Stability of Slopes for Excavations in Different Soil Types
The Constructor
JANUARY 26, 2018
Stability of slopes in open excavation in different soil condition along with the factors that control slope stability in open excavation are.
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News about the death of retail stores might still be premature, says new study
BD+C
JANUARY 26, 2018
Retailers went through another tough year in 2017, during which store closings included 1,430 Radio Shacks, 808 Payless ShoeSource outlets, 667 Ascentas (which sell nutritional supplements), and 600 Walgreens.
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Percentage of immigrant construction workers on the rise
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2018
The increase is largely due to a lack of U.S.-born workers returning to the construction industry following the Great Recession.
Flying drones while inebriated now illegal in New Jersey
BD+C
JANUARY 26, 2018
Flying a drone after having too many drinks is now illegal in New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie signed a law this month that prohibits flying a drone with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher, the same level as for driving a vehicle. Operating a drone while under the influence of drugs has also been banned. Anybody caught violating the law faces up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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Improve Your SEO Using Google Trends
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 26, 2018
Today's Guest Article Is From Jennifer Scott. --. There's a lot of tools online that you can use to help improve your SEO. When you're picking which ones to use, make sure that Google Trends is in there. It's one of the best tools you can use, as it gives you so much information on what you can to do to improve your SEO. Here's how you can use it to give your site a boost.
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December construction starts up 12%, total year starts up 3%
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2018
The increase in the month's starts reversed November's 12% decline, according to the Dodge Data & Analytics report.
Eager Park opens as health and wellness centerpiece of future mixed-use master plan
BD+C
JANUARY 26, 2018
The recently completed Eager Park in East Baltimore was designed to be the centerpiece of the community’s commitment to health and wellness. The 6-acre park sits adjacent to the site of a future 88-acre master plan that will serve as the economic driver for renewal of the city’s east side and comprise life-science research facilities, retail, a school, a hotel, and greenspaces.
Caltrans stops work on $25M bridge project after detecting lateral movement
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2018
The bridge was 65% complete when construction work halted earlier this month after surveyors noticed a 1.5-inch shift in the bridge's arches.
Stephen Ayers, FAIA, honored with the 2018 AIA Thomas Jefferson Award
BD+C
JANUARY 26, 2018
Stephen Ayers, FAIA, Architect of the Capitol, has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture. The Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture recognizes architects in the public and private sectors, public officials, or other individuals who design distinguished public facilities and/or who advocate for design excellence.
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.
United Rentals Full Year Rental Revenue Up 15.7%
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 26, 2018
United Rentals, Inc. announced financial results this week for the fourth quarter and full year 2017. Fourth Quarter 2017. For the fourth quarter of 2017, total revenue was $1.922 billion and rental revenue was $1.646 billion, compared with $1.523 billion and $1.298 billion, respectively, for the same period the prior year.
The straw that broke the camel’s back! The final post for (the first incarnation of) debunkthebim!
DebunkTheBIM
JANUARY 26, 2018
Being unemployed is nothing to be ashamed of, one would think. Especially, when one considers it as a short interlude between two highly rewarding positions. After all, one has not spent over 3 decades of one’s own life to hone one’s skills and then be thrown out as a piece of garbage at the time one is probably best able to fully commit to one’s career without feeling the guilt of underplaying the role of parenthood.
Lidar-Equipped Bots Catch Construction Mistakes
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 26, 2018
Doxel has created a new system that will take data gathered by a small robot as it scans the project site and determine if each step in the building process has been completed according to plan.
Recipients for the 2018 Collaborative Achievement Award selected
BD+C
JANUARY 26, 2018
The Affordable Housing Design Leadership Institute and Klyde Warren Park have been selected as the 2018 recipients of the Collaborative Achievement Award, which recognizes and encourages distinguished achievements of allied professionals, clients, organizations, architect teams, knowledge communities, and others who have had a beneficial influence on or advanced the architectural profession.
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?
Doobie Candy
Business Facilities
JANUARY 26, 2018
The legal cannabis industry is selling dangerous high-potency infused edible products that will need to be regulated. - Read: Doobie Candy at BusinessFacilities.com.
Seven Tips to Protect Lawns from Pests and Plant Diseases
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 26, 2018
Learning about the pests that live in your region is one surefire way to prevent damage.
Gender bias perception deterrent of women entering some fields
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2018
A new study shows college-bound women are dissuaded from entering professions where they believe they could be discriminated against.
U.S. Ranked Third For Global Talent Competitiveness
Business Facilities
JANUARY 26, 2018
Washington, DC, San Francisco land in Top 10 of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index’s city rankings. - Read: U.S. Ranked Third For Global Talent Competitiveness at BusinessFacilities.com.
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.
Flying drones while drunk made illegal in New Jersey
BD+C
JANUARY 26, 2018
Flying a drone after having too many drinks is now illegal in New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie signed a law this month that prohibits flying a drone with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher, the same level as for driving a vehicle. Operating a drone while under the influence of drugs has also been banned. Anybody caught violating the law faces up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Precision Pays with Mini-Trencher
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 26, 2018
How Green Oasis Irrigation is mini-trenching its way to success.
Dodge: December construction starts up 12%, total 2017 starts up 3%
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2018
The increase in December starts reversed November's 12% decline.
Construction Starts Rebound 12% Nationwide in December
ENR Construction
JANUARY 26, 2018
U.S. project-starts total for all of 2017 advances 3% to $745.9 billion.
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!
Gehl Rolls Out Compact Track Loaders at World of Concrete
ENR Construction
JANUARY 26, 2018
Gehl unveils new compact track loaders at the annual World of Concrete equipment show in Las Vegas.
Is Trump Infrastructure Plan Just Around the Corner?
ENR Construction
JANUARY 26, 2018
White House aide says plan will not include new revenue, and leave Highway Trust Fund unchanged.
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