5 Methods to Increase Structural Stiffness
The Constructor
AUGUST 23, 2019
The improvement of structural stiffness is crucial because the trend of building construction is toward taller, wider floor, and longer span.
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23-Year-Old Invents SkyHorn Load Warning System
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 23, 2019
Robert Burke’s family has worked within the construction industry since as long as he can remember. So when the opportunity to create a worksite safety device fell into his hands, he felt a personal pull to pursue it.
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers- Properties, and Applications
The Constructor
AUGUST 23, 2019
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is a type of composite materials consist of carbon fiber and polymer. The carbon fiber provides the strength.
5 converging trends for healthcare's future
BD+C
AUGUST 23, 2019
Tradition and innovation. Technology and medicine. Retail and clinics. Our solutions to both today’s and tomorrow’s challenges lie at the convergence of technologies, industries, and types of care. Our Regional Director for Health in China, Sangmin Lee, KIA, LEED AP BD+C, recently delivered a presentation at the 20th China Hospital Construction Conference in Chengdu on the current trends in global healthcare. .
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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[VIDEO] First Volvo Electric Excavator Digs at Paris Golf Course
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 23, 2019
Volvo’s ECR25 compact excavator has now been delivered to Spac for customer testing. Spac is using a 2.5 ton excavator to dig trenches at the Saint-Nom-la-Breteche golf course outside of Paris. The machine gets the job done with zero exhaust emissions, and nearly silent operation.
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Pfizer Investing Additional $500M In North Carolina
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2019
The pharmaceutical company will add 300 jobs at its newly completed gene therapy manufacturing plant in Sanford, NC. - Read: Pfizer Investing Additional $500M In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
OSHA to Step Up Drone Inspections
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 23, 2019
EHS Today reports that The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is stepping up the use of drones to inspect worksites. OSHA reportedly used drones with cameras to conduct nine inspections of employer facilities in 2018, along with an additional nine in 2019.
Snøhetta to design Shanghai Grand Opera House
BD+C
AUGUST 23, 2019
Snøhetta recently won an international design competition for the Shanghai Grand Opera House in Shanghai, China. The Oslo-based firm has developed the architectural, landscape, interior, and graphic design for the project, which will be undertaken in partnership with ECADI.
Ways Your Construction Company Can Spend More Now and Save You Money Long-Term
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 23, 2019
During my lifetime, I have seen too many contractors work hard, never have enough money to retire. Some of them die from exhaustion, and others just wore themselves out and lived their final years in poverty and only a few, less than 5% ever made enough money from owning and operating their construction company and outside investments to retire early enough and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
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.
Details about structural and non structural defects in buildings
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 23, 2019
Concrete has diversified nature. It casts in place by including or excluding reinforcement. It is also precast or pre-stressed to attain necessary strength. For this purpose, there should be adequate knowledge on the behavior and constituents based on which the concrete is produced. There should not be any type of laxity in any of its phase like placement, design & maintenance as these can create deterioration and resist concrete to accomplish its proposed functions.
5 Ways to Make Recruiting Easier
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2019
In this article, you’ll read about five ways to make recruiting easier for you so you can build a bigger, stronger team.
Nufarm Renews its Presenting Sponsor Commitment to GreenCare for Troops
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 23, 2019
$150,000 contribution will help sustain, expand and diversify program for military families
Silver-Line Plastics Agrees to be Acquired by IPEX
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2019
With this acquisition, IPEX will increase its market position in the US with an expanded product portfolio.
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?
NaturaLawn Continues Growth With Hire of Regional Managers
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 23, 2019
Combined total of 40 years of turf management expertise
WWETT Show to Partner With ASEAN Water Series
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2019
The new portfolio will span across the U.S., Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Nebraska Court Ruling Backs Latest Keystone XL Pipeline Route
ENR Construction
AUGUST 23, 2019
Decision upholds state commission's 2017 finding that routing is in the public interest.
Three Legs of the Plumbing Training Triangle
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2019
There are three aspects to training, which are the three legs of the Plumbing Training Triangle.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Help… I Need Someone
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2019
So how are we to get young people into the trade?
Atlanta Hotel Reopens Following Fatal Legionnaire's Outbreak
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2019
The outbreak had 13 confirmed cases, including one death.
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