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How to Use Tech to Train Employees & Track Leading Indicators

Construction Business Owner

How to Use Tech to Train Employees & Track Leading Indicators. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 13:22. How leaders in the construction industry are using technology to track indicators of performance, safety and more to better train their workforce.

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How to Treat & Prevent Condensation in Buildings? [PDF]

The Constructor

Condensation is a severe issue in buildings that, when ignored, can cause critical dampness problems to the walls, windows, fittings, fixtures, and.

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Changes to the Buy American Act: What You Need to Know

Construction Business Owner

Changes to the Buy American Act: What You Need to Know. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 15:36. On July 15, 2019, United States President Donald Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 13881 addressing domestic preferences in government procurement. Unlike Executive Order 13788 (signed April 18, 2017) and Executive Order 13858 (Jan. 31, 2019), which had no substantive effect on existing domestic preference statutes and regulations, this one does.

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Mechanics liens up 40% as COVID-19 pandemic disrupts industry

Construction Dive

The increase in liens filed from January through March indicates that contractors and suppliers took action to protect their payments as projects began to shut down in response to the novel coronavirus.

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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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Using Data Analytics to Scale Your Business for the Future

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Learn how you can use data analytics to easily identify business opportunities. Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:00. 2 p.m. EDT. ReadyTalk form. Moving away from paper and spreadsheet-centric data collection on projects presents opportunities for construction business owners to transform their companies, setting themselves up for success in the future.

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Why a Great Relationship with the Right Dealer is Crucial to Your Success

Construction Business Owner

Why a Great Relationship with the Right Dealer is Crucial to Your Success. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 14:10. Why who you buy your construction equipment from can matter just as much or more as what equipment you buy—dealership tips.

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Different Test Methods For Workability of Self Compacting Concrete

The Constructor

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a highly flowable, non-segregating concrete that fills uniformly and completely every corner of formwork by its own.

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Largest U.S. Solar Panel to be Constructed

Construction Equipment

Nevada’s Department of Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved a proposal to construction and operate the largest solar power project in U.S. history.

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How to do Brickwork in Circular and Flat Arches? [PDF]

The Constructor

An arch is a curved structure that bridges an elevated or open space that supports heavy load and forces that act from above it. The construction of.

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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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Indiana Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace

Business Facilities

Since launching in early May, the Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace has received nearly 20,000 orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) and has fulfilled 10,000 orders. - Read: Indiana Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What is the Diference between Semi Dense Bituminous Macadam (SDBC) and Bituminous Macadam (BM)?

The Constructor

What is the Diference between Semi Dense Bituminous Macadam (SDBC) and Bituminous Macadam (BM)? The post What is the Diference between Semi Dense.

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Fisher Sand and Gravel wins $1.3B border wall job

Construction Dive

The contract is being questioned by a high-ranking House Democrat, who earlier asked the Defense Department to determine if another Fisher wall project was properly awarded.

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What is the size of the gravel which is used in pavements for Granular base?

The Constructor

What is the size of the gravel which is used in pavements for Granular base and Which type of soil is mostly used? The post What is the size of the.

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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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Wilson Equipment Opens Branch in Salem, Oregon

Construction Equipment

Wilson Equipment has opened its third location, Bobcat of Salem, in Salem, Oregon. Steve and April Wilson founded the company in 1983 to refurbish used equipment and cater to rental customers.

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IDT Expands COVID-19 Product Manufacturing In Research Triangle Park

Business Facilities

IDT's new North Carolina manufacturing facility will offer unmatched turnaround time and product options to support researchers in the region. - Read: IDT Expands COVID-19 Product Manufacturing In Research Triangle Park at BusinessFacilities.com.

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VERIFI® Closes Deal with Singapore Concrete Technology Innovator Pan-United Concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

VERIFI® Closes Deal with Singapore Concrete Technology Innovator Pan-United Concrete. michael.delros…. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 13:13. GCP Applied Technologies. May 20, 2020. GCP Applied Technologies has reached an agreement with Pan-United Concrete Pte. Ltd., Singapore’s largest concrete and cement provider. The agreement implements the VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system for use in more than 300 of Pan-United’s fleet of concrete mixer trucks in the Singapore market.

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Initial and Final Setting Time of Cement Test, Procedure & Result

Civiconcepts

The post Initial and Final Setting Time of Cement Test, Procedure & Result appeared first on Civiconcepts.

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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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VERIFI® Closes Deal with Singapore Concrete Technology Innovator Pan-United Concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

VERIFI® Closes Deal with Singapore Concrete Technology Innovator Pan-United Concrete. michael.delros…. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 13:13. GCP Applied Technologies. May 20, 2020. GCP Applied Technologies has reached an agreement with Pan-United Concrete Pte. Ltd., Singapore’s largest concrete and cement provider. The agreement implements the VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system for use in more than 300 of Pan-United’s fleet of concrete mixer trucks in the Singapore market.

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Komatsu?s new 90-tonne mining truck

Digger Blog

The Komatsu HD785-8 rigid bump truck, with its payload capacity of 92.2 tonnes, is built for mining and quarry applications.

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NJ Engineering School Powers Through Battery Problems for Hospital PPE

ENR Construction

A shortage of lithium batteries forced doctors and engineers to improvise to keep their protective equipment operating.

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7 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 21, 2020

BD+C

. 1. Warehouses Are the New Darling of Commercial Real-Estate Thanks to a Surge in E-Commerce (Business Insider). “The U.S. market for warehouse spaces could surge as the coronavirus crisis crams years of online shopping adoption into just a few months.”.

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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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Revit 2021 - W Shapes-Column Family is Missing

Revit OpEd

The stock imperial architecture template has the W Shapes-Column family loaded with two types: W10X33 and W10X49. I was experimenting with new features and noticed the family isn't part of the 2021 content deployment, weird. I had to reload from the 2020 version to add a size. If it's not one thing it's another.

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Two interior design firms align to expand their global reach

BD+C

Two global design firms focused on interiors are joining forces via a strategic partnership. IA | Interior Architects, which BD+C’s 2019 GIANTS list ranked 11 th for architectural revenue, will share resources with Space Matrix, with project experience in over 80 cities, in a Global Studio that connects over 1,400 professionals across 37 locations worldwide.

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Architect Billings Hit Record Low in April, Says AIA

ENR Construction

Economic impacts of COVID-19 have caused industry-wide decline.

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New coronavirus test developed for frontline NHS workers can diagnose infection in FOUR HOURS, Cambridge researchers claim

Construction Test

A test has been developed that could see frontline staff screened in just four hours – and it’s already being used in one hospital. Researchers from the University of Cambridge found a way of ‘deactivating’ the virus so it can be tested in lower-security labs – speeding up the process. . Currently, a COVID-19 test takes a full 24 hours to be completed because samples have to be taken to top security facilities – which are few and far between. .

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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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NY-NJ Transport Chief Amplifies Pitch for $3B to Fill COVID-19 Revenue Hit

ENR Construction

The virus impact on aviation, port, rail, bus and bridge traffic puts $20 billion of planned capital spend at risk, said Rick Cotton, regional Port Authority executive director at NJ airport briefing.

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Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward sets up Cash for Kids programme to help vulnerable kids in the North West and Wales during coronavirus pandemic

Construction Test

goalkeeper Danny Ward has returned to his regional roots to help struggling families with children receive free meals during lockdown. Ward, who began his career with Wrexham and , has kickstarted a Cash for Kids programme to provide essential care for the most vulnerable people in the north-west and north Wales. The scheme has also received backing from Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer Ben Woodburn with restaurant chain Hickorys Smokehouse committed to preparing and delivering meals.

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Wastewater Utilities Help Track Spread of Coronavirus

ENR Construction

Utilities and scientists around the world are using advances in epidemiological technology specific to wastewater to measure virus genetics and active form, says one industry expert in Michigan.