Fri.Jun 14, 2019

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Slope Stability- Causes of Instability, Analysis Methods, and Assumptions

The Constructor

A slope is an inclined boundary surface between air and the body of an earthwork such as highways, cut or fill, railway cut or fill, earth dams,

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Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Construction

Job Order Contracting

NOTE: The following is provided for awareness purposes only and is not, nor it it intended to be any form of legal advice or service. The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires the payment of prevailing wage rates (which are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor) to all laborers and mechanics on Federal government and District of Columbia construction projects in excess of $2,000.

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Leica Parent Hexagon Holds Digital Solutions Conference, Adds Tech Products

Construction Equipment

Swedish tech company Hexagon hosted 3,000 of its customers and partners from around the world in a Las Vegas event billed as “HxGN Live,” a showcase for its multi-industry technology that included 500 educational sessions, hands-on training, nine different keynotes, and a couple of noteworthy high-…

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7 tips to maximize project profitability

Construction Dive

Be able to spot profit-generating projects from a mile away. Learn from shared tips on how to choose which projects to bid on, and how to run them more profitably.

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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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All-Women’s Paving Crew Initiative Aims to Change Industry Norms

Construction Equipment

Last summer Maymead, a paving contractor operating out of Tennessee and North Carolina, began a unique initiative: developing an all-women’s paving crew.

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Volvo Autonomous Trucks to Begin Transporting Goods

Construction Equipment

Volvo’s electric, autonomous vehicle, Vera, will form part of an integrated solution to transport goods from a logistics center to a port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden. This assignment is a result of a collaboration between Volvo Trucks and DFDX, a ferry and logistics company.

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Reports from Intl. Code Council focus on expanding use of shipping containers as building materials

BD+C

The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), a member of the International Code Council Family of Companies, recently issued three evaluation reports that help expand use of shipping containers as building materials.

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Wisconsin lawmakers approve $1.1B for university repairs

Construction Dive

Struggling to find the money to perform maintenance, U.S. colleges have a $30 billion backlog of deferred work.

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Making public facilities more public

BD+C

City services buildings such as police and fire stations, libraries, city halls, and medical examiner’s offices are important touchpoints for the communities they serve. In some respects, they define the character of the government and color the interactions between citizens and public servants. One of the main architectural challenges of designing buildings for the public sector is designing buildings that embrace the community through their public-facing functions while maintaining the securit

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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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Allison Transmission Investing $400M In Indiana Growth, Innovation

Business Facilities

Planned growth of the company’s core businesses, innovation and vehicle testing center will bring more than 300 jobs to central Indiana. - Read: Allison Transmission Investing $400M In Indiana Growth, Innovation at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Reports from Intl. Code Council focus on expanding use of shipping containers as building materials

BD+C

The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), a member of the International Code Council Family of Companies, recently issued three evaluation reports that help expand use of shipping containers as building materials.

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Increase Traffic And 30 Content Ideas For Construction Blogs

Contractor Bookkeeping

Go through a quick search of construction/home service-based businesses near you, whether it’s a Handyman, Plumber, Painter, or a Framing company, or better yet google your competition and look at their information. Does it link to their websites? And if so, do they maintain a blog? How many people, including you, search the web for information before making a decision – buying equipment, booking a hotel, or eating at a restaurant?

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TX Gov. Abbott To Extend Texas State Board Of Plumbing Examiners

Contractor Magazine

The Governor’s order will allow the Board to continue its operations through May 31, 2021.

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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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Making public facilities more public

BD+C

City services buildings such as police and fire stations, libraries, city halls, and medical examiner’s offices are important touchpoints for the communities they serve. In some respects, they define the character of the government and color the interactions between citizens and public servants. One of the main architectural challenges of designing buildings for the public sector is designing buildings that embrace the community through their public-facing functions while maintaining the securit

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Channellock Announces Expansion Project

Contractor Magazine

Company increases capacity, continues legacy of fifth-generation family owned business.

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Vermeer SC382 Stump Cutter

Green Industry Professionals

Power and maneuverability to take out medium-sized stumps, make it an ideal machine for professional tree care contractors and rental yards alike

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EGIA 'Cracking the Code' Show: How to Achieve Growth Through Change

Contractor Magazine

You must embrace change in order to succeed and grow, says Weldon Long. Also, more from Gary Elekes on CSR training.

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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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ASV bolsters dealer network in first quarter of 2019

Green Industry Professionals

King Hydraulic Inc., Barry Equipment Co. Inc., and a location for Northwoods Hydraulic & Equipment Inc. were added to the dealer network.

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Chao Sells Stock Holdings in Vulcan Materials

ENR Construction

Published reports had drawn attention to DOT head's holding deferred stock beyond time when she pledged to sell it.

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Having a Dog in the Skilled Labor Fight

Contractor Magazine

New app helps connect skilled tradespeople.

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Target Specialty Products Turf Fuel The Kraken

Green Industry Professionals

Provides consistent hydration and tournament conditions

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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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How to Create a Qualifier Contingency Plan

Construction Business Owner

Getting a contractor’s license is a complicated, time-consuming process. As a result, many large construction companies wind up relying on a handful of qualifiers for licensing across a substantial operating territory. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a company to have a single qualifier in a dozen states or more. That’s an efficient solution to the complexity of multi-state contractor licensing, yet it can leave the firm in a tough position if a qualifier suddenly departs or needs a leave of abse

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