Fri.May 15, 2020

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Best Value Facilities Management – LEAN Renovation, Repair, and Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Whether you are a real property owner, facilities management professional, architect, engineer, or builder, it is important to understand your organization.s progress towards best value facilities management and its location on the journey toward LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Do you know how to move forward and at what pace?

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How to design an RCC Lintel Beam as per Indian Standards? [PDF]

The Constructor

Lintel beams are constructed on the top of openings in the wall like windows and Doors. These are designed based on the dimensions of the openings.

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California transit, road work to continue despite $54B state budget deficit

Construction Dive

Gov. Gavin Newom's revised budget instructs the state's DOT to accelerate projects and improve roads as a way to restart California’s economy.

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What are quickest method to find deflection and slope in beams?

The Constructor

During GATE, IES exam it is difficult to follow any traditional method to follow from start to end solution. What are the conceptual shortcuts to.

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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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SGL, Citadel and Jacobs named to 'Dirty Dozen' safety violators list

Construction Dive

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health targeted three major construction projects, including the partial collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans and the Interstate 4 expansion in Orlando, Florida.

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Stellar Partners With Battery Maker on Systems for Service Trucks

Construction Equipment

Stellar Industries has partnered with Volta Power Systems to provide lithium-ion power systems that reduce idling from fleet utility and work trucks. The auxiliary system stores enough energy to provide all-day power to operate hydraulics, power tools, and multiphase worksite power without idling.

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What is CC concrete or Concrete Cloth?

The Constructor

What is CC or Concrete Cloth? The post What is CC concrete or Concrete Cloth? appeared first on The Constructor.

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KPF designs three-building San Jose office campus

BD+C

Platform 16, a 1,200,000-sf, three-building office campus, has recently broken ground in Downtown San Jose. The Kohn Pedersen Fox-designed project will be located on a 5.4-acre site adjacent to Google's planned transit village and Diridon Station, a major Bay Area transportation hub.

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What is the Possibility of Footing Failure with Reduced Cement Content?

The Constructor

During manual concreting of a raft footing which was designed for M25 grade concrete, the estimated cement required was 240 bags, while the laborers.

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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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Crown Holdings Begins Building $148M Plant In Kentucky

Business Facilities

The 327,000-square-foot metal beverage can manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, KY will create 126 jobs when it opens in the spring of 2021. - Read: Crown Holdings Begins Building $148M Plant In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What are the Criteria for Designing the Worker Colony?

The Constructor

What are the Indian standards to be referred to when designing the worker colony? Like area per person? Amenities to be provided? Urinals and.

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Drop in April Construction Input Prices Could Help Stabilize Nonresidential Construction Sector, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices fell 4.4% in April from the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices declined 4.2% for the month. Among 11 subcategories, nine experienced monthly price declines. All three energy subcategories considered in this release were lower in April, with crude petroleum down 48.9%, unprocessed energy materials down 27.5% and natural gas down

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How to prepare a Gantt chart in Excel?

The Constructor

How to prepare a Gantt chart in Excel? The post How to prepare a Gantt chart in Excel? appeared first on The Constructor.

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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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Automotive Supplier Creating 75 New Jobs In Ohio

Business Facilities

Marelli is building a new manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, OH, with construction expected to be complete in early 2021. - Read: Automotive Supplier Creating 75 New Jobs In Ohio at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Boosting The Social Proof Of Your Construction Business Online

Contractor Bookkeeping

While the world is staying six feet apart, most small businesses are staying afloat and connected online. Now is a great time to boost the social proof of your construction business virtually. You won't build a loyal client base if you can't earn your visitors' trust, which is why companies value social proof so highly. But proving your construction business's value online takes a unique skill set, one you can nurture by learning from the marketing industry professionals.

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European cities to revamp transportation after pandemic reopening

BD+C

New urban transportation landscapes will be the order of the day in some major European cities after reopening following COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.

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California Utility Is Set to Build Giant 770-MW Energy Battery Storage

ENR Construction

Southern California Edison project cost was not disclosed but system is set to be one of the largest procured in the U.S. to store more clean power.

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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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[VIDEO] Boring Co. Finishes Las Vegas Tunnels

Construction Equipment

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. has completed boring the second of two tunnels planned for the Las Vegas Convention Center’s underground loop transit system. The city’s Convention Center enlisted the company to develop the mile long system last year, which could cost up to $52.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 15, 2020

BD+C

1. KPF designs three-building San Jose office campus (BD+C) . "The project will be adjacent to Google's planned eight million square foot transit village and Diridon Station.".

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Engineering Group: 12-18 Months for Biz Recovery From Coronavirus

Construction Equipment

More U.S. engineering firm leaders now believe a “return to normal” for their businesses after the coronavirus pandemic will take between 12-18 months, a significant increase compared to nearly a month ago, the latest ACEC Research Institute Business Impact Survey 6 reveals.

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New York, New Jersey Reopen Construction Projects

ENR Construction

Five regions of New York, but not NYC, open nonessential construction sites on May 15; all New Jersey projects will restart on May 18.

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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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New Kenworth Dealership Opens in Sellersburg, Indiana

Construction Equipment

Palmer Trucks is opening a parts and service dealership in Southern Indiana, Kenworth of Sellersburg. The location has a fully equipped shop and amenities for customers traveling along Interstate 65.

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New York, New Jersey Reopen Construction Project Sites

ENR Construction

Five areas of New York began phase 1 of reopening businesses, including construction sites, on May 15, while all New Jersey sites are slated to reopen on May 18.

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Classification of Stone Work | What Is Stone Masonry

CivilJungle

What Is Stone Masonry? The construction of stones bonded together with mortar is termed as stone masonry. Where the stones can be found in abundance in nature, on cutting and dressing to the proper shape, they provide an economical material for the construction of various building components such as walls, columns, tootings, arches, beams , etc.

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Demolition Begins Around Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans

ENR Construction

With numerous lawsuits pending over the collapse, evidence preservation will be a key consideration during the demolition process.

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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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Nonresidential construction employment sees record loss in April

BD+C

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California Utility Set to Build Giant 770-MW Battery Storage

ENR Construction

Southern California Edison project cost was not disclosed but system is set to be one of the largest procured in the U.S. to store clean energy.

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Players WILL oppose Spanish football’s plans to restart season in June over fears of catching the virus and having to quarantine away from their families

Construction Test

Plans to get Spanish football restarted in June are likely to face opposition from the country’s footballers. The players union AFE are due to meet having been frozen out of the eight hour meeting at the weekend between the Spanish government’s Sports Council (CSD), the Spanish Football Federation, and. That meeting was designed to bring together La Liga and the Federation after weeks of public bickering between the two.

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