Wed.Jul 03, 2019

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Modular construction: threat or opportunity?

Construction Dive

“I would encourage the leaders of E&C firms to think about what could be their sweet spot 10 to 15 years out,” a McKinsey partner said. “It’s time to get moving.

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What is Transported Soil?

The Constructor

Transported soil is weathered soil deposits that are transported from one place to another by natural agents like wind, water, and glaciers. Based on.

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WSJ: Investors are pumping billions into construction technology

Construction Dive

This year's capital injections into contech have totaled more than $4 billion, putting 2019 on track to surpass last year's $6 billion.

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World’s tallest modular building rises in Singapore

BD+C

Last week, construction of the world’s tallest modular buildings was completed in Singapore. The Clement Canopy building consists of two 40-story towers with 505 luxury apartments, located in the heart of this city’s residential and Kent Ridge Education Belt districts. Each tower is 459 ft tall, and combined they are made up of 1,899 modules whose weight ranged from 37,000 to 64,000 lbs.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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How can and should data from construction wearables be collected?

Construction Dive

The International Safety Equipment Association will try to develop best practices for the use of data from wearable safety devices.

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Exoskeleton standards could spur broader use on the jobsite

Construction Dive

A lack of guidelines for the wearable technology that augments workers' physical ability is slowing its adoption.

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Eliminate Downtime Event Discusses Best Productivity Practices

Construction Equipment

Eliminate Downtime, a movement created by Trackunit, discussed solutions to the challenge of low productivity, missed deadlines, and cost overruns with 40 construction industry leaders during a Chicago gathering.

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Contractor sentenced to 8 years in prison in forced labor case

Construction Dive

The charges against California contractor Job Torres Hernandez included recruiting undocumented workers into forced labor and captivity.

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HCSS Offers $50,000 in Scholarships

Construction Equipment

HCSS is launching its fifth annual Construction Intern Awards scholarship program for college students in construction-related fields. The company will award $50,000 for 18 scholarships, including a grand prize winner and three finalists, as well as 14 individual weekly online contest winners.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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11 Essential Management Truths

Contractor Magazine

You can attend seminars and college to learn business management. But here are 11 essential truths about management that you will not learn in business school.

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NDDOT to Operate UAS Over People

Construction Equipment

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has received a four-year waiver from the FAA to operate UAS over people. This is the first time that a North Dakota state agency will be allowed to routinely conduct UAS operations over people.

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Milender White, R&O Construction Chosen ENR Mountain States’ Contractors of the Year for 2019

ENR Construction

Two building contractors, both with regional headquarters and diverse portfolios, are being honored as the general contracting firms of the year in the Mountain States.

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Buyers Products SaltDogg Medium Duty MDS Dump Spreader

Construction Equipment

The SaltDogg Medium Duty MDS combination dump spreader is designed for commercial and municipal applications on Class 4-7 trucks such as the Ford F-Series, Freightliner M2 Series, International CV Series, Chevrolet Silverado chassis cabs, and RAM chassis cabs.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Duke’s new Chinese campus sits atop a manmade lake

BD+C

As part of Duke University’s 200-acre global campus in Kunshan, China, the 30-acre first phase of Duke Kunshan University Campus includes five buildings that sit atop a manmade lake and are interconnected by low bridges and seasonal plazas.

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Utilizing Construction Technology to Cope with Labor Shortages

Contractor Magazine

How BIM 360 Can Help Increase Productivity of Labor Force While Improving Retention, Recruitment and Morale

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Data collected from construction wearables under the spotlight

Construction Dive

The International Safety Equipment Association will try to develop best practices for the use of wearable devices on the construction site.

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips Modestly in May, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

According to a recent Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, national nonresidential construction spending declined 0.9% in May, totaling $788.5 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis and a 4.4% increase compared to the same time last year. While total public and private nonresidential spending declined 0.9% since April, public spending was up 11.2% and private spending was down 0.1% year over year.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Achieve the Perfect Lawn this Year

Green Industry Professionals

Get that picture-perfect lawn with less effort than ever. JRCO offers a full line of mower attachments including aerators, leaf plows, tine rake dethatchers, and more! Attachments save space, time, and money over having separate dedicated equipment.

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U.S. Offshore Wind Project Awards Push Market Boundaries

ENR Construction

Danish giant Orsted wins NJ's record 1,100-MW power project; NY's 800-MW award is imminent, while Maine and Virginia move to extend sector geography.

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Brave Supervac Truckloaders

Green Industry Professionals

Jobs that used to take entire crews and trucks of equipment can now be completed with only one person! Brave Supervac Truckloaders feature: discharge chutes with an adjustable radius, two convenient hose handles, and a clear urethane hose for easy.

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Eisenhower's 1919 Trip Helped Pave Way for the Interstate

ENR Construction

July 7 is 100th anniversary of trek that Eisenhower said helped shape his view of importance of highways.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Shallow Foundation and its types

Construction Cost Estimating

The shallow foundation is categorized as follow :- 1. Spread Footing 2. Combined Footing 3. Raft Foundation 4. Annular Slab or Ring Foundation. Type 1. Spread Footing : Foundation that transmits the load from a wall or column to a deeper width is called spread foundation or footing. The spread footing intended to the walls of a load bearing structure is called wall footing, continuous footing, or strip footing. i.

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Autodesk Sees Construction Learning From Manufacturing

ENR Construction

The latest Autodesk University user conference, held in London in June with an estimated 2,000 attendees, showcased some of the recent achievements in the automation of design and construction.

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Ellicott City, Md., Advances Projects And Refines Plans to Fight Future Floods

ENR Construction

Historic mill town, hit hard by recent storms, seeks ways to get ahead of the next big one.

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Bullitt Center's Hayes Shares Rain-to-Tap Water-System Saga

ENR Construction

Bullitt Center’s landmark rain-to-tap water system is finally flowing smoothly.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Fire at Arizona Energy Storage Battery Bank Draws Scrutiny

ENR Construction

Questions are still awaiting answers as Arizona Public Service Co. investigates the cause of an explosion April 19 in a 2-MW/2-MWh grid-connected energy-storage battery facility in Surprise, Ariz.

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Lifted Tariffs Don't End Canada Risks

ENR Construction

Construction prices are still going up in Canada, but the upward momentum has slowed on the heels of a deal between Ottawa and Washington, D.C., to scrap tariffs on steel and aluminum.

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Rail Officials Seek Improved Design, Inspection Standards

ENR Construction

Public transportation officials are seeking official inspection standards for rail-specific infrastructure, and are also pursuing universal design guidelines to maximize public service at transit stations.