How to Fill Materials in Foundations, Trenches, Plinth, and Flooring
The Constructor
MAY 4, 2020
A filling refers to a quantity of earthen material such as murrum, soil, rock, aggregate, shingle, and sand that is placed and compacted in trenches,
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The Value of Locally Researched Line Time Construction Cost Data
Job Order Contracting
MAY 4, 2020
Despite the value of actionable locally researched line item construction cost data, few real property owners in the public or private sector consider the need for improvement. Far too many owners and facilities oversight groups rely upon historical costs and/or national average cost data. Historical cost data must be used cautiously for two reasons.
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Modular Monitor: Offsite offers unique answers to healthcare systems in a crisis, Part 2
Construction Dive
MAY 4, 2020
A month after the niche leapt to the occasion to address immediate, mid- and long-term needs, we have a snapshot of its successes and shortcomings, and a revised look at the future.
How to do Filling in all Type of Works and its Measurement? [PDF]
The Constructor
MAY 4, 2020
A filling refers to a quantity of earthen material such as murrum, soil, rock, aggregate, shingle, and sand that is placed and compacted in trenches,
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.
Design-build team to exit Maryland's $2B Purple Line project
Construction Dive
MAY 4, 2020
Citing a dispute with transportation agencies over cost overruns and long delays, the three firms working on the project — Fluor, Lane and Traylor Bros. — said they will pull out of the P3 project.
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How working from home is influencing design
BD+C
MAY 4, 2020
As creative problem solvers, we’re facing what is surely the biggest challenge of our personal and professional lives. Across the globe, we’ve experienced mandatory quarantines, adopted new work-from-home policies and are well-versed in social distancing. The lessons learned in the next few months can help shape how we work and design in the future.
How to Reduce the Cost of Concrete Production
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 4, 2020
How to Reduce the Cost of Concrete Production. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 05/04/2020 - 18:03. GCP Applied Technologies. May 04, 2020. Two of the toughest challenges we hear for ready-mix producers are the lack of automation available and the cost and hassle of returned concrete. From creating and transporting concrete to disposing of leftover concrete, there are opportunities to help improve efficiency and reduce material waste, thus reducing costs.
Covid-19 Could Be Boon for Drone Industry
Construction Equipment
MAY 4, 2020
While Covid-19 has slowed or stopped most on-site projects, new drone delivery services have surfaced. But according to Drone DJ most business within the drone segment is not dropping off, because work still has to get done.
A Guide To Construction Tower Cranes
cnstrctr
MAY 4, 2020
The workhorses of construction sites around the world. The post A Guide To Construction Tower Cranes appeared first on cnstrctr.
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.
The Los Angeles market continue to lead the U.S. hotel construction pipeline at the close of the first quarter of 2020
BD+C
MAY 4, 2020
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at the close of the first quarter of 2020*, the top five U.S. markets with the largest total hotel construction pipelines are: Los Angeles with 166 projects/27,752 rooms; Dallas with 164 projects/19,999 rooms; New York City with 152 projects/26,111 rooms; Atlanta with 143 projects/19,423 rooms; and Houston with 132 projects/13,316 rooms. .
LBX Adds Dealer in New York City, New Jersey
Construction Equipment
MAY 4, 2020
LBX has added ESSCO Truck & Equipment as a dealer for Link-Belt hydraulic excavators, material handlers, and parts in New York City and New Jersey.
Preview of ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2020 Top Contractors
ENR Construction
MAY 4, 2020
ENR Texas & Louisiana's August 3 print edition will feature our annual Top Contractors, where we'll be ranking the region's top construction firms by regional revenue and by sector.
ICUEE Rebranded The Utility Expo
Construction Equipment
MAY 4, 2020
The International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition has been renamed The Utility Show. The show will run September 28-30, 2021.
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?
The paper trail to survival
Construction Law
MAY 4, 2020
Confusion still reigned as we went to press over how construction companies should respond to the conflicting messages being issued by governments over whether sites can, or should, or might be able to safely operate. Guidance has been issued – full of terms like should and sometimes must – but uncertainty persists over what force this guidance has – it should not be confused with actual law, it has been advised.
6 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 4, 2020
BD+C
MAY 4, 2020
1. To reopen successfully, hotels need to demonstrate safety (BD+C). "Leaving aside the question of why it took a pandemic for Marriott to realize its cleanliness standards needed improving, the plan illustrates how all hoteliers will need to regain guests’ confidence that their properties are safe enough to stay in again without fear of viral infection.".
Using Bags of Sawdust for Insulation
Natural Building
MAY 4, 2020
I got this email from Leeann and Cody Gantz: “I am writing to you from central Montana at the foothills of the mountains. Garden zone 4b. Very high wind area. Negative 35 degrees F is very possible here.” “I wanted to share some information for anyone who may be interested. We bought a small cabin shell and finished the interior ourselves.
New York expands prevailing wage law
BD+C
MAY 4, 2020
New York State has expanded it prevailing wage law to include private projects worth $5 million or more and that have received public subsidies of at least 30% of total construction costs. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the provision as part of the fiscal year 2021 budget on April 3. The definition of public subsidy includes: · Direct or indirect payments by a public entity to contractors, subcontractors, developers, or owners that do not have to be repaid. · Savings from fees, rents, interest rates,
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.
A Guide To Construction Tower Cranes
cnstrctr
MAY 4, 2020
The workhorses of construction sites around the world.
5 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 4, 2020
BD+C
MAY 4, 2020
1. To reopen successfully, hotels need to demonstrate safety (BD+C). "Leaving aside the question of why it took a pandemic for Marriott to realize its cleanliness standards needed improving, the plan illustrates how all hoteliers will need to regain guests’ confidence that their properties are safe enough to stay in again without fear of viral infection.".
Skanska and Seattle Condo Developer Seek To Resolve Costly Tangle Of Disputes
ENR Construction
MAY 4, 2020
A nearly fully occupied high-rise apartment building was hit with a $34-million lien.
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!
Cladding Contractor Permasteelisa Is Set for Sale to U.S. Private Equity Firm
ENR Construction
MAY 4, 2020
Japanese owner is shedding 6,000-person unit as non core, after Italian firm's sale to a Chinese company was halted by the U.S. government in 2018.
Last year was Europe’s hottest year EVER recorded with highest-ever temperatures across the continent during the sweltering 2019 heatwave, EU report finds
Construction Test
MAY 4, 2020
Last year was the hottest experienced in Europe since records began, according to a climate report issued by the European Union. . It saw exceptionally warm weather in the months of February, June and July which led to record-breaking temperatures recorded across the continent. . Millions sweltered in the unrelenting heat, with Britain recording a new all-time high temperature of 38.7°C (101.7°F) set in Cambridge in late July.
Why do people choose to do residential renovations in Oakville?
BRIKS Design-Build Group
MAY 4, 2020
Home renovation is a hot topic and has become the subject of innumerable TV shows, blogs, and magazines. It’s fascinating to think that any home can be reimagined, reworked, and remodelled, essentially turning it into something new and better than what was there before. Of course, there is a wide spectrum of quality in terms […]. The post Why do people choose to do residential renovations in Oakville?
Chillon Castle, Switzerland: This is the most romantic castle on Earth
Construction Test
MAY 4, 2020
Is Chillon the world’s most romantic castle? Literary heavy hitters thought so. Genevan philosopher Rousseau started the trend by setting a novel’s pivotal scenes below its walls. Flaubert, Goethe, Dickens, Wordsworth and Hemingway enthused over its charms and alpine views. Now Chillon Castle appears on Swiss calendars, a turreted medieval stereotype on a blue lake backed by snowy mountains.
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!
4 Lessons Construction Companies Can Take From Episodes 3 & 4 of The Last Dance
Construction Junkie
MAY 4, 2020
via ESPN. If you have turned on any sports channel or radio station in the past couple of weeks, you’re probably very familiar with The Last Dance, a documentary about the final season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s. After episodes 1 and 2, I posted some thoughts about a few lessons construction companies can take away from the team’s dominance , including not holding back top talent, not betting against your company, treating your people fairly, and not letting your ego get in the wa
Travel tips & advice for Germany: Where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Berlin
Construction Test
MAY 4, 2020
. THE EXPERT. Julian Tompkin. An adoptive Berliner for 15 years, in his new book, Wanderlust in Berlin (Hardie Grant Travel, $29.99) Perth writer Julian Tompkin compiles the best of coffee, culture and good food in the German capital. Berliner doner kebab. Photo: iStock. BRUNCH. Berlin’s hard partying reputation has been hard-earned and the city rouses late – hence the ubiquity of the all-day brunch.
‘Look left, turn right… jump!’ Faroe Islands offers ‘remote tourism’ – where web users can control a REAL-LIFE tour guide
Construction Test
MAY 4, 2020
Virtual interactive tours are all the rage as a result of the global travel lockdown. And the Faroe Islands has jumped on the bandwagon. But it’s offering a twist – web users can control a real-life tour guide to trek around the remote archipelago’s quaint towns and volcanic islands. . The Faroe Islands is offering remote tourism, where web users can direct a real-life tour guide around the remote archipelago.
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