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Different Types of Concrete Mixer or Concrete Mixing Machines

The Constructor

A concrete mixer mixes cement, aggregates and water and produce concrete mechanically. There are various types of concrete mixers available which.

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Viewpoint Remote Link WiFi Connectivity

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Did you know that Viewpoint Remote Link is included in Vista 6.14 or higher? With the release of Vista 6.14, Vista customers gained a new way to connect the Vista client to the Vista server. With Viewpoint Remote Link, Vista now offers the option of a high-performance HTTPS internet connection over Wi-Fi in addition to a standard LAN connection. This allows you to take the full power of Vista with you to the job trailer, the coffee shop, or home, without the need for RDP or Citrix.

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Components of an Airport

The Constructor

There are various components of an airport which are structures. The planning and designing of these Airport components are carried out by civil and.

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Viewpoint Remote Link WiFi Connectivity

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With the release of Vista 6.14, Vista customers gained a new way to connect the Vista client to the Vista server.

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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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Types of Railway Sleepers, Their Functions, Benefits and Drawbacks

The Constructor

Railway sleepers are the components on which the rails are arranged with proper gauge. Types of sleepers, their functions, benefits, drawbacks are.

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Surveying for Construction of Irrigation Projects

The Constructor

First step in construction of an irrigation project like dams, barrage or weir requires surveying of whole area. Surveying for an irrigation project.

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Why Construction News Summit 2017 was a success

Lets Build

For the last five years, the Construction News Summit has been connecting main contractors and industry leaders with major clients and governments in order to raise construction up the political agenda. It has been playing a huge part in making a better and brighter future for construction. It provides access.

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How to Mix Design with GGBS in Readymix Concrete?

The Constructor

How much cement can be replaced by GGBS in readymix concrete? What is the mix design of M40 grade concrete with GGBS? Read More at How to Mix Design.

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4 invoicing tips that'll actually make your clients smile

BD+C

Generally speaking, no one’s thrilled to receive a bill. Your clients are no exception. However, there are techniques you can use with your invoices that both highlight your firm’s value and make the process more convenient for clients. The result? Bills that make them smile (or at least not frown).

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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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Which is Best Subject for Masters in Civil Engineering?

The Constructor

I have three options to choose for my masters degree: “Remote sensing and Geotechnical engineering” “Environmental engineering.

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BD+C's 2017 Reconstruction Award Winners

BD+C

Building Design + Construction’s 34th annual Reconstruction Awards honor 19 projects for standing out as the best in renovation, preservation and adaptive reuse work. For the 2017 Reconstruction Awards, BD+C awarded two Platinum award, four Gold awards, five Silver awards, five bronze awards, and three honorable mentions. The projects ranged in use from restaurants and university buildings to healthcare facilities and religious buildings.

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What is a Tender and How to Prepare Tender Documents in Construction?

The Constructor

What is a Tender and How to Prepare Tender Documents in Construction? Read More at What is a Tender and How to Prepare Tender Documents in.

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The first large-scale mass timber residence hall in the U.S. is under construction at the University of Arkansas

BD+C

The University of Arkansas’s new 202,027-sf, 708-bed residence hall, dubbed the Stadium Drive Residence Halls, is set to become the first large-scale mass timber residence hall and living learning setting in the country. The project is currently under construction on a linear four-acre site that slopes from north to south. Within this relatively small, densely planted buffer zone the project is shaped by the concept of “a cabin in the woods” that provides a new university gateway.

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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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What are the types of slabs and how to design them?

The Constructor

Can you tell me types of slabs? And how can we design them? Read More at What are the types of slabs and how to design them?

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A million small connections: Designing the New NY bridge

BD+C

Connor Christian wasn’t supposed to be working on the NNYB. Based in Omaha, Christian, who is Director of Digital Implementation at HDR, was visiting the offices of TZC (the consortium of design-builders constructing the NNYB) regarding an unrelated transportation project. One day, HDR’s Project Director, Jeff Han, burst through the door and asked him, “You’re the new BIM guy, right?

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Does Fly Ash Contain Radioactive Elements?

The Constructor

Is it true that Indian Fly Ash contains radioactive elements? Read More at Does Fly Ash Contain Radioactive Elements?

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Doosan loader has continuously variable transmission

Digger Blog

Doosan’s new DL420CVT-5 wheeled loader is the Korean manufacturer’s first to be equipped with a continuously variable transmission. Doosan’s new DL420CVT-5 wheeled loader is the Korean manufacturer’s first to be equipped with a continuously variable transmission.

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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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What are main differences between masonry and timber buildings?

The Constructor

What are the main differences between masonry and timber buildings?

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Scope it out

BD+C

Planners are often asked to test a facilities concept, define how much space it will take, and determine how much it will cost to complete. These questions are useful in the early concept phase of a project, but the basis for planning is missing; what am I solving for, and how does this potential “bricks and mortar” solution meet a defined service, market, or strategic need of the organization?

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Video: Suction Cups and Crane Place Giant Artglass Panels Verrrry Carefully

Construction Equipment

Workers began installing the 220 glass panels that will create a canopy over London's Paddington Elizabeth Line Station this week. The glass roof artwork is one of the largest permanent art installations in London.

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The story behind the scenes (real world vs. marketing)

Construction Marketing Ideas

Last night, I attended the Ontario Concrete Awards, an annual event at the Buildings Show in Toronto to commemorate concrete construction achievements (in this case, quite literally). It was a great evening, and Concrete Ontario deserves to be commended for putting on the event — and we will recognize the award winners in a special […].

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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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O'Donovan's dozer

Digger Blog

O’Donovan Waste Disposal has taken delivery of another new Caterpillar D6T dozer to expand its growing fleet of plant and equipment. O’Donovan Waste Disposal has taken delivery of another new Caterpillar D6T dozer to expand its growing fleet of plant and equipment.

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Foxconn Wins Unanimous Approval from City and County Boards

Construction Equipment

On Friday, the Foxconn Technology Group will submit site plans for its LCD manufacturing campus to Mount Pleasant officials that will show the village and county what they have agreed to.

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Asheville, N.C. rezoning favors pedestrians, could change city’s character

BD+C

The Ashville, N.C. City Council recently enacted zoning changes in a vibrant area of the community to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. Zoning in the city’s River Arts District will be form-based, focusing on the layout and look of new buildings, not how they are used. New buildings will be required to be closer to sidewalks and tailored more toward pedestrians than cars.

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Microsoft Announces Home-Grown Expansion

Construction Equipment

Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, announced this week that the company's next expansion, planned to begin next fall, will be built on Microsoft's existing 500-acre campus. "As we continue to grow and look to create the best workplace in the tech sector, Microsoft will invest right here in Redmond, our home for more than 30 years," Smith said.

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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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Construction Should Follow Silicon Valley’s Example to Attract Next Generation Hires

ENR Construction

By showing students what’s actually happening in the industry, they can be convinced that construction is a tech-focused, engaging, and exciting place to be.

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Orthopedics Manufacturer Expanding In Indiana

Business Facilities

Precision Medical Technologies, a contract manufacturer of orthopedic implants and instruments, will expand its operations to North Manchester, IN. The company, which already has facilities in Kosciusko and Noble counties, will invest nearly $5 million in Wabash County and create up to 60 new jobs by 2022. Photo: Precision Medical Technologies. “We at Precision Medical Technologies are looking forward to establishing our third manufacturing facility in Wabash County and are excited to take

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How to calculate mason, labor for brick masonry construction with help of thumb rule

Construction Cost Estimating

In this construction video tutorial, you will learn how to compute the mason as well as labor toward a 1st class brick masonry construction with the help of thumb rule. A thumb rule refers to a principle having extensive application that is not projected to be exactly perfect or authentic for each situation. This method can be easily applied for making approx calculation or recollecting some value, or for making some determination.