Sat.Apr 04, 2020

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Concrete Durability Requirements Based on ACI-318-19

The Constructor

The ACI 318-19 set durability demand for concrete based on the category exposure and class exposure of the structure, dependent on the ground and.

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COVID-19: Architecture firms churn out protective face shields using their 3D printers

BD+C

Architecture firms from coast to coast have suddenly turned into manufacturing centers for the production of protective face shields and face masks for use by healthcare workers fighting the COVID-10 pandemic.

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Four decades from the epiphany: Memories and the future

Construction Marketing Ideas

We can look back on our lives with memories that mix some certainty (especially if we have journals or other contemporary evidence), but can only project/imagine our futures. So today, as the world lives through its first truly major pandemic since the World War I-era Spanish Flu, I’m having some trouble visualizing life and business […].

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COVID-19: Walsh Construction leads conversion of part of McCormick Place Convention Center into Alternate Care Facility

BD+C

CHICAGO, April 4, 2020 – Walsh Construction, one of the largest contractors in the city of Chicago and in the United States, is leading the temporary conversion of a portion of the McCormick Place Convention Center into an Alternate Care Facility (ACF) for novel coronavirus patients. The facility will have the capacity to treat up to 3,000 low- to moderate-acuity patients across three of the convention center’s halls, where patients will be separated by level of care required. .

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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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Online Learning Opportunities

Natural Building

People are staying home these days to avoid the spread of Covid-19, and unfortunately this means that many of the wonderful workshops that have been offered for learning about natural building and sustainable living have been cancelled. This is a loss for both the folks who organized and promoted the workshops and all the potential attendees who will not be getting hands-on experience, which often the best way to learn something.

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What Is Camber in Road |  Types of Camber | Advantages of Camber in Road

CivilJungle

What Is Camber in Road? It’s mostly found in the highways the median part of the road surface is elevated with regards to the edges. This slope from the diagonal direction is known as the Camber. The purpose of the camber is to drain out the rainwater from the road surface around the edges. Camber […].

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Walsh Talks About McCormick Convention Center to COVID-19 Care Conversion

ENR Construction

Corps Chicago District Commander Col. Aaron Reisinger and Walsh Construction Project Manger Tom Caplis detail how convention center will transform into an alternate care facility in days, including upgrade of Hall B mechanical system to produce negative air pressure for care of contagious patients.

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Chicago's McCormick Place Conversion Into COVID-19 Facility Will Be Rapid, Phased

ENR Construction

Corps commander Col. Aaron Reisinger details how the convention center will be transformed into an alternate care facility in a matter of days, including upgrading the Hall B mechanical system to produce negative air pressure for care of contagious patients.

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Code Group Seeks Funds for Remote Approval of COVID-19 Pop-Up Hospitals

ENR Construction

In a recent survey by the International Code Council, 26% of the more than 1,150 code-official respondents report building departments have received requests for permits for COVID-19-related facilities, including in temporary structures in alternative locations, such as school gymnasiums, hotels, outpatient surgical centers or in pop-structures in parking lots.

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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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A Preliminary Look at ENR Mountain States’ 2020 Top Design Firms

ENR Construction

Here are the early results of ENR's research on the largest design firms in the Mountain States, based on self-reported 2019 regional revenues.

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ARTBA Survey: Transportation Projects Are Active in Most States

ENR Construction

Market analysis conducted March 23-27 shows two-thirds of 225 respondents have had project schedule impacts.

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Survey: Transportation Projects Active in Most States

ENR Construction

ARTBA survey reflects conditions as of March 23-27.