CONNECT 2018 event.

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United Rentals Announces $2.1 Billion in Q3 Total Revenue

Construction Equipment

United Rentals said rental revenue jumped 21 percent in Q3 2018, to $1.861 billion compared with $1.536 billion in 2017. Total revenue was $2.116 billion for the third quarter, up from $1.766 billion in 2017. Third Quarter 2018 Highlights Rental revenue increased 21.2 percent year-over-year.

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Global Green Tag production certification standard will launch in U.S. at end of year

BD+C

Global GreenTag International will launch its product certification standard and eco-labeling program in the U.S. later this year.

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September Construction Starts Settle Back 5 Percent

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NEW YORK, N.Y. –New construction starts in September fell 5 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $709.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The September downturn followed 9 percent declines in both July and August, as the pace of construction starts has now pulled back for the third month in a row after reaching the current year’s high in June.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Control the Uncontrollable

Green Industry Professionals

Sure Power™ is a new standard in selective herbicide power with fast control of challenging broadleaf weeds, including excellent results on ground ivy and wild violet. Four-way Sure Power is labeled for more than 250 broadleaves and provides two.

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Record Turnout at the 3rd Annual Service World Expo

Contractor Magazine

Service World Expo had a 33% increase in registrants at this year’s event.

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Real Grass to Replace Fake Grass that Replaced Real Grass in Miami

Green Industry Professionals

EasyGrass agreed to remove the artificial grass and the concrete slabs it’s glued to, and replant with topsoil and sod.

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