Tue.Nov 14, 2017

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What are Types of Bracing Systems Used in Multi-Storey Steel Structures?

The Constructor

There are different types of bracing systems commonly used in multi-storey steel structures between orthogonally arranged beams and columns to.

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Make it or break it – 2017 Global Construction Survey

Lets Build

It’s not that long ago since Mark Farmer published his detailed review of the UK Construction Labour Model entitled ‘Modernise or Die’. A few months later, a new and extremely informative Global Construction Survey came in public. Its title is ‘Make it or Break it: Reimagining governance, people and technology.

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How to Design Economical Foundations and Prevent Construction Issues at Site?

The Constructor

There are various considerations for design of economical foundations and practical construction issues to prevent problems in future and make the.

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California bill would require purchase of low-carbon construction products

BD+C

A new California bill would tackle carbon emissions in a new way—by requiring the use of lower-carbon construction products. Assembly Bill 262, the Buy Clean Act, would require all state departments and the University of California and California State University systems to buy steel, rebar, flat glass, and mineral wool board insulation for its infrastructure projects from low-carbon producers.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Construction marketing: How much should you pay (invest?)

Construction Marketing Ideas

Marketing for the architectural, engineering and construction community can be described as messy expense. The reason: Some of the most effective marketing is dirt cheap (free, even), while other expenses can be dauntingly high with uncertain if any return on investment. The reason for this problem relates to the long sales cycle and high ticket […].

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Nation's Largest Mass-Timber Office Building Slated for Chicago

Construction Equipment

Curbed Chicago reports Houston-based commercial real estate developer Hines is planning a six-story, 270,000-square-foot “mass timber” structure at 1017 W. Division Street—ironically the former site of the Big Bay Lumber Yard owned by the Ciral family.

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Trim-Tex expansion products in the hospitality industry

BD+C

High volume, high turnover, guest comfort and expectations: architects designing for the hospitality industry face some unique challenges. Fortunately, they have an optimal partner in Trim-Tex, whose durable, attractive, cost-effective finishing solutions help maintain the integrity of an architect’s original design over the entire life of a building, even in high traffic spaces subjected to all the pressures of professional hospitality.

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Driverless Vehicle Lanes for I-94?

Construction Equipment

With the official signing of the biggest economic development deal in Wisconsin history last week giving Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou $3 billion in incentives to build LCD display panels in Racine County, state highway planners are studying the possibility of including special lanes for driverless vehicles on I-94. Word of the possible development came Monday from Tim Sheehy, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, as he spoke at a meeting of the Greater Milwaukee Committe

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Tennessee: Tyson Foods Expanding in Union City

Business Facilities

By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue. T yson Foods, Inc. will invest approximately $80 million to expand operations in Union City, TN. Tyson, one of the world’s largest food companies, plans to create more than 300 new jobs as part of its expansion in Obion County. Tyson plans to add 25,000 square feet and new production lines to its Union City plant, effectively doubling its output capabilities at the facility.

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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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DOT Adds 4 More Drugs to Testing List

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule yesterday that expands DOT's current drug testing panel to include some semi-synthetic opioids; Hydrocodon - Trade names Norco, Vicodin, Lortab, Vicoprofen and Riboxen. Hydromorphone - Trade name Dilasudid. Oxymorphone - Trade name Numorphan. Oxycodone - Trade name Eucodal. DOT-regulated employers will be required to test for these highly abused opioids beginning on Jan. 1, 2018.

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Best Project – Small Projects (under $10 million): West River Parkway Landslide Slope

ENR Construction

Working under a $5.6 million contract, crews were able to stabilize this landslide-damaged Minnesota slope and permanently repair it on schedule and $700,000 under budget.

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Top 10 Most Dangerous U.S. Roads for Truck Drivers

Construction Equipment

Just ahead of the holiday driving rush Zonar , a smart fleet management technology company, shares the

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12 difference between average and high growth firms

BD+C

Why do some firms experience strong growth year after year, while others grow slowly, if at all? At Hinge, we’ve spent a decade trying to answer this question, and we’ve developed a pretty good understanding of what high-growth firms do differently from their average-growth peers. Let’s begin by considering average firms. These businesses have a few things working against them from the start.

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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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Contractors learn about our era of connectivity

Contractor Magazine

Both residential and commercial contractors got filled in on the latest technology that’s influencing the markets served by plumbing contractors at the CONNECT 2017 conference and show.

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Best Project – Renovation/Restoration: The Lofts at River East

ENR Construction

This $83 million renovation was put on hold after construction began as the City of Chicago considered landmark status for the historic historic North Pier Terminal building.

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Weekly Product Gallery: High-efficiency boilers

Contractor Magazine

This week we shine the spotlight on high-efficiency boilers: a stainless-steel industrial model designed for space heating and DHW; a combination boiler and tankless water heater; an Energy Star-rated condensing boiler with easy service access; a combi boiler with multiple-room space-heating applications; a small, wall-mounted condensing boiler; and a commercial boiler burner.

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NY-NJ Gateway Project: Critical Fixes, Big Builds

ENR Construction

Long-awaited overhaul of the aging Newark-NYC rail corridor's century-old infrastructure, including the Hudson River tunnel, gets underway.

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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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Placement of lap in column as per IS Code 13920

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video tutorial sheds light on reinforcement lapping zone in column. By going through this video, one can learn how to place lap in exact position in column by adhering to IS code 13920. A lap is required when two pieces of reinforcing bar (rebar) are overlapped to produce a constant line of rebar. The length of the lap fluctuates according to the concrete strength, the rebar grade, size, and spacing.

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Construction Spending Up in September, Down on YOY Basis

Construction Superintendent Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nonresidential construction spending rose.5 percent in September, totaling $698.1 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. However, nonresidential construction spending is down 2.9 percent on a year-over-year basis, with construction spending related to manufacturing down 20.3 percent since September 2016.

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Robin Goes All in on Robotic Lawn Care and Focuses on Franchising

Green Industry Professionals

Robin leases custom lawnmower bots so customers can have the futuristic privilege without dropping two grand up front.

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Award of Merit ­– Education/Research: Ohio State North Residential District Transformation

ENR Construction

The scope of work for OSU's new commonscovered more than 1.1 million sq ft of new construction and required demolition of 11 buildings.

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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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A Greener Lawn (in More Ways than One)

Green Industry Professionals

Carbon Cutters switched to only organic and chemical-free treatments that are safe for children and pets.

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Best Project – K12 Education: Legacy Charter School

ENR Construction

A Chicago charter school remediated a contaminated site in order to keep its new building in the community it served.

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U.S. construction starts had three consecutive quarters of positive growth in 2017

BD+C

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In a Surprise Move, Nepal Cancels $2.5-Bil. Hydro Project With Chinese Contractor

ENR Construction

With a nod to climate change and the attendant risk, the World Bank is urging a cautious approach "with utmost humility.

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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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Making Construction Efficient

Job Order Contracting

Making construction efficient is not rocket science. You might assume that real property owners are demonstrating competence and leadership and using proven collaborative construction delivery methods, tools, and information to drive improved outcomes. You’d be wrong. The facilities management industry, including all aspects of design, build, operate and maintain… not just involving buildings, but bridges, airports, railway lines, utilities, roadways, etc. remains archaic, antagoni

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ENR Midwest Project of The Year: 150 N. Riverside

ENR Construction

The "tuning fork" defeated what was called an unbuildable site with innovative engineering.

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DXC Technology To Create 2,000 Jobs In New Orleans

Business Facilities

In the largest jobs-related economic development deal in Louisiana’s history, DXC Technology has announced it will establish a 2,000-job Digital Transformation Center in the heart of New Orleans. The project will create more permanent direct jobs at one site than any prior economic development deal in Louisiana. “We’re thrilled to become a member of the New Orleans community, and want to thank the leadership of the City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana for their exceptional work in br