Cased Cast-in-Situ Concrete Piles – Types, Uses and Advantages
The Constructor
JUNE 16, 2017
Cased piles consist a shell around it and these piles when casted in site are called cased cast-in-situ concrete piles. Types and advantages of these.
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CBO on the Road: Milwaukee Tool
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 16, 2017
Last week, Construction Business Owner Managing Editor Elizabeth Manning traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to check out Milwaukee Tool's newest product offerings at its 2017 New Product Symposium. Check out some of her tweets from the event below. See what other industry influencers were saying about the event on Twitter here. .
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Uncased Cast-in-Situ Concrete Piles – Types and Uses
The Constructor
JUNE 16, 2017
Uncased cast in situ piles are used where the ground does not disturb pile hole with soil or water falling in it. Types and uses of this pile is.
OSHA to Propose Further Delay to Crane Rule
Construction Equipment
JUNE 16, 2017
On Tuesday, June 20, OSHA will present a proposal to extend the enforcement date of its crane operator certification requirement in the Cranes and Derricks In Construction standard until November 10, 2018. At the same meeting, OSHA plans to propose extending the existing employer duty to ensure carne operators are trained and competent to safely operate equipment to November 10, 2018.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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Residential construction was strong, but not enough, in 2016
BD+C
JUNE 16, 2017
Residential construction enjoyed its seventh consecutive year of growth in 2016. But it still fell far short of annual averages during the 1980s and 1990s. And multifamily construction, which has been the industry’s engine for nearly a decade, flattened.
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5 reasons why AEC firms need to focus on employer branding
BD+C
JUNE 16, 2017
It goes without being said that you want your AEC firm to be a place that your employees enjoy working. In addition to all of the obvious benefits of happier employees, attracting and retaining the right talent gives your firm a competitive and strategic advantage over the competition. That’s why so many top firms are turning to employer branding to differentiate their work environment from other similar firms.
Dakota Access Pipe Line Surprise
Construction Equipment
JUNE 16, 2017
Although two other legal challenges to the Dakota Access Pipe Line (DAPL) filed by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in an effort to stop the line's construction were not successful, a third challenge regarding the environmental impact to tribal interests has found some success, much to the surprise of the oil industry.
Highly Profitable Contractors Continually Adapt To change
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 16, 2017
Every time the phone rings you need to be willing to question what do they need are how far are you willing to drive to bid the job and do the work. Some types of work accepted or rejected may be based on the location of the job or by the state license. When starting out one of the first decisions to be made is “What Type Of Contractor Am I?” This decided during the process of the contractor talking to the Bonding Company, Insurance Company and The State Licensing Board who approves the company’
Video: Cat Director Talks About Equipment Data and the Subscription Economy
Construction Equipment
JUNE 16, 2017
At last week's Zuora Subscribed event in San Francisco, Caterpillar's Director of IoT & Channel Solutions, Tom Bucklar, was a speaker at the opening keynote address where he and several other thought leaders discussed how businesses are moving from old operational business models to the booming global digital economy.
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.
What really works for construction marketing? Start with trade/community associations and relationships
Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 16, 2017
Several years ago (in 2014) I set up a survey with a simple question: I asked marketers to answer which of various marketing methods produced profitable results for their businesses in the last year beyond referral and repeat business. Readers could select several choices. The survey has been largely invisible (though still live) so there […].
Some confessions of a BIM practitioner of a ‘dystopian leaning'
DebunkTheBIM
JUNE 16, 2017
First, let me introduce you to the term of ‘a dystopian BIM practitioner’. I never knew, I was one of those, until Mr. F recently called me such. Don’t get me wrong, I was not offended one bit, just got me pondering over the possible meaning of it. True, over many years now, I have been cementing my image in the field, as being forever negative about BIM and its immediate prospects to grow, help productivity, cooperation and innovation.
Could this become London’s greenest building?
BD+C
JUNE 16, 2017
Curl la Tourelle Head Architecture has created a concept for a school that would sit on the Thames wharf side at Cannon Street and could become the greenest building in London. The Thames Tidal School concept is “an exemplar of low embodied energy and carbon construction technologies,” according to the architect.
California Competes Tax Credits To Help Create Over 6,400 Jobs
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2017
The CCTC committee has approved $62.8 million in tax credits for 87 companies expanding and creating jobs in California. - Read: California Competes Tax Credits To Help Create Over 6,400 Jobs.
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?
Selling in Hot Times: Why Having the Right Mindset is Even More Important During Peak Seasons
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 16, 2017
Date: Tue, July 18, 2:00pm EDTEvent Type: Live Webinar Description: One of the keys to successful selling is having the right mindset when we have a selling opportunity.
Construction Employment Increases by 11,000 in May to 8-Year High
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 16, 2017
Construction employment increased by 11,000 jobs in May to the highest level since October 2008 and average weekly hours set a series high for May as contractors struggled to find enough workers to meet demand for projects, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged lawmakers and other public officials to address the growing shortage of available qualified workers by funding and re-invigorating career and technica
Variations among rough cost and detailed cost
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 16, 2017
This construction video tutorial sheds light on definition of rough cost and detailed cost and variations among them. Rough cost estimate plays an important role in construction. If there are huge variations among the rough estimate and the cost of construction that may impact the decision to begin a project. If the rough cost is too high, project may be left devoid of creating its detailed estimate.
Subcontracting Raises Concerns After Fatal London Fire
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2017
Did divided responsibility compromise the fire safety of Grenfell Tower?
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