Tue.Jul 28, 2020

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Not Everybody Needs the Same Excavator

Construction Business Owner

Not Everybody Needs the Same Excavator. Kathy Wells. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 14:43. Excavators continue to hit the market in increasingly bigger and smaller sizes—as exhibited at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 earlier this year—reflecting a fundamental truth about equipment buying: not all contractors need the same excavator. And not every contractor needs the same 42-ton machine. .

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How to Cast and Fix Precast Concrete Door and Window Frames?

The Constructor

Precast concrete is prepared by casting concrete in reusable molds or “form” which is then treated in a controlled environment, conveyed to the.

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Hilti Announces New Wearable Exoskeleton for Tradespeople

Construction Junkie

Heavy lifting, exhausting overhead work, and awkward positions are just some of the perks of working in construction, but they can also lead to chronic back and shoulder pain for many later in life. One technology that I’ve been following pretty closely in the past few years has been exoskeletons , which promise to alleviate at least some of those problems.

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Which type of foundation is best for black cotton soil?

The Constructor

Which type of foundation is best for black cotton soil? The post Which type of foundation is best for black cotton soil? appeared first on The.

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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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Bobcat Chooses Partner for Electric/Hydraulic Compact Excavators

Construction Equipment

Doosan Bobcat North America and Green Machine Equipment, a manufacturer of renewable power drive systems, have announced a strategic partnership to produce electric/hydraulic Bobcat compact excavators.

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The Dotted Line: The pros and cons of construction manager delivery methods

Construction Dive

CMc, CMa, CM/GC: Do you know the subtle differences between each of these delivery methods?

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How to Install Drywall Panels for Wall Construction?

The Constructor

Drywalls, also known as plasterboard or wallboard, are gypsum-made panels used for the construction, renovation, and reparation of walls and.

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CallisonRTKL to design one of the world’s first net-zero airports

BD+C

Guadalajara Airport Terminal 2 will be a 30 gate, 1.2 million-sf terminal that places the passenger experience at the center of the design. It will also be one of the first net-zero airports in the world.

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Which is the best online course available to be be certified as auditor in construction field?

The Constructor

Which is the best online course available to be be certified as auditor in construction field? The post Which is the best online course available to.

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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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Virginia first state to enact COVID-19 emergency temporary standard

Construction Dive

An ETS regarding coronavirus-related workplace safety requirements for contractors and other businesses is also in the works for Oregon.

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Which agencies in India are having a license to certify and calibrate construction testing equipments?

The Constructor

Which agencies in India are having a license to certify and calibrate construction testing equipments? The post Which agencies in India are having a.

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Is a Foreclosure Crisis on the Horizon?

Pro Builder

Is a Foreclosure Crisis on the Horizon? cbroderick. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 09:08. When unemployment spiked, the Federal Housing Finance Agency put forth measures such as yearlong mortgage forbearance and a moratorium on foreclosures for federally backed mortgages to keep citizens housed. But the moratorium will expire August 31, and mortgage delinquency rates have only gone up, according to Curbed.

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What are the criteria/requirements to become a Government approved valuator ?

The Constructor

What are the criteria/requirements to become a Government approved valuator ? The post What are the criteria/requirements to become a Government.

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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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4 New Live/Work Housing Design Solutions

Pro Builder

4 New Live/Work Housing Design Solutions. ibush. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 06:00. Live/work designs are nothing new, but they have a fresh relevance due to the coronavirus. Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. The concept of living above your store is actually an old idea found in most small towns around the nation. Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed a reemergence of buildings with residential living above office and retail space, and during the current pandemic, the ability to run

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What is the moisture content limits in plastered walls before we take up the painting work?

The Constructor

What is the moisture content limits in plastered walls before we take up the painting work? The post What is the moisture content limits in.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: July 28, 2020

BD+C

1. $92 million reconstruction of St. Petersburg Municipal Pier completes (BD+C) . "The $92 million reconstruction of the St. Petersburg Municipal Pier has completed. Dubbed the Pier District, the 26-acre project includes a park, a 1,400-foot pier, a beach, restaurants, shops, artwork, interactive experiences, and entertainment and education areas.".

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Explain the importance of construction industry for the economic development of the country?

The Constructor

Explain the importance of construction industry for the economic development of the country? The post Explain the importance of construction.

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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 First Permitted Tire Bale Home in New Mexico

Natural Building

I recently received the following email from Kimi Ishikawa: We are in the process of building the first-ever fully permitted tire bale home in New Mexico! I exchanged emails with Owen Geiger while we were exploring building methods, and shared info with him on Foxhole Homes, the organization that hopes to build tire bale homes in Alamogordo for veterans.

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Webinar - Concrete Moisture Testing – Moisture Mitigation Solutions

GCP Applied Technologies

Webinar - Concrete Moisture Testing – Moisture Mitigation Solutions. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 13:26. GCP Applied Technologies. July 28, 2020. One hour – two premiere solutions. Don’t miss Jason Spangler from Wagner Meters along with Carlo Martino and Michaela Clovis of GCP Applied Technologies covering the latest in moisture measurement and moisture mitigation.

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Cat celebrates dozer landmark

Digger Blog

One of the many industry events cancelled amid all this coronavirus stuff was a planned celebration in Peoria of the Caterpillar bulldozer.

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Webinar - Concrete Moisture Testing – Moisture Mitigation Solutions

GCP Applied Technologies

Webinar - Concrete Moisture Testing – Moisture Mitigation Solutions. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 13:26. GCP Applied Technologies. July 28, 2020. One hour – two premiere solutions. Don’t miss Jason Spangler from Wagner Meters along with Carlo Martino and Michaela Clovis of GCP Applied Technologies covering the latest in moisture measurement and moisture mitigation.

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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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Difference Between Pre Tensioning and Post Tensioning

Civil Lead

Prestressed Concrete There are three main types of concrete PCC, RCC and PSC that is Plain cement concrete, Reinforced cement. Read more Difference Between Pre Tensioning and Post Tensioning.

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Shutterfly Investing $23M In Ohio Expansion

Business Facilities

Shutterfly, a digital photo products manufacturing company, will expand production and create 100 new jobs at its Galion, OH facility. - Read: Shutterfly Investing $23M In Ohio Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Announcing ENR Texas & Louisiana's Excellence in Safety Awards

ENR Construction

ENR Texas & Louisiana is honoring four projects for their outstanding safety records and job-site procedures as part of the annual Excellence in Safety Award, a part of our regional Best Projects competition.

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California utility adopts climate emergency declaration

BD+C

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) recently adopted a climate emergency declaration. The declaration includes a commitment to working toward an ambitious goal of delivering carbon-neutral electricity by 2030. “The declaration recognizes the immediate risks to our community and demands bold action to achieve results,” according to a SMUD news release.

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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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MEP Subcontractors Exemplify the Rise of the New Manufacturer

ENR Construction

MEP Subcontractors are the unsung heroes of prefabrication and they can help designers and contractors embrace a leaner, better construction process if they'll listen to their prefab sherpas.

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4 Feel Good Initiatives From the Housing Industry

Pro Builder

4 Feel Good Initiatives From the Housing Industry. cbroderick. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 08:53. John Burns Real Estate Consulting gathered four positive initiatives from the housing industry, highlighting companies that have stepped up in this time of need. A group of 20 home builders, #BuildersCare, donated more than 200,000 pieces of PPE to first responders in April.

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8 Best Class 3 Safety Vests for Work

Work Gearz

You definitely want to protect yourself from the hazards of your work sites, be it you are working at construction, or traffic points, or airports or utility crews, or emergency responders, right? Well, the most often recorded hazard is hit by a vehicle for the lack of visibility of the worker in the busy roadside areas! Or maybe you want to be seen by other workers dealing with heavy loads and sharp objects to avoid being hit by those stuffs!

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