Euler Theory of Column Buckling
The Constructor
JANUARY 16, 2020
Euler theory of column buckling is used to estimate the critical buckling load of column since the stress in the column remains elastic. The critical.
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3 Top Tips for Improving Specialist Subcontractors’ Project Quality
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 13, 2020
One of the greatest opportunities for contractors to improve the quality of projects rests with the data collected in the field.
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How to Track Employee Credentials With a Comprehensive Database
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 15, 2020
How to Track Employee Credentials With a Comprehensive Database. Rachel Fulford. Wed, 01/15/2020 - 14:42. Whether your company employs 100, 1,000 or 10,000, building & maintaining a complete, up-to-date, reliable & readily accessible training database is essential. Here's how to do it efficiently.
Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program
FDR Safety
JANUARY 16, 2020
On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015. This updated Instruction: • Revises the coding requirements for amputation inspections in the OSHA Information Systems; • Revises the targeting methodology to include data from the amputation reporting requirement under 29 CFR § 1904.39; •
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.
What is a Protective System for Trenches?
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2020
Excavation and trenching are considered two of the most dangerous construction operations by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, and the governmental agency cites numerous contractors for infractions every month. Occasionally, a trench collapse claims the life of a worker.
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5 Tips to Prepare for the Next Economic Recession
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2020
5 Tips to Prepare for the Next Economic Recession. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 11:17. During the Great Recession, small contractors (companies under 10 employees) failed at a far higher rate than non-construction businesses. Big businesses like banks and car manufacturers got the most publicity. However, given the 200,000 business failures, the almost complete collapse of profitability and the immeasurable human cost—our industry was at ground zero and will be again in the next recessio
Autoclaved Aereated Cement Blocks (AAC Blocks)- Manufacture, Properties, and Advantages
The Constructor
JANUARY 12, 2020
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is an eco – friendly and certified green building material which is lightweight, load-bearing, high-insulating, durable.
Construction at the Movies!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 14, 2020
Our Top 10 List of Movies Prominently Featuring Construction at Work or Construction Jobsites.
2020 Construction Marketing Outlook- Survey Results
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 16, 2020
The Construction Marketing Association Chairman Neil Brown shared the results of a national survey on marketing plans and priorities for the new year. To better understand the marketing plans and priorities for 2020 we asked the following questions: Will you increase or decrease marketing in 2020? What traditional marketing tactics will increase/decrease in 2020?
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.
CONEXPO is Coming. You Need a Game Plan.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 15, 2020
CONEXPO is Coming. You Need a Game Plan. Rachel Fulford. Wed, 01/15/2020 - 16:14. CONEXPO will showcase the future of construction in many forms, including new equipment, industry trends and educational sessions—150 talks in all. Here's how to craft a CONEXPO experience that meets your business goals and helps you discover new ones.
8 Main Purposes of Dams
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2020
The primary purpose of dams is for storage and safe retention of water in large quantity which is subsequently released to achieve various purposes.
Job Order Contracting Tools and Services
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 17, 2020
Reliable construction cost management is virtually impossible without locally researched detailed line item unit price cost data and LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Truly collaborative, mutually beneficial partnering relationships are required and characterized by increasing involvement of all participants and stakeholders.
Stadium projects scoring construction goals in 2020
Construction Dive
JANUARY 15, 2020
Loaded with high-tech features and surrounded by expansive mixed-use developments, they require massive contracts only fit for the all-stars of construction management.
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?
How to Avoid the Settlement Table in Construction Disputes
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2020
How to Avoid the Settlement Table in Construction Disputes. Rachel Fulford. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 17:00. Project management and document control solutions can be transformational for contractors under the best of project circumstances, and even more important under the worst. The construction industry is known for being litigious, with disputes creating a significant drain on time and money.
Green Cement: Definition, Types, Advantages, and Applications
The Constructor
JANUARY 15, 2020
Green cement is an environmentally friendly product that minimizes carbon footprint of cement production. Many attempts have been made to produce.
Construction Project Delivery Factors
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 17, 2020
Focus upon key construction project delivery factors would greatly aid in improving productivity and other key outcomes. Here’s a list of fundamental construction delivery factors. Please feel free to suggest more… Uncertainty and Risk Organizational Environment Knowledge and Competency Leadership Shared Actionable Information Integration and Collaboration Mutual Benefit Long-term / Outcome Focus Continuous Learning and Improvement Performance Monitoring Written, Fully-defines Roles,
Survey ranks toughest construction jobs
Construction Dive
JANUARY 15, 2020
Roofing is perceived as the most physically demanding construction trade, while electrical work seems to be the most difficult to master, according to contractors and consumers responding to a recent CraftJack survey.
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.
8 Steps to Create & Coordinate a Continuing Education Program
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 16, 2020
8 Steps to Create & Coordinate a Continuing Education Program. Rachel Fulford. Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:03. Seventy-one percent of Fortune 100 companies have a mentor-protégé program. Is that just a coincidence? Of course not. Consider using your company’s baby boomers to mentor your millennials and Gen Xers. The following are eight guiding steps to initiate a training and development program.
Pre-Engineered Steel Building – Components, Difference, and Advantages
The Constructor
JANUARY 11, 2020
A pre-engineered steel building is a modern technology where the complete designing is done at the factory and the building components are brought to.
Facilities Total Cost of Ownership – TCO Key Performance Indicators
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 15, 2020
• Annualized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) per building per gross area = Rate per square foot. • Annualized TCO per building/Current replacement value = Percent of Current Replacement Value (CRV). • Annualized TCO per building/Net assignable square feet = Cost rate per net assignable square feet per building. • Annualized TCO per building/Non-assignable square feet = Cost rate per nonassignable square feet per building. • Annualized TCO per building/Building Interior square feet = Cost rate per
Study: Construction apprenticeships lead to higher average pay than college degrees in Illinois
Construction Dive
JANUARY 16, 2020
By midcareer, those who completed a union construction apprenticeship were making an average hourly wage of $40.40, while those with bachelor's were making $35.28.
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!
Inside Turner Construction Company's Long-Term Strategy for Hiring Better Workers
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 17, 2020
Inside Turner Construction Company's Long-Term Strategy for Hiring Better Workers. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 01/17/2020 - 09:13. If you're a construction company seeing any success right now, you're likely also having difficulty finding and keeping skilled laborers to staff all of your projects. And you're not alone. Turner Construction Company is taking action through a program partnering a school system in one of the communities near its Nashville, Tennessee, office. .
Autoclaved Aerated Cement Blocks (AAC Blocks)-Properties and Advantages
The Constructor
JANUARY 12, 2020
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is an eco-friendly and certified green building material which is lightweight, load-bearing, high-insulating, durable.
ICUEE Names Chair for 2021 Demo Expo
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 15, 2020
Dave Hughes, VP of global sales for McElroy Manufacturing has been named 2021 show chair for ICUEE, the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition. He will lead the ICUEE management committee in overall show planning.
Top 4 healthcare design trends that will shape medical planning in the 2020s.
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2020
Like the first two decades of the 21st century, the healthcare industry in the 2020s will continue to be transformed by new innovations and technology. For patients and healthcare staff, these developments will be most evident in new tools, such as robotic surgical tables and intra-hospital delivery drones, that improve healthcare services and outcomes.
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!
The Economist's Outlook for 2020
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 15, 2020
The Economist's Outlook for 2020. Rachel Fulford. Wed, 01/15/2020 - 16:32. As we embark upon the new year and head together into economic uncertainty, CBO is here to help clear the air with a summary of three major economic forecasts from construction’s top industry analysts.
Bitumen Extraction Test
The Constructor
JANUARY 15, 2020
Bitumen Extraction Test is used to determine the percentage of bitumen content present in the asphaltic pavement by cold solvent extraction. The.
Driving success by getting people and projects on the same page
Construction Dive
JANUARY 16, 2020
It’s a familiar construction industry story: A small contractor starts to grow, hire more people, take on larger jobs and expand its portfolio. Everything moves smoothly — until it doesn’t. That’s how it went for Hartzell Construction in Pompano Beach, Florida, which be.
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