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Standardise as you go: The key to better and admin-free processes

Lets Build

Keeping track of what is happening on construction sites is challenging if you don’t have the right processes and tools to help you. The result? Information overload and excessive admin workload. Increased waiting time between tasks. Non-conformities are discovered during handovers. Never-ending disputes that put your project in danger. It doesn’t take much to understand why standardisation has become such an important buzzword for the construction industry during the last couple of years.

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How to Design One-way Slab as per ACI 318-19? | Example Included

The Constructor

One-way slab is a type of concrete slab in which loads are transferred in one direction to the supporting beams and columns. Therefore, the bending.

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State of the Construction Industry: January 2021 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A number of business changes and potential impacts lie ahead for contractors in 2021.

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Demag AC 80 4 All Terrain Crane

Construction Equipment

Demag AC 80 4 all-terrain crane is 80-ton crane with has a main boom measuring 196.9 feet long. With the boom fully extended, the crane can lift 6 tons at a radius of 45.9 feet, and 10.7 tons at a radius of 32.8 feet. A 21.3-foot main boom extension can be offset by 25 degrees or 50 degrees.

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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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Is IKEA a Trustworthy Affordable Cabinet Alternative for Residential Pros?

Pro Builder

Is IKEA a Trustworthy Affordable Cabinet Alternative for Residential Pros? cbroderick. Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:02. On the latest installment of The Weekly, two designers weigh in on how IKEA cabinets play into residential home design. Many residential professionals turn to IKEA cabinets when working with a tight budget. The frameless European cabinet style the company offers cannot be found as available and as cheap anywhere else, says Jillian Lare, owner of Jillian Lare Interior Design in Des Moin

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Navistar, GM Part of Group Launching Hydrogen Truck Ecosystem

Construction Equipment

In collaboration with General Motors and OneH2, Navistar is introducing a complete solution for customer implementation of a zero-emission long-haul system, which will be initially piloted by J.B. Hunt Transport.

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Hiring a Painting Estimator? You Need a Prospector, Not an Order-Taker

A David Creation

First, just a quick heads-up: this post is written primarily for the painting contractor audience. If you run another type of home improvement business, I do hope you’ll glean a few benefits as well. “Painting estimator” is one of the hardest positions to fill. Don’t take my word for it: almost all of my clients have echoed the same sentiment over the years.

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The Weekly show, Jan 28, 2021: Generative design tools for feasibility studies, and landscape design trends in the built environment

BD+C

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders from Studio-MLA and TestFit about: . • Landscape design trends in the built environment. • How AEC teams and real estate developers can improve real estate feasibility studies with real-time generative design. . .

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Crown Holdings Will Create 126 Jobs In Virginia

Business Facilities

The packaging technology company will invest $145 million to build an aluminum beverage can production facility in Henry County, VA. - Read: Crown Holdings Will Create 126 Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Natl. Fire Protection Assn. releases new energy storage system fact sheet

BD+C

The National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ) has released a new energy storage systems (ESS) safety fact sheet.

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AGC of Utah Members Gather for Modified In-Person Convention

ENR Construction

Construction across the state continued during the pandemic, and the outlook for this year remains positive, AGC leaders say.

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Const. Employment Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Construction Equipment

Construction employment in December remained below pre-pandemic levels in two-thirds of the states even though 37 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs from November to December, according to an analysis by the AGC.

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Keystone XL Shutdown Raises Debate on Energy-Sector Change

ENR Construction

Americans, Canadians weigh job, economic and climate change impacts of Biden quick move to yank permit for much-disputed crude oil carrier.

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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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The Latest and Greatest in Smart Home Tech

Pro Builder

The Latest and Greatest in Smart Home Tech. cbroderick. Thu, 01/28/2021 - 09:29. Smart technology once only lived in sci-fi, but there’s a plethora of affordable, reachable smart home products on the market—and homebuyers want them. Smart technology has a place in every area of the home nowadays: front doors, kitchens, bathrooms, even gyms. And there can be a product for any budget.

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Finalists Announced for Top Honors in ENR's National Competition

ENR Construction

Three projects have been shortlisted as finalists for Project of the Year in ENR's Best of the Best Projects awards.

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Roughly 35 Million Homes are at ‘High Risk’ of a Natural Disaster

Pro Builder

Roughly 35 Million Homes are at ‘High Risk’ of a Natural Disaster. cbroderick. Thu, 01/28/2021 - 09:33. A new study by CoreLogic found nearly one-third of the nation’s housing to be at risk of a natural disaster. By analyzing the severity and frequency of damage brought on by natural disasters, CoreLogic researchers created a composite risk score. Frank Nothaft, chief economist at CoreLogic, says businesses should better prepare themselves for potential risks.

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Arkansas Arts Center to undergo $142 million transformation into the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

BD+C

Located in Little Rock, the Arkansas Arts Center is currently undergoing a $142 million transformation to become the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. The new museum will include an increase in space of almost 50% and the addition of 13 acres of new grounds.

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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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Yogarriba Earthships in Bonaire

Natural Building

Ten years ago the folks at Yogarriba had a vision to make something different, so they contacted the Earthship organization and soon started the Earthship houses in Bonaire, a Caribbean Island. It became a labor of love and they worked hard to make it a reality. Over several years they built two eco houses, with solar panels, rain water collection systems and recycled materials.

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Gallatin High School completes in Bozeman, Mont.

BD+C

The new Gallatin High School in Bozeman, Mont., was designed around the concept of a town center to be a place where people come together for a variety of purposes aligned with creating a unified, supportive, interactive community.

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What Is a Cavity Wall | How to Build a Cavity Wall | Cavity Wall Detail | Cavity Wall Thickness | Cavity Wall Insulation Pros and Cons | Brick Cavity Wall

CivilJungle

What Is a Cavity Wall? A cavity wall consists of a hollow space between them. The cavity walls normally consist of two skins, which should be brick , cinder blocks , or reinforcement concrete blocks , etc. The absorbent materials are used in cavity wall construction to that draw out the rainwater and consist of humidity in the wall. The weep hole is constructed above the window or base the wall to draw out the rainwater.

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Study Finds Excess Mortality for California Construction Laborers During Pandemic

ENR Construction

Study of state death certificates shows 22% more working adults in all occupations died in three-month 2020 period than in past years.

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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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PMI Optimistic About Biden Administration’s Priorities

Contractor Magazine

The new administration’s priorities closely align with many of PMI’s goals.

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Acting US Capitol Police Chief Calls for Permanent Fencing Around the US Capitol

ENR Construction

Acting chief Yogananda Pittman's push for permanent security measures received some pushback from others calling for balance between safety and accessibility.

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What is a Successful Construction Project?

Job Order Contracting

What is a successful project? Whether its a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build, understanding what constitutes success is a fundamental starting point. Below is the start of a checklist for a successful construction project… your adds to the list? End user / customer satisfaction Delivery of the project on time Delivery of project within budget Delivery of the project at a fair price Delivery of the project with zero, or minimal change orders and/or small punch list Safe project

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COVID-19 Adds Six-Month Delay to $30.8B UK Nuclear Plant

ENR Construction

After 10 months, "the pandemic is still in full force [eating] away at our opportunity to recover lost time from 2020," says Hinkley Point C project's managing director.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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How to Get Paint OFF Work Boots? (Fast & Clever Ways)

Work Gearz

Is there anything worse than spilling something on your work favorite work boots? I guess not. As soon as something hits your boots the first feeling that comes to your mind is that you have ruined them.This feeling intensifies as soon as you realize that it’s nothing but the paint that has torn down the glory of your boots. The paint that stains your precious boots can be oil or water based.

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ENR CA & NW: Call for Entries for 2020's Top Project Starts

ENR Construction

Complete ENR California & Northwest's annual survey to be considered for the print edition's regional Top Project Starts in 2020.

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5 Housing Market Trends that Shaped 2020, According to Realtors

Pro Builder

5 Housing Market Trends that Shaped 2020, According to Realtors. cbroderick. Thu, 01/28/2021 - 09:39. The National Association of Realtors’ Confidence Index Survey asks Realtors about the top housing market trends they are experiencing on the local level each month. For the housing market last year, Realtors identified five top trends, which can help to create a broader picture of the market.

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