What is a Diaphragm Wall?
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2019
Diaphragm wall is a continuous reinforced concrete wall constructed in the ground to support major construction activities. These act as a retaining.
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2019
Diaphragm wall is a continuous reinforced concrete wall constructed in the ground to support major construction activities. These act as a retaining.
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 21, 2019
Right now, the future looks connected, efficient and expensive.
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ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2019
Vicki O'Leary pushed the ironworkers to enact protections for pregnant workers, with other union groups also moving to follow suit.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2019
Building a successful and compliant JOC Program requires a focus upon LEAN construction procurement and delivery best management practices. Don’t be fooled by vendors that claim to be the largest, or most experienced source of JOC solutions. Do your homework! GOAL. The best JOC Solution is one that enables YOU, the real property owner, to be in complete control of your destiny., and to continuously monitor and improve your outcomes.
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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
MARCH 21, 2019
In the shift away from brick-and-mortar shopping, "e-tailers" like Amazon are driving up the volume and size of such projects, with 2018 starts totaling 283 million square feet.
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BD+C
MARCH 21, 2019
With features like an indoor forest, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, treetop walking trails, retail (a retail galleria will feature more than 280 retail and food and beverage outlets and a 130-room hotel), and gathering spaces, the 1.4 million-sf Jewel Changi Airport addition will create a new model for airports as a destination for community activity, entertainment, and shopping.
Business Facilities
MARCH 21, 2019
CBRE study found that last year, 61 of the largest 100 industrial leases in the U.S. were completed by e-commerce companies and logistics firms. - Read: E-Commerce, Logistics Signed Largest Warehouse Leases In 2018 at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2019
The Government Accountability Office said that OSHA violations should be tied to a company identification number so that defense contractors can weigh safety records before awarding projects.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 21, 2019
Customers are choosing backyards that incorporate outdoor kitchens, fire pits, perennial gardens and waterfalls with ponds.
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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
MARCH 21, 2019
The company is aiming to select contractors and put packages out to bid through general contractor Gilbane by the end of May.
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2019
Business intelligence (BI) – technologies used for data analysis and reporting – has been a trending topic in our recent work. Nearly all areas of our consulting service make use of one form of BI or another and Nate’s previous blog post highlights a few of these uses. Organizations are seeking insight about what they’re good at – or not so good at – in order to make improvements to their own processes.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 21, 2019
A truck mounted crane collapsed near New York City’s Penn Station on Monday night, and has since been removed. Investigators told CBS WLNY that the crane was hoisting beams as part of a sidewalk shed installation when it came crashing down, sending debris to the ground.
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2019
Business intelligence (BI) – technologies used for data analysis and reporting – has been a trending topic in our recent work. Nearly all areas of our consulting service make use of one form of BI or another and Nate’s previous blog post highlights a few of these uses. Organizations are seeking insight about what they’re good at – or not so good at – in order to make improvements to their own processes.
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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
MARCH 21, 2019
Kleemann has been awarded two international design prizes: the iF Design Award and the Good Design Award for jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 120 Z PRO, and the screening plants of the EVO line. The MOBICAT MC crushes stone at a rate of up to 650 t/h with a maximum grain size of 1,100 x 700 mm.
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2019
In recent years, a handful of high-profile building fires have caused renewed scrutiny of using cladding systems with combustible content in multi-story buildings. Although these fires have not occurred in the U.S., and our building code is different than those used in the U.K. and elsewhere, the loss of life and property damage that have occurred has prompted our building officials to take a second look at how these products are evaluated for use here under the International Building Code (IBC)
Business Facilities
MARCH 21, 2019
A location in the center of Freight Alley was a top priority for the logistics company, which will create 500 news jobs at its expanded Chattanooga operations. - Read: Arrive Logistics Investing $3.6M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2019
The U.S. trade war with China is having a significant impact on the cost of building materials, as reported in a new study by Turner & Townsend.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 21, 2019
Danielle Putnam is president of Women in HVACR and The New Flat Rate. She will present strategies for expanding opportunities for women in the trades, leadership and more.
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2019
Architecture firm billings growth softened in February but remained positive, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for February was 50.3, down from 55.3 in January. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts remained positive. .
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 21, 2019
CFOs should partner with their IT teams to modernize their back-office systems, and prepare to handle a flood of data from the field as paper processes become digital.
ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2019
With credibility built from years in the field, union leader fights for diversity and respect to grow construction’s craft workforce.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 21, 2019
FieldPulse is a leading SaaS solution that serves as a digital hub for contractors to manage and grow their businesses.
ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2019
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 21, 2019
New York Times bestselling author Weldon Long provides a detailed explanation of how to find your average revenue per lead. and why it matters.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 21, 2019
A single, cloud-based, integrated construction solution gives contractors all of the tools they need and the flexibility to use them as they need. As more and more contractors modernize their operations — digitizing data, automating workflows and moving to the cloud to work in real time, they’re realizing efficiencies and cost savings that many never realized were possible before.
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Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 21, 2019
Nearly 700 individual superintendents and foreman from across the state to receive commendation for achieving safety excellence on their jobsites.
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 21, 2019
Business development expert brings 30-year background of enhancing business relationships.
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