The Constructor
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Use of plastic formworks for concrete construction has many advantages such as durability, cost and flexibility compared to other materials for.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Jeff is a crane operator working out of Detroit, Michigan. Thirty years ago, he learned how to operate heavy equipment the same way every other operator did: on the job. “I remember starting out in a 20-ton crane years and years ago,” he said. “I didn’t know what I was doing—alarms were going off; I was hitting override buttons—I’m lucky to be alive.
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The Constructor
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
The ductility of beams reinforced with FRP bars are the major concern because of the linear elastic behavior up to rupture without yielding of FRP.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Not long ago, Stefano Boeri Architetti announced their plans to create the first ‘vertical forest’ in China. The building would be covered in over 3,000 plants and absorb 25 tons of CO2 per year and produce 60 kilograms of oxygen per day. The goal of the project was to help rectify one of China’s biggest problems: air pollution.
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Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Based on a U.S. Department of Homeland Security internal report seen by Reuters late last week, the barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border would cost as much as $21.6 billion and take more than three years to build. Earlier estimates in January were around $12-15 billion. In a report expected to be presented to DHS, the plans for the wall would extend about 1,250 miles and be constructed in three phases by the end of 2020.
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Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
John Deere announced net sales of the worldwide equipment operations declined 1 percent in its first quarter. Deere's equipment operations reported operating profit of $247 million for the quarter, compared with $214 million in 2016. The improvement for the quarter was primarily driven by price realization, partially offset by expenses associated with the previously announced voluntary employee-separation program, higher warranty costs and the unfavorable effects of foreign-currency exchange.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
“You’d think I’d know when to quit,” an 87-year-old Frank Gehry says at the end of the MasterClass trailer announcing his foray into digitally streamed education. Not only has Gehry decided not to call it a career yet, but he is taking the extensive knowledge he has learned along the way and using it as the basis for 15+ video lessons about architecture.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
I have plenty of grey hair now. Back in 1993, as I was about to be married (rather late at age 40), I read about some new thing called the Internet, email, and the National Capital FreeNet — which offered something called an “email account.” I signed up for the community-based service and, it seems […].
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Tips to secure your tools, equipment and supplies on the jobsite and at your facility.
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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.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Utilities cite surety bonds and hundreds of millions of dollars in letters of credit in backup plans.
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Insecticide sales surpassed herbicides in 2015, and are now poised to reach $910 million in 2020.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.9 percent in January to 142.6 (2000=100) from its revised December reading of 137.3. The momentum index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Zibo is listed as one of China's Top 50 Cities in Competitive Strength year after year since 1992. In 2015, Zibo ranked 40th in China's Top 100 Cities of Comprehensive Strength and 35th in Forbes' Best Commercial City in Mainland China. Read City Of Zibo: Location Spotlight Of The Week on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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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?
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association urged public officials to strengthen training and education programs to prepare more workers for careers in the high-paying construction field. “This report aligns with what contractors have been telli
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has short listed three design-build teams to compete for the long-awaited Green Line Extension. The $2.3-billion project will extend the light rail line on two new branches from Lechmere Station in East Cambridge to Union Square in Somerville and to College Avenue in Medford. The project will also include seven new stations, including the relocated Lechmere Station.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates were down in 26 states and the nation on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The rates for two states, Iowa and Wisconsin, were unchanged from December 2015. The national NSA construction unemployment rate of 7.4 percent was down 0.1 percent from a year ago, according to data from the U.S.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
An independent report cites faulty stitching and grouting process.
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Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With construction spending continuing on an upward trajectory, 2016 can be considered a successful year for the nonresidential building sector. For the coming year, the American Institute of Architects semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast is projecting growth in overall nonresidential building spending of almost 6 percent, just below the pace of growth for 2016.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
An independent report cites faulty stitching and grouting process.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published three new cold-formed steel framing research reports : 1) “RP15-3: Advancing Seismic Simulation of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Buildings,” 2) “RP17-1: Experimental Study on System Reliability of Cold-Formed Steel Roof Trusses,” and 3) “RP17-2: Monotonic and Cyclic Response of Single Shear Cold-Formed Steel-to-Steel and Sheathin.
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