Civiconcepts
JANUARY 27, 2021
A Plumbing Trap is a simple device of shape bending pipe that allows the passing of waste material. It also retains fluid for the prevention of the sewer gases from entering the building. Mostly, U, J, Q, or S-shaped pipes are located just beneath or within a plumbing fixture in domestic applications. In comparison, a… Read More » What is Plumbing Trap & 14 Plumbing Trap Used in House.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 26, 2021
Information is key to success in construction, so why rely on disconnected data and manual processes to get the job done?
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 20, 2021
3 Strategic Marketing Moves to Emerge From the Pandemic Strong. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 01/20/2021 - 16:04. The coronavirus pandemic and its accompanying economic uncertainty have hit the construction industry hard. The effects are apparent, with reports of losing one million jobs in just one month and a smaller number of cranes in top United States cities for the first time since 2017.
FDR Safety
JANUARY 6, 2021
FDRsafety is excited to partner with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry for a three part Virtual Safety Training series in January, February, and March 2021. Led by our Vice President, Steve Hawkins , the series will present three safety related topics that you will not want to miss! Part 1: What to Expect during a Biden OSHA – January 13th 10-11am (CT). .
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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.
The Constructor
JANUARY 20, 2021
Progressive collapse of a structure is defined as the spread of an initial local failure of a structural element that eventually results in the.
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Construction Equipment
JANUARY 29, 2021
To help keep your truck up and running throughout winter, Terex Trucks has five tips to help you maximize uptime, productivity, and safe operations. 1. Have the right parts During winter, it’s even more important that your truck is equipped with the right parts to prevent downtime.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 5, 2021
North Carolina has been named Business Facilities’ 2020 State of the Year, the first time the Tar Heel State has earned the magazine’s top honor. - Read: North Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2020 State Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 27, 2021
Why Now Is the Time to Modernize Your Construction Business. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 01/27/2021 - 10:17. It's a new year! With hope and optimism by our side, 2021 should turn out better than the last year. As construction business owners plan for the year and evaluate prospects for new business, it would be prudent to also take a hard look internally to see what can be done to sharpen the edge and make operations more efficient and productive.
BD+C
JANUARY 19, 2021
In 10 years, the world will have reached a tipping point where the negative impacts of climate change are irreversible. A significant contributor to global CO 2 emissions is the built environment, accounting for 45% of total emissions through the energy it uses and the carbon emitted to create it.
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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.
The Constructor
JANUARY 2, 2021
A construction project involves several contractors and service providers, which results in inevitable complexities throughout the project. With that.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 25, 2021
Fundamental math for every real property owner… Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Facilities and infrastructure project investments have long-term consequences. Knowledge Problems. Lack of recognition by senior management of the linkage between between the built environment and organizational mission Low level of understanding of both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership management and integrated lean planning, procurement, and project delivery prin
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 8, 2021
Michigan OSHA (MIOSHA) will conduct inspections at job sites where workers are most likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica as part of the agency’s recently launched emphasis program aimed at reducing exposure to silica and preventing silicosis, reports Safety+Health magazine, the…
Business Facilities
JANUARY 21, 2021
The automaker will add 120 new jobs at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Anna Engine Plant with help from a JobsOhio economic development grant. - Read: Honda Investing $200M In Western Ohio Engine Plant Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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 Business Owner
JANUARY 7, 2021
The Tools Leading Contractors Say Their Field Teams Can't Live Without. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 01/07/2021 - 15:39. Does your jobsite crew have all of the tools it needs to not only complete the project, but complete the project the right way? Here's what 3 contractors said their teams rely on to get things done.
BD+C
JANUARY 27, 2021
In its latest outlook report for the multifamily rental market , Yardi Matrix outlined several reasons for hope for a solid recovery for the multifamily housing sector in 2021, especially during the second half of the year. .
The Constructor
JANUARY 24, 2021
The gas and deep-sea oil industry has a vast and expensive infrastructure to maintain and supervise. Structures like wells, piers, cables, and a.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 22, 2021
Introduction – 2021 Facilities Repair Renovation and New Construction Cost Management spans multiple principles, practices, domains, and more. The consistent achievement of best value quality, cost, and schedule outcomes requires the strategic and tactical integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery in concert with the core organizational mission.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 27, 2021
Kohler has developed Kohler Pro 10W-50 Oil and Kohler Pro Extended Life oil filters, which when paired together, the company says, triple the oil change interval from 100 to 300 hours in Kohler gas engines.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 6, 2021
Priorities are shifting as businesses adapt to the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains. Resiliency and stability are now top concerns. - Read: Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 7, 2021
How Good Construction Projects Go Bad. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 01/07/2021 - 17:16. Most projects don’t start off bad. They begin with the best of intentions, but lack the nurturing, caring and planning necessary to be successful. There are also those projects that take a dark turn, but their trajectory provides a false sense of security to management.
BD+C
JANUARY 8, 2021
The City of Houston recently approved tax incentives for businesses that install green stormwater infrastructure. Property owners who construct green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting elements can have their property tax reduced. A facility would be eligible for a tax abatement if the project valuation is at least $3 million, with at least $200,000 of that for green stormwater infrastructure.
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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!
The Constructor
JANUARY 11, 2021
ByBlock, developed by ByFusion, is the very first construction-grade building material made entirely from plastic waste. This advanced building.
Construction Junkie
JANUARY 4, 2021
2020 is finally in the rear view mirror – although many of its battles are still being fought – but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some good things. Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing the biggest and most interesting stories from the past year, but I’ll first be starting with those that interested you, the reader, the most. Below were your favorite 10 Construction Junkie posts from 2020: 1. 2020 Best Construction Podcast Competition The sixth annual Best Construction Blog contest was a hug
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 29, 2021
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested, or lack some safety features cost North Carolina motorists a total of $10.3 billion statewide annually –as much as $1,976 per driver in some urban areas–due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes, and congestion-related delays.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 7, 2021
The material handling systems company will create 250 new jobs as it expands its advanced manufacturing operations in Fort Smith, AR. - Read: Hytrol Investing More Than $20M In Arkansas Expansion 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 Business Owner
JANUARY 21, 2021
How to Alleviate Labor Shortage Problems & Stay Ahead of Staffing in 2021. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:23. With an uneven pandemic response across the country and a number of regulations that fluctuate from week to week, the commercial construction industry dealt with an intense degree of uncertainty in 2020. But there is cause for optimism in 2021.
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2021
Completing construction projects on time and within budget can seem like a daunting task. With additional pressures like fluctuating material costs, skilled labor availability and operational costs, clear and creative planning from the start becomes even more crucial. This is where value engineering can offer several benefits. When value engineering is referenced in our industry, our minds may immediately go to a process that reduces project cost by slashing scope or decreasing the quality of ma
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2021
The design of reinforced concrete (RC) column is carried out by following certain procedures. However, some specific rules and requirements need to.
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