Thu.Mar 19, 2020

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The following was prepared by the Sherman & Howard LLC law firm, www.shermanhoward.com. Part I: Selecting a Company Representative. The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection.

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In most US cities, construction work continues as shutdowns loom

Construction Dive

While Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, have stopped all construction, other areas are banning some types of projects or shutting down all but "essential" services. Where does that leave contractors?

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Analysis and Design of RC Wall Footing Based on ACI 318-19

The Constructor

318M-19: Building Code Requirements for Concrete and Commentary The design of wall footing, which is also termed as strip footing, is based on the.

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How contractors are responding to the COVID-19 crisis

Construction Dive

Despite paralyzing levels of uncertainty brought on by the rapidly changing effects of the coronavirus pandemic, contractors like Bechtel, DPR, Layton and Suffolk are trying to prepare for whatever might come next.

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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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20 Advantages of High Performance Concrete in Design and Construction

The Constructor

There are several advantages of high performance concrete (HPC) application in building construction which are not achievable using conventional.

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What is Salvage Value in Construction?

The Constructor

Salvage value is defined as an estimated or expected resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life. It is a parameter that is associated.

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Managing The COVID-19 Crisis: Seven Tips For Business Leaders 

Business Facilities

Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work, offers tips for business leaders as they guide their teams through the Coronavirus crisis. - Read: Managing The COVID-19 Crisis: Seven Tips For Business Leaders at BusinessFacilities.com.

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[Podcast] Safe and Sound

Construction Dive

Welcome to Safe and Sound, a podcast series that brings you.

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Built Robotics Partners with Union for Robotics Training

Construction Equipment

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and Built Robotics announced a multi-year strategic partnership agreement.

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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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Force Majeure and COVID-19 in construction contracts - What you need to know

BD+C

“Force Majeure” – While most construction contracts contain these provisions, they are often not understood in relation to the implications they may have on construction projects. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all taking a closer look at many portions of our contracts. The following is a brief primer on how to understand your construction contract and its potential implications on your business in this season of change. .

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SANY SSR120C-8 Single-Drum Roller

Construction Equipment

The SANY SSR120C-8 single-drum roller uses a 162-horsepower Cummins engine and Rexroth hydraulic components. The new roller has an operating weight of 26,500 pounds and has two amplitudes (0.071/ 0.

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Tutor Perini, developer fight over lien, claims of defective work at Florida hotel

Construction Dive

The owner of the Dalmar Hotel in Fort Lauderdale claims it's due $12 million in damages from the general contractor over defective work, including malfunctioning elevators and water leaks.

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Caterpillar Mastless Grade for Motor Graders

Construction Equipment

Cat Grade with 3D for motor graders is designed to improve grading efficiency, accuracy, and productivity of automated grading systems without the limitations associated with GPS masts.

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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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Most Employees Working From Home Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

Business Facilities

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, 88% of organizations have encouraged or required their workers to work from home, according to a Gartner survey. - Read: Most Employees Working From Home Due To Coronavirus Pandemic at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Case E Series Single Drum Vibratory Rollers

Construction Equipment

Case E Series single drum vibratory soil compactors includes three models: SV207E, SV211E, and SV213E. The 75-horsepower SV207E has an operating weight of 14,310 pounds; the 134-horsepower SV211E, 23,940 pounds; and the 134-horsepower SV213E has an operating weight of 27,730 pounds.

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CaGBC launches new version of its Zero Carbon Building Standard

BD+C

The Canada Green Building Council ( CaGBC ) recently unveiled an updated version of its Zero Carbon Building Standard. Version 2 incorporates lesson from over 20 zero carbon projects that represent a wide spectrum of building types including schools, offices, commercial offices, and industrial buildings. “These projects demonstrate that the industry is ready to raise the bar on expanded requirements for embodied carbon and energy efficiency,” according to a CaGBC news release.

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Machine Data Monitors Safety Behavior

Construction Equipment

More than half of fleets using machine data monitor operator or driver behavior, according to exclusive research from Construction Equipment magazine. The study, “2020 Technology in Construction Report,” was published in the March 2020 issue.

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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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ASHRAE provides COVID-19 resources for operating, maintaining HVAC systems

BD+C

ASHRAE has compiled a COVID-19 Preparedness Resources webpage that includes a recently approved position document on Airborne Infectious Diseases.

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Fecon FRC70 Mulcher Carrier

Construction Equipment

Fecon FRC70 carrier allows an operator to mulch vegetation on steep slopes. The FRC70 can work efficiently on 45-degree slopes, and the machine’s steel tracks can be expanded to increase its footprint.

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Latest Updates On The Coronavirus Pandemic

ENR Construction

ENR tracks new industry impacts as COVID-19 forces project closures and interrupts global business.

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BOMAG BW 120 SLC-5 Combination Roller

Construction Equipment

The BOMAG BW 120 SLC-5 combination roller features a steel vibratory drum at the front and four smooth rubber tires at the rear. The deep penetrating vibration of the drum force, combined with the kneading effect of the pneumatic tires, improve surface smoothness, says the company. Powered by a 24.

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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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Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use: First Tech Federal Credit Union Oregon Corporate Office

ENR Construction

Though built as one of the largest mass timber projects in the country, the 156,000-sq-ft First Tech Federal Credit Union corporate office was erected in a relatively short time.

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Kleemann MOBICAT MC 120 Zi PRO Jaw Crusher

Construction Equipment

With an output of up to 717 tons per hour, the Kleemann Mobicat MC 120 Zi PRO jaw crusher has a feed opening of 48 x 32 inches and is equipped with an extra-long articulated crusher jaw.

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Shelter in Place Ordered for Illinois, New COVID-19 Precautions Instituted in Other Midwest States

ENR Construction

A shelter in place order has been ordered for all of Illinois. While construction sites are still open in most Midwest states with new precautions such as avoiding clustering in skip hoists.

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XL Specialized Trailers XL 120 HDG 3+2 Trailer

Construction Equipment

The XL 120 hydraulic detachable gooseneck (HDG) 2+3 trailer has a capacity rating of 120,000 pounds in 10 feet concentrated and an 18-inch deck height, allowing the transport of a wide range of construction equipment.

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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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Excellence in Safety: Lackawanna Energy Center

ENR Construction

Developing a safety program for constructing a 1,500-megawatt generating plant atop an abandoned coal mine in northeast Pennsylvania presented Kiewit with several unique challenges.

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Case E Series Tandem, Combination Rollers

Construction Equipment

Case E Series compactors are available in both double-drum and combination configurations. Seven models are in the series, which replaces the company’s entire previous line of compact vibratory rollers. The new tandem-drum compactors are: DV23E, at 33.

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Illinois Stay-Home Order Exempts Construction; New COVID-19 Steps in Midwest

ENR Construction

Construction in the state is seen as essential infrastructure, while elsewhere in region, most sites stay open with new precautions such as avoiding clustering in skip hoists.