Shear Strength of Soil by Direct Shear Test
The Constructor
AUGUST 21, 2018
Direct shear test or Box shear test is used to determine the shear strength of the soil. It is more suitable for cohesionless soils. Theory Shear.
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Louisiana DOT testing precast concrete ramp
Construction Dive
AUGUST 21, 2018
The department says that using precast panels on a nearly $3 million, 1,200-foot highway entrance ramp has significantly reduced road shutdowns.
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The Financial Effects Of A Safe Workplace
FDR Safety
AUGUST 21, 2018
In my 35+ years of working in the safety industry, I have had one goal each day: Help individuals safely return home to their families. There is no greater benefit of safety than this. This doesn’t mean that it is the only benefit. In fact, safety can have quite the impact on all sides of business, particularly in the finance department. Here are the two main ways that workplace safety impacts a company’s finances: Direct Costs.
Episode 5 – Building Towards a Safer Jobsite
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 21, 2018
A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 5: Building Toward a Safer Jobsite. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, three people out of every 100 are injured every day on the job in construction. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we look at how the construction industry is tackling safety challenges head-on.
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.
LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. It provides a capacity for on-demand construction via an on-call contractor that can be mobilized, working in a much shorter period, and far more efficiently than traditional project delivery methods.
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Florida The Friendly
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2018
Florida has a skilled workforce ready to fill 21st century jobs. The state produces more than 28,000 STEM-oriented graduates each year and more than 100,000 Floridians work in the aerospace sector. - Read: Florida The Friendly at BusinessFacilities.com.
Meet the new vo-techs
BD+C
AUGUST 21, 2018
Anyone looking for the latest trends that are driving K-12 education might turn their attention to the $82 million, 375,000-sf Olathe (Kan.) West High School, which opened last fall in this Kansas City suburb. One of those trends is project-based learning, and the 900-plus students in Olathe West’s inaugural class were the first to be issued MacBook Air laptops by that school district.
A look into higher kW Tier 4 Final generators
CK Power
AUGUST 21, 2018
CK Power has long been known as a provider of completely custom power solutions. And a few years ago —when Tier 4 emissions regulations were just emerging as a concern— we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with many customers and markets to custom-engineer some of the first high-power Tier 4 Final solutions in North America. Today, Tier 4 is the standard.
Five habits that are keeping your digital strategy from working
BD+C
AUGUST 21, 2018
Today, construction is seeing heavy investments in digital capabilities. From 2010 to 2017, construction technology companies garnered $10 billion in investment funding. As of July, VC investments have hit $1.05 billion for 2018. In the context of design and construction companies, this is translating into serious investment for creating and executing digital strategies.
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.
Weekly Product Gallery: Sloan, Milwaukee Tool, Ranger Design, American Standard, DeWalt, Rheem
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2018
This week's gallery features a sensor faucet line with Wi-Fi capability; a cordless compact cut-off tool; customizable workspace shelving; a bath faucet collection; metal storage options for tools; and a smart thermostat.
The massive facelift of New York’s famed Waldorf Astoria moves into Phase Two
BD+C
AUGUST 21, 2018
The nearly $2 billion reconstruction and renovation of the Waldorf Astoria New York is moving into its second stage of construction. The iconic hotel, which opened at its current site in 1931, has been closed since February 2017, and is scheduled to reopen in 2021 (one year later than previously announced). With the interior demolition mostly completed, contractor AECOM Tishman has signed a new contract with Anbang Insurance Group, the property’s owner, to begin construction of 350 condominiums
Orlando Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2018
From a world renowned airport to new commuter rail, Orlando knows how to gets things moving. - Read: Orlando Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure at BusinessFacilities.com.
First mass timber panel made from structural composite lumber gets APA certification
BD+C
AUGUST 21, 2018
Freres Lumber Company says it has achieved Mass Plywood Panels (MPP) certification under the APA - The Engineered Wood Association's ANSI/APA PRG 320 standard.
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?
Principles and principals: Linking values, leadership and effective marketing
Construction Marketing Ideas
AUGUST 21, 2018
Almost inevitably, when you look at a business or AEC practice’s marketing success, you can see almost into the eyes of the organization’s principals — the shareholders/partners and key stakeholders who lead the enterprise. If they “get it” things go well; if not, they struggle. As much as you might wish to argue that an […].
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts receives $50 million expansion
BD+C
AUGUST 21, 2018
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach Fla., is set to receive $50 million worth of upgrades that will increase the size of the center and make it more user-friendly.
Pennsylvania Turnpike agency learning as it goes on Southern Beltway project
Construction Dive
AUGUST 21, 2018
The commission has faced numerous challenges during construction of the $800 million toll road extension, including excavation runoff and mitigation of old oil and gas wells.
Professor Suggests Placing Health Monitoring Devices on Workers
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2018
SangHyun Lee, an associate professor in the University of Michigan’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, talks about the benefits of improving construction worker safety.
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.
Inflation pushes estimated California Delta tunnels project costs to $20B
Construction Dive
AUGUST 21, 2018
Because it's not a result of budget overruns or design issues, officials think it's unlikely the 22% cost increase will prevent the project from moving forward.
VDOT Holds Public Meeting on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2018
The Virginia Department of Transportation is giving the community a chance to share thoughts on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion, holding a public meeting at Norfolk’s Ocean View Elementary School.
Costs for Tampa-St. Petersburg bridge rise to $814M
Construction Dive
AUGUST 21, 2018
The Florida DOT's cost projections for an additional I-275 Howard Frankland Bridge span have increased by almost $65 million this year.
Early Backhoe Loaders
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2018
Several widely used construction machines were originally developed for agriculture. The crawler tractor, skid-steer loader, and backhoe loader, were all first designed for farming applications, and over time were improved upon and accepted within numerous other industries.
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!
Conserva Irrigation Hits Expansion Milestone after One Year of Franchising
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 21, 2018
The irrigation franchise focuses on the repair and maintenance of commercial and residential sprinkler systems.
JGL Sales Increase 18.4 Percent in 2018
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2018
JGL Industries, the access equipment segment of Oshkosh, increased sales to $1.16 billion in Q3 of 2018, up 18.4 percent compared to $980.2 million in 2017. Operating income for the segment, which includes telehandlers and mobile elevating work platforms, increased 14.7 percent to $149.
Shapiro & Duncan and the Challenge of the Commercial Contracting Workforce
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2018
The company employs about 415 people, some 200 of which are members of the skilled trades, including plumbers, pipefitters, welders, HVAC-techs, helpers and apprentices.
Backhoe Loaders Still Finding Buyers
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2018
Just as Mark Twain famously said, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” the backhoe loader has not met its demise. Yes, there has been significant erosion in numbers sold—roughly 50 percent in a 10-year period—but the market has stabilized.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Wall Street Helps Uponor Celebrate Centennial in Style
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2018
From Finland to Times Square, by way of Minnesota, the 100-year-old manufacturer of PEX piping and provider of plumbing, fire safety, radiant heating/cooling, hydronic piping, and pre-insulated piping systems, this year is taking a victory lap.
Liebherr R 920 Excavator Proves Proficient
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2018
Whatever term you might use to describe them—“compact,” “close-radius,” or “reduced-tail-swing”—hydraulic excavators designed to limit the distance the upper structure extends over the tracks at 90 degrees are becoming increasingly popular, especially among buyers who must be mindful of the machine…
Applications and advantages of Slag Cement in concrete construction
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 21, 2018
Slag cement stands for a hydraulic cement that is developed when granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) is crushed by maintaining proper delicacy and utilized to substitute a part of portland cement. It is applied as an independently batched cementitious materials. It belongs to a restored industrial by-product concerning an iron blast furnace. It mainly contains calcium and aluminum silicates.
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