Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'In the construction industry, physical assets are key to company operations and productivity. Employees and managers depend on equipment and tools to efficiently complete projects on schedule and on time. Many contractors, however, are killing their equipment without even realizing it. As a business owner, you may not completely be aware of the status of your equipment on jobsites.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
'Despite many positives in the construction industry right now such as the high demand for skilled labor and that most construction firms are willing to prove higher wages for skilled workers, Alan Greenspan is pointing a finger of blame in construction’s direction. We would like to thank Equipment World for this informative article on the Construction Industry’s Recovery.
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The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
'A balanced footing which is also called as strap footings consists of two separate footings connected by a strap beam. Balanced footing is required.
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
'OSHA has tightened the rules on reporting in-patient hospitalizations resulting from work-related injuries. As of Jan. 1, employers must notify OSHA of work-related fatalities within eight hours, and work-related in-patient hospitalizations, amputations or losses of an eye within 24 hours. Under current rules, employers are required to report only work-related fatalities and in-patient hospitalizations of three or more employees.
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Constructonomics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
'Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. To help highlight where the risks lie, the HSE release figures every year detailing stats on the number of injuries and accidents that have been reported and how they have been caused.
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Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
'The most commonly operated compact machines in winter are skid-steer loaders. Their compact size, attachment versatility and pushing and lifting performance make them a popular choice for snow and ice removal. Skid-steer loaders assigned to construction jobsites in warm or hot working months often transition to snow removal in late fall or early winter, especially with the help of various time- and labor-saving attachments.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'Maybe you have forgotten, maybe you haven’t seen the news, but the Construction Marketing Association Social Media Summit is less than a month away. If you’ve participated in this event before, or if you’ve never seen it; this is the definitive social media event for construction marketers looking to make the most of their social media strategy. Learn More below. 2014 Construction Marketing Association Social Media Summit.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
'Reinforced concrete column is a compression member and transfers the loads from structure to the ground through foundations. There are three types of.
BIM & Beam
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'This whitepaper contains the updated information on the latest SMXX format as well as the analytical model enhancements in Autodesk Revit. SMXX is the binary file format that contains information about the structural model.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
'Business Insider shares what may be the most ingenious way of incorporating the Google Glass augmented reality technology in the world of building design and construction: connecting it to a hard hat. Invented by a Los Angeles-based startup named DAQRI , the “smart helmet” looks cool, protects the wearer from falling bricks, and provides “laptop computing power at a glance.” read more.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Construction industry employment reached a five-year high in August as the sector added 20,000 jobs and its unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest rate for August in seven years, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials cautioned, however, that the latest figures reinforce survey results the association recently released showing many contractors are having a tough time finding enough qualified workers.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
'Earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Association of Equip- ment Management Professionals (AEMP) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that they will be releasing a new standard for their telematics data feed. The new data feed includes 19 data elements and 41 fault codes, increasing the amount of data received from a telematics unit from the current feed’s five data points.
SAB Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
'From its 175 hectare rural campus 85km north of Vancouver BC, the North Vancouver Outdoor School [NVOS] has offered environmental education programs on behalf of School District 44 for more than 40 years.
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The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
'Tests for checking quality of concrete should be done for the following possible purposes: 1. To detect the variation of quality of concrete being.
Help Everybody Everyday
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
'Last week, I let you in on the secret weapon I’ve been using for the last year to grow my lists of potential clients. I even shared with you my personal results. If you didn’t read that and you have any responsibility for your firm’s or organization’s corporate communications or internet marketing, I urge you to go back and read that article.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
'SkyRise Miami, the city''s soon-to-be tallest tower is now under construction, ArchDaily reports. Rising above Biscayne Bay, the 305-meter tower will include three viewing decks, a restaurant, nightclub, and exhibition space. Its most unique feature, however, will be the chance for visitors to bungee jump off of its upper floors. Body Image: read more.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
'Public agencies may want to take a good look at some recently released results of what is believed to be the largest study of lean construction programs ever conducted in the United States. The study reports that a lean strategy enabled San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) to save an average of $900,000 per project, $13.6 million in change orders over past experience, and $7.7 million in project savings on top of reducing maintenance costs by 53 percent over a three-year period.
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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 Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
'The implementation of Tier 4 regulations is well under way, impacting construction fleets across the country. Yet, many in the industry remain unsure of the exact implications of these standards. Listed below are the 10 most common Tier 4 myths and the truth behind these misconceptions.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. The economic assistance is also expected to attract larger companies from around the globe to move to New York to tap into groundbreaking NYU research as well as the City''s infrastructure, amenities, and other assets. New York State Adds NYU Incubators As START-UP NY Development Zones appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
'Errors during construction of concrete structures at site alone are not responsible for the damage of the concrete. Design and detailing errors of.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
'OSHA issued a final rule extending the deadline for crane operator certification requirements in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction final rule, published Aug. 9, 2010, by three years to Nov. 10, 2017. The rule also extends by three years the employer’s responsibility to ensure that crane operators are competent to operate a crane safely. The final rule becomes effective Nov. 9, 2014.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) will begin its Building Information Management and Modeling (BIM) Phased Implementation Plan in October. As a result, design and construction companies interested in working for this federal owner must have a firm grasp of BIM technologies and the forthcoming NAVFAC BIM requirements. read more.
SAB Magazine
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
'La Cuisine reclaims and adapts the primary structural components of an obsolete pre-engineered steel building, including the main structural members [columns, beams, and frames], secondary structural components [purlins and girts], and roof cladding. The columns that line the front porch were formally cedar hydro poles used on electrical transmission lines.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
'Sept. 11, 2001, began in its usual manner for John Nienabar, operations manager at ServiceMaster of Springfield, Virginia. At 11:30 a.m., however, Nienabar received an unforgettable call. It was the office of Nancy Judd, head of facilities contracting at the Pentagon, a department that had previously worked with the ServiceMaster Springfield office.
Help Everybody Everyday
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
'If you’ve been following along with my little internet marketing primer for the A/E/C industry we’ve already covered: How To Set Up An Opt In On Your Firm’s Website To Convert Visitors. How To Put Together A Lead Magnet and Useful Content To Send Potential Clients. Now it gets really fun because I’m going to show you how to convert the greatest number of website visitors.
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The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'Repair of concrete is needed time to time as the structure gets old due to several reasons. We will discuss the steps involved in the process of.
DebunkTheBIM
SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
'BIM, as a project delivery method, is quite a recent industry initiative to some people. To others, it is a very old one that failed to mature with time. The stance depends on whom one asks, for the definition and likely age of the phenomenon. Disillusioned veteran BIM-ers from one side will have their set of views. Professionals of various ages that freshly found a promising-looking niche will have another set.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
'The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the recipients of the 2014 Best of Buildings awards, as selected by fellow USGBC members. The Best of Building Awards celebrate the year’s best products, projects, organizations and individuals making an impact in green building. Nominees and winners were selected exclusively by the members of USGBC, a vibrant and diverse community of nearly 13,000 of the world’s leading organizations invested in sustainability. read more.
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