Thu.Apr 06, 2017

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Types of Supports and Reactions and Their Applications in Structures

The Constructor

Support in a structure is a member which helps others member to resist loads. Different types of supports, their reactions and applications in.

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MIPIM 2017: Our Impressions Of The World’s Leading Property Market

Lets Build

Taking part in an international conference always offers a lot both in terms of experience and networking. Especially when we are talking about MIPIM , which is considered to be one of the world’s leading property markets. Dominic Rebello and Arron Adam traveled to Cannes in order to represent GenieBelt in MIPIM 2017 (14-17 March). They were kind enough to have a quick talk with us, share their thoughts around the event and some quick tips on how to take the most out of networking during such

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Types of Flooring Materials and Their Applications in Building Construction

The Constructor

There are various types of flooring materials used in building construction and their selection depends on applications, aesthetics and choice of.

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Joy Global Renamed Komatsu Mining Corp

Construction Equipment

Komatsu America Corp., a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., has completed its acquistion of Joy Global and announced Wednesday the Milwaukee-based company will now be known as Komatsu Mining Corporation. Komatsu Mining Corp. will operate as a subsidiary of Komatsu and will retain the former Joy Global headquarters in Milwaukee. Komatsu Mining will continue to promote and invest in the P&H, Joy and Montabert product brands.

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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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Architecture marketing: 5 tools to measure success

BD+C

You’ve done brand research, nailed down a solid marketing strategy , and are making an impact in the industry. But it’s important to measure the success of your strategy to make sure your architecture firm is connecting with prospects and driving new business opportunities. Below, we’ve identified five architecture marketing tools that will help your firm evaluate if it’s on the track to more leads, higher growth, and broader brand visibility.

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Phone booths for the 21st century

BD+C

Cue the “Superman” theme, because Clark Kent’s favorite makeshift changing room may be primed for a comeback. That’s right, the phone booth, something that has joined the ranks of record players and VCRs as items younger generations quizzically look at in old movies and television shows, is getting its second wind. These phone booths won’t be sprinkled around city streets to act as doodle pads for less ambitious graffiti artists.

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Two fee-based SEO/content marketing resources: Should you consider them?

Construction Marketing Ideas

John Jantsch in How to Find Killer Content Ideas references some suggestions to solve the question: “What should I write about?” if you are seeking to design your blog/website and social media content to attract business traffic/conversions. His first two suggestions, BuzzSumo and Keyword Tool, require significant subscription fees, that is if you consider “significant” […].

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Worker Pinned by 7-Ton I-Beam Hammer

Construction Equipment

A seven-ton I-beam being used to drive steel sheeting into the ground fell onto a construction worker in Queens, New York, Wednesday. The I-beam was attached to a crawler crane with a cable during a procedure in which the beam was being used as a hammer. When the cable snapped, the beam fell but became tangled with some steel sheeting, pinning the construction worker's lower legs but preventing him from taking the full impact of the beam.

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Big Bertha Breaks Thru in Seattle

Construction Dive

The Big Bertha saga on the Seattle Viaduct Replacement project has come to an end as the tunnel boring machine broke through the final three feet into the disassembly area. Read more.

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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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Fatal Fact # 4: Wednesday and Thursday Are Deadly

Construction Equipment

Fatal Fact Number 4: Almost 75 percent of construction industry fatalities from 2010-2012 occurred between Monday and Thursday. Friday was a bit safer, and the weekend (6 percent on Saturday and 5 percent on Sunday) was the safest over all. Source: AGC's Preventing Fatalities in the Construction Industry.

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ConsensusDocs Contract Schedule Specifications Moving Towards CPM

Construction Dive

This article started out as a review of a schedule specification clause in a recently updated standard form document. In the process of getting comments on the form from the author’s local contacts, I received instead a range of comments on the use, or non-use, of schedules, and blaming specs for being either too detailed or non-existent. As a reader of ConstructionPro Week, you may have noticed we often advocate for active use of schedules on construction projects.

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BF Location Video: Iowa: Ready For Business

Business Facilities

Iowa offers opportunities as far as the eye can see, especially in bioscience, advanced manufacturing and finance. See how your company could profit from our pro-business environment. Read BF Location Video: Iowa: Ready For Business on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Blog Highlights

Construction Dive

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: TBM Bertha Completes 1.7-Mile Tunnel Bore in Seattle5 Unusual Skyscrapers of the Future8 Points to Consider When Obtaining an Access EasementRead more.

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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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New virtual 3D resource for building, electrical code training

Contractor Magazine

Users can virtually navigate a residential construction site, stopping at code inspection points during every phase of the construction process, to determine code compliance. Along the way, code violations are identified as they would appear on a jobsite. read more.

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Aluminum Extruder Investing $3.3M In Western Kentucky

Business Facilities

Three years after opening in Paducah, KY, UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries will create 50 jobs with an expansion. Read Aluminum Extruder Investing $3.3M In Western Kentucky on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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American Standard Brands donates ADA-compliant bathroom fixtures for home renovation

Contractor Magazine

Renovated house offers safety, accessibility for amputee survivor. American Standard Brands offered to donate $14,000 worth of specialty ADA-compliant bathroom fixtures for the renovation. read more.

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Furniture Manufacturer Growing In Indiana

Business Facilities

Sauder Manufacturing will invest more than $3 million to lease and equip a 165,000-square-foot-facility in New Haven, IN. Read Furniture Manufacturer Growing In Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Aquatherm North America unveils new HQ

Contractor Magazine

During the open house, the company’s Design and Fabrication Services Team also performed multiple demonstrations showcasing large-diameter fusion, custom spool and manifold design and creation, and the new Hot Tap Tool, which was designed in partnership with McElroy. read more.

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Viega ProPress shines in SolarCity construction

BD+C

SolarCity’s 1.2 million-square-foot manufacturing facility is the crown jewel of the $750 million, 96-acre RiverBend project. Buffalo was the first American city to have widespread electric lighting by harnessing power from Niagara Falls. Today, it will be the first city to produce the first-ever true solar roof – a roofing product with solar panels built in.

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How to design a sewer line pipe

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video tutorial sheds light on the methods for sewer line or sewer pipe as well as different types of sewer pipe. Based on the section, sewer pipe comes in different shapes like circular and semi circular sewer pipe, rectangular sewer pipe, elliptical sewer pipe, egg shaped sewer pipe, basket handle sewer pipe, horse shoe sewer pipe.

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Keystone State Develops Keys to a Great Career

Green Industry Professionals

Dealers, educators and state agriculture department work together to reinforce training and help guide people toward careers in agriculture, landscaping and equipment repair.

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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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Gerber perks up its rewards program

Contractor Magazine

Gerber, an industry leader in high performing and decorative plumbing fixtures, has released its newly refreshed Gerber Rewards Program for plumbing professionals. read more.

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Product-specific EPDs seen as key aid to earning green building credits

BD+C

Construction and design professionals can more easily find and use sustainable building materials with product-specific environmental product declarations (EPDs).

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Harris beats schedule for mechanical installation at $1.1B NFL stadium

Contractor Magazine

Key to delivering the project was manpower. More than 8,000 workers committed up to 4 million hours to design and build the stadium. read more.

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Construction March Jobless Rate Falls, Industry Adds 6K Jobs

ENR Construction

March rate dips to 8.4% from February's 8.8% and March 2016's 8.7%, BLS says.

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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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Inc. names TDIndustries’ MacDowell No. 7 CEO in the world

Contractor Magazine

Harold MacDowell is recognized for his communicative leadership style, as well as his dedication to maintaining TD’s distinctive culture. read more.

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More Thoughts About How To Fix Oroville Dam

ENR Construction

On Sunday, Feb. 12, California officials ordered the immediate, mandatory evacuation of 188,000 residents from towns below Oroville Dam.

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Construction March Jobless Rate Falls, Industry Adds 6K Jobs

ENR Construction

March rate dips to 8.4% from February's 8.8% and March 2016's 8.7%, BLS says.