Supplemental Structural Members: Constructions, and Applications
The Constructor
MARCH 26, 2020
Supplemental structural members are new columns, beams, braces, and walls which are constructed to support damaged structures. The provision of.
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In most US cities, construction work continues as shutdowns loom
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2020
While Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, have stopped all construction, other areas are banning some types of projects or shutting down all but "essential" services. Where does that leave contractors?
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8 expert tips for recruiting, retaining women in construction
Construction Dive
MARCH 3, 2020
Women make up 50% of U.S. labor but less than 10% of the construction workforce, so savvy leaders are using a range of tactics amid a relentless labor shortage.
The Current State of American Airports
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 13, 2020
The Current State of American Airports. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 03/13/2020 - 16:47. American airports: A rundown of where we are currently, what projects are in process, what funding is available, and what you can expect to see in the future.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
OSHA Issues Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19/Coronavirus
FDR Safety
MARCH 11, 2020
On March 9, 2020 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued guidance for workplaces preparing for the coronavirus. The document, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, provides practical guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19, including safe work practices and appropriate protective equipment based on the level of risk.
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How to stay connected with your teams as Coronavirus hits construction
Lets Build
MARCH 24, 2020
The impact of Coronavirus on the construction industry. The rise of COVID-19 has shaken up our daily lives and has put construction under extreme pressure. As the coronavirus outbreak escalates, this is a battle that all of us have to give as one, both in the construction industry and our societies around the world. We know the coming weeks, and possibly months, will be different and challenging, but we also know that if we all do our best to contain the disease then we can soon move on.
Concrete admixture
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2020
Concrete admixture. michael.delros…. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 14:36. GCP Applied Technologies. March 02, 2020. Water reducers. Superplasticizers – High-range water reducers that comply with ASTM standards. They provide consistency across air entrainment and cement chemistries. They can also produce high slump at low dosages. Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton.
5 steps to proactively prepare your construction project to get back online after the COVID-19 crisis
Construction Dive
MARCH 31, 2020
When the world returns to normalcy, inevitably there will be questions about schedule delays and a scramble for labor, materials and equipment. Your company can stay ahead of the curve by taking action now, an expert explains.
Coronavirus: Are You Liable if Your Employees Test Positive?
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 10, 2020
Coronavirus: Are You Liable if Your Employees Test Positive? Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 03/10/2020 - 10:31. As the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly around the world, here's what to know to insure your business. Are you liable if your employees test positive for COVID-19?
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
COVID-19 and real estate: How the coronavirus is impacting the AEC industry
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2020
. The Scramble to Make Space for Coronavirus Patients (Citylab) - March 12. "As Covid-19 cases climb, cities may face a shortage of locations to quarantine and isolate people. In the U.S., it’s a uniquely local problem.". Read more. .
Technology Change Management: 5 Questions with Viewpoint Senior Consultant Patty Cheney
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 12, 2020
As more and more contractors modernize, strategic tech transition plans, and consistent communications among keys to success.
U.S. Employees Working More Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
Business Facilities
MARCH 23, 2020
A new report from NordVPN Teams shows that people are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and working longer: Data showed a two-hour increase to the average workday. - Read: U.S. Employees Working More Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic at BusinessFacilities.com.
Concrete
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2020
Concrete. michael.delros…. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 18:09. GCP Applied Technologies. March 02, 2020. Concrete admixtures have been around for nearly a century. We should know, we were there. GCP, then Dewey & Almy Chemical Company, invented the first water reducer in 1930. Since then, water reducers, superplasticizers, set accelerators, rheology control agents, air-entrainment, among other concrete admixtures, have become essential in the ready mix concrete , precast, tunneling and other concrete indus
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Border wall construction continues with additional contract for $1.2B project
Construction Dive
MARCH 26, 2020
The White House isn't backing down on U.S.-Mexico barrier construction even as the coronavirus outbreak spreads through the U.S., with a $524 million contract modification for a Kiewit subsidiary awarded this week.
How Drones Have Changed Construction & What's Next
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 17, 2020
How Drones Have Changed Construction & What's Next. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 03/17/2020 - 11:26. On March 2, the commentary period ended for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed Remote ID rule. The rule would further facilitate safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems—or drones—into the United States airspace through a requirement that they can be identified remotely. .
City of Buffalo to launch the largest environmental impact bond in the country
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2020
Mayor Byron W. Brown announced during his 14th State of the City address that Buffalo will launch the largest Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) in the country at $30 million. The funds from this investment will allow the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Sewer Authority to capitalize on the Rain Check Buffalo program.
Randy Bach Retires from GOMACO
Construction Equipment
MARCH 31, 2020
Randy Bach, long-time advertising manager for GOMACO and a concrete industry icon, is retiring effective April 1, 2020, after a distinguished 36-year career. He joined the company's advertising department in 1984, becoming advertising manager in 1989.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Stay HOME – Learn BIM: Days 1 and 2
DebunkTheBIM
MARCH 26, 2020
I can’t contribute meaningfully to the topic of the Pandemic, apart from obeying the rules and not being a nuisance. It is not an area of my expertise. BIM is. So, being a believer of the concept, that learning even a little bit of BIM can do good for anyone working in construction, I’m going to write a bit every day on the topic, at least while this lock-down is on and am capable of writing/posting.
Complimentary E-Book: Best Practices for Contractors to Address COVID-19
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 20, 2020
I am not going to even attempt to describe what has occurred over the past week. You’ve read it online. You’ve watched the daily news reports. You’ve listened to the radio. And you’ve even had to adjust your own schedule to accommodate school closings. While working remotely myself, my mobile phone has been constantly pinging me with calls, emails and texts—all asking substantially the same question: How do we response to this mess?
How contractors are responding to the COVID-19 crisis
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2020
Despite paralyzing levels of uncertainty brought on by the rapidly changing effects of the coronavirus pandemic, contractors like Bechtel, DPR, Layton and Suffolk are trying to prepare for whatever might come next.
How to Navigate the Equipment Buying Landscape in 2020
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 18, 2020
How to Navigate the Equipment Buying Landscape in 2020. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:39. What you should know when looking for new equipment for your construction jobsite—from the information you need to a dealer who can help.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
These 17 women are changing the face of construction
BD+C
MARCH 5, 2020
Nearly one year ago, I wrote an article for VIATechnik’s “The Edge” Blog on BD+C entitled, “The construction industry has a problem, and women are going to solve it,” which included a call to action for the industry to “amplify the voice of women” as a key strategy of empowerment. In the midst of Women in Construction Week, I am taking a moment to do just that!
The Advantages of LEDs in Light Towers
Construction Equipment
MARCH 27, 2020
One of the most prominent trends within the light tower industry today is the shift from metal halide lamps to LED lighting. The most significant advantage of LEDs when compared to traditional lighting solutions, is the long lifespan.
Managing The COVID-19 Crisis: Seven Tips For Business Leaders
Business Facilities
MARCH 19, 2020
Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work, offers tips for business leaders as they guide their teams through the Coronavirus crisis. - Read: Managing The COVID-19 Crisis: Seven Tips For Business Leaders at BusinessFacilities.com.
Cutting through the noise on wall construction
Construction Specifier
MARCH 26, 2020
by Gary Brown. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. For multi-unit living spaces, hospitals, and offices, privacy has become a significant issue (as a side issue, the issuing of the American National Standards Institute [ANSI] S12.60, Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools , has made privacy between classrooms an issue of concern).
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Force majeure clauses take center stage in contractors' coronavirus response
Construction Dive
MARCH 16, 2020
The time is now for firms to protect themselves from the potentially devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to attorney Trent Cotney. Careful bidding and specific contract provisions can help mitigate the risk.
9 Tips to Maximize Your Company's Profit Potential
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 26, 2020
9 Tips to Maximize Your Company's Profit Potential. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 03/26/2020 - 13:36. Gain better control over the profits your company sees this year with these 9 simple steps.
AI takes flight
BD+C
MARCH 11, 2020
Five years ago, 3D Robotics introduced what it heralded as “the world’s first smart drone.” Dubbed Solo, this quad unmanned aerial vehicle was powered by twin 1-GHz computers. Since then, suppliers have been pushing drone technology to meet users’ demands for more intuitive and responsive data collection and flight.
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