Fri.Mar 27, 2020

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7 Types of Road Markings as per IRC-35

The Constructor

Road markings are a psychological barrier and an important component of a highway, which functions in guiding and controlling the traffic. It also.

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Managing a coronavirus-related project shutdown

Construction Dive

Contractors and subcontractors need to take several steps to secure their jobsites before stopping work under new county, city and state orders.

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Road Studs – Types, Requirement, and Placement

The Constructor

The road studs are retro-reflective supplements used in the road to improve visibility at night time and adverse weather conditions. Road studs serve.

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The Advantages of LEDs in Light Towers

Construction Equipment

One of the most prominent trends within the light tower industry today is the shift from metal halide lamps to LED lighting. The most significant advantage of LEDs when compared to traditional lighting solutions, is the long lifespan.

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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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How to Replace Damaged Concrete Members in Structures?

The Constructor

The replacement of damaged concrete elements requires demolition and removal of existing structure elements and replace them with new member. The.

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What is Velocity and Acceleration of a Fluid Flow?

The Constructor

Velocity and Acceleration are vector functions that are used to explain the kinematics of fluid flow. Bot velocity and acceleration have their.

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Covid-19 stalls demand for design services

BD+C

A new report today from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reveals the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on architecture firms in the U.S.

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Liebherr HS 8200 Crawler Crane

Construction Equipment

Liebherr HS 8200 lattice boom crawler crane fits into Liebherr’s 200-ton category. For deep foundation purposes, the machine can be applied for dynamic soil compaction, as well as fitted with a casing oscillator or fixed leader.

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Managing Stress and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Emergency

Safety Services Company

By now, you have likely heard of the coronavirus disease. The virus is now considered a public health emergency and pandemic. At Safety Services Company , we value and prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our clients and their employees. And, as the situation evolves, many are experiencing a vast range of emotions, whether its mild anxiety or serious panic.

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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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[VIDEO] Create a Watermelon Construction Site

Construction Equipment

If you’re searching for a quarantine-friendly activity within the construction realm, creating a watermelon work site may be the project for you. KSAT Kids has a “snacktivity” that is said to encourage creativity.

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7 Ways To Improve Construction Workplace Productivity

Contractor Bookkeeping

(Note: We are tracking the latest construction industry news and online resources for contractors in time of COVID-19). The success of any business, large or small, depends considerably on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. Some contractors and construction company owners believe in maximizing production by driving everyone from the laborers to the Project Managers to work harder, longer, faster, hustle, and run.

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Unions Call for Better Health Protections

Construction Equipment

Working in construction during the coronavirus pandemic has split the industry down the middle, according to a report by ABC News. On one hand, buildings, roads, and utilities need regular maintenance and upgrades.

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New South Korean retail building looks like a molting insect

BD+C

The Galleria, South Korea’s oldest department store franchise, has recently opened a new store in one of the country’s newest towns, Gwanggyo. The building, Galleria’s sixth branch, has a very unique design to say the least. The facade combines multifaceted glass that appears to be breaking out from within opaque stone, as if the building was shedding its old skin and revealing the new. .

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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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How to Use Ingress Protection Rating in LED Headlights

Construction Equipment

As makers of compact utility vehicles (UTV) update them for construction applications, many are converting halogen headlights to LED. Since LEDs have a higher lumens output/wattage, the light they emit is brighter than halogen bulbs.

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Texas Governor Responds To COVID-19 Pandemic

Business Facilities

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order increasing hospital capacity and creating Supply Chain Strike Force for COVID-19 response. - Read: Texas Governor Responds To COVID-19 Pandemic at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Liebherr and Leica Geosystems Announce Partnership

Construction Equipment

The 2D and 3D machine control solutions by Leica Geosystems will be available for Liebherr generation 6 and 8 wheeled and crawler excavators as equipment variants from factory for the mono boom as well as two-piece boom versions.

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NJEDA Launches Initiatives For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19

Business Facilities

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board has approved a suite of new programs designed to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The package of initiatives includes a grant program for small businesses, a zero-interest loan program for mid-size companies, support for private-sector lenders […]. - Read: NJEDA Launches Initiatives For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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New York Shuts More Projects As COVID-19 Cases Soar

ENR Construction

“All non-essential construction sites must close except key infrastructure, medical facilities, affordable housing and emergency projects, a March 27 state executive order said. Closures will extend to April 21.

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IS 456 Most Important Point Part- 1

CivilJungle

Metakaolin IMP Point As Per IS 456 • Metakaolin having fineness between 700 to 900 m2/kg may be used as pozzolanic material in concrete. (As Per IS Code-456, P-13, Cl. No: 5.2.1.4) • Note-Metaknoline is obtained by calcination of pure or refined kaolinitic clay at a temperature between 650oC and 850oC, followed by grinding to […].

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New York Shuts More Projects As COVID-19 Cases Soar

ENR Construction

UPDATE: Non-essential jobsites must close except key infrastructure, medical facilities, affordable housing and to insure projects are safe, state said March 27, but there is no confirmed closure effective date nor shutdown length. NY reports 44,000 cases, 539 deaths as of March 27.

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What Should You Do While the Phone Isn’t Ringing?

A David Creation

Many of the painting contractors I work with have had to shut down operations across the country. It seems each day I hear of another client who has had to lay off employees and go dark for a while. Even in certain cities where painting is considered “essential” business, the phones have stopped ringing. The first half of March showed amazing lead counts with our marketing efforts, so we know the sudden drop is 100% related to consumers hunkering down and waiting on painting projects

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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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'Essential Construction' Defined as New York Shuts Most Projects Over Coronavirus

ENR Construction

“All non-essential construction must shut down except emergency construction," the Empire State Development Corp. said in guidelines updated Friday.

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Methods of Repairing Cracks in Concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

It is generally determined that concrete structures face cracking hassle in the course of its lifestyles. This crack ought to be given extreme and careful attention and repair on proper time. Repairing cracked concrete involves quite a few time and value constraints. There are several techniques of concrete crack restore. Choosing the ideal technique of concrete crack repair will let you save a whole lot of time, cash and power and might deliver long-lasting results.

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Tips to Manage Covid-19 On Site

Construction Equipment

Construction crews in many cities continued to raise cranes and swing hammers as much of the world shut down to stem the spread of coronavirus.

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What A Covid-19-Safe Construction Site Looks Like

ENR Construction

Each city and state has to judge for itself, but some construction employers know how to work safely during the pandemic.

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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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Designing healthcare for surge capacity

BD+C

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Shutdowns? What A Covid-19-Safe Construction Site Looks Like

ENR Construction

Each city and state has to judge, but construction employers can know how to work safely during the pandemic.

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COVID-19 and the Construction Industry: Important Considerations (For Information Purposes Only Not Intended as Legal Advice)

Constructlaw

Jamey B. Collidge COVID-19 has created a severe disruption to the construction industry. Certain jurisdictions, including Boston, San Francisco and Pennsylvania, have placed restrictions on construction projects deemed “nonessential” and require waivers for certain projects to continue. Owners, contractors, suppliers and others may currently have more questions than answers.

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