Fri.Sep 14, 2018

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Uses and benefits of concrete pumping

Construction Cost Estimating

Concrete pumping is the latest technology applied in the modern construction industry to set the concrete in all the structures ranging from high skyscrapers to the slightest convenience store. With concrete pumping, it is possible to arrange the concrete where it requires to fit. Concrete pumping is the most convenient method for pouring concrete through a machine to transmit the liquid concrete.

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Retaining Wall Types, Materials, Economy, and Applications

The Constructor

What is a retaining wall? Retaining wall is a structure that are designed and constructed to withstand lateral pressure of soil or hold back soil.

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6 Steps to Effective Copywriting in the Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From James Daily. Professional Writer And Content Manager At FlashEssay. Being a copywriter means that you have a responsibility to both your audience and your client. This rule goes double for copywriters that work in the construction industry where even a slight mistake can cause injuries, revenue loss or worse. But how do you go about writing copy for an industry as delicate and important as the construction one?

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Retaining Wall Types, Materials, Economy, and Applications

The Constructor

What is a retaining wall? Retaining wall is a structure that are designed and constructed to withstand lateral pressure of soil or hold back soil.

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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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We’ve entered the golden age of brain science, but what does it means for AEC firms?

BD+C

The human brain remains one of the great mysteries of our time. This remarkably complex biological structure employs billions of nerve cells and even more connection points to execute every thought, movement, function, and emotion in our bodies. All humans are equipped with what is essentially a supercomputer between their ears, yet we lack a complete understanding of how it works, or how to maximize its full potential.

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$6B San Francisco rail tunnel route gets approval

Construction Dive

After the San Francisco Transportation Authority's green light, the route must now win over various regional, state and city agencies and groups before construction can begin.

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(Free) publicity rules reminder: Make it easy, and make it relevant

Construction Marketing Ideas

The volume of pr/news release inquiries landing in my email box (and fortunately much more rarely, in the voice-mail) has been increasing lately, probably because of the enhanced visibility and success of our regional construction industry websites. With the various sites, we have a hungry content monster to feed, averaging at least five or six […].

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Six-story structure combines a parking garage with street-level retail

BD+C

A new six-story hybrid structure in New orleans combines a 441-space parking garage with 27,000-sf of street-level retail. Dubbed The Park, the 205,000-sf structure integrates large, pre-manufactured modules to create an aesthetic similar to the 19th century warehouses prevalent in the city’s Warehouse District.

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Baltimore's Port Covington project adds $5.5B mixed-use component

Construction Dive

Port Covington officials are looking for an architect to design the residential component and a general contractor for the commercial elements.

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IAPMO seeks comments on proposals for 2021 plumbing and mechanical codes

BD+C

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is seeking public comments on the Report on Proposals for the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). The deadline for comments is Jan. 3, 2019. All public comments will be distributed to Technical Committee members in March and reviewed at IAPMO’s meetings, April 29-May 2, 2019, in Denver.

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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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GlaxoSmithKline Canada Investing $28M In Ontario

Business Facilities

The investment will fund facility improvements, equipment purchases and enhanced manufacturing capabilities at the pharmaceutical company’s Mississauga facility. - Read: GlaxoSmithKline Canada Investing $28M In Ontario at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Sponsored webinar: Benefits of traceable construction

BD+C

Today, transparency and traceability of construction projects is not only of great benefit in terms of time and money for all project participants, but is also an essential success factor for lean construction projects to ensure a clean and trustworthy cooperation. The reality is often different, however, because suitable measuring tools and software, and their shared accessibility, are lacking. .

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Fecon Stumpex Stump Grinder

Construction Equipment

The Stumpex stump grinder for skid steers and backhoe loaders is a low-speed cutting attachment that can work with as little as 20 gpm of hydraulic flow and 2,500 psi of hydraulic pressure. An EXC version provides the same low-speed stump grinding on excavators 16 tons and larger.

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Jacksonville convention center proposal tops $1B

Construction Dive

The Florida city's officials on Sept. 19 will pick from the three bidders that set forth proposals last month.

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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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John Deere EH Boom Performance Package

Construction Equipment

The EH Boom Performance Package is available as a factory-installed option on the 330G and 332G skid steers, and the 331G and 333G compact track loaders. It is designed to automate repetitive tasks and improve job site efficiencies and safety, Deere says.

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Overstock.com Picks Kansas City For New Distribution Center

Business Facilities

The online retailer will create more than 100 jobs at its new 517,000-square-foot operation in Kansas City, KS. - Read: Overstock.com Picks Kansas City For New Distribution Center at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Minnich A1C, A-2C Drills With Steering

Construction Equipment

A-1C and A-2C drills with steering offer on-slab drilling and can drill in horizontal, vertical, and 35-degree stitch positions. The A-1C is capable of skew drilling for maximum versatility.

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ENR Southeast Names Bob Moss as 2018 Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

The CEO and chairman of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Moss, is being honored for the accomplishments of his nearly 50-year-long career.

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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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GM Recalls Pickups over Steering Malfunction

Construction Equipment

General Motors will recall over 1 million pickup trucks and SUVs after discovering the power-assisted steering can momentarily fail. The malfunction generally occurs during a voltage drop on low-speed turns, and suddenly returns afterward.

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Florence Continues to Pound Carolinas Through the Weekend

ENR Construction

Now a tropical depression with heavy rainfall, storm slows to a crawl and builds significant flood risk across Carolinas and SW Virginia; power still out for 450,000 Duke Energy customers.

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VIDEO: Drone Crashes While Inspecting Broken High-Rise Window

Construction Equipment

A drone sent to inspect a cracked window on San Francisco’s Millennium Tower crashed to the ground after hitting another property across the street. Footage was captured by KPIX 5, showing bystanders running for cover as parts began falling down near the high-rise.

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Nufarm Edge Rewards Program Expands 2019 Buying Options

Green Industry Professionals

Nufarm end-users can receive incentives on 45 eligible fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and plant growth regulators.

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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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Charlotte’s Spinning Cranes to Withstand Hurricane Florence Winds

Construction Equipment

As Hurricane Florence begins moving through the east coast, Charlotte, North Carolina, anticipates its Heede Southeast cranes will remain standing. The city’s cranes are designed to withstand winds of about 100 mph, Dennis Kenna, president of Heede Southeast, told the Charlotte Observer.

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House Passes Water Resources Bill With $3.7B for New Corps Projects

ENR Construction

Legislation also authorizes $4.4-billion over three years for drinking-water state revolving funds.

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Case Adopts ISO Telematics Standard

Construction Equipment

Case Construction Equipment’s telematics portal, Case SiteWatch, now aligns with the ISO-15143-3 telematics standard. This update allows owners of a mixed fleet to access the machine data in one place. Users can activate the API from the Case SiteWatch web portal. Source: Case.

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Mining Gold in Green

Contractor Magazine

Here’s how you can prosper from the water conservation side of sustainability.

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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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Custom Truck One Source Acquires Great Pacific Equipment

Construction Equipment

Custom Truck One Source has acquired Great Pacific Equipment, a distributor of construction equipment within the southwest. Great Pacific’s existing management will partner with Custom Truck’s management and continue serving the western U.S.

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There’s No Escaping Politics

Contractor Magazine

Like it or not, politics is how things get done in this country.

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United Rentals Acquires BlueLine Rental for $2.1 Billion

Construction Equipment

United Rentals will acquire BlueLine rental for approximately $2.1 billion, expected to officially close in Q4 2018. The purchase will increase capacity in metropolitan areas, and add to United’s customer base.

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Communication Excellence for Technicians

Contractor Magazine

We need to get our technicians to admit that they make decisions for their customers every day.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.