Construction Business Owner
JULY 24, 2019
Despite propane’s established reputation, a few misconceptions remain about the fuel. The following are the most common myths associated with using propane for light construction equipment and the truth behind each one. .
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 24, 2019
How contractors can achieve behavioral change and succeed with any improvement initiative or implementation project.
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The Constructor
JULY 24, 2019
Sand bath method is a field method conducted to determine the water content of the soil. This method is fast but the result is not as accurate as the.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2019
S-Squared's ambitions for its robotics machine extend from the 500-square-foot home to infrastructure and commercial buildings up to 1 million square feet.
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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.
Lets Build
JULY 24, 2019
As-built drawings are a very important component of a construction project. They serve as copies or recreations of how the project is constructed, and pinpoint all changes made as it is being built. Construction projects, regardless of their size, go through multiple modifications, adjustments, and changes before their completion. It doesn’t matter how minor the.
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Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2019
The province's moves have led to greater acceptance not only across Canada but in the U.S. and Japan, where Tokyo-based architects are planning a 70-story CLT high-rise, for example.
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
Tennessee has been named the state with the Best Business Climate and North Carolina is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings Report , released this week. Rounding out the top five in the magazine’s flagship business climate ranking are Virginia, Alabama, Texas and Utah. BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers noted that the top three—and this year’s no. 4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor,
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2019
The system uses drones to cut the labor costs of bridge inspections by up to 70%, the developers say.
BD+C
JULY 24, 2019
Two years ago, Cambridge, Mass., adopted ambitious net-zero energy standards for the construction and renovation of city-owned properties. One of the first projects to fall under this rubric was an 1885 Victorian home at 859 Massachusetts Avenue. The 7,500-sf structure, which was being used as office space, has since been refashioned into a 10-unit shelter for homeless families.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2019
Tri State Concrete Pumping out of Belpre, Ohio, runs a 20-unit fleet ranging from compact trailer-mounted concrete pumps to a giant multi-axle Class 8 truck weighing 52.5 tons.
BD+C
JULY 24, 2019
While from a fan’s point of view, professional sports may be as close to a universal language as anything, there are compelling cultural differences in the business end of the industry. For instance, comparing American sports management, with its fast-forward focus on maximizing profitability and providing over-the-top customer experiences, may seem overly aggressive to the Brits, whose moderated approach is more rooted in tradition.
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2019
With 1,700 assets in 200 different classes of vehicles and equipment, Ron Kennedy, CEM, fleet manager for Sarasota County, Florida, has his hands full.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2019
While the board of commissioners has agreed to continue working with Magnum Construction Management by extending its existing contract, it also issued an RFQ for a new contractor.
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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?
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2019
With 1,700 assets in 200 different classes of vehicles and equipment, Ron Kennedy, CEM, fleet manager for Sarasota County, Florida, has his hands full.
BD+C
JULY 24, 2019
Every construction project comes with its own different set of requirements, deadlines, variables and budgets. Sometimes, the budget is not enough, and design professionals have to find opportunities for value engineering. To effectively value engineer, you must have current and reliable cost information. After all, you cannot be sure you are even adding value unless you know exactly where your costs lie.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 24, 2019
U.S. construction industry leaders remained upbeat regarding nonresidential construction’s near-term prospects in May 2019, according to the Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. While contractors were slightly less upbeat regarding profit margins and staffing levels compared to April, all three principal components measured by the survey—sales, profit margins and staffing levels—remain well above the diffusion index threshold of 50 in May.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2019
A global change order agreement with Tutor Perini is critical to meeting the revised service date, but the project's oversight committee said "the ongoing unproductive working relationship" has been impossible.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2019
It wasn’t all that long ago that fleet managers, maintenance supervisors, and equipment technicians walking around shows like Conexpo didn’t miss a step as they passed by the construction-technology exhibitors’ booths.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2019
Construction executive David Kennedy allegedly conspired with a subcontractor to bilk more than $436,000 from two Army contracts in Georgia.
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2019
Because of the high-tech nature of today’s smarter grade control systems, buyers are still concerned about what it takes to keep them working.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 24, 2019
The Forum was a chance for members to get together and share what sales tips, tactics and techniques have been working for them throughout the year.
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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!
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2019
Serious Labs is working to develop Powered Access Licensed-Registration (PAL) + VR training modules for IPAF. PAL + training, which can be completed on a VR simulator for the first time, tests existing PAL Card holders at a more advanced level, the company says.
ENR Construction
JULY 24, 2019
Utility companies seeking to reduce CO2 emissions are increasingly relying on battery energy storage systems to meet peak-power demand as they retire their gas-fired plants.
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2019
A video showing a subway stop flooding in Queens, New York, has caused the state attorney general’s office to scrutinize the work of two construction firms.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 24, 2019
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. -- Leading water heater manufacturer, A. O. Smith recently held a grand opening of its newly renovated Technical Training Facility, located at its Customer Care Facility in Ashland City, Tenn.
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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!
Construction Equipment
JULY 24, 2019
Manitowoc is launching an apprenticeship program to help certify welders in Pennsylvania.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 24, 2019
In civil engineering sectors, there are different types of terms associated with various construction materials. Given below, the details about them. Aggregate: It belongs to all particles of sand, broken stone or gravel etc. which are applied to form Concrete. Bulking: It means the surge in volume of sand or aggregate resulting from the absorption of Water.
BD+C
JULY 24, 2019
Who says the façade for a renovation and restoration project needs to be stodgy? Certainly not New York-based architecture firm ODA, which recently finished its conversion of the former Arbuckle Sugar Refinery on New York City’s East River into 10 Jay Street, a Brooklyn waterfront jewel box with 10 stories of open floor plates. . The 230,000-sf building combines three of the building’s original brick façades with a new unitized glass-and-steel waterfront curtain wall.
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