Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2018
From our October issue. BIM is still king, but watch out for augmented reality, 3D printing, and much more. Our interview with industry tech evangelist Sean McGuire, aka the @MCAAGeek.
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 1, 2018
The Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey to identify the effectiveness of different social media approaches of architectural/engineering/construction (AEC) professionals. To better understand social media usage and trends in the AEC industry we asked the following questions: Do you employ social media in your marketing program?
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2018
The industry pipeline for these projects has been building for more than four years, according to hotel research firm Lodging Econometrics.
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Control flow concrete for mass pours. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:16. GCP Applied Technologies. October 01, 2018. Mass pours have typically been used for foundations, columns, beams, as well as enormous structures like dams and bridges. . What are mass pours? Many structural elements, such as shear walls and transfer girders, require large amounts of concrete.
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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.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2018
The winning bidder for the Richland-area decommissioned Hanford Site plant work, which includes demolition and infrastructure, must award at least 50% of subcontracted work to local businesses.
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Lets Build
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Finding it a bit hard to believe huh? Yeah, finally VR is here for the construction industry, too. These are not just ideas or possibilities, companies have begun implementing VR in construction and have been saving some real money and time. Implementation of VR apart from being a cost-effective tool has proven to be effective.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Renovation at the technology giant's Redmond, Washington, campus done thus far is part of a major expansion it plans to begin before the end of the year.
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Optimizing precast plants: Taking the guesswork out of concrete production. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:25. GCP Applied Technologies. October 15, 2018. The labor shortage in the concrete industry shows little sign of abating. A recent survey1 found that three quarters of respondents were experiencing a driver shortage and one quarter were facing a managerial shortage.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2018
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's three new facilities, totaling more than 1.5 million square feet, will be designed by three different architects and are expected to be complete by 2023.
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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.
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Making the most of air entrained concrete. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:55. GCP Applied Technologies. October 01, 2018. Air entraining agents (AEA) are used to entrain air in concrete when a structure will be exposed to moisture, freeze thaw cycles and deicing chemicals. Concrete is a porous material and water moves through these pores. When temperatures drop below freezing, water in concrete begins to freeze and the powerful expansive forces of freezing water can damage the concrete.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2018
NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio consists primarily of a constellation of World War II-era brick buildings that lacked a central focus. The new Research Support Building (RSB), designed by TEN Arquitectos, will rectify this and create a nexus for the campus.
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Net zero building design and air leakage. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:26. GCP Applied Technologies. October 01, 2018. Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero? An increasing number of homeowners and organizations concerned about reducing their carbon footprint are working to achieve that elusive goal. Put simply, a “net zero” building—or zero net energy (ZNE) building—is one where the total amount of energy used annually is equal to the energy created b
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2018
After nearly a decade, the Commonwealth will update its Uniform Construction Code based on the 2015 International Codes.
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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?
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 1, 2018
The wood pellets supplier will create 35 jobs with its new operations in Brantley County, GA. - Read: Archer Forest Products Investing $15M In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Construction employment increased in 287 out of 358 metro areas (80 percent) between August 2017 and August 2018, declined in 35 (10 percent) and was unchanged in 36, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that further gains depend on finding enough qualified workers and urged federal officials to improve career and technical education funding and reform immigration policies. “The inc
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Portland’s currently unfiltered Bull Run Watershed will undergo a $500-million project to add a facility filtering Portland’s water for the first time.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2018
“If a GPS system helped you take on one extra job per week, and reduce costs, what would your return be per employee?
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Construction starts forecast to grow nearly 20%, with strong outlook for commercial work.
GCP Applied Technologies
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Making your foundation waterproofing project go smoother. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:31. GCP Applied Technologies. October 01, 2018. The below grade waterproofing process often doesn’t get a lot of attention on major construction projects, but there can be major damage and costly delays if the waterproofing membrane isn’t installed correctly.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Updates About Construction Professionals in California.
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