The Constructor

MARCH 1, 2017

Failures in rigid pavements are caused by distresses due to various causes. Repair techniques these types of failures in rigid pavements are.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives play an important role for real property owners, facilities manager, and contractors. As is the case for any business endeavor, it’s a benefit for all parties to do their homework. Here are some tips for contractors considering working with JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives or considering changes in within specific programs.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2017

Case Construction Equipment will unveil the “Team Rubicon Disaster Response SV340” at Conexpo. It’s a special edition of the company’s SV340 skid steer loader, and will be used to promote the Case partnership with Team Rubicon, as well as for training and support events throughout the country.

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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2017

555 Howard, a ground-up mixed-use tower, is looking to bring an additional 69 rental units and a 255-room hotel to San Francisco’s Transbay neighborhood. The glass curtain-walled tower will offer residents and guests ballroom facilities, a spa and fitness center, a ground floor restaurant, a 1,763-sf public sky bar on the 36 th floor, and a 5,047-sf public rooftop terrace.

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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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Business Facilities

MARCH 1, 2017

The home appliance manufacturer will invest $250 million, create 600 new jobs in Clarksville, TN at its first U.S. washing machine manufacturing operation. Read LG Electronics Building New Manufacturing Plant In Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

A downloadable report and web-based dashboard outlining Boston Public Schools’ educational and facilities master plan went live on March 2. The report, called “BuildBPS,” comes about six weeks after Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh (D) announced the 10-year, $1-billion investment in the district’s facilities during his Jan. 18 state-of-the-city address.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2017

Navistar International Corporation has announced the closing of its wide-ranging strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus, which includes an equity investment in Navistar by Volkswagen Truck & Bus and framework agreements for a procurement joint venture and strategic technology and supply collaboration.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

What are the qualities that make a project outstanding? Every year, ENR invites teams from around the country to submit their best work to its regional “Best Projects” competitions, which celebrate teamwork, safety, problem-solving, innovation and quality.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2017

The Manitou BF board of directors announced the company's full-year financial statements for 2016. Manitou president & CEO, Michel Denis, said, "2016 was another year in which the Manitou group went from strength to strength as regards market share, in terms of our capacity to develop new products and services which were a success in 2016, in our expanding geographical presence, in our commitment to CSR, as well as from a financial point of view.

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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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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency’s 2017 Construction General Permit (CGP) went into effect on Feb. 16. This permit requires compliance with effluent limits and other permit requirements, including the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. A CGP is required for most sites that will disturb one or more acres of land.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2017

Brokk has acquired Aquajet Systems AB, a manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots. Aquajet Systems specializes in concrete renovation by using extremely high-pressure water jets to remove concrete without harming the underlying rebar or causing microfracturing. The innovative Aquajet machines target a variety of selective demolition applications, including bridge and road repair.

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Digger Blog

MARCH 1, 2017

I went to Samoter once – years ago – the Italian plant show held in Verona. A lovely city, and one whose charms I am sure remain undiminished, but the machines on show at Samoter will certainly have changed rather more over the years. I went to Samoter once – years ago – the Italian plant show held in Verona. A lovely city, and one whose charms I am sure remain undiminished, but the machines on show at Samoter will certainly have changed rather more over the years.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2017

A construction worker became trapped and later died in Northwest Washington D.C. yesterday when part of a house foundation collapsed, burying him. The site on the 4600 block of Dexter Street was described as an “unstable environment” by Vito Maggiolo, spokesperson for the D.C. Fire and Emergency Department. Rescue crews were called to the site around 10 a.m. where they found the worker buried up to his waist in dirt.

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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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Digger Blog

MARCH 1, 2017

Matt Rhead used to work at the JCB Earthmovers factory in Cheadle but is now a full-time footballer with Lincoln City. Matt Rhead used to work at the JCB Earthmovers factory in Cheadle but is now a full-time footballer with Lincoln City.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2017

Donaldson Company, Inc. announced second quarter 2017 net earnings of $46.5 million, or 35 cents per share, compared with $38.0 million, or 28 cents per share, in 2016.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

Sitting on 27 acres just outside of Austin, Texas, the Community First! Village is a master-planned community comprising a mix of RV pads, microhomes and canvas-sided-home sites.

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BD+C

MARCH 1, 2017

Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta have been selected as the 2017 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureates, announced Tom Pritzker, Chairman of Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the award that is known internationally as architecture’s highest honor.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

This 160-year-old hospital—the first in the U.S. for children that, today, has one of the nation’s largest pediatric research programs—again pushed the envelope in designing and building this 700,000-sq-ft expansion.

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 1, 2017

These four landscaping elements can make a good impression on both the owners and occupants of commercial spaces.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

To connect a 10-story addition to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s existing five-story building, designers had to overcome significant geotechnical challenges.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 1, 2017

Munters Corp. will invest $2.5 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Buena Vista, VA with support from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. Read Virginia Lands 100 New Manufacturing Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

To create this 13-acre exhibit—thought to be the most naturalistic African savanna exhibit in any North American urban zoo—the project team had to overcome logistical challenges at the 100-plus-year-old public park, create an authentic environment with natural components, and accommodate the needs of animals, visitors and staff.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 1, 2017

If your company has plans to expand or relocate — now or in the future — don't miss this year's Business Facilities LiveXchange in Park City, UT. Read Top 5 Reasons To Attend Business Facilities LiveXchange on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named former Ontario pension-fund giant CEO Jim Leech as special adviser to Canada’s newly authorized, but still unlaunched, federal infrastructure bank.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 1, 2017

A long time sales department employee at Ward Mfg. gives insight to the best aspects of her job.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

DeMaria, the lead contractor for the world’s deepest-dive penguinarium, constructed various animal habitats for the Detroit Zoological Society over 15 years.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2017

TheHill.com reports President Trump will ask lawmakers to approve legislation for $1 trillion worth of infrastructure investment, funded by a mix of direct federal investment and private financing.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2017

While the research that takes place within the 270,000-sq-ft Allen Institute is impressive, engineering and structural accomplishments achieved while building the structure impressed ENR’s “Best of the Best” judges.

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