The Constructor

AUGUST 4, 2017

Application of sumps and ditches within an excavation is one of the elementary method of dewatering employed in construction. Uses and advantages of.

Employment 223

Employment Construction Engineering Management 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 4, 2017

When a job is going wrong, when do you know? Too often, construction business owners find out too late that something has gone awry.

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Software Software Construction 130

The Constructor

AUGUST 4, 2017

The slabs constructed on ground must be designed taking into consideration the crack control factors. Reinforcement details for slabs-on-ground is.

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Design Construction Structural Engineering Engineering 189

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2017

Key characteristics of actionable construction cost data for Job Order Contracting … Independent Source. Locally Researched. CSI Masterformat data architecture. Clear concise definitions in plain English. Full details – labor, material, equipment, crew. Ability to create Non-pre-priced (NPP) line items from unit price book (UPB) line items.

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Contract CSI Construction Architecture 100

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2017

Lego Lunch, a planned fast food restaurant for Siauliai, Lithuania, will be built using recycled shipping containers to create a modular and replicable structure. Each module is independent, can be easily reproduced, and has a specific function attached to it, which helps to reduce costs. The building faces south to take advantage of the natural light and heat provided by the sun.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 4, 2017

Oshkosh Corporation reported this week consolidated net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 were $2.04 billion, an increase of 16.5 percent from 2016's $1.74 billion. All segments reported increased sales, led by the defense segment.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2017

LEAN Job Order Contracting requires adherence to and the continuous improvement of process, and a central focus upon transparency, competency, relationships, and shared best value outcomes. How does this differ from Job Order Contracts currently being administered? In some cases, there is little difference. However, in some segments, particularly State, County, and Local Government, JOC is being used primarily as a means to “bypass” procurement or simplY speed up project deliver t

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Contract Inspections Procurement Documentation 100

Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 4, 2017

After reviewing a video from Jan Goldman outlining business ethics (with some nifty marketing techniques embedded), I wanted to repost it in this blog (with appropriate source credit, of course). However, Goldman wasn’t using YouTube or other services where you could easily grab the copy and repost it. Nothing wrong with that — it is […].

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Products Innovation 54

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 4, 2017

Navistar announced that it will cease all engine production at its plant in Melrose Park, Ill., by the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The company will continue the facility’s transformation into Navistar’s technical center, including truck and engine testing and validation as well as used truck sales and reconditioning, continuing the process that started in 2010.

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Engineering Products 52

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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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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 4, 2017

Contractors Want Paperless Bookkeeping Services To Avoid Hiring A Bookkeeper. The horror stories about bad bookkeepers (in-house or as 1099 contractors) are never ending. For this reason, Contractors are reluctant to interview or hire an outside bookkeeper. Many Contractors are frustrated that the person they hired costs too much appears to know less about bookkeeping than the contractor themselves.

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Contractors Accounting Housing 49

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 4, 2017

Oliver Schmidt pleaded guilty on Friday in U.S. District Court in Detroit in connection with a massive diesel emissions scandal that has cost the German automaker as much as $25 billion.

Detroit 52

Detroit 52

BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2017

One of my negotiation training clients asked me for help in getting ready for a job interview and how to position herself to negotiate the best compensation offer. We talked for a bit about the company she was interviewing with. I quickly learned that she knew exactly what she wanted and had prepared her speech in preparation to get the offer that she wanted.

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Negotiation Compensation 49

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 4, 2017

Navistar will cease all engine production at its plant in Melrose Park, Ill., by the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The majority of engines produced at Melrose Park are medium duty 9/10 liter engines used in International Class 6 and 7 vehicles, for which alternative engine options are currently offered in all applications.

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Engineering Products 49

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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?

Procurement

BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2017

ConstructConnect announced today the release of its Q3 2017 Forecast Quarterly Report. The U.S. grand total construction starts growth projection for 2017 over 2016 in ConstructConnect’s Q3 report has been revised down slightly to +4.5% from +4.8%. 2018 remains about the same at +5.9% year over year (y/y). Earlier, it had been estimated at +6.0%.

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Forecasting Estimating Construction 45

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 4, 2017

Oliver Schmidt pleaded guilty on Friday in U.S. District Court in Detroit in connection with a massive diesel emissions scandal that has cost the German automaker as much as $25 billion.

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Detroit 49

Business Facilities

AUGUST 4, 2017

The company has invested an estimated $30 million in the project, and expects to create 78 new jobs at the Siloam Springs facility. . - Read: Simmons Foods Opens Arkansas Ingredient Production Facility.

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Arkansas Products Estimating Commissioning 41

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 4, 2017

Oshkosh Corp. reported this week consolidated net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 were $2.04 billion, an increase of 16.5 percent from 2016's $1.74 billion. All segments reported increased sales, led by the defense segment.

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Defense Equipment 48

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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.

Contractors

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 4, 2017

This construction video tutorial briefly explains what the most important brick test procedures are generally undertaken in the construction jobsite. The details of the tests are given below :- Compressive Test – It is performed to verify the strength of a brick. Under this test 5 samples of bricks are chosen randomly and sent them to laboratory and apply pressure on various bricks through a crushing machine.

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Construction Concrete 40

ENR Construction

AUGUST 4, 2017

To accommodate a booming population, the Lafayette Parish School System is building its first new school in almost 50 years.

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Louisiana 53

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 4, 2017

When a job is going wrong, when do you know? Too often, construction business owners find out too late that something has gone awry. No one wants to tell the boss that they are about to lose money on a job. But for the boss, finding out sooner is undoubtedly better. Critical information isolated in technological silos prevents efficient problem-solving and planning.

Software 130

Software Software Change Orders Project Management 130

ENR Construction

AUGUST 4, 2017

July's 4.9% rate edged up from 4.5% in previous month and in July 2016, Labor Dept. reports.

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Construction 42

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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!

Contractors

ENR Construction

AUGUST 4, 2017

Through Halmar, Itinera aims to break into U.S. transportation market.

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New York Transportation Construction 42

ENR Construction

AUGUST 4, 2017

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