CONCRETE SLUMP TEST
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
To study the workability (determine the consistency) of prepared concrete either in the laboratory or laboratory or during the progress of work in.
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Examining Business in a World Where Everyone is a Winner
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
It appears to be all the rage—we live in a world where everyone wins, as long as everyone is 10 or younger. Arguments abound regarding the pros and cons of celebrating a world of winners. On one hand, it helps create an environment of positive reinforcement and grows young minds to think more about team collaboration, sportsmanship and enjoyment. Contrarians argue that it positions young people to have unrealistic expectations about the world and instills a sense of entitlement.
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TSCA on the Cusp of being Overhauled by Congress
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
The federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. Forty years later, there is general agreement that TSCA has not kept pace with the marketplace and Congress is on the cusp of overhauling the law and affecting a very large number of industries and business not currently regulated under the law.
PAS1192 Process and Workflows within the Common Data Environment (CDE)
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Back in 2007 BS1192 set out the processes to be followed within a common data environment (CDE).
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.
WATERPROOFING ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Waterproofing admixture for concrete is also called as water resisting admixture and permeability reducing admixture. These admixtures prevent the.
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U.S. and Cuba Approve 1st New Heavy Equipment Factory in Six Decades
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Two semi-retired software engineers from Alabama have been approved by the U.S. and Cuban governments on Tuesday to build the Oggun Tractor Plant, expected to begin operations in 2017.
World of Concrete 2016
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Viewpoint had its largest presence ever at World of Concrete 2016.
MEASUREMENT OF FORMWORKS
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Measurements of formwork (shuttering) is required for payment to the contractor for the concrete work completed. The payment to contractor depends on.
8-Point Guide to Project Management Software
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Construction business owners and project managers alike know how tough it can be to manage a project, but some are reluctant to change processes to find an easier solution to management. Read below to explore the possibilities of productivity by using project management (PM) software.
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.
How The Unavoidable Blinders Can Hurt Your Proposals (Or Other Important Efforts)
Help Everybody Everyday
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Let’s say you’ve been doing something, like putting together proposals, or writing, for a long time. How do you know your work is the best it could be? What if you could check the quality of your work without your expertise coming into question? Today, I want to tell you about a tactic that has improved my work product every time I’ve used it.
Construction marketing: When to give up, when to persevere.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Certainly, it pays to persevere. But where do you draw the line — and how do you make the process easier. Sometimes seemingly simple questions have answers that are easy to understand, then not. The perseverance question touches on one of the fundamental problems/opportunities in marketing. There’s plenty of literature asserting that most marketers and business developers give up far too easily.
FORMWORK (SHUTTERING) TYPES BASED ON STRUCTURAL MEMBER
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Formwork (shuttering) is a temporary mould to provide support to fresh concrete when placed in structural member until the concrete has set. This.
8 Things to Consider in the Search for Project Management Software
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Construction business owners and project managers alike know how tough it can be to manage a project, but some are reluctant to change processes to find an easier solution to management. Read below to explore the possibilities of productivity by using project management (PM) software.
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?
Exceptionally Safe Worksite Awarded OSHA Commendation
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Kana Pipeline, based in Placentia, California, specializes in 'wet' pipeline installations such as sewer, water, and storm drainage structures. Partnering with Southern California's OSHA consultation program early last year, Kana worked with its pipeline crews and clients to maintain a safe worksite.
Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog: Practical advice, even if you are outside of Georgia
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blo g provides practical information for contractors doing business in Georgia. The information is relevant as well to anyone concerned about construction law issues anywhere in the U.S. The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog clearly states its focus in its title.
FORMWORK REMOVAL TIME & SPECIFICATIONS
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
The removal of formwork also called as strike-off or stripping of formwork should be carried out only after the time when concrete has gained.
Clear Communication Smog to Avoid Significant Damage
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
What would you do if a pollutant in your firm was killing $5,000 of profit? What would you do if every employee created that much pollution each year? Ineffective communication in your organization causes smog that prevents clear communication and kills profits. Low-level communication smog causes an average loss of 40 minutes of time for every employee, every day, every year.
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.
From port to pad side: biggest blades delivered
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Not much to do with digging, here, but any fan of big machinery cannot help but be impressed by this operation carried out by heavy transport specialist Collett & Sons. Not much to do with digging, here, but any fan of big machinery cannot help but be impressed by this operation carried out by heavy transport specialist Collett & Sons.
CDC’s Building Blocks blog — project insights, and more
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Construction Data Company’s Building Blocks Blog combines information from CDC’s lead-reporting database with broader insights into industry trends and technologies. Construction Data Company’s Building Blocks blog takes full advantage of its lead service data to provide insights into significant projects throughout the US. The regular “hot projects” listings showcase “three projects from each state in our coverage area and are a combination of the most viewed
CANAL LININGS–TYPES & ADVANTAGES
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
What is canal lining? An impermeable layer is provided at the bed and sides of canal to improve the life and discharge capacity of canal known as.
2016 Insurance Market Forecast
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Like many businesses, the insurance industry is cyclical in nature. The insurance cycle is important to business owners because it directly impacts insurance premiums. As for insurance pricing today, Table 1 provides a historical picture of insurance industry rates calculated by MarketScout, with 2004 as the base year. The industry had been fairly profitable and surplus was strong, so rates started to come down.
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!
Fed Begins Work on Latest Two-Year Water Authorization Bill
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
An article in the current AASHTO Journal says that Congress is seeking to put waterways legislation on a two-year cycle to make policy changes and approve new projects that are far enough in the planning pipeline. However, more needs to be done to ensure consistent funding at needed levels.
What types of marketing are far more effective than seeking out new clients?
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Many businesses have loyalty programs — but you can probably achieve great results simply by keeping in touch. Bernie Heer reminds us of one of the most important rules in marketing within the architectural, engineering and construction community in his provocative posting: STOP Marketing for New Customers! For years – decades even – contractors have focused their time, energy and marketing dollars on acquiring new customers.
BENEFITS OF USING CONCRETE PUMP IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
It is a common sight to see concrete pumps being used in a large-scale commercial construction project. However, these cutting-edge concrete pumping.
Swinerton Builders Simplifies Workflows and Improves Communication
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Commercial construction and construction management company Swinerton Builders deployed Oracle’s Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Cloud Service to strengthen project controls and collaborate more effectively with internal and external team members and partners. CBO recently spoke with Murphy to further understand how Swinerton.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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NYC Mayor Cracks Down on Construction Safety
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
. . There were 433 construction accidents in New York City in 2015, with 471 people hurt and 11 deaths. According to the city's building department, the number of building projects has increase 329-percent since 2009. With that in mind, Mayor de Blasio on Friday announced that the city will more than quadruple penalties for safety lapses and conduct 1,500 sweeps at work sites.
Construction Law in North Carolina: An archive of excellent ideas
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
A post from Melissa Dewey Brumback’s Construction Law in North Carolina Blog, one of the longest-published blogs in the annual Best Construction Blog competition, Melissa Dewey Brumback’s Construction Law in North Carolina describes hers as “The ORIGINAL blog for architects, engineers, designers, & other construction professionals” accurately.
CANAL LININGS–TYPES & ADVANTAGES
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
What is canal lining? An impermeable layer is provided at the bed and sides of canal to improve the life and discharge capacity of canal known as.
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