HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
As noted in January’s Hard Hat Chat post about commercial real estate trends shaping Englewood’s work in the year ahead, we expect 2018 will maintain the same strong momentum we’ve recently experienced working with owners and operators to update existing senior communities. What’s driving the uptick in renovation and remodeling activity in this sector?
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Various factors such as brittle columns, stiffness elements, flexible ground floor, short columns, shapes, sizes, number of storeys, type of.
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Lets Build
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Recently we made a list of the upcoming European construction events in 2018. If you haven’t seen it, you can find it here. This time we are back with a detailed catalog of the top UK construction events for this year. We decided to focus on the UK market due.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Purpose of geotechnical subsurface exploration, factors influencing the scope of such explorations and stages of subsurface earthquake explorations.
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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.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Flying high with SILCOR® liquid waterproofing. michael.delros…. Tue, 02/27/2018 - 14:43. Gatwick and Heathrow Airports protect high-traffic podium decks. GCP Applied Technologies. February 27, 2018. When two of London’s largest international airports embarked on their own expansion projects, they both needed to find durable solutions for waterproofing podium decks.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Non-Americans sometimes shake our heads at the US approach to weapons and gun control. The idea that individuals should have the constitutional right to carry weapons unimpeded by significant regulation seems downright crazy to folks like me, who lives in Canada. Yet I respect the historical reasons for the Second Amendment and the independent freedom-loving […].
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
A cost/benefit analysis by clean energy advisory and venture capital firm Capital E suggests that implementing smart surface solutions in major cities would have multiple resilience and health benefits as well as save money. Smart surfaces include green roofs, solar panels, permeable pavement, and reflective pavement. The report, “Delivering Urban Resilience,” focused on three cities: El Paso, Texas, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Paccar is recalling 1,938 heavy-duty Perterbilt and Kenworth diesel tractors due to a software problem that incorrectly illuminates which gear the transmission shifter is in. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recall report 18V-092 , the software in the UltraShift Plus transmission is not reporting the proper Shifter Stalk position to the cab controller which drives the D-N-R display.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Following back-to-back sold-out events in 2016 and 2017, the editors of Building Design+Construction , along with 38 AEC women leaders who are advisors for the conference, are now accepting speaker proposals for the 2018 Women in Design+Construction conference (WiDC). . The 2.5-day event will take place November 7-9, 2018, at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, Calif.
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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
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The city is losing transit riders, but officials say a new tube would accommodate twice the maximum ridership — though there is no funding for the project.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
. . Protection from wage and benefit theft is the intent of Representative Julie Fahey's bill making its way through Oregon's state house. Oregon's state legislature passed House Bill 4154B on Monday which, if signed into law, would require a general contractor to pay for unpaid wages or benefits for workers who were employed by the general's subcontractors.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Groups led by Clark Construction, McCarthy Building Companies and HITT Contracting, and Alberici Constructors and Mortenson Construction are competing for the project.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Gutting, designing and building the interior of metro New York office buildings is a $9.4 billion a year industry, according to the New York Times. New York's city and state investigators have been investigating what could be $100 million in interior construction fraud and have found Bloomberg's office buildings may be victims in the tangled scheme.
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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
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Groups led by Clark Construction, McCarthy Building Companies and HITT Contracting, and Alberici Constructors and Mortenson Construction are competing for the project.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The Tesla Semi reportedly accelerates from 0-60 mph in 20 seconds. Here's a quick YouTube video of a Tesla Semi doing a rolling burnout as it passes a UPS truck. No word on exact location.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced the first-ever .
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
L&R Structural argued that Maxim Crane Works sent a crane that could not withstand the lower-than-expected winds from Hurricane Irma.
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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.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
A new residential development in London’s King Cross incorporates three Grade II-listed, cast iron gasholder guide frames that were originally constructed in 1867. The three residential buildings are housed within the frames at varying heights as a reference to the movement of the original gasholders, which were dismantled and removed in 2001.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The decision comes after the board's inspector general questioned the validity of Hy-Brand, the ruling that overturned the Obama-era standard.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The new year started on a strong note for architecture firms, as the Architecture Billings Index saw its highest January score since 2007. The American Institute of Architects reported the January ABI score was 54.7, up from a score of 52.8 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
This week we focus on flood control products: a wireless leak protection solution that covers multiple zones; a system for large buildings that shuts off water to the backflow; an electronic motorized brass water ball valve system that can shut off water in five seconds; a unit that seals off water backup caused by overloaded sewers; a detector for water heater and HVAC pans with an audible alarm; and a smart detector for residential water leaks.
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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 Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The smallest residential spaces, which are gaining popularity, can often run up against local zoning and building codes.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The automotive insurer will invest more than $16 million to expand and enhance its facility in Carmel, IN, with help from state tax credits and training grants. - Read: GEICO Creating 1,500 Jobs In Central Indiana By 2022 at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Numerous factors provide significant effect on the construction and design of embankment dam. Through the design phase, the designer should consider these factors to make the design better. Given below, the detail information on these factors :- a. Accessibility of materials for construction b. Properties of embankment dam site c. Shape and size of valley where the dam is developed d.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The pharmaceutical company will expand its capabilities in biologics through a new biotech center at its global headquarters and manufacturing site in St Prex, Switzerland. - Read: Ferring Investing $32M In New Swiss Biotech Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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!
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The ratings agency found P3 problems depend largely on where in the construction schedule delays occur.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced the first-ever .
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
JPMorgan Chase's new headquarters is the first major project under New York City's rezoning initiative, dubbed Greater East Midtown and approved in August, that aims to create 6.8 million sq ft of modern office space in a 73-block area anchored by Grand Central Terminal.
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