October, 2017

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What You Need to Build a Successful Construction Business

Construction Marketing

The construction business is rising again as the economy improves and outlooks are brighter, which is great for construction business owners. It is an exciting prospect to stop surviving and start thriving and growing your business! But do you have a plan in place to ensure that you actually can grow and grow sustainably? Without a plan, you could end up taking two steps forward to only have to take one step back every time.

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How Do You Find the Right Project Coverage?

Construction Business Owner

No matter whether it is designed to protect owners, architects, engineers or general contractors, the securing of project professional liability coverage can be complicated. Professional liability exposure exists for the construction period plus the applicable Statute of Repose, often meaning a total of 10 or more years. Ensuring compliance and affordability over an extended period is difficult.

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Flexural Test on Concrete, Its Significance, Procedures and Applications

The Constructor

Flexural test on concrete based on the ASTM standards are explained. Differences if present in specification or any other aspects of flexural test on.

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Spotlight on Digital Construction Week 2017: Innovation in Construction

Lets Build

The construction industry in UK is on the right track towards gaining digital maturity. There has been a lot of interest in various digital technologies and the proof of it was seen in Digital Construction Week 2017. The event has been considered the only event series in the UK that.

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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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World's First Plug-in Hybrid Cement Mixer Truck

Construction Equipment

A collaboration between Efficient DriveTrains , Inc., and Shannxi automotive has produced the first plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Class-8 cement truck. The zero-emission truck integrates the Efficient Drivetrain's EDI PowerDrive 8000 PHEV drivetrain and EDI PowerSuite vehicle control software into a Shaanxi Automotive 32-ton cement mixer truck.

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I’ve Scot three: Hyundai trio for Jarvie

Digger Blog

Grangemouth-based Jarvie Plant Group has recently bought three 14-tonne Hyundai HX140 crawler excavators, which went straight out on hire and are working on various civil engineering projects across Scotland. Grangemouth-based Jarvie Plant Group has recently bought three 14-tonne Hyundai HX140 crawler excavators, which went straight out on hire and are working on various civil engineering projects across Scotland.

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2 Construction Trends that Could Affect Your Business

Construction Business Owner

While growth in the construction segment is a good sign, it comes with a new set of challenges that the industry needs to address. Managing costs and maintaining margins are increasingly more difficult to handle, especially with labor shortages, despite opportunities to grow revenue. The Teletrac Navman 2017 Telematics Benchmark Survey: Global Construction Edition not only highlights these challenges, but also uncovers the ways in which the construction industry is beginning to solve for them.

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Construction of Concrete Block Retaining Walls with Steps

The Constructor

Construction of concrete block retaining walls, with step by step process, materials, advantages, applications and its construction inspection are.

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The benefits of real-time collaboration in the construction industry

Lets Build

Construction projects have a lot of fuss and they can easily get off track if the various parties aren’t working together efficiently. The importance of collaboration for more effective projects is increasingly recognized across the construction industry, demonstrated by the extensive research that was conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics.

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$8 Billion Worth of Pipelines Approved by FERC

Construction Equipment

The three-person Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted approvals for the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast natural gas pipelines last Friday, in a 2-1 decision with commissioner Cheryl LaFleur dissenting.

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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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New 20-tonne Cats pile on the tech

Digger Blog

Caterpillar has taken the wraps of three next-generation 20-tonne class excavators. Caterpillar has taken the wraps of three next-generation 20-tonne class excavators.

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‘Under’ will be Europe’s first underwater restaurant

BD+C

A new restaurant from Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta looks like it sprang from the pages of a concept art book for James Cameron’s 1989 film The Abyss. ‘Under,’ which will become Europe’s first under water restaurant, will exist at the southernmost point of the Norwegian coastline by the village of Båly. In addition to being a restaurant Under will also function as a research center for marine life.

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What the Latest Rental Forecast Means to Your Business

Construction Business Owner

The latest quarterly update to the 5-year forecast for equipment rental industry revenues released by the American Rental Association (ARA) continues to call for steady gains through 2021. How does the late July outlook—a quarterly update of the ARA Rental Market Monitor by IHS Markit, the business information provider that compiles the data and analysis in partnership with ARA and Rental Management—apply to contractors across the spectrum of United States nonresidential construction sectors?

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How to Decide Thickness of Different Masonry Walls in Buildings?

The Constructor

Thickness of masonry walls in a building is designed based on loads and other factors. Various requirements for suitable thickness of masonry walls.

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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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Is the future of Australian construction already here?

Lets Build

Construction is a significant part of the Australian economy and the issue of efficiency is considered to be more than fundamental. The good news is that the Australian construction industry seems to be aware of this need. A great example is RESCON Builders who specializes in granny flats in New.

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Stackable DIY SUV with 100-Year Warrantee

Construction Equipment

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - so if you're needing a bomb-proof, armor-plated, 148 horsepower 4x4 vehicle that will go more than 620 miles on one tank, the Partisan One SUV is going to look pretty good to you. Did we mention the optional anti-mine screen installed on the undercarriage?

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Advanced Airfoil Components Manufacturing Facility Lands In Tampa

Business Facilities

Siemens and Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation have chosen Florida’s Hillsborough County as the headquarters location for their new joint venture, Advanced Airfoil Components. The Advanced Airfoil Components manufacturing facility will result in the creation of 350 new jobs with a capital investment of approximately $139 million. Siemens and Chromalloy evaluated multiple states before ultimately choosing Florida as the best location for the new company’s headquarters.

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Can 'living well' sell?

BD+C

Walk into just about any newly built or renovated multifamily complex these days and you’d think you’ve walked into a well-appointed hotel. Pools, spas, workout studios, coffee bars, lounges, study spaces, rooftop terraces, party rooms, chefs kitchens, blazing-fast WiFi—these amenities and more are becoming increasingly commonplace in the amenities “arms race” occurring in the multifamily sector.

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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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9 Reports to Help Increase Your Profits

Construction Business Owner

Many construction business owners don’t know how much money they make, or what it takes to break even and hit annual goals. You cannot rely on someone else to care about your finances more than you do. Often, owners don’t like to be bothered with the numbers. So, they pass off financial matters to an untrained bookkeeper or caring spouse to manage their money and worry about making payroll and paying bills.

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Methods to Prevent Water Penetration in Brick Masonry Walls

The Constructor

Water penetration into brick masonry walls leads to several problems such as efflorescence, mortar joint deterioration, interior moisture damages and.

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Tier One Contractors Are Trapped In The Supply Chain

Lets Build

The UK construction is in a continuous torment which can only get worse as time goes by and no bold decisions are taken. The situation where tier one contractors have come to is a strong indication toward that direction. According to Mark Farmer, the creator of the great ‘Modernise Or.

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OSHA & ASSE Partner to Distribute Protective Equipment

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) have partnered to organize and distribute protective equipment and other resources to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. OSHA offices in Houston and Corpus Christi will work with the ASSE Region III leadership to coordinate donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and distribute information on safety and health issues during recovery efforts.

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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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Substantial Completion of USPS center in Portland is cause for celebration

The Korte Company

How do you celebrate the success of a massive 818,000-square-foot United States Postal Service Distribution Center ? At The Korte Company, you start by recognizing the men and women who made it all possible.

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Merging artwork and building design

BD+C

Art is a powerful tool that inspires well-being and helps improve patient experiences and outcomes. Yet with many hospital projects, it can be a construction-phase afterthought, resulting in an applied feeling to the artwork. Recently, I was proud to serve as an interior designer on UF Health North’s 92-bed patient tower—the newest addition to its North Jacksonville Florida campus.

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Better Building in 3-D

Construction Business Owner

With augmented and virtual reality, drones and a host of other tech solutions becoming synonymous with the modern construction landscape, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with options. 3-D printing has been a buzzword in the industry for a while now, but a new use for the technology is taking the architecture, engineering and construction AEC industries by storm: 3-D printed project models.

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Economical Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns to Reduce Cost

The Constructor

Economical design of reinforced concrete columns and its construction practices and recommendations to reduce its cost of construction is.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

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!

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The 100 Biggest UK Construction Clients

Lets Build

In many of our latest posts, we have referred extensively to the problems that the UK construction has to battle against. Despite its big struggle for momentum, there still are some remarkable deals in the UK market. With that in mind, we decided to conduct a thorough research and present.

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Caterpillar Reports 13% Jump in Global Machine Sales

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar's rolling 3-month retail sales statistics report released today shows the company's global retail sales for the months of July, August, and September were up 13 percent, led by a 43-percent jump in the Asia/Pacific region.

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WhiteRock Pigments Investing $179M In Kentucky

Business Facilities

WhiteRock Pigments Inc. will locate a $179 million chemical manufacturing operation in Hancock County , KY, near Hawesville. The project expected to create 124 full-time jobs. WhiteRock Pigments will invest $179 million in the former Alcoa building, just northwest of Hawsville, KY. (Photo: Kenergy). “It has been a pleasure to work with the Kentucky economic development folks and the administration in Hancock County,” said Robert Meyer, CEO of WhiteRock Pigments (WPR).

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3 reasons why your firm needs cloud software

BD+C

Many businesses are looking to streamline operations, simplify processes, and cut costs. To achieve this, the need for seamless software solutions is paramount. For firms looking to propel their architectural design services to new heights and levels of sophistication, a consolidated cloud-based platform is a valuable asset. Let’s take a look at three specific reasons why the cloud is a smart choice. .

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.