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The Current State of American Airports

Construction Business Owner

The Current State of American Airports. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 03/13/2020 - 16:47. American airports: A rundown of where we are currently, what projects are in process, what funding is available, and what you can expect to see in the future.

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6 ways the coronavirus outbreak will affect construction

Construction Dive

Contractors are used to risk but are they prepared for everything the pandemic will throw at them? Here are the top consequences builders will face.

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COVID-19 and real estate: How the coronavirus is impacting the AEC industry

BD+C

. The Scramble to Make Space for Coronavirus Patients (Citylab) - March 12. "As Covid-19 cases climb, cities may face a shortage of locations to quarantine and isolate people. In the U.S., it’s a uniquely local problem.". Read more. .

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Reducing pre-hydration in a VRM

GCP Applied Technologies

Reducing pre-hydration in a VRM. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 03/13/2020 - 15:51. GCP Applied Technologies. March 13, 2020. When producing cement, vertical roller mills (VRMs) offer advantages to ball mills, as they have greater energy efficiency, smaller plant footprint and the versatility to grind multiple cement types under different conditions. . However, cement produced in VRMs sometimes has lower strength and longer setting time compared to ball-mill cements made with the same raw materials.

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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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AEC business impacts from COVID-19: We want your input!

BD+C

. Dear BD+C Readers, . During the past two weeks, we've heard from a handful of AEC firms about their measures to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19 while maintaining business operations and keeping their clients' projects on schedule and budget. . We'd like to hear from you on how your firm is handling business operations and projects during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Balfour Beatty profit up 8% amid US civil project delays and coronavirus monitoring

Construction Dive

Despite an overall increase in U.S. revenue, CEO Leo Quinn said that around 18 civil projects there have fallen behind schedule, leading to reduced profitability in that sector.

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Tips For Getting Your Construction Business Through Tough Times

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you're a small business owner whose construction company hasn't gone through hard times, that's great, but it's likely to happen at some point. As much as we dream about being brilliant enough in this industry that we'll never face slow times, there are many things beyond our control that can negatively affect our organization. Here are six tips for getting your business through difficult periods so you can look forward to many more years of construction business ownership: 1.

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Feds push use of eminent domain to force people out of flood-prone homes

BD+C

The federal government is giving local officials nationwide an ultimatum: Either use eminent domain to force people out of flood-prone homes, or forfeit the chance for federal money to combat climate change, according to the New York Times. . This move is an effort by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect people from disasters. Officials from the Florida Keys to the New Jersey coast, including Miami, Charleston, S.C., and Selma, Ala., are facing this choice.

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Construction Responds To Limit Coronavirus Infection Exposure, Manage Work

ENR Construction

Skanska reports infected employee in Norway, but firm and others in the U.S. and beyond tap virtual solutions as industry groups adjust dates for key events.

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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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BF Location Video: AIDT – The Total Workforce Delivery System

Business Facilities

AIDT’s Total Workforce Delivery System has provided thousands of skilled, motivated employees to Alabama industries since 1971. The key to AIDT’s response is a unique infrastructure allowing the total, upfront commitment of our resources to the success of your company. - Read: BF Location Video: AIDT – The Total Workforce Delivery System at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What Is Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum | Applications of GFRG | Disadvantages of The GFRG Panel

CivilJungle

What Is Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum? Mainly the structures of modern buildings are made of different types of materials. Regardless of whether you are a builder, architect, engineer, or contractor, it is extremely important to know the nuances of the building materials used popularly. The knowledge of different types of construction materials, together with the […].

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Minimum Foundation Depth for Houses

Construction Cost Estimating

The foundation of a house is what holds the structure up, carries its entire weight. When you try to design a new building, you must consider how deep the foundation should be in order to properly support the building. This is called the foundation depth. It is measured by the vertical distance between the footing and the natural ground surface. Expansive Soil : One thing to be kept in mind here that light soil has expansive properties.

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Washington Legislature Approves $10 Billion Transportation Budget

ENR Construction

The state will use unspent money from existing budgets to offset projected revenue shortfall caused by a referendum cutting car-tab registration and excise fees in the state.

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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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BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

Business Facilities

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy. - Read: BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Midwest Utility Consortium Strategizes to Expand Renewable Energy Capacity

ENR Construction

In a just-issued report, 10 utilities cite need for more energy storage, transmission upgrade and new technologies to meet demands by 2050.

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Upper Midwest Utility Consortium Strategizes for Expansion of Renewable Energy Capacity

ENR Construction

No specifics were offered, but new technologies and dispatchable energy will be needed by 2050 according to the transmission group.

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Industry Responds to Limit Infection Exposure; Manage Work

ENR Construction

Companies adjust policies, industry groups look to provide information.

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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.