Construction Business Owner
MAY 20, 2020
An Eye in the City Sky. Kathy Wells. Tue, 05/19/2020 - 20:06. COVID-19’s severe impact on some major metropolitan areas has been attributed to their density, infrastructure and inherent difficulty with “social distancing.” This same challenge with social distancing has led to either mandatory or pressured shutdowns of construction projects throughout many states and metropolitan areas.
Lets Build
MAY 20, 2020
These words as expressed by David Philp (Global BIM/IM Consultancy Director at Aecom and Head of B.I.M at UK BIM Task Force) during the recent Virtual Town Hall , organised by LetsBuild, perfectly describe the situation that the construction industry is currently in. Town Hall on the impact of COVID-19: Secure your spot! Like every other industry around the world, construction is suffering the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 20, 2020
3 Ways to Improve Your Safety Record with Jobsite Tech. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:25. 3 directives to help you significantly decrease the safety incidents and near-misses happening on your construction jobsite.
Construction Dive
MAY 20, 2020
In the short and long term, the consulting firm says contractors will respond to the pandemic with widespread implementation of BIM, digitization, modular construction and other solutions.
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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.
The Constructor
MAY 20, 2020
The naturally available stones from the quarry are in irregular shape and size. In order to bring them into the desired shape, size, and finish, they.
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The Constructor
MAY 20, 2020
Which are the low-cost materials that are used in the construction of a low-cost house, mainly?
Construction Dive
MAY 20, 2020
Boston Dynamics’ Spot has moved past the piloting phase, carrying laser scans on the project, which the general contractor took over in February.
BD+C
MAY 20, 2020
The SMTown Coex Atrium in Seoul, South Korea has a new art installation gracing the large LED screen that wraps the outside of the building. The screens, which were installed in 2018, are the largest outdoor, high-definition LED advertising screens in South Korea. .
Construction Dive
MAY 20, 2020
The cleanup of the hotel that collapsed during construction in October, including the recovery of two workers' remains and the removal of three nearby buildings, is scheduled to take six months.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 20, 2020
The Peterbilt of Louisiana Group has opened Peterbilt of Houma to serve the southern part of the state. The Peterbilt of Louisiana Group operates six dealerships, five in Louisiana and one in Mississippi.
The Constructor
MAY 20, 2020
What are the different structural shapes used in steel structures? Kindly named it and explain the importance and function of these structural.
Construction Junkie
MAY 20, 2020
After a round of nominations, the stage has been set for the 6th annual Best Construction Podcast Competition presented by Construction Junkie. This year we have several familiar faces, as well many new podcasts. This year, I’m excited to have 12 best podcast nominees, the most the competition has ever seen. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone are back, as well as a many other podcasts that are new to the competition.
Construction Equipment
MAY 20, 2020
Hidromek, a manufacturer of construction machinery based in Turkey, is using the Loop Pro 3D printer to produce end-use parts of its construction vehicles.
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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?
The Constructor
MAY 20, 2020
How to Calculate the Specific Gravity of Cement with respect to IS code? The post How to Calculate the Specific Gravity of Cement with respect to IS.
Business Facilities
MAY 20, 2020
To address the ever increasing demand for face mask material in the U.S., Berry has expanded its Meltex™ platform to add capacity in Waynesboro, VA. - Read: Berry Global Group Addresses Global Shortage Of Face Mask Materials at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
MAY 20, 2020
“The Weekly,” a new live streaming program featuring expert insights, timely discussion, and industry innovations, launches Thursday, May 28, at 1:00 pm Eastern/10:00 am Pacific. Experts in the commercial design and construction sector will be interviewed by the editors of Building Design+Construction.
Natural Building
MAY 20, 2020
Gabions are wire cages filled with stones and they can used to create walls and many other projects, as the graphic shown below illustrates. We have featured the use of gabions in other blog posts, such as DYI Gabion Walls , Gabion Band Stone Construction , Gabion Beams for Earthquake Resilience. This graphic is courtesy of www.wirefence.co.uk. The post Ten Gabion Projects appeared first on Natural Building Blog.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 20, 2020
Buildings in St. Louis will have to meet energy efficiency standards after the city became the first in the Midwest to pass a building energy performance standard.
ENR Construction
MAY 20, 2020
10,000 Midland County, Mich., residents were forced to leave their homes when heavy rains May 19 and 20 swelled the Titabawassee River to a record high and caused the Edenville and Sanford dams to fail.
BD+C
MAY 20, 2020
For the past year, LPA designers have been engaging with executives from the esports industry to explore concepts for the next generation of esports facilities. Part of Catalyst’s Forward Thinking series, the exercise was focused on developing new ideas to connect the industry in meaningful ways with a larger community and delivering a model for infrastructure to address fast-growing demand.
ENR Construction
MAY 20, 2020
As states around the country gradually reopen from the coronavirus shutdown, contractors are being challenged to operate in new ways to prevent the spread of the virus and to accept a slower pace of work as the new normal.
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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!
BD+C
MAY 20, 2020
Demand for design services in April saw its steepest decline on record, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 29.5 for April reflects a decrease in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any number below 50 indicates a decrease in billings). During April, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores also declined significantly, posting scores of 28.4 and 27.6 respectively. .
ENR Construction
MAY 20, 2020
A $262 million project near Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood will treat up to 70 million gallons of polluted stormwater that currently flows into the Duwamish River during severe rainstorms.
Construction Equipment
MAY 20, 2020
A bare-frame rebuild removes every component system from the machine down to its skeleton, assesses each part’s condition, replaces worn systems with brand new parts, adjusts settings, updates supporting technology, and gives the unit a shiny new coat of paint.
ENR Construction
MAY 20, 2020
The Nordberg HP900 Series cone crusher is intended for aggregate and mining applications, and improves upon the previous model with a raised pivot point and 15% capacity increase.
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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!
Business Facilities
MAY 20, 2020
The Task Force is an effort to jumpstart a recovery plan for local businesses and is being spearheaded by the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC). - Read: Hamilton County, IN Creates Workforce Recovery Task Force at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
MAY 20, 2020
10,000 Residents of Midland County, Mich., were forced to leave their homes when heavy rains May 19 and 20 swelled the Titabawassee River to a record high and caused the Edenville and Sanford dams to fail.
Work Gearz
MAY 20, 2020
There are so many different brands of work boots available in the market, and a wide variety of boots and footwear are available for workers in every occupation. In the midst of all these competing brands, you might feel overwhelmed which one to pick. Whether you’re a concrete worker who stands on hard surfaces all day, a warehouse worker lifting heavy loads daily, or maybe you’re just curious to know which of the work boots companies you can trust for quality.
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