Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Tier 4 emissions requirements drive much of modern diesel engine oil requirements. Low-sulfur diesel fuel and after-treatment systems call for engine oils compatible with these elements. Additionally, equipment relies on hydraulic fluids for motion, and manufacturers develop fluids that optimize hydraulic system and hydrostatic drive performance. Find out to how to properly maintain these engines here. .

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Innovative suite of tools and services drive LEAN construction deployment. The fundamental concepts of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can now be implemented by any real property owners to consistently achieve quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes. All to tools and support services are readily available to drive the following best value processes and/or outcomes: Focus upon outcomes Common Data Environment, including locally researched detailed item unit prices F

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Intrepid earthbag researcher and advocate Patti Stouter sent me this remarkable photo taken in Nepal. She says, “I just got this photo from someone who helped build about 500 earthbag houses in Nepal after the quakes. This heavy truck had an accident and rolled off an adjacent mountain road and onto the roof of this building. The result? There was virtually no damage to the house other than the truss system.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2019

After further investigating the cause of collapse in Seattle’s tower crane back in April, officials have confirmed that the crane failed because “connecting pins were removed prematurely from the nearly 300-foot tower,” according to the Seattle Times.

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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 Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Despite speculation and a lawsuit alleging risky cost cutting, the cause of the collapse has not yet been determined.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Ensure your lawn maintenance equipment is ready in the spring with proper storage

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Vermeer is expanding its horizontal directional drilling (HDD) tooling options with the addition of new API connection rock tooling, quickshot swivel tools, and a tooling breakout device.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Cost is what you see; the profit potential is what you don't see. High-profit construction company owner's focus on both and understand that "It Takes Money To Make Money.". Strategy comes from the office. Fieldwork is vital - labor, material, and subcontractors get things built, maintained, and repaired; however, efficient operations and fast workers who give 110% cannot overcome lousy strategy.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has developed a High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Safety Manual, aiming to help communicate effective safety messages to equipment end-users.

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Two unstable tower cranes at the site of the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse will be brought down on Oct. 19 in a controlled demolition, according to city officials.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Ruby-Tac 220 is a multipurpose construction grease designed for use in both on- and off-road equipment. The company describes it as a high-performance, tacky, lithium complex grease for heavy equipment.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September 2018 and September 2019, while construction employment increased in 28 states from August to September, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said that it is likely additional states would have added new construction jobs if firms could find more qualified workers to hire. “Although evidence is mounting that the

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The Heliplane v.2 drone is the company’s latest generation VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drone destined for the surveillance, inspection, and photogrammetry sectors. A long-range drone, the Heliplane v.2 can reach the speed of 72 km/hr.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The new Skid Steer Log Splitter features a quick-attach plate and uses the skid steer’s hydraulics to deliver a max 24 tons of splitting force. This unit boasts a heavy-duty wedge with auto-return to save you time and effort.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Manitou TJ 65, TJ 65+, TJ 80+, and TJ 85 mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP) have telescoping booms range in platform height from 64 feet 9 inches to 84 feet 6 inches.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 18, 2019

By using JRCO lawn mower attachments, you can clear your lawn of leaves quickly and easily. Use the Blower Buggy attachment and secure your walk-behind blower to your lawn mower for no-operator-fatigue leaf blowing. Afterward you can utilize the Leaf.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A wireless and solar-powered camera trailer is designed for challenging or remote job sites where mobility and flexibility are essential priorities.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Do you have stumps on your property? Unsightly stumps can stunt your lawn growth and leave you feeling underwhelmed with your yard. Dosko Stump Grinders sheer the stump, preventing it from attempting to regrow. Mini, full-sized, and self-propelled.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Building owners in St. Louis could save at least $61.5 million annually by improving energy efficiency in their buildings, according to the city’s first annual Building Energy Benchmarking Report & Checklist to Explore Energy Savings Opportunities report.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Mean Green Mowers EVO-74 is the flagship mower of the new "evolution" series by Mean Green Mowers! With up to 9 hours of continuous mowing time, an expansive 74" deck, speeds up to 13mph, and horsepower comparable to a 37hp diesel mower, the EVO is.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A 24-story, 100-meter mixed-use tower is set to rise in Quito, Ecuador, the greenest capital in South America.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Mini Excavators allow easy manipulation into small, sometimes challenging areas. The HD17 is a brand new machine from KATO Compact Excavator Sales that was unveiled at GIE+EXPO 2019.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2019

U.S. safety board's info releases so far on 2018 fatal collapse show mostly that spin machines have been running at full speed.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 18, 2019

In this episode of the Grass Roots podcast, Eric Gilbey from Vectorworks discusses the latest features added to the company's 2D 3D CAD BIM landscape architect software

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2019

U.S. safety board's info releases so far on 2018 fatal collapse show mostly that spin machines have been running at full speed.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 18, 2019

EGO demonstrates the precision work their battery-powered chainsaws are capable of during GIE+EXPO.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 18, 2019

In RCC structures, the placement of a single reinforcement bar may not meet the desired length of the concrete section. Hence, it becomes necessary.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 18, 2019

In RCC structures, the placement of a single reinforcement bar may not meet the desired length of the concrete section. Hence, it becomes necessary.

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