Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2020

13 Construction Technology Trends to Watch. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 05:20. The world’s rapid transformation from manual processes to digital technologies is empowering the industry. Construction companies are now provided with unprecedented levels of transparency, choice and convenience. With enhanced capabilities, there is an increased demand for higher quality, greater safety and timely completion of projects.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

Even before the coronavirus spread worldwide, data centers were emerging as a growth sector of choice for investors. And with a pandemic-spurred surge in Internet use and outsourcing services to the cloud, data centers have established their standing as an investment “hot ticket.”. Next year, then, is expected to be big for data center construction demand, based on a poll of 162 data center professionals who participated in Turner & Townsend’s 2020 Data Center Cost Index and Survey.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 9, 2020

A look at some emerging construction trends for 2021 and tips on how to best position your company for success.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 17:29. Effective strategies to stay on schedule in the COVID era & beyond. GCP Applied Technologies. December 09, 2020. Effective strategies to stay on schedule in the COVID era & beyond. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions.

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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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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The 36,400-pound M316 Caterpillar wheeled excavator has a 148-horsepower Cat C4.4 diesel, and digs to 18 feet 6 inches. Maximum loading height for the Cat wheeled excavator is 23 feet 5 inches. It can travel at speeds up to 21 mph.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Real estate investors are increasingly interested in resiliency plans and management best practices regarding the ability of buildings and developments to withstand severe storms and other natural events.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 9, 2020

A global supplier of UV LEDs, SETi will expand its manufacturing operations in Richland County, SC, creating 40 new jobs. - Read: Sensor Electronic Technology Investing $55M In South Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Junkie

DECEMBER 9, 2020

image via the USDA Forest Service. Wood, a notoriously opaque substance, has apparently been resting on its laurels for far too long and not reaching its full potential, a team of researchers from Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), the University of Maryland, and the University of Colorado believes. The team has developed a process to remove the pigment from balsa wood, creating a completely transparent wood that they believe could be superior to glass in nearly every circumstance when used as wi

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BD+C

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The newly formed Rainscreen Association ( RAiNA ) says its work will aid the North American construction industry in better understanding and assessing rainscreen material and products.

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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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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The steel cutting length is calculated in this calculator. In which the ring of different types of columns is calculated. Which is as follows. Cutting Length of Rectangular Stirrups. Cutting Length of Square Stirrups. Cutting Length of Circular Stirrups. Cutting Length of Helical Stirrups. Cutting Length of Diamond Stirrups. How to Work Calculator for Steel Cutting Length of Stirrups.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 17:29. Effective strategies to stay on schedule in the COVID era & beyond. GCP Applied Technologies. December 09, 2020. Effective strategies to stay on schedule in the COVID era & beyond. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 9, 2020

One in four major roads in the state of New York have pavement in poor condition, according to a new study released by TRIP. The report, “New York Transportation by the Numbers,” examines the condition, use, and safety of New York’s roads, highways, and bridges.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Ready-mix concrete producers have long resisted adopting digitized delivery and verification processes, mostly due to regional producers coping with different rules and varying customer demands across so many jurisdictions.

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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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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Skyworks LLC will now offer the full range of Takeuchi track loaders, excavators, and wheel loaders from a new location in Cleveland. In addition to stocking parts, this location will also be an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center to support new and existing customers.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Almost daily we read articles from suppliers, consultants, influencers and digital pioneers who say they are leading development of building information modeling.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The Brute enclosed trailer can haul compact equipment up 7,500 pounds. The equipment, as well as other on-site items, can be secured and stored on location. The trailer has super heavy-duty frames, ramps, and doors. Bravo Trailers backs the Brute with a 3-year warranty.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The deadline is fast approaching to make your voice heard in a poll that will determine which of the finalists in ENR’s annual photo contest will appear on the cover of our Jan. 11 print and digital magazines.

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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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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Just because the cost of diesel fuel isn’t high right now doesn’t mean fleets can’t benefit from saving fuel—delayed or canceled work due to the Covid pandemic means margins are tight—so every dollar counts.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Almost daily we read articles from suppliers, consultants, influencers and digital pioneers who say they are leading development of building information modeling.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 9, 2020

John Deere and Deutz have announced plans to jointly develop and source components for a low horsepower range engine up to 130kW.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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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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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Introduction of Column. The column is one of the most important component parts of the structure. The main function of the column is to transfer the whole load of the structure to the underground strata. Columns are constructed to support axial compressive loads of the structure. The columns are classified according to how they are reinforced into the spirally and tied reinforced columns.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Augusta Cyberworks LLC is planning to redevelop 300,000 sq ft of the King Mill, a former textile factory in Augusta dating to the 1880s.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Sweaty and itchy feet, foul smelling socks and boots, pain and peeling, are the most common foot problems of people who wear steel toe boots and work all day long, under the scorching sun. Are you the one who is also suffering from the same? If yes, then I have some valuable tips for you to keep your feet cool in steel toe boots. Choose the right type of work-boots.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

U.S. firm was selected in June by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board for what it is is the first of its kind at this scale in the region.

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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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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Renters Return to Snag Concessions, Majority Remain in Same Area. cbroderick. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 08:58. Many young renters are bidding farewell to their parents’ homes and reentering the rental market, says Zillow. Once the pandemic began to alter Americans’ lifestyles, 34% of Gen Z renters opted to escape their apartments and return home to live with family members.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Contractor group challenges legality of loan-forgiveness eligibility questionnaire and process for developing it.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Are You Building in One of the Most Livable Cities of 2020? cbroderick. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 09:04. SmartAsset ranked the 100 largest U.S. cities by comparing walk scores, violent crime rates, property crime rates, unemployment, and housing costs. All of the data combined created a livability ranking for each city. SmartAsset renews their rankings each year, reviewing any changes in data.

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