Topping Concrete – Work Procedure, Types and Advantages
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Topping concrete is defined as a layer of high strength concrete placed on an old, worn out concrete surface to provide a dense, abrasion-resistant.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Topping concrete is defined as a layer of high strength concrete placed on an old, worn out concrete surface to provide a dense, abrasion-resistant.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
How to reduce your fleet's fuel use and costs.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Other fresh innovations include concrete that is reinforced with natural fibers and 3D-printed cement that gets stronger as it cracks.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The 440 and 450 center-pivot backhoe loaders have maximum digging depths of 15 feet 6 inches and 17 feet, respectively. Powered by the Cat C4.4 ACERT engine that uses SCR technology, the machines offer 109 and 128 horsepower, respectively.
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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.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The new plan would see piles driven into the bedrock below the building from the sidewalk rather than through the structure's concrete foundation and would reportedly halt the tower's sinking but likely not correct its tilt.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The North-South Link could ease rail congestion in the region and provide new economic opportunities, according to former Massachusetts governors William Weld and Michael Dukakis, but critics say the project will cost too much.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
If you want to know where the future of work is heading, ask Amazon – or better yet, follow them. Last week, we learned the Seattle-based tech giant will split its much-anticipated HQ2 between Crystal City, VA and Long Island City in Queens, NY. Setting aside the debates about the two winners or their 10-figure incentive packages, it’s worth focusing instead on how Amazon’s decision may reshape the corporate workplace.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Nearly 100 years after engineers built a net under the Golden Gate Bridge to catch workers that fell, becoming part of the "Halfway-to-Hell club," officials are supporting the installation of a permanent, 385,000-square-foot steel barrier to help deter suicides.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Lower costs, an exceptional quality of life and first-class 21st century infrastructure are convincing big players to choose Richmond over larger markets. - Read: Greater Richmond: Mid-Sized Market With Maximum Reach at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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 Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Top officials of the two firms talked to Construction Dive about the ways their new union will yield tangible results for end users.
Construction Marketing Ideas
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Yesterday, I blew a $5,000 order because I was rude. A client called me on my cellular phone as I was travelling from Ottawa to Toronto for Construct Canada, and I mistook him for an uninvited sales caller. I was icy cold, offensive, and dismissive. When I realized I had brushed off a client who […].
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Rules allowing drones to fly beyond lines of sight and over people may be on hold until the Federal Aviation Administration finalizes airborne-identification requirements as late as 2022.
Stok
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.
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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?
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Nearly 100 years after engineers built a net under the Golden Gate Bridge to catch workers that fell, becoming part of the "Halfway-to-Hell club," officials are supporting the installation of a permanent, 385,000-square-foot steel net to help deter what would be fatal leaps.
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Ken Marsh set up his own plant hire and ground working business 13 years ago in the Somerset Levels with a Volvo EC160B excavator. He has now returned to the brand with a new EC140E. Ken Marsh set up his own plant hire and ground working business 13 years ago in the Somerset Levels with a Volvo EC160B excavator. He has now returned to the brand with a new EC140E.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
A mobile equipment-management application from Caterpillar allows its customers to monitor fleet data, request parts and service, and connect with their Cat dealer via mobile devices.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Drake elementary school was one of 47 elementary schools decommissioned by Chicago Public Schools in 2014, due to declining student enrollment. The building, constructed in the 1960s in the Bronzeville neighborhood, south of the Loop, attracted the interest of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134, which was looking to move out of its West Side union hall.
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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.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Over Paredes, a 44-year-old construction worker, was crushed to death by falling debris on a construction site in Brooklyn, New York last Wednesday, according to published reports. Paredes was doing rooftop work with two of his sons when he was pinned beneath a metal wall that had fallen on him.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The advanced manufacturing jobs will be created at a 20-acre site in Minden, LA over the next three years. - Read: Catamaran Solutions Creating 120 Jobs In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Volvo Trucks has signed an agreement with a Norwegian quarry to provide its first commercial autonomous option, which will be used to transport limestone from an open pit mine to a nearby port.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Beginning in 2015, the multi-phase $27.5 million renovation of the Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. saw the renovation of inpatient and outpatient areas in various pediatric units across the hospital.
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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!
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Caterpillar Grade with 3D system is available for D3K2, D4K2, and D5K2 crawler dozers. The automated grade-control system uses GNSS technology to position the machine’s blade.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
We are all part of several connection communities, but reorganization our existing ones and the creating our new ones is now foremost on all our minds.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Caterpillar Grade with 3D system is available for D3K2, D4K2, and D5K2 crawler dozers. The automated grade-control system uses GNSS technology to position the machine’s blade.
Revit OpEd
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
I have been trying to carve out a little time here and there to fix the paths to downloads I've shared in the past. As of now the most requested stuff is fixed, the egress family and railing files. If you try to download something and hit a page not found warning, drop a comment in the post to bring it to my attention and I'll make it a priority. Thanks for being patient - The mGmT.
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Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
A mobile equipment-management application from Caterpillar allows its customers to monitor fleet data, request parts and service, and connect with their Cat dealer via mobile devices.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between October 2017 and October 2018, while 36 states and D.C. added construction jobs between September and October, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data recently released. Association officials said that firms in most parts of the country are adding staff to keep pace with growing demand for construction, but cautioned that rising labor and materials costs could
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The 440 and 450 center-pivot backhoe loaders have maximum digging depths of 15 feet 6 inches and 17 feet, respectively. Powered by the Cat C4.4 ACERT engine that uses SCR technology, the machines offer 109 and 128 horsepower, respectively.
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