The Constructor
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Construction of steel framed structures includes construction of its foundations, columns, beams and floors systems. Construction phases of.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis opened the Viewpoint Collaborate 2017 User Conference with an inspiring keynote speech. The music was pumping and the crowd was ready. As the overheads dimmed, Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis took the stage to welcome the almost 2,000 attendees of the largest construction software conference in the United States, the Viewpoint 2017 Collaborate User Conference , to the official start of the week.
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Types of floor system used in the construction of multi storey steel structures with span ranges, advantages and criteria considered while floor.
Lets Build
OCTOBER 10, 2017
In this day and age every company should be on social media – whether they’re in the construction business or not. Social Media build trust and make your brand more accessible. According to the Construction Marketing Association, social media use also boosts awareness, web traffic, search ranking, and more. Without further.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis opened the Viewpoint Collaborate 2017 User Conference with an inspiring keynote speech.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Art is a powerful tool that inspires well-being and helps improve patient experiences and outcomes. Yet with many hospital projects, it can be a construction-phase afterthought, resulting in an applied feeling to the artwork. Recently, I was proud to serve as an interior designer on UF Health North’s 92-bed patient tower—the newest addition to its North Jacksonville Florida campus.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Chicago, well known for another kind of 'L', broke ground last week on the new 312 RiverRun elevated pedestrian path, part of a network of running paths that wind through the city. The 312 RiverRun will connect the surrounding neighborhoods of Irving Park, North Center, Avondale and Albany Park to three parks with one path for nearly two consecutive miles.
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2017
When Troy Hall was constructed in 1921, it was used as a dairy building that housed the Washington State University (WSU) Creamery, Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe, and chemistry classes. After closing its doors in 2010, Troy Hall retired its cheese equipment and decided to focus on the chemistry. Roughly seven years later, Troy Hall reopened as the new home of the Department of Chemistry and School of the Environment.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 10, 2017
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced $15.5 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) grants to six states that are exploring new ways to fund highway and bridge projects. Alternatives to conventional financing are seen as imperative, FHWA officials said, due to the Highway Trust Fund’s gradual inability to keep pace with increasing construction and repair costs nationwide.
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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?
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2017
For an Acid Tank Remodel project in Florida, a major chemical plant owner called upon the expertise of Moody Engineering, Inc. (MEI), a Florida-based group of consulting engineers that specializes in engineering and construction management design for commercial and industrial projects. With Moody’s ability to bring in their valuable experience with state-of-the-art 3D scanning and modeling technology, the Moody team was able to provide a practical scan-to-BIM solution.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Topcon Positioning Systems, manufacturer of positioning instruments for survey and construction, and Bentley Systems, provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, have announced that they have joined efforts to provide opportunities for construction industry professionals to learn best practices in constructioneering, a process of managing and integrating survey, engineering, and construction data, to streamline construction workflows and improve project delivery.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Cities are using Husqvarna mowers to collect data, including the quality of air and water, and levels of light and sound.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Arjun Mirdha has been appointed to the position of Genie Chief Commercial Officer for Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP). In this newly created role, Mirdha will have global responsibility for all aspects of the commercial side of the Terex AWP business for the Genie brand, including sales; commercial operations; marketing; parts; services and lifecycle solutions.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Building materials consultant Mark Mitchell, in encouraging probably large manufacturers to contract for his services, makes four points about growth and expansion: Market Leaders Can Grow Faster in Four Ways: 1. Follow the old adage and become a small fish in a bigger pond. Redefine the market to make it bigger. It is very comfortable […].
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Topcon Positioning Systems and Bentley Systems have joined efforts to provide opportunities for construction industry professionals to learn best practices in constructioneering, a process of managing and integrating survey, engineering, and construction data, to streamline construction workflows and improve project delivery.
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2017
The National Roofing Contractors Association has released Quality Control and Quality-assurance Guidelines for the Application of Membrane Roof Systems. The document provides NRCA's on-site evaluation guidelines during the application of membrane roof systems. The publication stresses thorough, continual inspections during roof system construction to recognize and correct variances as they are detected.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Arjun Mirdha has been appointed to the position of Genie Chief Commercial Officer for Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP). In this newly created role, Mirdha will have global responsibility for all aspects of the commercial side of the Terex AWP business for the Genie brand, including sales; commercial operations; marketing; parts; services and lifecycle 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!
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Berkshire-based Shorts Group has added a fourth Volvo ECR235 excavator to its machinery fleet. Berkshire-based Shorts Group has added a fourth Volvo ECR235 excavator to its machinery fleet.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 10, 2017
An increasing number of older adults are struggling to take care of the landscaping they worked hard to create.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Champion Home Builders will invest $1.3 million to build manufactured homes in Leesville, LA. Champion, which operates 28 manufacturing facilities throughout North America, will occupy two existing buildings totaling 246,000 square feet in Leesville’s Northside Industrial Park. Champion Home Builders is building a $1.3 million facility in Leesville, LA.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 10, 2017
CoCal Landscape spent over $32,000 recruiting and securing visas for Mexican migrants after giving up on American workers.
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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!
BIM & Beam
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Structural engineers, detailers and fabricators struggle with siloed teams, disconnected workflows, and varying software platforms that do not integrate seamlessly. This requires manual processes to bridge gaps which can lead to expensive errors and fabrication waste. To help address these challenges, we have added Advance Steel software to the AEC Collection.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2017
This week, we shine the spotlight on hand tools: durable, high-performance fixed blade knives; a self-adjusting pipe wrench for one-handed performance; a basin wrench with battery-operated light; an adjustable-length screwdriver; a ratcheting adjustable wrench with laser-marked scale; and a compact, double-ended nut driver.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 10, 2017
A standard, industrial robotic arm has “printed” about a third of a 12-meter pedestrian bridge that is destined to span an old Amsterdam canal in the Netherlands as early as next year.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Manufacturers, standard and code authorities expressly prohibit air testing of PVC pipe and fittings. Not only is air testing dangerous, it is also a bad test.
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Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Ontario-based Agri-Plastics will invest $4.5 million to establish a 159,0000-square-foot operation in Sidney, NE. The company’s first American production facility is expected to begin operations by early 2018, which will enhance production efforts at Agri-Plastics’ two full-capacity plants in Canada. Established in 1995, the company manufactures calf hutches and plastic products to support North America’s dairy industry.
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Electronically tintable SageGlass provides a beautiful way to control solar glare and heat gain without shades, blinds or external sunshades. At SageGlass , we are passionate about this technology, one that enables people to live and work in comfortable buildings filled with natural light.
PC Construction
OCTOBER 10, 2017
The PC Construction/H.J. Russell joint venture recently tested the 75-ton bridge crane at the Atlanta Water Supply Program project in Georgia. The bridge crane is located at the new quarry pump station and, given its.
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