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The Succession Blueprint Your Company Needs

Construction Business Owner

The Succession Blueprint Your Company Needs. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 04/24/2020 - 14:50. Put together an ironclad succession plan for who will take over your company when you leave and how to do it best.

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Preliminary Works in Construction [PDF]

The Constructor

Preliminary works refer to all the activities that are involved in a construction site before the actual work commences, such as demolition, site.

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Contractor confidence plummets to record low amid crisis

Construction Dive

In the latest Construction Confidence Index from Associated Builders and Contractors, firms reported historic declines in expectations for sales, profit margins and staffing levels.

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Geometrical Requirement of Aggregates as per European Standards [PDF]

The Constructor

The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and.

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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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Massachusetts union members advised to return to work following strikes

Construction Dive

Effective April 21, the work stoppage directive issued by the state's largest industry union earlier this month is no longer in effect for essential projects with acceptable COVID-19 safety protocols.

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Plastering – Purpose, Requirement & Technical terms

Learn Civil Engineering

In this Article we will discuss about plastering definition, purpose, requirement of good plaster and technical terms related to plastering Definition of Plastering : plastering is a layer provide over masonry or concrete surface for the purpose of protect wall and other concrete element against the atmospheric effect, and also provide finishing surface.

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Wall flashing

GCP Applied Technologies

Wall flashing. michael.delros…. Fri, 04/24/2020 - 16:31. GCP Applied Technologies. April 24, 2020. house wrap / flashing / wall. . Contents. Wall flashing detail around sliding door. Elevation detail for wall flashing. . . VCRENVS 200 detail. Download a detailed drawing for proper installation of wall flashing tape and weather barrier (complete house wrap system ) around a sliding door with deck. download pdf. . return to top ^. . . .

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Volvo Secures $2 Million Grant for Electric Equipment in California

Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) was awarded a $2 million grant for a commercial pilot of the company’s electric, zero-emission excavator and electric wheel loader in California.

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How to Make Clay Paint

Natural Building

Homemade clay paint is a great alternative to acrylic or latex paints. It is suitable for existing walls in conventional houses or over plaster in natural homes. It is a non-toxic, sustainable and healthy option for families. It is water soluble when it dries making it unsuitable for wet conditions, unless sealed with linseed oil or another masonry sealer OR if an additive was included instead of the wheat paste, such as Casein glue, acrylic, or soy resin.

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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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OSHA Releases Covid-19 Safety Tips

Construction Equipment

The U.S. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect workers from exposure to Covid-19.

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Bridging Generation Gap In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

These days, it’s inevitable that a diverse group of older and younger workers cross paths in the construction industry. After all, the young, tech-savvy, socially conscious demographic known as Gen Y (Millennials) and Gen Z are currently the largest living generation in the U.S., navigating the workforce in record numbers. And the boomers may be retirement age, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to stop working.

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Herc Rentals Posts 2 Percent Gain in 1Q Revenue

Construction Equipment

Herc Holdings said equipment revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $386.5 million, up 2.4 percent from the $377.6 million reported in the same period in 2019.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 24, 2020

BD+C

1. Take a virtual tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House (BD+C). Explore the building with Frank Lloyd Wright Trust curator David Bagnall.

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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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Construction Confidence Sags: ABC

Construction Equipment

The Associated Builders and Contractors Association said its Construction Confidence Index fell to its lowest-ever levels in all three areas it measures: sales, profit margins, and staffing levels. The survey of ABC members was taken March 20-31.

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Dept. of Labor issues guidance for respiratory protection during N95 shortage

BD+C

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators (N95 FFRs).

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Tobroco-Giant G3500 Wheel Loader

Construction Equipment

The Giant G3500 articulating wheel loader is powered by a 66-horsepower Kubota diesel engine that meets Tier 4-F standards with a DOC and DPF. Operating weight is 7,720 pounds with a tipping load or 5,070 pounds. Lift height is 129.6 inches.

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Birmingham, AL Business Strong In The Face Of COVID-19

Business Facilities

In response to COVID-19, business leaders in Birmingham, AL created #BhamStrong, a new initiative that offers agile, fast-response solutions to problems caused by the pandemic. - Read: Birmingham, AL Business Strong In The Face Of COVID-19 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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How Midwest Construction is Adapting to the COVID-19 Threat

ENR Construction

Everything from advanced screening to training and preparation for reopening where necessary is being undertaken by Midwest contractors adjusting to life with the COVID-19 threat.

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Pennsylvania Governor Paves Way to Reopen Construction on May 1

Constructlaw

Jamey B. Collidge On April 20, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf amended his March 19, 2020 Order Regarding the Closure of All Businesses That Are Not Life Sustaining. Under the previous order, construction was permitted to continue only if the business qualified as “life-sustaining” and was performing emergency repairs or if the business obtained a waiver. … Continue reading Pennsylvania Governor Paves Way to Reopen Construction on May 1.

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Survey: Industry Anxiety Levels Fall, But Concern for Business Stability Still is High

ENR Construction

Project delays and cancellations rose, said the mid-April analysis of 416 industry employees, but more employers plan to rehire employees or recruit, and have adjusted to new business approaches.

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Lost Spirits distillery, Los Angeles: An adults-only theme park in LA’s ‘Heart of Darkness’

Construction Test

What do you get when you cross a booze enthusiast with an amusement park designer? The Willy Wonka of whiskey, who has turned your regular run-of the mill distillery tour on its head, creating an adults-only theme park. Bryan Davis and his partner Joanne Haruta recreate alcohol from decades past with a Jurassic Park- like science, hence the name ‘lost spirits’ Whiskies and rums that taste like they’ve aged 20 years are produced at lightning speed and have been gathering accol

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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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Pa. Gov Issues COVID-19 Safety Guidelines as Crews Prepare to Resume Work

ENR Construction

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) released safety guidelines on April 23 for construction crews to follow when they are allowed to return to work on May 1.

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Grand Canyon hikes to the bottom: the natural wonder without the crowds

Construction Test

More than 6.4 million tourists – almost the population of Victoria – visit the Grand Canyon National Park every year, but it only requires a few side steps to find peace and quiet. This geological miracle celebrated 100 years as part of the National Park Service in 2019, but to arrive at the South Rim is to see that such designations seem a little silly.

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New York City Buildings Commissioner Notes Agency Role In COVID-19 Project Curbs

ENR Construction

Melanie La Rocca speaks to how changes in department may help industry get back up to speed after state-ordered shutdown ends, expected May 15.

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British Olympic Association avoid financial disaster as they defer deals after it was revealed they stood to lose £8m following the postponement of Tokyo Games… but individual sports are still in danger amid crisis

Construction Test

The British Olympic Association have avoided financial disaster after managing to defer deals with suppliers and carry over commercial contracts to next year. BOA chief executive Andy Anson has revealed the national governing body stood to lose as much as £8million when the Tokyo Games were postponed by 12 months because of the pandemic. But Anson thinks that by shifting most of their incomings and outgoings to 2021, the BOA’s future should be secure, although he admits some of their partn

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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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ENR New England Releases Preliminary Top Contractor List

ENR Construction

July's print edition of ENR New England will include the annual rankings of the region’s Top Contractors.

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The Nobel curse is REAL: Experts become LESS influential after winning world’s top science prize – especially in physics and medicine, study confirms

Construction Test

It provides some hope for less brilliant people who do not expect to ever win a Nobel Prize. Even those who achieve the most prestigious award of all may still have to cope with professional disappointments. The work of Nobel Prize winners published in the year after their win is actually less influential, a study suggests, in terms of how often it is referenced by other people.

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Survey: Industry Anxiety Levels Improve, But Concern Remains High for Business Stability

ENR Construction