The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Concrete mix design is required to achieve target strength in structures. Concrete Mix design calculation of M20, M25, M30 grade of concrete are.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Drones have been a hot topic in the industry for a while now. However, you may still be wondering how you can implement them in your business to further benefit your bottom line. With the recently released FAA regulations, construction business owners now have a set of detailed guidelines to follow for proper drone use.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The changes we are experiencing in our climate are affecting all of our lives. Every industry is being affected by what is happening, but is having an especially big impact on the construction sector. Governments across the world are waking up to the fact that extremes of weather are rapidly becoming the norm. In many countries, they are gradually changing construction legislation to take account of this fact.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Contractors bidding on work with the federal government would have to disclose OSHA citations, along with violations of a variety of other federal laws, under a recently issued rule for implementing the “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” executive order. A variety of business groups, including the Association of General Contractors , have objected to the rule, saying it is vague, allows federal officials to arbitrarily target firms for punishment, and amounts to a federal “blacklisting” process.

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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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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Surveying is used in civil engineering for construction site investigation to check levels and distances. Principles and methods of surveying are.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Tribes calling for a temporary restraining order in response to the destruction of sacred sites and burial grounds in the path of the Dakota Access Pipeline were heard by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg today. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe wants construction stopped on the pipeline route for a length of about two miles west of Highway 1806 and within 20 miles on either side of Lake Oahe.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Renovations have begun at the Branch Health Clinic, located on the Naval Station in Kings Bay, Georgia. The 60,000 square foot modernization project includes the design and repair of existing medical and dental space.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

A consulting engineer is simply an independent, professional engineer who performs well-detailed engineering services for a client based on an agreed.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Davis Bacon and Prevailing Wages & Construction. Federal Davis Bacon law mandates payment of locally prevailing wages on projects funded by the federal government. While some argue that Davis-Bacon wage rates cause higher total costs, this is false. Properly administered renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects that pays reasonable prevailing wage rates produce a higher percentage (greater then 90%) of project on-time and on-budget, and with higher over

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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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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

In a corporate press release posted last Friday afternoon, Caterpillar announced it is contemplating to allocate the volumes produced at its facility in Gosselies, Belgium, to other manufacturing facilities. The Gosselies plant primarily manufactures construction equipment. This announcement starts an information and consultation process, which could result in the closure of the Gosselies site and a collective lay-off.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

What if I told you that the key to winning your next 14 jobs from new and existing clients lies somewhere within the walls of your firm? All you have to do is connect the right people with the right initiative and the right clients, sprinkle a little magic dust, and poof! Millions in fresh billings wondrously appear. I’m guessing you’re thinking: Well, duh!

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Plumbing system in building is used for water supply through distribution system of pipes. Drainage system gets rid of human wastes through drainage.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

ServiceTitan has received the distinction of being named Rising Star in The Cloud 100, Forbes’ list of the world’s best cloud companies. read more.

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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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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

With the success of SmartGrade technology on their 700K dozers earlier this year, Deere announces it is now integrating SmartGrade grade control technology into the company's 750K and 850K crawler dozers. "The launch of our 700K SmartGrade dozer was a huge hit earlier this year, and many of our customers asked for the grade control technology to be integrated into our larger offerings," said Liz Quinn, product marketing manager, John Deere WorkSight.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

There is something peaceful and calming about river pebbles. These smooth, moss-covered stones can provide an appearance of order, fitting together like a natural mosaic, which is probably why they are often times used to decorate spaces ranging from shower floors and walls to outdoor paths and gardens.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Direct Mud Circulation method of installation of bored cast in-situ piles is used when working-space is a huge constraint i.e. Industries and power.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

The health technology company will expand its Panama City, FL operations, creating 100 new jobs. Read Jellyfish Health Expanding In Florida on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

P.T. Ferro Construction Co., Joliet, Ill., has been cited and for putting workers at risk in Lansing in July. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed fines of $104,756. OSHA says Ferro allowed employees to work in a 7-foot-deep trench without cave-in protection and a means to exit the trench quickly in a collapse. OSHA also said a competent person was aware of the hazardous conditions but still allowed the worker to enter the trench.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Greenland Group, Shanghai’s biggest property developer, is moving forward on an £800 million (US$1.066 billion) project in London that could be the tallest residential building in western Europe.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Changing requirements, parameters, time constraints, size of works, specifications, quality requirements makes the mankind to go for innovations and.

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Digger Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Earlier this year Volvo Group began tests and demonstrations of its autonomous self-driving trucks for mining applications. Now here’s the footage. Earlier this year Volvo Group began tests and demonstrations of its autonomous self-driving trucks for mining applications. Now here’s the footage.

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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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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Sunbelt Rentals posted 1Q revenue of $853.1 million, up 4 percent over the same period in 2015. Operating profit was $268.9 million, up 4 percent. Sunbelt is part of the Ashtead Group, which also owns A-Plant.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

While many cities around the United States and around the world are beginning to impose rules and regulations for newly constructed buildings in terms of incorporating solar power systems and panels on the roof, a proposed building in Melbourne is taking things a step further.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Environmental Impact Assessment involves a systematic process for identifying, predicting and evaluating potential impacts associated with a.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The First Question You May Ask Yourself Is. Why Doesn’t My Tax Accountant Help Me With Job Costing ? They are Tax Accountants, not Construction Accountants and may not know the answers. You may think they are just keeping it a secret. Sometimes you may think they don’t know what they are doing, and maybe I need to get a new tax accountant. My Advice is Stop, take a deep breath.

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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!

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Donaldson Co. reported fiscal 2016 sales of $2.2 billion, a decline of 6.4 percent over 2015. Q4 sales were $593.8 million, down 2.8 percent from the same period in 2015. Net earnings for the year declined 8.3 percent fo $190.8 million.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) has selected 12 projects for this year’s CAE Education Facility Design Awards. The program honors educational facilities that the jury believes should serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client's mission, goals, and educational program while demonstrating excellence in architectural design.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

When anticipating repair of cracks in concrete, it is important to first evaluate cracks in concrete to identify the location and extent of.

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