Construction Business Owner
MAY 30, 2014
'T he Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that workers should never be required to work under conditions that are dangerous to their health or safety. They further require that an employer’s injury and illness prevention program must provide for “frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite” [reference 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)].
HardHatChat
MAY 13, 2014
'Workers remove wall panels from a high rise to accommodate new windows for one of the many projects Englewood Construction negotiates with its clients. Be sure to check references of general contractors before entering into a negotiated or competitive bid situation. We never like it when scandal rocks the commercial construction industry. Commercial general contractors generally don’t find their way into the mainstream news unless it is for something negative, often involving criminal activity.
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The Constructor
MAY 22, 2014
'Repair Of Concrete Columns Before starting the repair of a column, the axial dead load, axial live load, horizontal load and its associated.
Construction Marketing
MAY 5, 2014
'The annual Construction Marketing STAR™ awards and the Construction Marketer of the Year™ Awards announce a CALL FOR ENTRIES with early entry deadline of September 5, 2014. Sponsored by the Construction Marketing Association (CMA), the awards recognize marketing excellence of both construction brands and professionals. The Construction Marketing STAR™ Awards recognize the best marketing across sixteen categories (78 sub-categories) including advertising, Internet, packaging, trade shows and mor
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Constructonomics
MAY 2, 2014
'The past six months for me and my company have been the most difficult to date. And this is including the first two or three years where we basically made just enough money to survive (that actually wan’t that bad surprisingly and actually kind of fun). But this time around, we were expecting to get paid at the end of a job when, basically, the rug was ripped out from under us.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'The correlation between safety education and training and the production levels necessary to achieve profitability in construction is not difficult to understand. Operators who know how to properly and safely use their equipment are not only much more likely to operate it safely, but they also are able to work faster and more efficiently, leading to better overall performance.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 27, 2014
'It comes as no surprise that CONTRACTOR editors have met and built relationships with so many passionate and committed people. We at CONTRACTOR magazine believe the women of the industry deserve recognition of the mark they have made in the plumbing and hydronics industries. read more.
The Constructor
MAY 21, 2014
'REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS Protective systems consist of materials and methods that provide the following protective.
BD+C
MAY 2, 2014
'A 14-story luxury apartment block in central Bergen, Norway, will be the world''s tallest timber-framed multifamily project, at 49 meters (160 feet). The current record-holder, Melbourne''s Forté building, is 32 meters tall. Body Image: read more.
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BIM & Beam
MAY 5, 2014
'In Autodesk revit 2015 there are some new capabilities and features to enable a precise definition and placement of structural framing elements in space: Location line visibility. Graphical justification. Shape handles & snapping improvements. Setback improvements. Switching on/off Auto-Join. All these work for both steel and precast elements in Revit.
Carol Hagen
MAY 2, 2014
'The latest release of iPad Revu brings a much requested feature with the new Signature Tool in version 2.6. Project managers and superintendents on the project site are doing a happy dance as they can add their signature to the tool chest and place an electronic signature on their PDFs. Here’s the full set of instructions on how to use the Signature Tool in Revu iPad directly from out of the handbook: Note that Revu iPad version 2.6 was released on April 29, 2014.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'Good communication is vital to running a safe and efficient construction project. But, how do you achieve that amid the noise and multifaceted ?demands of the average jobsite? Construction sites are typically characterized by heavy equipment in constant motion and limited visibility. In this environment, a missed warning or misunderstood instruction can have costly—or even tragic—consequences.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 26, 2014
'GEICO Chairman and CEO Tony Nicely with Gov. Rick Perry, the GEICO Gecko and Tara Carthew, General Manager of Geico Houston Office. (Photo: governor.state.tx.us.). By Ed Felton. From the March/April 2014 issue. Gov. Rick Perry and GEICO Chairman and CEO Tony Nicely recently announced the insurance giant will be expanding its Katy operations, creating 1,000 new jobs over the next three years and $8.5 million in capital investment.
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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?
The Constructor
MAY 24, 2014
'Selecting Repair / Protection System Materials The materials for repairs and protective systems are selected based on the following factors: Building Materials Building Technology Concrete Technology Repair/Protection Guide Building Repairs'
BD+C
MAY 1, 2014
'The AIA''s Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community recently announced the winners of the 2014 AIA TAP BIM Awards. Launched in 2005, the program honors projects that best harness building information modeling and virtual design and construction tools and processes, and related innovations. Body Image: read more.
Digger Blog
MAY 27, 2014
'They should be generally available by the autumn but if you can’t wait that long to check them out, Volvo Construction Equipment is going to be showcasing them at the fast-approaching Hillhead exhibition in Derbyshire, 24-26 June. I say them, but actually it is just one kit from which you can make either a Volvo L350F loading shovel or a 4 x4 model of the A25F articulated hauler.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 27, 2014
'A few months ago we featured a gallery of the most influential people in the plumbing and hydronics industry. This was a hit with our readers. In response to the popularity of this gallery, I thought it only makes sense to give a shout out to the influential women in the plumbing, hydronics and HVAC industries. Sustainably Speaking. read more.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 28, 2014
'Fuel serves as a major operating cost for any business with vehicles in the field. What makes fuel one of the toughest expenses to manage is its constant fluctuation in price and usage. While no business owner can prevent fuel rates from rising, advances in fleet tracking technology have made complete fuel management possible.
Help Everybody Everyday
MAY 6, 2014
'In this episode of the Design and Construction Marketing Podcast, I speak with procurement professional Hal Good. Hal talks about what it’s like to be on the other side. He gives us the scoop about which proposals win, how buyers decide, teaming strategies that work, what challenges agencies are dealing with, and many other topics. If you’ve ever submitted a proposal to a public agency, you’ll want to hear this.
The Constructor
MAY 24, 2014
'Defective Concrete Removal Techniques Removal of deteriorated, damaged, porous or defective concrete is a must for any repair work but the extent of.
BD+C
MAY 5, 2014
'On April 30, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and its private-sector partners honored 20 federal buildings that represent the agency’s best recent efforts in design and architecture at the GSA Design Awards ceremony, held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The GSA Design Awards are the hallmark of the agency’s Design Excellence program, and this event showcased top projects and set new standards for future federal investment.
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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!
Digger Blog
MAY 1, 2014
'They’ve produced this video, below, showing how the operators worked together to raise the height of a huge block tower using Cat machines. Cat 320E and 349E hydraulic excavators, a TH514C telehandler, a 277D skid steer loader and a M316D wheel excavator were all used to reposition wooden blocks each weighing more than 270kg. Jeremy Nugent, general manager sales & marketing at dealer Finning, said: “When I first saw the challenge video I was amazed at the skill of the operators
PSMJ Resources
MAY 20, 2014
'The demands placed on today''s project managers are growing exponentially. To remain on the cutting edge, or even maintain your competitiveness, you''ve got to learn new concepts and master both new and traditional management techniques. Why? Today''s professional service firm has moved into the mainstream of business. The market forces that apply to Apple and Wal-Mart now apply to you.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 29, 2014
'During the last three years, reality capture has emerged as the industry standard for the wide variety of applications and tools that assist in the documentation of existing spaces or facilities. Looking toward the future, it will likely become one of the most implemented technologies in the industry.
Revit OpEd
MAY 19, 2014
'If you''ve been reading this blog for long you''ve probably heard of the Revit Technology Conference. It''s blossomed from an event happening far away in Australia each year to an event that happens three times a year on three continents. I''ve been fortunate to be part of the crew that helps see that it does. I''d like to encourage you to make it to RTC again this year.
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The Constructor
MAY 11, 2014
'Plastic Shrinkage Cracks and Its Prevention in Concrete Cracking caused by plastic shrinkage in concrete occurs most commonly on the exposed surfaces.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2014
'Designed by Boeri Studio and developed by Hines , a vertical forest in the heart of one of the Europe''s most polluted cities will include two residential towers 110 meters and 76 meters high. Altogether, 900 trees measuring between 3 meters and 6 meters have been planted, along with 5,000 shrubs and 11,000 floral plants on terraces up to the 27th floor.
Digger Blog
MAY 21, 2014
'To see whether the B15 smartphone had “earned the right to sport the Cat logo” they dropped it from a great height into water and then drove a four-tonne Cat 277D multi terrain loader over them. Did they survive? You’ll never guess… Oh all right, you probably will, but you can see the full test in the video below. There are 600 of the phones making up that roadway, which carry a retail value of more than US$ 217,000.
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