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14 Types of Columns in building Construction

The Constructor

There are several types of columns which are used in different parts of structures. Column is a vertical structural member that carry loads mainly in.

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Products at work: 6 product applications for your next project

BD+C

. 1. Composite slate roofing. Davinci Roofscapes.

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Episode 7: The Discipline of Effective Construction Compliance Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 7: The Discipline of Effective Construction Compliance Management. Maintaining proper licensing, permits and compliance measures is the bitter pill that every above-board contractor needs to take. This can be a daunting challenge as confusion about different state and local rules, complex filing and reporting procedures and more can easily make contractors’ heads spin.

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14 Types of Columns in building Construction

The Constructor

There are several types of columns which are used in different parts of structures. Column is a vertical structural member that carry loads mainly in.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Green construction isn’t new anymore. In fact, it’s become pretty commonplace in the construction industry. Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building.

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Securing Your Construction Business Online with SSL Technology

Construction Marketing

The internet has made it easy and affordable to connect with your customer base and advertise your small business, but online your construction company could be at risk without a strong website security plan. That’s where SSL encryption can help. The rising popularity of website building, hosting and management services (like WordPress, Drupal, and Wix) has simplified the process of creating a digital storefront for your construction business.

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Episode 7: The Discipline of Effective Construction Compliance Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry.

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5 Things You Should Know About Glass Graffiti Removal

Construction Marketing

Glass material provides a sophisticated touch to your building, office, or home. However, down the line, you may experience a few scratches or graffiti etching as such art is quite popular, especially in cities. This damage is caused by factors such as improper cleaning, a low-quality glass material, or acid etching. While some people overlook the damage, others seek the need to rectify the damage for presentation purposes.

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Economic Benefits of Green Building.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Starbucks to build 10,000 “Greener Stores” by 2025

BD+C

Starbucks recently announced its plan to create the “Starbucks Greener Stores” framework. The framework will be built on comprehensive performance criteria to help the company design, build, and operate stores that set a “new standard for green retail.”.

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5 joint ventures vie for $650M New York lab project

Construction Dive

Teams that include Skanska, AECOM Tishman, McCarthy, Turner and more have until Jan. 15 to submit proposals for the state Department of Health's new public health lab.

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Daifuku Wynright To Invest $26M In Indiana Manufacturing Complex

Business Facilities

The new Hobart, IN facility will consolidate two manufacturing operations into one location, creating up to 582 new jobs by the end of 2021. - Read: Daifuku Wynright To Invest $26M In Indiana Manufacturing Complex at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Chicago officials halt Obama library pending federal reviews

Construction Dive

The Chicago Department of Transportation will not issue a utilities relocation permit for the future Obama Presidential Center until the project receives the necessary environmental and historic preservation approvals.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Timing and priming: Setting the stage for effective marketing

Construction Marketing Ideas

Sometimes there can be two totally different answers to the same objective fact/choice. The variation’s reason: Timing and priming, says JonRobert Tartaglione in The Neuropsychology of Influence and Decision-Making. In his example, he observes two situations where you might be offered a piece of apple pie. In the first situation, you haven’t eaten all day, […].

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House passes water infrastructure bill, provides $922M for Michigan's Soo Locks

Construction Dive

The Army Corps of Engineers has recommended that one of the four locks, the 50-year-old Poe Lock, be replaced with a new, 1,200-foot lock.

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Planning for Safety in Response to Rock Salt Shortage

Green Industry Professionals

Private snow and ice removal contractors may have difficulty securing salt, and higher prices are inevitable.

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AECOM Hunt chosen to manage new $140M Georgia arena

Construction Dive

The contractor's work for the 9,000-seat Savannah venue includes design review, cost analysis, subcontractor procurement, project closeout and more.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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6 Content Marketing Basics for Construction Businesses

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Pat Freedshaw. Running a successful construction business can sometimes be daunting. With so many things to think about in regards to construction projects, it can be difficult to put time into marketing. However, content marketing is one of the most effective methods of online advertisement. Image source : [link].

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Texas Central Partners scores $300M loan for high-speed train

Construction Dive

The developer of a proposed high-speed, Dallas-Houston rail system expected to cost up to $15 billion was able to secure the funds from two Japanese banks.

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How Wasted Equipment Hours Define Work Status

Construction Equipment

The proponents of lean manufacturing have taught us two things. First, be clear in your definition of contributory work, the activities that add value and contribute to the final result.

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Altus Group report reveals shifts in trade policy, technology, and financing are disrupting global real estate development industry

BD+C

Altus Group Limited (“Altus Group”) (TSX: AIF), a provider of software, data solutions and independent advisory services to the global commercial real estate industry, recently released the Altus Group Real Estate Development Trends Report, which provides an outlook of a global property development industry being hit by rapid change from disruptive market forces that did not exist a few years ago or have evolved substantially. .

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Terex Utilities and Custom Truck One Source to Support Rodeo

Construction Equipment

The International Lineman’s Rodeo, held Oct. 13 in Bonner Springs, Kansas, brings together top lineworkers to compete in events based on traditional tasks and skills. More than 100 utility companies are expected to be represented.

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ConsensusDocs Coalition publishes new Lean Addendum

BD+C

The ConsensusDocs Coalition has published the industry's first Lean Addendum standard contract document. ConsensusDocs 305 is an industry-first document to facilitate lean tools without the need to sign a multi-party IPD agreement. The publication is a contractual mechanism meant for owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.

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FERC allows construction to resume on Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Construction Dive

The 600-mile pipeline was put on hold after a federal appeals court invalidated permits for where it crosses federal lands in Virginia.

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Drunk Woman Crashes into Construction Equipment, Flees the Scene

Construction Equipment

An intoxicated Ohio woman crashed into road construction equipment while driving, fleeing the scene before police located her and made a traffic stop.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

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!

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Reducing Embodied Carbon and Operational Emissions in Buildings

ENR Construction

Last week, at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, Microsoft announced it is the first large corporate user of a new tool to track the carbon emissions of raw building materials. Microsoft is piloting the tool, called the Embodied Carbon Calculator for Construction or EC3, in the remodel of its 72-acre Seattle campus.

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Lean in Action: How Flow and Lean Tools are Propelling Construction at CVPH

PC Construction

When the crew of a ship is sailing down a river, they tend to follow a path that has a steady safe flow while keeping an eye out to avoid rapids that may cause damage.

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Local Pesticide Bans Face Political Opposition and Court Challenges

Green Industry Professionals

House lawmakers are seeking to halt a trend in communities—local ordinances to ban or restrict pesticides.

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