What keeps you awake at night?
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 1, 2019
Construction industry experts offer information on what is worrying them most about their business and the industry right now.
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What is Frost Action in soils and How to prevent it?
The Constructor
AUGUST 1, 2019
The two critical frost actions in the soil are the frost heave and the frost boil. Frost heave is the phenomenon in which the water molecules present.
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Report: Hotel construction pipeline continues to grow in Q2
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2019
The Lodging Econometrics study found that 2,552 projects were scheduled to start construction within 12 months and 1,374 were in the planning stages.
Tests on Limestone
The Constructor
AUGUST 1, 2019
In the construction industry, Lime is one of the best binding materials available and is used widely for different purposes such as mortar making,
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.
Best of healthcare design for 2019
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) named five projects winners of its 2019 Healthcare Design Awards. The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Recipients can include healthcare building design, healthcare planning, and healthcare design-oriented research. .
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Light Rail Track to be Installed on Floating Bridge
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 1, 2019
Sound Transit is installing light rail track on a floating bridge connecting Seattle to Bellevue, requiring special engineering to safely construct. Crews are currently starting installation of the “trickiest” part of the project-- transitioning light rail vehicles onto the floating bridge.
Project briefcases, part 2
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
Project briefcases, part 2. michael.delros…. Thu, 08/01/2019 - 14:33. GCP Applied Technologies. September 02, 2019. Part I of our project briefcases series featured a diverse construction portfolio that helped keep prominent, global projects on track, on budget, and protected for decades to come. Part II is no exception. Featured projects. Incheon International Airport.
Build Your Business With The HomeServe Contractor Network
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
Every contractor wants a guaranteed stream of work. The challenge, however, is that most are too busy serving customers to properly focus on attracting new ones and building their business. That’s where HomeServe can help.
Arizona court stops $1B Rosemont copper mine construction
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2019
Hudbay Minerals' project will likely face continued delays as the company moves through the appeals process.
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.
[VIDEO] Worker Freed From Trench Collapse by Stretcher Basket
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 1, 2019
A worker was freed from a trench collapse on Monday, after being trapped for three hours on a construction site in downtown Minneapolis. According to several reports, the worker was alert and in stable condition while being lifted out in a stretcher-basket.
Foster + Partners wins competition for the expansion and remodeling of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2019
Foster + Partners and LM Uriarte Arkitektura S.L.P’s design for the expansion and remodeling of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum in Bilbao, Spain was recently selected as the winning entry from a shortlist of six.
Non-Ferrous Metals; Types, Uses, Properties [Complete Guide]
CivilSeek
AUGUST 1, 2019
In this article, you are going to learn in details, What is Non-Ferrous Metal? Types and List of Non-Ferrous Metals, its properties, uses, etc. Read more ?. The post Non-Ferrous Metals; Types, Uses, Properties [Complete Guide] appeared first on CivilSeek.
Planners, city official rethink parking requirements on new projects
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2019
Two recent articles indicate that city planners and officials are reexamining parking requirements for new developments. The Boston Globe , reporting on a recent survey of parking garages and lots dedicated to apartment buildings in the Boston area, highlighted the finding that about 30% of spaces were vacant in the wee hours of the morning.
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?
Forrest Anderson Donates System for Training Purposes
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
Phoenix-area contractor's contribution to PIPE Industries showcases commitment to training and development.
Nonresidential construction spending slows in June, remains elevated
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2019
National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.8% in June, totaling $773.8 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis—a 2.3% increase compared to the same time a year ago, according to an .
How to set up windows in concrete wall
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 1, 2019
If the function of specific spaces is changed or lights are necessary in garages or basements, the windows should be installed in concrete wall. The work should be carried out in a perfect manner based on the relevant codes other than taking suggestions of a structural engineer so that the loads can be transmitted perfectly over the window throughout making opening, erection of lintels, and window installations.
Design and construction of cannabis facilities [AIA course]
BD+C
AUGUST 1, 2019
Right now, 33 states allow the sale of marijuana for medical purposes; another 14 allow it under more stringent medical supervision. Eleven states have OK’d it for both medical and recreational use. Only Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota have a total ban on the sale of marijuana.
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.
Compressive Strength of Concrete at 7 days, 28 days Calculation & Formula
Construction Test
AUGUST 1, 2019
Compressive Strength of Concrete at 7 days , 28 days Calculation & Formula is required to get the compressive strength of the related concrete structure. Here we described the procedure of compressive strength test of cubes at 7 days and 28 days with calculation and formula as per IS Code. What is Compressive Strength of Concrete. Overall Strength of a structure like flexural resistance and abrasion directly depends on the compressive strength of concrete.
How Berger’s Peer Review Role Figures In Potential Bridge Collapse Settlement
ENR Construction
AUGUST 1, 2019
A peer review with a narrow scope appears to have violated state rules.
Zurn Introduces First Annual Specifier of the Year Contest
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
The contest runs from August 1 through Sept. 30, 2019.
How Berger’s Peer Review Role Figures In Potential Bridge Collapse Settlement
ENR Construction
AUGUST 1, 2019
A peer review with a narrow scope appears to have violated state rules.
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!
Project briefcases
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
Project briefcases. michael.delros…. Thu, 08/01/2019 - 14:33. GCP Applied Technologies. August 05, 2019. Our diverse construction portfolio helped keep these high-profile projects on track. Waterproofing, fireproofing, concrete admixtures and more combined to protect and preserve these important landmarks. Featured projects. Doha Metro Red Line South.
Construction Spending Deteriorates in June, Multifamily + Nonresidential Categories Increase First Half 2019
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
Construction spending declined in June from May 2019 and June 2018 levels, but most categories other than single-family homebuilding ended the first half of the year ahead of the year-to-date totals for 2018, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new federal spending data. Association officials said that the monthly declines in construction spending may reflect the fact contractors are having a difficult time finding enough workers to keep pace with d
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