How to Install Corrugated Asbestos Cement Roofing Sheets?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Asbestos cement sheets are popularly used as a low-cost roofing material. The improved properties attained by the addition of asbestos in cement make.
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LEAN Construction SWOT Analysis
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
LEAN Construction SWOT Analysis. A lot of organizations claim to deploy LEAN construction, however, few actually do. LEAN construction requires integrations of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, and associated people, process, information, and technology. If you want to take the LEAN construction quiz… request it. via Four BT, LLC – – Four BT, LLC provides innovative integrated project delivery solutions inclusive of detailed locally researched constructi
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Standard Specifications of Hollow and Solid Concrete Blocks
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
In recent times, we have seen a drastic transition from brick masonry to concrete block masonry due to its numerous advantages such as fire.
Not Sure How to Promote Your Construction Company? Start With Safety
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Not only are we in the midst of difficult times, but we also have to account for the inevitability of a major recession , and that the economy is only going to get worse before it gets better. So, how does this affect construction companies? The simple answer is that many people are going to revert to a money-saving mindset in an effort to stretch their resources for as long as possible.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
How to Speed up the Curing Process of Concrete?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Speeding up the curing process of concrete can improve construction efficiency and help save some valuable time in a dead-line driven project.
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What is the need of Soil Testing before Construction?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
What is the need of Soil Testing before Construction? The post What is the need of Soil Testing before Construction? appeared first on The.
[Timelapse] Watch 32 Months of New Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Construction In 3 Minutes
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
via YouTube // EarthCam. Sure, I’ve already written about the completion of Allegiant Stadium , the brand new home to the Las Vegas Raiders, but I ask you this: Is a building actually built if there’s no timelapse video to show for it? I submit to you that it is not. Earthcam , the webcam technology company, had cameras set up around the jobsite of Allegiant stadium for 32 months to create the timelapse, which condensed the entire process into 3 minutes.
Why only cylinders shape were used to test Split Tensile Strength of Concrete?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Why only cylinders shape were used to test Split Tensile Strength of Concrete? The post Why only cylinders shape were used to test Split Tensile.
Why Don’t Teams Use Scrum for Construction?
Lean Construction
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Spend any amount of time in conversation with me and it is impossible not to notice how easily excited I get about Lean Construction and Agile frameworks, especially Scrum. Lean transformation and business coaching are my primary responsibilities at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
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.
Why cubes are tested at 3, 7 and 28 days for the Compressive Test?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Why cubes are tested at 3, 7 and 28 days for the Compressive Test? The post Why cubes are tested at 3, 7 and 28 days for the Compressive Test?
How Cat 395 Excavator Performs in the Dirt
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
How does the “Next Generation” 395 Caterpillar excavator perform? We asked Todd Shreves and Mike High, operator/instructors from the Independent Union of Operator Engineers Local 649 in Bartonville, Illinois, to answer that question.
What is the purpose of doing CBR Test?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
What is the purpose of doing CBR Test? The post What is the purpose of doing CBR Test? appeared first on The Constructor.
Huntington Ingalls Industries To Create 250 Jobs In Virginia
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, will establish an unmanned systems facility in Hampton, VA. - Read: Huntington Ingalls Industries To Create 250 Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
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?
What is the Mechanism Involved in Resin Transparent Concrete?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
What is the Mechanism Involved in Resin Transparent Concrete? The post What is the Mechanism Involved in Resin Transparent Concrete? appeared first.
Silicon Valley Titans Create Construction Job Marketplace
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
As workers navigate an unpredictable job market fraught with challenges exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, several Silicon Valley pioneers have joined forces to launch Core, an online and in-app construction labor marketplace.
What is the range of density of Carbon Fibre in Conductive Concrete?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
What is the range of density of Carbon Fibre in Conductive Concrete? The post What is the range of density of Carbon Fibre in Conductive Concrete?
Architectural billings in August still show little sign of improvement
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Business conditions remained stalled at architecture firms during August as demand for design services continued to decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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.
Explain the Curing method of concrete with of addition of Hydrogel?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Explain the Curing method of concrete with of addition of Hydrogel? The post Explain the Curing method of concrete with of addition of Hydrogel?
Midwest Truck & Auto Parts To Create 150 Jobs In Indiana
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Automotive and truck parts supplier Midwest Truck & Auto Parts has selected a 125,000-square-foot facility in Lake County, IN for its Midwest expansion. - Read: Midwest Truck & Auto Parts To Create 150 Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
How PH value of water influence in construction?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
How PH value of water influence in construction? The post How PH value of water influence in construction? appeared first on The Constructor.
August Existing Home Sales Hit 14-Year High
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
August Existing Home Sales Hit 14-Year High. cbroderick. Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:23. August became yet another record breaking month for the housing market. Tight home supply pushed home prices up 11.4% annually, a new record high, according to CNBC. And keeping up with the previous record, homes sold within 22 days on average. Home sales hit a 14-year high last month as well as sales of existing homes increased 2.4% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 6 million units.
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!
Focus Shifts from Site Preparation to Construction at the WSSC Bio-Energy Project
PC Construction
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Activity on the Early Works Package at WSSC’s Piscataway WRRF site began almost a year ago and now nears completion as the teams shift focus to Phase 2 construction activities associated with the new bio-energy. The post Focus Shifts from Site Preparation to Construction at the WSSC Bio-Energy Project first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
New Home Buyers Want Health-Focused Features
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
New Home Buyers Want Health-Focused Features. cbroderick. Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:43. Even before the pandemic, buyers were interested in wellness design and healthier homes. Now, more than one-third of prospective buyers want to purchase a new home over an existing because of new health-focused features, according to D Magazine. The same survey revealed that younger generations, Millennials and Gen X, have a strong interest in the same features.
Takeuchi TB257FR Excavator
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Model TB257FR Takeuchi excavator has a patented side-to-side offset boom and tight tail swing. Operating weight on the Takeuchi compact excavator is 2,765 pounds, dig depth is 12 feet 9.3 inches, and bucket breakout force is 10,431 pounds. The maximum reach on the 52-horsepower unit is 20 feet 4.
Only Informed Analysis and Integration Can Deliver on the Promise of Digital Twins
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
The premise of a digital twin has become confused in an engineering and construction world with several levels of analysis and approval. How best does a fully digital representation of what will be a physical building or infrastructure asset illuminate its construction process? Is it really as easy as seeing how an exhaust port that goes right to a vessel's main reactor might be a problem?
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Double Take: Court Finds That Contractor Waived Owner’s Past (But Not Future) Payment Obligation Failures
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
With six kids, not a week goes by that I don’t catch one of them running through the house. In fact, I was on a call this morning when out of the corner of my eye I saw a blur racing down the hall. I did a double take—not knowing which one it was—and whispered loudly, “Hey you! Please no running!” As a construction litigator, every so often you read a case that leaves you with the same feeling.
2020 AA-ISP Corporate Culture Award
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
We’re thrilled to announce that Safety Services Company was recently chosen as the winner of the 2020 AA-ISP Award for Corporate Culture! Each year the AA-ISP honors individuals, organizations, and service providers at its Annual Leadership Summit for their outstanding contribution to Inside Sales. Award recipients are selected by the AA-ISP Awards Committee which is comprised of AA-ISP Executives and Advisory Board Members.
Volvo CE Offers Lube System
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
QuickFit Engine Assurance Program shortens downtime by more than 50 percent per preventive maintenance service event, according to Volvo Construction Equipment, which is offering the program.
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