CivilJungle

OCTOBER 27, 2020

What Is Reinforced Brick Masonry? The Reinforced brick masonry is totally different from the normal method of the brick masonry. The reinforced brick masonry consists of brick masonry which has Steel reinforcement embedded in the morta r. Reinforced brick masonry is brickwork which is strengthened by using mild steel iron mesh or bars which are known as Reinforced brick masonry.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The quality issues observed in construction practices are addressed in a report called the non-conformance report or the non-conformity report (NCR).

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Safe AI, a company that retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications, and Obayashi Corp., a Japan-based construction company, will kick off a pilot program this November in which a Caterpillar 725 articulated dump truck will autonomously complete load-haul-dump cycles.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest structure with a height of 828 m and has a total of 163 floors. Famous as a mixed-use development tower.

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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.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The pandemic and low oil prices hit Texas with a one-two punch, but the Lone Star State is still a leader in big-ticket projects. - Read: Texas: Open For Business at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a global strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE Level 4 technology. The companies will combine Waymo’s automated driver technology with a Freightliner Cascadia to enable autonomous driving.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This Historic Design Feature May Make a Comeback. cbroderick. Tue, 10/27/2020 - 09:39. Studies show that spending time outside, surrounded by nature, boosts our moods. Even just a small natural feature can help humans feel emotionally restored, so the heightened interest in outdoor living spaces makes sense with all the uncertainty in the world. Forbes says that while outdoor living spaces helps ease our minds and provides us with more space to work, learn, or exercise, the trend for a mixed ind

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 27, 2020

via Procore. Groundbreak , Procore’s annual construction technology conference, officially started today and, while it’s in a virtual capacity instead of in-person like usual, there’s no shortage of Procore news and updates. At Groundbreak 2 years ago , the company announced Procore BIM and, this year, their adding two new features to make even more user friendly in the field: Dynamic Wall Elevations and Follow Me.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Toronto Builds 100 Apartments in 8 Months for Vulnerable Population. cbroderick. Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:13. In April, the city of Toronto stepped up to create 100 apartments to house those struggling with homelessness. By this winter, those apartments will be ready for occupancy. The accelerated timeline was a response to the pandemic and its disproportionate effects on homeless populations.

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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.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The 2021 class of ENR MidAtlantic’s Top Young Professionals represents the best and brightest emerging design and construction leaders from across the region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Lytx, a provider of machine vision- and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, analytics, safety, and productivity solutions for fleets, has announced several new technology capabilities that help identify driving risk.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Utility SCE reports lashing may have started the Silverado Fire in Orange County, Calif., where more than 90,000 people have been evacuated.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 27, 2020

JLG Hi-Capacity HC3 range of articulating boom aerial work platforms now includes 400, 600, and 800 series models. The mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP) feature three capacity work zones, based on the weight carried on the platform.

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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?

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BD+C

OCTOBER 27, 2020

According to the latest U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline, at the end of Q3 2020, stands at 5,282 projects/655,026 rooms, down 7% by projects and 6% by rooms, year-over-year (YOY). .

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The PD5 Vermeer pile driver has a 15-foot mast that can remain fully assembled when transporting and aided by a 90-degree rotating platform. Model PD5R features remote control. Transportation weights are 10,380 and 10,330 pounds, respectively.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Building out its project management platform further into preconstruction, Procore has acquired estimating software maker Esticom.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2020

August Home Price Growth Rate Sees 2-Year High. cbroderick. Tue, 10/27/2020 - 09:46. The top 20 cities in the US all experienced greater home price increases in August compared to July, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. Home prices jumped 5.7% annually in August, compared to a 4.8% increase in July. The index’s 10-City Composite also saw a 4.7% jump, while the 20-City Composite jumped by 5.2% year over year.

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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.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Two construction projects, worth $8 billion, are moving ahead of schedule at LaGuardia International Airport

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The 15 Hottest Markets Right Now. cbroderick. Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:03. Forbes’ list of the hottest housing markets right now follows a pattern. By comparing yearly changes in inventory, days on market, and home prices, along with reviewing current list prices, inventory, and days on market from Zillow and Redfin, Forbes identified 15 of the hottest markets now.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Ironworkers need to undertake a lot of risks in doing their job. They work with iron rods all day long; securing iron structures in the construction of buildings, cutting of iron rods, etc. . Hence, they are always at the risk of getting foot injuries while working and therefore they need to be equipped with a good boot that provides protection to their feet from the heavy iron metal.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Growing Number of Buyers Believe Housing Availability Will Improve. cbroderick. Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:06. Expectations for housing availability has improved, but the majority of prospective buyers continue to believe their home search will remain difficult. The National Association of Home Builders’ most recent Housing Trends Report found 28% of prospective buyers believe the third quarter will bring an easier journey toward homeownership.

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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!

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion project achieved another major milestone.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Get DensDefy™ Accessories to the jobsite sooner with Amazon Prime. kcichowicz. Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:49. Short a few rolls of transition membrane or liquid flashing sausages? Order DensDefy ™ accessories via Amazon! No minimum order restriction. Fast shipping. DensDefy ™ Liquid Flashing – Treat rough openings, seams and more. DensDefy ™ Transition Membrane – Continuity of a WRB can be achieved using the transition membrane, but is not guaranteed.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Before COVID-19 outbreak, the value of new contracts was expected to rise 29%.

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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!

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Updates about construction professionals across the Southeast region.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Renovation of this Phoenix health care facility transformed the east side of the fifth-floor tower into two state-of-the-art patient bed pods with 24 patient rooms.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Two major Connecticut bridge replacements win nearly half of the total awarded.

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