Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

(February 1, 2013) - Revised government data issued today show the construction industry is contributing substantially to economic and employment growth, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that construction employment rose for the eighth consecutive month in January, while construction spending in December increased for the ninth month in a row.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Composition and Types of Soils Soil grains consists of inert rock materials (cobble, gravel, sand and silt) often combined with significant amounts.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

I have a lot of clients who manage fleets of heavy construction equipment, so I jumped at the chance recently to attend a presentation on new telematics technologies given by one of the country’s largest equipment suppliers. I was more than impressed by advances in the amount and type of data that could be collected from onboard systems, and by the intelligent use of integrated mobile wireless and GPS technologies.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has a wonderful program to nurture the future constriction industry professional for children in 1st – 6th grade called Block Kids. The Greater Phoenix Chapter recently held their Block Kids competition at the Encanto Elecmentary School with over 50 young builders creatively assembling project models (done without BIM) using 100 building blocks, 1 sheet of construction paper, a piece of tin foil, a rock and a string.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 22, 2013) –- The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the February 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $725 billion equipment finance sector.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

A federal appeals court has loosened one of the traditional standards of proof required for OSHA to issue a violation, potentially increasing vulnerability for employers. The case involved a citation against an employer for failure to properly barricade the swing radius of a crane. What made the case unusual was that no employee was actually exposed to danger.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The pervasiveness of BIM has proved to bring complexity in communications for extended construction team mebers. Especially those with limited expertise in Revit, Navisworks, etc. There are numerous ways to share models with owners, architects and major specialty contractors but what do you do to make it easier for the other subcontractors and suppliers?

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Portland, Ore. (Feb. 15, 2013) – The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) announced today the selection of Jay Haladay, Chief Executive Officer of Coaxis, Inc., dba Viewpoint Construction Software, as the 2013 Technology Executive of the Year. The award is part of the Oregon Technology Awards program, which celebrates excellence and achievement within the region’s vibrant technology community.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Effect of Fire and High Temperature on FRPs The use of externally-bonded FRP plates and sheets to strengthen existing reinforced concrete structures.

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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.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

'As the technology pendulum pursues perpetual motion, its direction is unquestionably away from the more traditional desktop / pc-based platform as we know it, and toward the remote computing model. We are all using a variety of more connected tools, via laptops, ultra books, i-pads, ‘Droids, and smart phones. And let’s not forget the current storage fad, “The Cloud.” (More on that in another post.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing. As your contracting firm grows your needs typically outgrow what you can do with Microsoft Office so where’s a GC to turn?

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

PEORIA, Ill. (Feb.15, 2013) – Caterpillar Inc. announced the appointment of a new vice president and changes in responsibility for an existing vice president. New responsibilities for Bluth.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Mechanical Properties of FRPs Many FRPs have tensile strengths that exceed the strength of steel, but their stiffness is generally lower than that of.

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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?

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Digger Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The company was started by Ken Timmins in 1980 as agricultural and plant engineers. When Will and his brother Ed, left school in the early 90's, they both joined the family business. Since then the company has diversified into agricultural contracting, plant hire, demolition, groundwork’s and construction. They currently employ 16 fulltime staff.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Inside a state-of-the-art cleanroom at CNSE’s Albany NanoTech Complex. By Jenny Vickers. From the January/February 2013 issue. The semiconductor industry is responsible for producing integrated circuits or “chips” that have become one of the necessary components for our world to operate. They act as the brains of every electronic device—and are literally found everywhere—inside phones, cars, clothes, computers, home appliances, medical devices, car brakes, weapons, and more.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

LAS VEGAS (February 8, 2013) — The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) -- a networking organization for women in the concrete industry – has announced the winner of their third Woman of Distinction award. Sheryl Meyers, operations manager with KutRite, has been awarded the prestigious Women of Distinction award for her “can-do” spirit and never-ending desire to please the customer.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Etihad Towers is the name of a complex of buildings with five towers in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The towers are.

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Digger Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

The TB175 has been something of a revelation for Takeuchi since its launch in April 2000. In its tracked variant, the highly popular machine sold in excess of 10,212 units worldwide, with total units sold in the UK & Eire amounting to 1,763, before it was replaced by the new 8.5 ton TB285 in 2011. The wheeled version of the model, the TB175W, has continued to be represented in the range, with a much anticipated new model expected to be unveiled at Bauma in Munich this coming April.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Building Teams for apartments, senior living, and other multifamily residential projects may be seeing gray this year, at least in kitchens and bathrooms. Gray color schemes for both types of spaces have grown dramatically in popularity, according to a new National Kitchen & Bath Association Top 10 trends report. Used currently in 55% of kitchens and 56% of bathrooms, gray conveys a sense of chic sophistication, according to the NKBA. read more.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

By Business Facilities Staff. From the January/February 2013 issue. It’s usually a tough task when we get down to parsing the particulars in making our annual determination of which state deserves to wear the crown as our State of the Year. Well, the 2012 selection for our most prestigious honor made the job easy for us. Texas, a perennial front-runner for Business Facilities’ State of the Year designation, has reclaimed its position at the top of our annual list with a tour de force that vaulte

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Namaste Tower is a supertall skyscraper under construction in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It will be 300 metres & 62 floors mixed use tower that.

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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!

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Digger Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Paul Clarke, 23, initially worked for a local builder after leaving school. Paul then attended the CITB College at Bircham Newton, where he gained his NVQ level 2 in plant and groundworks. For the last three years he has been working for Bradford-based family-run business Bunton Plant Hire. Paul has recently been deployed to a job in Blackpool, where he is on hire to Balfour Beatty on a United Utilities contract installing a new sewer line.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Two researchers from Delft Technical University in Holland have developed a self-healing cement that can stop microcracks from forming in concrete. The material incorporates alkaphilic bacterial spores (which thrive in the alkaline environment of concrete) plus a feeder material. When water infiltrates concrete, the spores are activated and convert the feed into limestone, sealing the crack and preventing larger cracks from forming. read more.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

OSHA has cited Global Experience Specialists, a Las Vegas-based tradeshow and exposition contractor, for safety violations following a September 2012 forklift incident that injured a worker at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. A worker from another company severely injured his foot when he was struck by a powered industrial truck operated by a Global Experience Specialist forklift operator.

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Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Does Quality Really Distinguish Your Firm? SMPS; To Join or Not to Join? Creating Culture in the Marketing Department. Six Presentation Tips from the Experts. Lessons from Government Contractors: Bid More, And Smarter. Providing Value in Sales When You’re Not the Expert. Why You Should Know You Firm’s Numbers. If you liked this article, please subscribe below or on the right side of the homepage.

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Digger Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

When I received notification that Kanga Loaders UK were following me, I was trying to think of my last encounter with the distinctive green and yellow skid steer machines from the land of sun and blue skies down under. Looking back through the Digger Blog archives, it appears that I last got close to one of these machines at the 2005 SED (Site Equipment Demonstration) in Milton Keynes, where the team were putting on a great display of their range of products.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Sarah Creighton and Holly Cindell of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. of Newport Beach are among a group of pioneering women from Southern California construction, architecture and engineering companies to begin WiOPS —a new professional organization geared specifically toward women in construction operations. Creighton and Cindell were named co-chairman for the new organization which aims at mentoring women working in the operations side of construction.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed biennial budget includes $6.4 billion for infrastructure projects, according to The Business Journal. The proposal includes $550 million for construction on the Zoo Interchange and $236 million for the reconstruction of the Hoan Bridge. An additional $55 million would be dedicated to routine highway maintenance.

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