What are Common Fire Protection Systems for Steel Structures?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Steel structure fire protection systems are designated to protect the structure from fire for a specified amount of time. Various fire protection.
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Future-proofing higher education: Understanding generation Z
BD+C
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
At Perkins+Will, our learning environments strive to transcend generations and generational trends. And, as a means of future-proofing our higher education buildings and spaces, we attempt to anticipate the needs of today’s emerging student body—currently, Gen Z. In working at various types and scales of higher education institutions across the nation, we believe there are three driving issues behind this next generation: demographic change, behavioral change, and the power to choose.
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What are the Errors in Borehole Data Interpretation for Site Investigation?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Borehole is small diameter vertical hole drilled into ground to take samples for soil investigation and evaluation. Errors in borehole data.
White roofing isn’t always the best choice
BD+C
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Although LEED and ASHRAE 90.1 (Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) standards require or reward use of white “cool” roofing to mitigate urban heat island effects, it is not always the best choice of material.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
JLG, Continental Partner on Telehandler Tire
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
JLG has partnered with Continental Tires to offer the TeleMaster tire for its telehandlers. TeleMaster is a solid, flat-proof tire designed for telehandlers. “Telehandlers are used in a variety of job site environments,” said John Boehme, JLG Industries senior product manager, telehandlers. “This, coupled with the fact that they work in various demanding applications, means they require tires with outstanding durability.
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Brooklyn Construction Company Stiffs Workers, Forfeits $2.5M
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Michael Riglietti, secretary of MSR Electrical Construction Company , admitted underpaying his workers and was found guilty Wednesday of grand larceny and violating New York's prevailing wage requirements. Instead of paying five employees the prevailing ware of between $51-$54 per hour, plus benefits of $42.45-$50.13 and overtime - Riglietti signed off on paychecks that were 75 percent less than what New York requires for public projects.
The Zimbabwe story and its remote relevance to construction marketing
Construction Marketing Ideas
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The recent developments in Zimbabwe, when the armed forces moved in and have detained president Robert Mugabe, would seem to have little relevance to architectural, engineering and construction marketing, especially in North America. However, this blog traces its origins to personal decisions and memories, and as readers here may have noticed over the years, the […].
Deere Opens Regional Parts Distribution Center in Miami
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The new John Deere Worldwide Parts Services Regional Distribution Center (RDC) is officially open in south Florida. The 115,000 square foot facility in Miami will serve all Latin America countries, except Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, which currently have in-country RDC locations. The distribution center provides timely and efficient delivery of more than 38,000 service parts to dealers, and customers.
Business groups present a new vision of Downtown Houston as that city’s unavoidable hub
BD+C
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
On August 30, 2036, Houston will celebrate its Bicentennial. In preparation for that occasion, city leaders have devised an ambitious plan to make its Downtown the center of its universe, and the focal point of its activities and growth.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Uptake Technologies and Cat Renegotiate Partnership
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Crain's Chicago reports Uptake Technologies and Caterpillar are extending their partnership under new terms that benefit each company by uncoupling some of their dealings.
Back to the '20s: Coney Island gets a new eatery reminiscent of the past
BD+C
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
A $60 million public-private investment is catalyzing the resurgence of 2.41 acres of public land along Coney Island’s boardwalk into a dynamic civic space called Seaside Park and Community Arts Center. This project included the restoration of the landmark Childs Restaurant, which opened in 1923 but had fallen into decay. Its last tenant, a candy maker, vacated the property in the 1980s.
What to expect over the holidays
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
With the holidays almost here, contact centers are gearing up for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all the seasonal discounts that turn this time of year into a shopping frenzy. . To make sure your contact center is prepared to handle an uptick of customer calls, it’s important to anticipate how the holiday shopping season will impact your call center operations.
WER Index development continues through ICC-RESNET partnership
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The partnership between the International Code Council (ICC) and Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) has been the catalyst for substantial progress in the Water Efficiency Rating (WER) Index.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Las Vegas, Memphis Update Convention Center Plans
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The new expansion and renovation project at the Las Vegas Convention center will be a joint effort of TSK Architects, Simpson Coulter Studio, Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects and KME Architects, announced Tuesday by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) board. The expansion includes a 600,000-square-foot exhibition hall within 1.4 million square feet of new space, and is expected to bring 14,000 construction jobs and 7,800 new permanent full-time jobs.
Indiana Having Historic Year For Job Growth
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Indiana has experienced a record-breaking year for economic development so far in 2017. With just a month left in the year, businesses across the state and around the world have committed to creating up to 28,846 new jobs in the coming years: the highest number of jobs since the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) was established in 2005. “Indiana’s pro-business environment continues to be heard around the world as Hoosier businesses grow and companies across the globe ch
Convention Center Construction News
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The new expansion and renovation project at the Las Vegas Convention center will be a joint effort of TSK Architects, Simpson Coulter Studio, Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects and KME Architects, announced Tuesday by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) board. The expansion includes a 600,000-square-foot exhibition hall within 1.4 million square feet of new space, and is expected to bring 14,000 construction jobs and 7,800 new permanent full-time jobs.
Taco family of companies acquires Taconova
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
CRANSTON, RI — Taco Family of Companies has acquired the Taconova Group, a leader in innovative hydronic solutions for heating, plumbing, and solar energy applications in residential and commercial buildings.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Bocar Will Invest $115M In New Alabama Plant
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Bocar, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, will invest $115 million in a new plant in Huntsville, AL. The project will add more than 300 jobs to the state’s booming automotive manufacturing sector. Germany-based Bocar has locations in the United States, Germany, Mexico and Japan and produces high pressure aluminum die casting, plastics and machining. Auto supplier Bocar announced plans for a $115 million Alabama plant in Huntsville, creating more than 300 jobs.
Learn the process to Seal or Repair Cracks in Concrete Floors & Walls
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This article sheds light on how to seal and repair cracks in concrete floors, poured concrete slabs, foundations, walls, or other masonry. Information is provided for all the existing processes which are useful to seal control joints or cracks taking place in those building surfaces. Information is also given for the properties, general process, and benefits and disadvantages of each process like control joint inserts, masonry caulks, radon crack sealants, semi rigid epoxy resin crack fillers, s
California Throttles down Pollution from Small Engines
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Rules aimed at curbing pollution from leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other small gas-powered machines cleared a hurdle.
CEO Warrior renames ‘Warrior Fast Track Academy’ to ‘Service Business Edge’
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Home Service business consulting, training and mentoring firm renames and transforms its four-day event into a bigger, stronger, more enhanced experience.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Fire-Safe Landscaping: Firestorm Survivors Share Tips on Prevention
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Firestorm survivor suggests not using flammable mulch, or plants, shrubs and trees that can spread fire.
Midmark Opening $40M R&D Center In Ohio
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Midmark Corporation plans to open a new research and development (R&D) center that will create at least 97 new jobs by 2022. The health care solutions technology company’s R&D tech center will be located in Versailles, OH, near Dayton. “The new R&D center will bring our product development teammates into close proximity in a space that will offer the tools and resources needed to create cutting-edge solutions for our health care customers,” said John Baumann, president and CEO
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