Functional Requirements of Floors in Building Construction
The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Floors in buildings provide strong level surface to support occupants, furnitures, and other equipments. There are various functional requirements of.
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2016 CMA STAR Awards – Winners Announced
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 13, 2016
The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) just announced the winners of the 2016 STAR Awards. The winners can be seen in the dedicated space at: www.cmastarawards.com. The STAR awards recognize excellence in 16 marketing categories and 80 sub-categories. SUPERSTAR and STAR represent first and second place, respectively, in each category. CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands, companies or individuals by region.
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Soldier Pile Retaining Wall – Components and Design
The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Soldier pile wall consists of steel beams and is used to retain earth backfill temporarily at construction sites. Components and design of soldier.
Kobelco Starts Building SK350LC-10 in U.S.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Kobelco has begun manufacturing its SK350LC-10 excavator in Spartanburg, S.C. “This capacity increase further solidifies Kobelco’s commitment to producing excavators that are built like no other excavators in the industry,” said Pete Morita, VP–Excavator Division. “We continue to reinforce our foundation in the North American market.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Properties of Materials for Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls Construction
The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Reinforced concrete masonry wall is constructed by assembling of masonry units for example concrete block or bricks, mortars, reinforcing, and.
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why we need to maintain ready mix concrete temperature at 30 degree Celsius before placing ???
The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
it is seen as a common practice in middleast that temperature of ready mix concrete delivered at site are measured and required to be maintained at.
ABC predicts modest growth for 2017 nonresidential construction sector; warns of vulnerability for contractor
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a slowdown of growth in the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2017. While contractors are vulnerable to rising commodity prices and potential interest rate increases in 2017, the middling consumer-led recovery should still lead to modest growth in construction spending and employment.
Major Distributor
The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Is the UHC Manufactured in the USA or imported from EU? Any Distributor in Caribbean Region or Latin America? Read More at Major Distributor The.
Monitoring System Fails - 176,000 Gallons of Oil Spill in N.Dakota
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 13, 2016
When exactly the spill began in the Belle Fourche pipeline is unknown, but the break was reported by a landowner on December 5. About 4,200 barrels of oil flowed into the Ash Coulee Creek near Belfield North Dakota.
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.
Know about structural members designing
The Constructor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Pls tell me brief structural design detailing for beam,column,slab Read More at Know about structural members designing The Constructor
Tax Credits Help New Jersey Manufacturers Create Jobs
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Three manufacturing projects expected to create a total of 390 jobs have been approved to receive tax credits under the Grow New Jersey Program. Read Tax Credits Help New Jersey Manufacturers Create Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
The tallest building in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district tops out
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2016
The final steel beam was recently put in place on the 270-foot-high glass and metal-clad office building in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district. The building, which will add 140,000 sf of office space, will become the Meatpacking district’s tallest building once completed.
Yamaha Power to Acquire Subaru Power
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Effective October 1, 2017, Subaru Industrial Power Products will no longer manufacture multipurpose engines; it will be acquired by Yamaha Outdoor Power Equipment. Technology relating to three engines—EH65, EH72, and EH65V—will be transferred to Yamaha, which will make and market the lineup. Yamaha is a division of Yamaha Motor Co., and Subaru is part of Fuji Heavy Industries, both of Japan.
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?
How healthcare systems can reduce financial risk with developer-owned hospitals
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2016
At times, a healthcare system may find it lacks the capital resources to invest in a hospital, ambulatory or medical office building that is strategically important for long-term viability. When entering a new market, the financial risk can be magnified to the point that the investment – although critical to a system’s future – becomes unpalatable to a governing board.
Video: Poor Construction, Corruption, & War Threaten Dam and 7M People
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Seven million people at risk but Iraqi officials dismiss threat as far-fetched. A lake held back by a water-soluble foundation. Military and political clashes. Hundreds of sinkholes. An unstable situation that time isn't going to help. 'Instability' at the Mosul Dam in Iraq, about 60 kilometers nor of Mosul, is defined in two ways - and each definition includes catastrophic consequences if the dam fails.
Weekly Product Gallery: American Standard, Viega, Danfoss, Culligan, Caleffi and Armstrong
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2016
This week the product gallery includes a steel bathtub, new union fittings for use with pressing tools, a thermostat designed for electric floor heating, a reverse osmosis system, a line of pressure reducing valves and more. read more.
Construction Worker Found Dead at Deep Tunnel Site
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Robert Ellison, 55, of Spring Grove, Illinois was found dead Monday at the Deep Tunnel project in Summit, a south suburb of Chicago. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, which oversees the "Deep Tunnel" project, confirmed the death Monday afternoon. Ellison was found in a parking area at the Deep Tunnel construction site but it is not known how the man died.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Illuminated Water Cube highlights Pittsburgh’s new 8th Street Park
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2016
An open patch of grass surrounded on three sides by high-rises and by a multi-story parking garage on the fourth side, was transformed into the 8 th Street Park in downtown Pittsburgh.
Two Big Cable-Stayed Spans Taking Shape in the UK
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2016
International teams are due to complete both three-towered bridges by next year, but the bridges differ in financing, structural form and construction methods.
BD+C's 2017 101 Top Products Report
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2016
The following 101 products represent a snapshot of the products included in any of the past 18 BD+C issues our readers and editors found to be the most interesting, innovative, or useful. The products have been distributed across 8 categories: Building Envelope, Building Systems, Flooring, Glass and Glazing, Interior Products, Plumbing and Restroom, Structural, and Windows and Doors.
Viega appoints Matt Bohmer to Regional Sales Manager for Great Plains
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Viega LLC appoints Matt Bohmer as regional sales manager for the newly created Great Plains region. read more.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Job Order Contract
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 13, 2016
JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisf
Whiteside County Economic Development | Morrison, Illinois
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Morrison Illinois, the county seat, is centrally located on U.S. Route 30. The communities of Sterling and Rock Falls, located 15 miles to the east, comprise most of the county’s 60,000 population. Read Whiteside County Economic Development | Morrison, Illinois on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Job Order Contract
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 13, 2016
JOC is a proven, collaborative construction delivery method provides major advantages to Facilities Managers, Real Property Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Facility Users. Leading Federal/County/State and Federal Government, Education, Transportation, Utilities, and Healthcare institutions leverage Job Order Contracting (JOC) to complete over 90% of their numerous renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction projects on-time and on-budget… and to the satisf
thyssenkrupp Poised To Test World's First Ropeless Elevator
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2016
MULTI relies on magnetic levitation technology and, like a subway, has several cabs in one shaft.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Attaching Uni-Panels to a concrete slab
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Here is a cost and labor effective installation method – gluing and nailing the Uni-Panels to the slab. read more.
World Record Elevators and Escalators
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Elevators and escalators are unobtrusive workhorses throughout the built environment.
Dow Creating R&D Center In Michigan
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 13, 2016
The new, state-of-the-art innovation center in Midland, MI will support approximately 200 research and development jobs. Read Dow Creating R&D Center In Michigan on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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