Light Gauge Steel Frame Building Construction
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Light gauge steel frame construction is an innovative and reliable construction method which is broadly used in the world and has surpassed wood.
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Extreme winter construction requires important safety precautions
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Pre-planning is critical to ensure that projects remain on schedule and, more importantly, that workers stay safe when subfreezing temperatures, ice and snow hit, says Rockford Construction's safety director.
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Compounds in Cement and Their Influence on Concrete Strength
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Compounds in cement mainly are tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium alumino ferrite. Not only do these.
Should contractors risk moving into niche building sectors?
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Construction firms should understand the challenges of a new line of work, including the possibility of slower payment schedules, diversity hiring goals and technology expertise.
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.
Methods of Measurement of Precipitation (Rainfall)
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Precipitation is expressed in terms of the vertical depth to which water from it would stand on a level surface area if all the water from it were.
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FEBRUARY 4, 2020
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New Jersey to become first state to require building contractors to consider climate change impact
BD+C
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
New Jersey will become the first state in the U.S. to require builders to consider the impact of climate change in order to gain project approval. The governor said the state will not sign off on a proposed building project if it does not align with broader efforts to combat climate change. A non-compliant plan would have to be amended or it would not be approved.
What Is Traversing in Surveying | Types | Method | Definition
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
What is Traversing Surveying? (Traverse Definition) The word traverse means ‘passing across.’ In surveying, it means ‘determining the lengths and directions of consecutive lines.’ The linear measurements are made with tape or chain, and the relative directions of the lines are measured with a compass, theodolite or Chain. Direction provides and measurement of distance the […].
Earthbags in Urban India Update
Natural Building
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Chinmay Pareek from Brzee Studio in India sent me some recent photos of how his project is progressing. We reported on this awhile ago in this post. This is an earthbag house in Jaipur that is surrounded by concrete and high rises in the main city. In addition to earthbags, they are using exposed stone, wattle and daub, and bamboo. Now the house sports a lovely green roof!
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.
AECOM records Q1 earnings decline, finalizes division sale, stays mum on potential WSP merger
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
During the company's Q1 earnings call, CEO Michael S. Burke mentioned the search for his successor and announced the sale of the firm's Management Services division.
Design of the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives unveiled
BD+C
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
The Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada (OPL-LAC) joint facility was revealed at a ceremony on Jan. 23. The $193-million, 216,000-sf project is being designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects and will combine the shared resources of the partner institutions to create a place for gathering, learning, and discovery. The new facility will include exhibition and collections space, reading rooms, a creative center, a children’s area, a genealogy center, and a cafe sp
Lockout Tagout Demystified
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Lockout/Tagout & OSHA Compliance Demystified. Technology has advanced tremendously over the last few decades. Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. Nevertheless, the power produced by machines easily surpasses what the human body can handle. Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility.
Xtreme Adds Three C Series Telehandlers
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Xtreme XR1347-C, XR1547-C, and XR1555-C telehandlers are C class models, bringing the company’s line to 19 offerings. Each is powered by a 120-horsepower Cummins Tier 4-F diesel and is available with foam-filled or solid tires.
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?
Virginia Economic Review
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
The current issue of Virginia Economic Review explores the world of Big Data, the explosion of cloud computing and data center investment, and how data is remaking industries and altering the geography of economic opportunity. - Read: Virginia Economic Review at BusinessFacilities.com.
Maxam Tire Creates Mining Group
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Maxam Tire has created a global group to focus on off-road tires for the open pit mining segment. Maxam Mining Group (MMG) will be responsible for serving regional market demands, according to the company.
Nonresidential Construction Falls Again in December, Says ABC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.2% in December 2019 but is up 4.4% on a year-ago basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, spending totaled $779.6 billion in December. Private nonresidential spending fell 1.8% on a monthly basis and is down by 0.1% compared to December 2018.
Lendlease names Mike Fratianni new managing director of its Americas construction division
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Fratianni started his construction career in the trades and spent more than 30 years with the company that was to become AECOM Hunt.
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.
Volunteers Create Puerto Rico's First Quake-Damage Inspection Program
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Two structural engineers, originally from Puerto Rico, mobilized a team to inspect houses, at no cost to owners, damaged in the island's Jan. 7 quake.
IMEG Corp. acquires Clark Engineering
BD+C
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Clark Engineering of Minneapolis and South Dakota has joined IMEG Corp., a national full-service engineering firm with nearly 50 U.S. locations. Founded in 1938 in Minneapolis, Clark Engineering has an extensive history of public and private project experience. The firm provides civil and structural design, landscape architecture, land surveying, and environmental services in a variety of market sectors nationwide and abroad.
Replacement of Lodge Facilities at Grand Canyon To Finish This Summer
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Work is nearly complete on renovation of the Maswik South lodging facilities, part of the larger Maswik complex at the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
Bobcat Adds 2 Dealers in Alabama
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Two dealers in Alabama have been added to Bobcat’s network: Bobcat of Dothan and Bobcat of Opelika. Both are run by Leppo Equipment, Akron, Ohio. The new locations will serve Alabama, northeast Ohio, and western Pennsylvania.
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!
Former Indiana Iron Workers Union Officials Plead Guilty to Violent Extortion
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Local's former president and ex-business agent plead guilty to extortion in 2016 of nonunion construction crew working on a church project.
NCCCO, NWSA Launch Rigger Certification
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) have launched the Telecommunications Tower Rigger Level I (TTR-I) Certification Program.
AECOM First-Quarter Results Leave Investors Hopeful
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Design giant's numbers and new spinoff show promise, but firm is mum on timeline for construction asset sale, CEO change and WSP merger deal.
Revit 2020.2 Corrupt or Unusable Families Issue
Revit OpEd
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Autodesk posted an article describing a particularly unpleasant bug/issue that started to appear shortly after 2020.2 was made available. This is the text from the article. If you're using 2020.2 pay close attention, you don't want to catch this bug. They've removed the 2020.2 download until they've resolved the situation. Issue: The Revit team has identified a defect with Revit 2020.2 that affects a small percentage of customer projects.
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!
Construction Economics for February 10, 2020
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
High speed vanity?
Construction Law
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
A ‘renaissance’ in UK infrastructure investment expected to be announced alongside the Budget in March has attracted a lot of comment, but few in the perennial political football that is the construction industry will yet have much confidence that anything transformational is likely to be a widespread agreement that private funding in some form will be needed in a post austerity world, with the current Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid promising an ‘infrastructure revolution’ as an extra £
Suffolk Expands Beyond Construction Management
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Boston-based contractor says it will offer self-perform services, technology R&D, and real estate and start-up funding.
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