The Constructor

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Durability of concrete is an important factor considered for structures. Effect of GGBFS of durability properties of concrete is discussed in this.

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Concrete 159

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

In this day and age, being green isn’t just a matter of recycling your trash and requesting paper bags instead of plastic.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The workplace has evolved exponentially over the past decade, from large, uniform workstations and offices to efficient open plans and auxiliary areas. Technology has advanced from desktop computers and landlines, to laptops, and mobile apps. Innovation in technology has driven an increase in employees’ productivity and efficiency, and innovation in design has strategically followed.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Genie's new Lift guard Contact Alarm is the first in the next generation of innovative accessories designed to provide additional operator protection and safety while working on the jobsite. Genie's new Lift Guard Contact Alarm is engineered as an electronic secondary guarding system, designed to immediately activate and alert others that the operator may need help.

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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.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

When the Willis Tower (still called the Sears Tower by some of the more intransigent Chicagoans) was completed back in 1974 it was known around the world as the tallest building on the planet. A title it held for almost 25 years. Since that time, however, the Willis Tower has seen building after building surpass it in height. So many buildings, in fact, that it is no longer even in the top 10.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This year’s AHR Expo started strong and finished strong, showing a variety of interesting plumbing, mechanical and HVACR products. read more.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

MSHA has posted a Fatal Accident Alert after two mining deaths within 24 hours occurred. In each accident, the victim was working alone and in a restricted area where there were hazardous conditions. These deaths highlight the need to observe best practices to avoid hazardous areas and avoid working alone, among other tips.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Business Facilities' January / February 2017 issue features the winners of our annual State of the Year and Economic Development of the Year awards, Plus, auto manufacturing, food processing, and data centers, and we celebrate 50 years of building inspiration. Read January / February 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 1) on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Homeowners of upscale condos in San Francisco's Millennium Tower, featuring water leaks in the building's storage area and crumbling water-damaged walls in their garage, have filed multiple lawsuits against the building's developer, Millennium Partners, as well as against the city and the Transbay Joint Powers Authority. But these homeowners might be tilting at windmills in their quest to get someone to pay to repair construction flaws that are causing the tower to sink into the ground- 16 inche

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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.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

By Bruce Jervis The enforceability of “pay-if-paid” clauses in subcontracts has been litigated extensively. The clauses are controversial because they purport to shift the risk of project owner nonpayment from the prime contractor, which has a contract with the owner, to subcontractors, which do not. Many feel this is unfair and reflects nothing more than the superior economic leverage of prime contractors over their subs.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Search engine optimization (SEO) and website consultant Brian Javeline has never hidden his disdain for residential lead service businesses. He reminds us why, in this RemodelCrazy LinkedIn group posting: Review & Remove YOUR links to Lead Gen companies Links to other sites should not be taken lightly, and the vast majority of contractors are tricked […].

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The Apple Campus 2, a.k.a., the Spaceship, is scheduled for completion first quarter of 2017. That's a tough call, but it has certainly come a long way. Here are two progress videos as of the end of January. Read more.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The company will invest nearly $40 million to move its U.S. corporate headquarters from California to Arlington County, creating 748 new jobs. Read Nestlé USA Relocating U.S. HQ To Virginia on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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?

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at:Trends Shaping 2017 - Strategies to Overcome Behavioral InertiaEmploy Technology to Improve SafetyThermal Imaging Accessories for Your SmartPhoneVote for Your Favorite Construction BlogRead more.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

More than one-third of landscapers to consider propane mowers in next three years; understanding how and where to buy remains a challenge.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Taco, Inc.’s SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control was announced as the 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Award Product of the Year yesterday at the Show’s Innovation Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. read more.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Quantity of water Size aggregates Grading of aggregate Shape of aggregate Texture of aggregate Ratio of concrete QUANTITY OF WATER. Water is considered as the most vital factor that can influence the functionality of concrete. If more water is added, the functionality of the concrete will be enhanced. But with the inclusion of too much water, the durability of concrete can be reduced.

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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.

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Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The View Reference feature reveals information differently according to how you access the feature. A post at RFO yesterday, and subsequent reply by pivoarch , made me see this subtlety finally. When you create a new view and choose the Reference Other View option you get the sheet and detail number value (when the view is on a sheet) in the description in addition to the view name, like this.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The Well Living Lab, a Delos TM and Mayo Clinic collaboration, recently announced that HOK is the first design, architecture and engineering firm to join the growing Well Living Lab Alliance. .

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has added six new online video courses to its online training center. read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

A new 55,000-sm building in the EUR district in Rome combines abstract design with that of a geometrically defined shape to create the largest building completed in Rome in over 50 years. The New Rome-EUR Convention Centre and Hotel is defined by three elements: the Theca, the Cloud, and the Blade. The Theca acts as the container. It is a geometrically defined shape created form steel and a double glass façade.

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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!

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Regulation, also put on hold by federal court, would require firms to disclose past labor-law violations to qualify for federal contracts.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

5 tips to help landscapers and equipment dealers implement and maintain a consistent, effective drug testing program.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Construction spending in the U.S. fell by 0.2% in December, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.18 billion, according to the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s Census Bureau.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Now-a-days, the R.C.C lintels are mostly recognized to extent the openings for doors, windows, etc. in a structure owing to their firmness, inflexibility, fire resistance power, cost-effectiveness and simplicity in construction. R.C.C lintels are recommended for all the loads and for any span. The width of lintel is similar to width of wall. Depth of lintel is based on the length of span and magnitude of loading.

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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!

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Technology has long been a focus of CONEXPO-CON/AGG events, but organizers are expanding the coverage into what is being called the Tech Experience.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This infographic from Starwood hotels and resorts show how from 2009 to 2014 they cut water use by 17 percent. read more.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

China is poised to fill the void left by the U.S. withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Read Vacuum Power on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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