Fri.Feb 03, 2017

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Types of Building Maintenance Activities for Durability of Building Structures

The Constructor

There are different types of building maintenance works carried out for durable building structures. These building maintenance works with special.

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12 Articles to Guide You to Better Equipment Management

Construction Business Owner

From knowing how to choose the right attachment for a specific job to finding uses for idle equipment, the way you manage your jobsite and the equipment on it can have a significant effect on your company’s bottom line. In 2016, Bobcat and Doosan gave you tips for all of the above and more in our monthly Equipment Matters column. Use the articles below to guide you into a smarter, more efficient 2017.

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Weather Alert Systems in Construction

Lets Build

Weather conditions can tremendously affect the progress of a construction project. For that reason, weather alerts are vital for the industry both in terms of budgeting and safety. However, many construction managers or contractors are still considering weather alert systems as a luxury. We wanted to get a more complete picture about their true value in construction, so we decided to interview our computer science expert Kacper Kawecki.

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Nanjing Green Towers will be Asia’s first vertical forest

BD+C

A new mixed-use project from Stefano Boeri Architects, Nanjing Vertical Forest will comprise two towers rising from a 20-meter shared podium. What makes this project unique is, according to the architects, this will be the first vertical forest built not only in China, but in all of Asia.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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New Infrastructure Funding Idea

Construction Equipment

Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairwoman of Senate’s surface transportation subcommittee, unveiled legislation this week that would temporarily take freight cargo and passenger revenue from Customs and Border Patrol and funnel it towards the ailing Highway Trust Fund. Estimates are the fund will be short $107 billion by 2026, which is financed by federal gas taxes.

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Caterpillar Invests in Airware Drone Technology

Construction Equipment

Airware, a San Fransico-based company that provides end-to-end solutions that turn aerial data into actionable business intelligence for enterprises, announced it has secured a strategic investment from Caterpillar Ventures. The investment allows Airware to accelerate programs that enable dealers to offer solutions and services within the construction, mining, and quarrying industries, and highlights Caterpillar’s commitment in leading the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

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Drone-based hospitality concept looks to make nomads of us all

BD+C

There are only so many times a family can vacation to Disneyland before it grows a bit tiresome. The problem is, as jaded as it may seem, many vacation destinations fail to impress because they all provide similar experiences. But what if your next vacation could take a step off the well-worn path carved by thousands of travelers before you and, instead, become something completely tailored?

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Implications of IoT on the MEP industry

Contractor Magazine

By Sudhi Sinha, VP of Product Development, Johnson Controls Inc. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the new hype that is quickly transforming many industries, and building design and construction is no exception. read more.

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Urgent care centers: True pioneers of retail healthcare delivery

BD+C

The nearly 7,100 urgent care centers operating in the U.S. see nearly 160 million patients a year, according to the latest estimate by the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA). To say the competition for these patients is fierce would be an understatement: Urgent care is about as close to retail as healthcare gets.

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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 Contractors Maximize Lines Of Credit To Grow Their Businesses

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Candace Jones Representing AAA Credit Guide Contractors that want to grow their businesses have only a few funding options. Friends and/or family members offer a low-stress way to secure funding. Taking out a small business loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) is another viable funding alternative. Of course, banks offer a wide variety of loans to help small businesses raise cash.

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Autodesk Seek is Dead - Long Live BIMobject

Revit OpEd

I've been busy, experiencing angst or lazy, you pick. Then again dear reader you may not have noticed that I haven't been posting as much lately. Apparently some readers are still hoping to be able to rely on me to try to stay current with things. At least that's what a few emails asking about this semi-recent change suggests to me. I do apologize if my reticence to post more often is disappointing.

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Design team for Javits Center’s $1.5 billion expansion announced

BD+C

The Javits Center expansion is already underway as a three-story building that will house transformers, generators, and other mechanicals needed for the expansion has begun construction. Just recently, however, Empire State Development announced it has chosen LendLease and Turner Construction as the design-build team for the project, reports Curbed New York.

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Falcon Stainless, Inc. joins ICC-ES PMG’s new affiliate program

Contractor Magazine

New program to help increase Falcon Stainless’ product awareness and recognition. ICC Evaluation Service is pleased to welcome Falcon Stainless, Inc. as the first PMG client to take advantage of the ICC-ES’ new Affiliate Program. read more.

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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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Justice in Design initiative to explore how to design a modern jail

BD+C

The New York City Council, the Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform, and Van Alen Institute recently launched the Justice in Design initiative.

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Restaurant Equipment Supplier Creating 100 Jobs In Tennessee

Business Facilities

Katom Restaurant Supply, Inc. will invest $3 million to expand its headquarters, warehouse and distribution, and call center facility in Kodak, TN. Read Restaurant Equipment Supplier Creating 100 Jobs In Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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How to place stirrups with proper structural drawings in a column

Construction Cost Estimating

This construction video is recorded on the topic of how to organize stirrups for a column that contains 12nos of vertical bar. Learn to apply various structural drawings for organizing stirrups. Stirrup can be defined as follows :- 1. A reinforcement useful for withstanding shear and diagonal tension stresses in a concrete structural member. 2. A steel bar that is curved into a "U" or box shape and arranged perpendicular to, or at an angle to the longitudinal reinforcement, and perfectly anchore

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Permanent Repair to Fractured Delaware River Bridge to Take Two Months

ENR Construction

The Delaware River Bridge will remain closed to traffic for at least eight more weeks while crews construct a permanent splice to reconnect a large vertical fracture in the 61-year-old symmetrical truss bridge.

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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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ICC announces theme for 37th Annual Building Safety Month

Contractor Magazine

ICC's theme for 2017 Building Safety Month is Code Officials: Partners in Community Safety and Economic Growth. read more.

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Construction Jan. Jobless Rate Up, but Industry Adds 36K Jobs

ENR Construction

January 9.4% rate up from year-earlier 8.5%, first year-over-year increase in more than six years.

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Houston: From Super Bowl XXXVIII To Super Bowl LI

Business Facilities

As Houston gets set to host the Super Bowl this weekend, take a look at the massive transformation America's fourth largest city has experienced in the 13 years since it last hosted the NFL event. Read Houston: From Super Bowl XXXVIII To Super Bowl LI on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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10.5 Business Development Tools for Seller-Doers

ENR Construction

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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!