The Constructor

JANUARY 10, 2018

There different types of structural systems which are used in the construction of multistory buildings. These systems for multi storey buildings can.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re probably familiar with the finger-pointing phase of a project. It’s that time when things are going wrong, and everyone starts looking for someone else to blame for cost overruns, delays, and other struggles. It’s no surprise the finger-pointing phase happens in many projects. Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent of their original deadlines, and 35 percent of costs in the construction industry can be attributed to material wa

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The Constructor

JANUARY 10, 2018

How to choose type of pile foundation? The types of pile along with their advantages and disadvantages and applications can be used to guide designer.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2018

Each month, the Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics from several different sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

It’s no surprise the finger-pointing phase happens in many projects. Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2018

Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2018

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF A JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM. DO: Know the JOC Contract and its dollar limits. Know your contract plans and JOC Operations Manual. Check the math and extensions of each estimate. Randomly verify line items. Keep non pre-priced scope to less than or equal to 10% of a projects total cost. Review the coefficient. Apply the negotiated coefficient to the estimate total.

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Digger Blog

JANUARY 10, 2018

The 58th annual Doe Show takes place on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February 2018 at the Ernest Doe dealership located in Ulting near Maldon in Essex. The 58th annual Doe Show takes place on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February 2018 at the Ernest Doe dealership located in Ulting near Maldon in Essex.

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BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

Despite a collective Paris Climate Accord hangover – the throbbing ache at the temples many of us continue to feel in the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal in June – dozens of our nation’s leaders attended the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP)-23 in Bonn, Germany, demonstrating unity, leadership and resolve on climate action. .

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2018

With field conditions always testing equipment durability, it is imperative to have a mobile solution that can withstand the elements while giving workers a competitive advantage.

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BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

It’s been a busy couple of months for the architecture and design firm NELSON. It was wrapping up its merger with Wakefield Beasley & Associates and WB Interiors, a deal that was announced last November. It recapitalized its business with two financial partners, H.I.G. Capital and Prudential. And today, NELSON announced that it had entered into a merger agreement with FRCH Design Worldwide, an architecture and design firm with three offices and 200-plus employees, which specializes in retail

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2018

When complete, the condominium high-rise will be the tallest hybrid mass timber building in North America.

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BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

It used to be one had to fly to a remote island paradise if they wanted to enjoy the combination of white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters. Thanks to patented technology, Crystal Lagoons is able to bring that experience anywhere in the world—from coastal resorts to inner cities to desert climates.

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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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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 10, 2018

. . Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. announced last August a joint venture to build a $1.6 billion assembly plant in the U.S. creating 4,000 jobs when completed in 2021. Today, Toyota and Mazda are expected to make a formal announcement that Huntsville, Alabama will be the site of their new plant which will build 300,000 vehicles a year, half of which will be Toyota Corollas.

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BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

If your firm is stuck in the doldrums of low growth and low profitability, you can do something about it. I’ve seen many firms make the transition from low to high performance. But it takes more than hot breath and high hopes to fill your sails with wind. It takes a strong commitment to change from everyone at the top of your organization — and an understanding that change may be difficult at first.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2018

My last column spoke of carving the Face of Digital Transformation. This column is about creating a voice for that face with a new breed of voice services aimed at evolving devices.

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BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

Development will play a key role in the U.S. multifamily market in 2018. Developers are poised to register the second-highest annual completions count of this cycle, with as many as 258,000 units delivered. This is based on 62 markets tracked by CBRE Econometric Advisors. This would be down by 9.2% from 2017’s cycle peak, projected at 284,000. Apartment starts began to slow in 2017, so the multifamily market will get a reprieve from new supply by late 2018 and throughout 2019.

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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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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 10, 2018

Miller Electric Mfg. Co., a worldwide manufacturer of arc welding equipment, is expanding its ClearLight Lens Technology to all digital welding helmets. Previously only available in Miller T94 Series auto-darkening helmets, ClearLight is now available on all Miller digital helmets including the Digital Infinity, Digital Elite, and Digital Performance models.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2018

Increasingly, law enforcement is getting involved in accidental fatality cases that previously would have been given, at most, a citation and fine from OSHA.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 10, 2018

Toyota and Mazda leaders have selected Huntsville, AL for a new joint-venture manufacturing plant, with production expected to begin by 2021. - Read: Alabama Lands $1.6B Toyota-Mazda Auto Plant, 4,000 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

Designed and built by Gray Construction, Kraft Heinz’s new 382,157-sf meat processing and packaging facility in Davenport, Iowa occupies a 70-acre site in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center. The building’s floor construction consists of structural slabs while the wall construction consists of insulated metal panels. The structure is conventional steel.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2018

Structural engineers hope that building codes will allow for 80-ksi reinforcing steel, rather than the mandated 60 ksi, in reinforced concrete shear walls.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nonresidential construction spending expanded.6 percent in November, totaling $719.2 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the month-over-month expansion, nonresidential spending fell 1.3 percent from November 2016. Private nonresidential construction spending is down 3.1 percent year-over-year, while public sector spending has increased 1.7 percent over the same

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 10, 2018

A $3.6 billion , four-unit methanol complex proposed in Plaquemines Parish has been issued an air quality permit by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Houston-based IGP Methanol LLC has been issued an air quality permit for its planned $3.6 billion, four-unit methanol complex proposed in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. IGP plans to produce 7.2 million tons per year of methanol from natural gas when the Gulf Coast Methanol Park is completed on a 140-acre Mississippi River site near

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 10, 2018

These days, your media marketing power is greater than ever. That is, you can truly effectively communicate and control your message, without great expense, and without having to fight to gain access to gatekeeper-controlled media power (or pay through the nose for advertising). I appreciated the power and potential of the new technologies this December, […].

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2018

Employing two types of quantum dots, the windows will efficiently generate electricity.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2018

Multi-million dollar investment underscores focus on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 10, 2018

A $3.6 billion , four-unit methanol complex proposed in Plaquemines Parish has been issued an air quality permit by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Houston-based IGP Methanol LLC has been issued an air quality permit for its planned $3.6 billion, four-unit methanol complex proposed in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. IGP plans to produce 7.2 million tons per year of methanol from natural gas when the Gulf Coast Methanol Park is completed on a 140-acre Mississippi River site near

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