Wed.Aug 16, 2017

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How to Protect Foundation Structures from Soils and Groundwater Attacks?

The Constructor

Foundation structures are subjected to different types of attacks from underground water and soils and hence necessary protection measures are.

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Such Great Heights: The 5 Tallest Buildings of the Year

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’re no strangers to massive projects and complicated jobs. Our software suite is designed to help businesses like yours operate seamlessly no matter how big or small a job. When your project is nearing completion, Viewpoint construction software already has all of your documents , spending, payroll, equipment, and more in one place, organized and ready for you to finish out the job.

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Basic Requirements in Swimming Pool Construction

The Constructor

Swimming pools are constructed with concrete as a material for residential as well as hotels, clubs and schools. Read More at Basic Requirements in.

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Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques 

Job Order Contracting

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . By Four BT, LLC. INTRODUCTION. Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. There are several types of construction cost estimates that provide varying levels of detail and confidence.

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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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Such Great Heights: The 5 Tallest Buildings of the Year

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’re no strangers to massive projects and complicated jobs.

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Bridge Deck Collapses in Glenwood Springs

Construction Equipment

Tuesday evening in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, a section of a 64-year old bridge being torn down to make way for a new structure unexpectedly collapsed, endangering the Union Pacific tracks which run beneath it. Demolition crews had been working on the bridge since Monday, taking down the Grand Avenue bridge piece by piece.

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The world’s largest data center is being built 140 miles north of the Arctic Circle

BD+C

Ballangen, Norway, located about 140 miles north of the Arctic Circle, will be home to the largest data center in the world when it completes construction in 2018. Ballangen was selected because of Norway’s abundance of green energy, cool climate, large technical workforce, and its access to international high-performance fiber in neighboring Sweden.

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Bridgestone Names President of Off Road Tires

Construction Equipment

Bridget Neal has been named president, off-the-road (OTR), Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), effective Aug. 14. Neal succeeds Taylor Cole, who recently was named president of Firestone Building Products, LLC. . “Bridget has developed extensive knowledge of the commercial tire business across her 15 year career with Bridgestone,” said Kurt Danielson, president, commercial group, U.S. and Canada, BATO.

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Big changes coming to Ontario building code

BD+C

Changes to the Province of Ontario’s building code could include requirements for solar-ready roofs, more stringent heating/cooling efficiency requirements, and graywater reuse.

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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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Denver Approves $1.8B P3 Contract for Airport

Construction Equipment

The Denver City Council approved a public-private partnership project to redesign the Jeppesen Terminal of Denver International Airport (DEN) on Tuesday.

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Marketing Is Leadership

Construction Marketing Ideas

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) invited me to co-ordinate the publication of a theme issue relating to leadership in the association’s Marketer magazine. I invited Tim Klabunde of Timmons Group in Virginia to provide an article, which the magazine published. This week, SMPS in its weekly eletter referenced Tim’s article and provided a […].

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Bridgestone Names New President of Off-the-Road Tire Business

Construction Equipment

Bridgestone Americas today announced Bridget Neal has been named president, off-the-road (OTR), Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), effective Aug. 14. Neal succeeds Taylor Cole, who recently was named president of Firestone Building Products, LLC.

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Architectural details offer endless inspiration

BD+C

Metal architectural details accentuate buildings and add prominent features. Railings, screens, canopies, and shading devices punctuate projects and are important aspects of the built environment.

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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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Denver Approves $1.8 Billion 34-Year P3 Contract for Airport

Construction Equipment

The Denver City Council approved a public-private partnership project to redesign the Jeppesen Terminal of Denver International Airport (DEN) on Tuesday.

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Tyson Foods Investing $80M, Creating 300 Jobs In Tennessee

Business Facilities

Tyson Foods, Inc. will invest approximately $80 million to expand operations in Union City, TN. Tyson, one of the world’s largest food companies, plans to create more than 300 new jobs as part of its expansion in Obion County. Photo: TNECD.com. Tyson plans to add 25,000 square feet and new production lines to its Union City plant, effectively doubling its output capabilities at the facility.

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Staffelbach joins DLR Group

BD+C

DLR Group CEO Griff Davenport , AIA, recently announced Dallas based interiors firm Staffelbach is joining DLR Group. Staffelbach is recognized as an innovative interiors firm with focused expertise in programming, planning, workplace strategy, design, facilities management, move management, and product specification for an envied roster of Fortune 100 clients.

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ABC Reports Construction Input Prices Plod Higher, Energy Prices Down

Construction Superintendent Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction input prices increased.3 percent in July and are up 3 percent on a year-over-year basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonresidential construction input prices were in line with overall industry dynamics, increasing 0.3 percent for the month and 2.7 percent for the year.

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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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Staffelbach joins DLR Group

BD+C

DLR Group CEO Griff Davenport , AIA, recently announced Dallas based interiors firm Staffelbach is joining DLR Group. Staffelbach is recognized as an innovative interiors firm with focused expertise in programming, planning, workplace strategy, design, facilities management, move management, and product specification for an envied roster of Fortune 100 clients.

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Various types of tests conducted to verify the quality of aggregates in road work

Construction Cost Estimating

Aggregate is a vital element in pavement construction. The load transfer capacity of pavements is significantly impacted by the aggregated. So, it is recommended to examine the aggregates comprehensively prior to utilize them in the construction site. The aggregates should contain the properties like durable and long-lasting with perfect shape and size so that the pavement can function monolithically.

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The world’s largest data center is being built 140 miles north of the Arctic Circle

BD+C

Ballangen, Norway, located about 140 miles north of the Arctic Circle, will be home to the largest data center in the world when it completes construction in 2018. Ballangen was selected because of Norway’s abundance of green energy, cool climate, large technical workforce, and its access to international high-performance fiber in neighboring Sweden.

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ENR Mountain States 2017 Best Projects Winners

ENR Construction

This year's Best Projects competition in the Mountain States drew 105 total entries, the most in our regional event's history.

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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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Turning R&D into practice

BD+C

In 2002, a couple of years before he died, Charles J. Pankow, Founder and Chairman of design-build firm Charles Pankow Builders, established a research foundation in his name. A pioneer in concrete-forming and moment-framing technology, Pankow was frustrated with the U.S. construction industry’s paltry support of research—a tiny fraction of 1% of revenues, compared to 11.1% of revenue for R&D in the health sector and 4.0% in the automotive, according to PwC’s 2015 Global Innovation 1000 repo

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How to Find and Engage the Right Independent Contractor

Construction Equipment

Find and engage an independent contractor that will meet all your needs—within your budget and timeline.

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Detroit Pistons Performance Center hopes to invigorate the community, create an NBA championship team

BD+C

In late 2016, the Detroit Pistons announced plans to leave The Palace at Auburn Hills and return to downtown Detroit. As part of the phased transition, the team is planning the Henry Ford – Detroit Pistons Performance Center in the New Center neighborhood. Designed by Rossetti, the 100,000-sf facility will serve as a training facility and headquarters for the Pistons and will include a sports medicine, treatment, and rehabilitation facility managed by Henry Ford Health System. .

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Why you should be using electric radiant alternatives

Contractor Magazine

Remember, the consumer is purchasing radiant floors because they want to experience the “warm floor” concept, even during the summer months.

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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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$15-Billion Texas High-Speed Rail Plan Advances to Planning and Design

ENR Construction

A 240-mile high-speed-rail project that would connect North Texas and Houston in 90 minutes is advancing after an Aug. 14 agreement.

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#CLLchat Previews the Best of Contractor Leadership LIVE!

Contractor Magazine

On Tuesday, Aug. 15th, a group of world-class educators joined in a Twitter chat on leadership in the service contracting business.

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Design Revealed for New Bridge Over Anacostia

ENR Construction

The Washington, D.C., transportation department revealed designs and schedules for the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

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