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Coronavirus impacts could have ripple effect on U.S. construction industry

Construction Dive

When it comes to unexpected developments on factors like materials prices, American builders are not immune to the effects of the global epidemic.

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Real-World Examples of the Power of Real-Time, Integrated Construction Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Why Viewpoint clients Precision Concrete Construction and Satterfield & Pontikes Construction chose an integrated cloud construction solution.

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Frequency of Earthquakes Worldwide

The Constructor

Frequency of earthquake is how often a given earthquake with certain magnitude occurs. On average, earthquake with magnitude of 2 and smaller, which.

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Difference Between 33, 43 and 53 Grade Cement

CivilJungle

The cement grades indicate how much cement has a rolling resistance. The strength of the cement (Compressive strength) was generally measured after 28 days with adequate curing. Proper curing is very important because curing controls the rate of hydration of the cement, so proper curing is very important to obtain the total compressive strength of […].

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Shopping Mall Development Trends: Are Ghost Kitchens the Answer for Vacant Mall Space?

HardHatChat

CRE developers and owners are continuing to think creatively about filling vacant shopping mall space, and recently the idea of bringing in “ghost kitchens” to fill obsolete retail square footage has started to gain traction. The Wall Street Journal recently covered this trend in an article noting a major mall owner is partnering with a hospitality group to create ghost kitchens – stand-alone food service facilities dedicated to fulfilling app-based delivery orders for either an existing restaur

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“Safety Professionals Staffing Safety Professionals” – Behind The Curtain at FDRsafety

FDR Safety

Staffing construction projects is a hectic job regardless of the scenario. Staffing safety professionals can be even more difficult. We have a unique process to ease the pain of staffing safety positions for our clients. Our Manager of Field Services, David Dillow, took the time to go behind the curtain at FDRsafety, discussing the everyday experiences of staffing safety professionals in today’s fast-paced world of construction.

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Value Engineering in Construction

Job Order Contracting

Construction value engineering is a process structured to obtain the best possible balance among cost, reliability, and performance of a program, project, and/or work order. It should be an integral component of every repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction activity. All LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods implement value engineering.

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Global bridge inspection market predicted to hit $6.3B in next decade

Construction Dive

The projected activity in bridge inspection services worldwide through 2029 represents a fourfold increase from current levels. The demand for the construction of bridges is expected to increase three times.

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Understanding the Soft Benefits of Replacing Older Equipment

Construction Business Owner

Understanding the Soft Benefits of Replacing Older Equipment. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:33. Exploring the lesser known "soft benefits" of replacing your construction fleet's older equipment.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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What are the Types of Fluid Flow in Pipe?

The Constructor

The fluids can be classified into different types based on the variation of the fluid characteristics like velocity, density etc. Depending on the.

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Construction Requirements Management

Job Order Contracting

Early and ongoing requirements management is a key focus of any LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery process. It resides as a shared goal and primary component of the 4BT OpenBUILD(TM) Solution. Requirements management is a process that delivers what was expected by ALL participants and stakeholders, within the predefined constraints of time, and capability.

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California bullet train construction update shows costs could reach $100B

Construction Dive

To date, around 3,500 construction workers are working on 36 active construction sites covering 350 miles, but that's a fraction of the work it will take to finish the full North-South line by 2033.

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How to Streamline Accounting Processes with Expense Management Tech

Construction Business Owner

How to Streamline Accounting Processes with Expense Management Tech. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:43. How you can help your company be more productive and profitable by investing in expense management technology to streamline your accounting tasks.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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Pre-Cast Concrete Walls – Types, Connections, and Advantages

The Constructor

Precast concrete walls are constructed by casting concrete in a reusable wall mold or form which is then cured in a controlled environment,

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On the west coast, prefab gains ground for speedier construction

BD+C

Gensler, the global architecture firm, is currently working on nine citizenM-branded hotels across North America, including a 264-key hotel in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle that, when it opens in May, will be that city’s first fully modular hotel.

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Boston Dynamics showcases robot dog's construction capabilities

Construction Dive

The robotics maker has teamed with national contractor HITT to demonstrate how Spot performs on automated and remote-controlled image capture and other tech innovations.

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Why Employee Buy-In is the Key to Your Company's Success

Construction Business Owner

Why Employee Buy-In is the Key to Your Company's Success. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:18. How getting engaged employees on board with your strategy will offer you major returns on your investment.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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Visual Inspection Checklist for Concrete Structure Based on ACI 201.1R

The Constructor

Checklist for concrete inspection are items that might have a bearing on the durability and performance of the concrete. The checklist can be further.

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Top Utilities: Power To The People

Business Facilities

New electric generating capacity in 2020 will come primarily from wind and solar, with renewables making up 76 percent of the 42 gigawatts that will be added. - Read: Top Utilities: Power To The People at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Mechanical, HVAC subcontractors enthusiastic but challenged adopters of BIM

Construction Dive

While specialty contractors are sophisticated users of BIM software, their ability to fully leverage modeling technology is hampered by the need for training and skilled manpower among other issues, a Dodge study found.

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6 Tips for Proper Jobsite Storage & Handling of Wood Doors

Construction Business Owner

6 Tips for Proper Jobsite Storage & Handling of Wood Doors. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:15. Wood is one of nature’s most amazing materials. It’s attractive, warm and strong, and it comes in an amazing array of natural patterns. To protect that natural look, architectural wood door manufacturers make significant efforts to harvest wood without damaging the source material.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Coastal RCC Structures: Types, Vulnerabilities, and Protection Strategies

The Constructor

Reinforced concrete structures in coastal areas are subjected to extremely corrosive environment. This is due to the presence of chloride ions in the.

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Ciel Tower will be the tallest hotel in the world

BD+C

Currently under construction in the world’s largest man-made marina in Dubai, Ciel Tower will become the tallest hotel in the world reaching a height of 1,181 feet. . The curved forms of the building are meant to gently reflect in the setting sun while the design scheme emphasizes the verticality of the tower and is meant as a response to vertical living. . .

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Report: Nearly half of big AEC firms believe they are ahead in tech adoption

Construction Dive

Hiring experienced employees and piloting new tech programs can lead to successful initiatives, a Building Design + Construction study finds.

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6 Tips for Proper Jobsite Storage & Handling of Interior Wood Doors

Construction Business Owner

6 Tips for Proper Jobsite Storage & Handling of Interior Wood Doors. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:15. Wood is one of nature’s most amazing materials. It’s attractive, warm and strong, and it comes in an amazing array of natural patterns. To protect that natural look, architectural wood door manufacturers make significant efforts to harvest wood without damaging the source material.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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Analysis of Bars of Varying Sections

The Constructor

The bars of varying sections, material properties, and dimensions, that are subjected to axial loads can be analyzed to determine their corresponding.

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City-owned buildings to go carbon-free in Los Angeles

BD+C

An executive directive by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti commits the city to constructing 100% carbon-free buildings and to use less carbon-intensive building materials. Los Angeles follows a growing trend of cities, including Seattle, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh, that have committed to new government building stock being all-electric or becoming 100% emissions free.

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Fluor decides to keep government business, faces SEC investigation

Construction Dive

Due to the Securities and Exchange Commission probe, the Texas-based contractor released limited FY 2019 financial information today, and noted that 2020 "is going to be a transition year" for the firm.