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Inside Central Civil Construction's Design-Assist Strategy

Construction Business Owner

Inside Central Civil Construction's Design-Assist Strategy. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:06. Exploring the project delivery method one civil contractor, Central Civil Construction, has used to optimize its project schedules and keep its jobsites running efficiently and profitably.

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See Service Tech in Action at AHR

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Visit Viewpoint at AHR 2020 in Orlando for an up-close look at our Service Tech mobile solution.

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Techniques of Water Distribution in Irrigation Engineering

The Constructor

The irrigation water can be distributed efficiently to the farms in various ways like free flooding, check flooding, border flooding, basin flooding,

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What eight leading economists predict for nonresidential construction in 2020 and 2021

BD+C

Following modest increases in construction spending for nonresidential buildings in 2019, economists from eight leading industry organizations forecast slight growth in 2020 and 2021—1.5% and 0.9%, according to AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast panel. Public safety, education, healthcare, and office are the bright spots in a market that is entering growth-slowdown mode.

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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 Mortenson maintained less than 2% budget variance leveraging Autodesk Construction Solutions

Construction Dive

See how one company addressed the challenges of gaining efficiency and improving communication in design and preconstruction.

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The Dotted Line: Legal steps for shutting down a dangerous jobsite

Construction Dive

Standard construction contracts provide options to protect workers and help mitigate additional costs.

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How to set out foundation on steep slope?

The Constructor

The floor plan designed by architect for flat area but my site has steep slope what should I do and structural drawings doesn’t shows details.

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Atari to build eight video game-themed hotels

BD+C

Atari has announced it has partnered with GSD Group, an innovation and strategy agency led by Shelly Murphy and partner Napoleon Smith III, to create a series of hotels across the United States that combine the Atari brand with a one-of-a-kind video game-themed destination. The hotels will include fully immersive experiences that include the latest in VR and AR.

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How to set out foundation

The Constructor

The floor plan designed by architect for flat area but my site has steep slope what should I do and structural drawings doesn’t shows details.

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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] Exoskeletons Offer Protection On Site

Construction Equipment

With safety being of paramount importance for workers on risky job sites, innovators within the construction industry have created exoskeletons for workers to wear for added stability and protection.

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The Dotted Line: Safety risks that can stop a construction project

Construction Dive

General contractors are responsible for safety onsite and can be held liable for hazards if they do not act to eliminate them, legal experts say.

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Animatronic Dinosaur Manufacturer Expanding HQ In Texas

Business Facilities

Billings Productions is building a 50,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Allen, TX to house 350 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs. - Read: Animatronic Dinosaur Manufacturer Expanding HQ In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Los Angeles has the largest hotel construction pipeline in the United States

BD+C

In the most recent Lodging Econometrics (LE) Construction Pipeline Trend report on Los Angeles, LE states that Los Angeles has a total of 168 projects/28,501 rooms in the construction pipeline, the largest pipeline of any market in the U.S. Of this total, hotels presently under construction are at 46 projects/7,064 rooms, projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months are at 56 projects/9,199 rooms, and those in early planning are at 66 projects/ 12,238 rooms.

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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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Seattle's Rainier Square tower proving ground for reinforced concrete core alternative

Construction Dive

The SpeedCore system allowed crews to top out the building in about half the scheduled time and saved the project more than $10 million.

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Merck Building New Biotech Development Facility In Switzerland

Business Facilities

Merck will invest $275 million in a new research and manufacturing facility in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland, which will house approximately 250 employees. - Read: Merck Building New Biotech Development Facility In Switzerland at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Liebherr Celebrates 50 Years in U.S.

Construction Equipment

Liebherr’s American manufacturing arm, Liebherr in the United States, is celebrating 50 years in North America this year under the theme “United by Success.” Liebherr has been manufacturing construction equipment in the United States since 1970.

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San Francisco's Treasure Island residents sue Lennar, others for $2B, claim failed toxic cleanup

Construction Dive

The plaintiffs are asking to halt construction on the $6 billion redevelopment on a San Francisco Bay island until independent verification is provided.

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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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Tiseo Keeps Costs Down with Kenworth T880s

Construction Equipment

Tiseo Paving works the Dallas Metroplex, paving roads for municipalities. The company says its fleet of 35 Kenworth heavy trucks helps keeps costs in line, helping it compete in the tough world of sealed bids.

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Call for entries: 2020 Reconstruction Awards

BD+C

One of the longest-running reconstruction project awards programs (37 years), BD+C ’s Reconstruction Awards honor the nation’s best historic preservation, adaptive reuse, renovation, and reconstruction projects, based on overall design, engineering, and construction project quality. . THE DEADLINE FOR THE 37TH ANNUAL. RECONSTRUCTION AWARDS IS JULY 10, 2020. .

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Collaboration Drives Delivery Of UW Population Health Building

ENR Construction

Contractors used a collaborative delivery method to inspire early and creative solutions for this Seattle building aimed at solving growing health issues.

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Homesteading Blogs

Natural Building

If you go to blog.feedspot.com you can find links to 100 homesteading blogs with a wide range of interesting titles, such as The Homesteading Hippy , Tenth Acre Farm , Frugal Chicken , The Thrifty Homesteader , etc. It is likely that you can find something right up your alley. The post Homesteading Blogs appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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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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Updated Engineered Wood Construction Guide now available

BD+C

An updated APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30 , is now available. First published in 1962, the guide has become the authoritative document on building engineered wood floors, walls, and roofs, according to an APA, The Engineered Wood Association, news release.

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Pier foundation and their types, advantages

Construction Cost Estimating

A pier is kind of a big brother to a column. It is a support structure holding up great loads, and can take a lot of tensile strains as well. Piers are constructed in a dry place by digging out the soil in a large diameter hole and then filling it with reinforcements and concrete. A pile greater than 0.6 meter in diameter becomes a pier. The pier foundation transfers the load on the pier to the ground via the bearing.

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OSHA’s 2020 Agenda

Construction Equipment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its regulatory agenda for 2020.

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Standard Staircase Dimensions in Buildings

Construction Cost Estimating

Functioning as a system of steps leading people from one level of the building to another, a staircase is a pretty complex building element. This is because staircases have particular geometry and function. Everything about this building element needs to be carefully planned because of that. The dimensions of the steps and regulations of the heights and widths of the steps need to be carefully maintained.

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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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ENR Northwest's 2020 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

The 2020 class of young industry leaders is a diverse group dedicated to developing the next generation.

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Wh?t I? Granolithic Flooring | C?n?tru?t??n M?th?d | Adv?nt?g?? ?nd Disadvantages

CivilJungle

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Mike Rigsby Wins Northwest Legacy Award

ENR Construction

Mike Rigsby’s leadership on megaprojects inspires his colleagues.

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