The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

'The common method of expressing the proportions of ingredients of a concrete mix is in the terms of parts or ratios of cement, fine and coarse.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

'I’ve occasionally dansed around the issue of construction labor unions on this site, but of course I have not taken any definitive stance on one side or the other. While one may think that this lack of commitment resulted from an aversion to being thrown in the Sckuylkill River with two concrete “slippers” on my feet, the reality is that I was very much on the fence about the whole idea of labor unions.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

'OSHA has now entered the 90-day countdown period to receive comments on its proposed 755-page rule on exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry, construction, and shipyards. A coalition of construction trade groups has already let it be known that they are opposed. “We need practical, science-based solutions that protect workers in all facets of construction,” said Rick Judson, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a builder and developer from Char

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

'Green marketing presents an enormously valuable strategy for increasing brand value – cutting across all sectors. And the new emphasis on building materials and product makeup in LEED v4 will greatly favor environmentally conscious brands and businesses, far beyond LEED’s influence on the real estate industry. But the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

'Role of Project Manager The responsibility of project manager to make sure that the customer is satisfied and the work scope is completed in a.

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Project Management Management Construction 240

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

'If all goes as planned, Seoul, South Korea will soon get the world''s first "invisible" high rise. Called Tower Infinity , the 1,476-foot structure planned just outside the city, near Incheon International Airport, will feature a cloaking façade made of LED projectors and optical cameras that will capture and display the landscape surrounding the building, thus making it appear transparent.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

'Last week in this blog reported that appeals have been taken from the vote to adopt LEED v4 in a post titled, “If a tree falls in the forest and no one has heard that the approval of LEED v4 has been appealed.” (Scroll below.). That blog posted ended, “Look for the USGBC response on this blog.” And the USGBC has responded, As part of the LEED development process, any party may submit an appeal to USGBC.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

'Measurement of Reinforced Concrete Works: 1. The Quantities can be rounded off to the nearest two decimals. 2. Concrete in Structural members, such.

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Concrete Estimating Materials 235

SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

'Founded in 1971 and located five kilometres from downtown Vancouver, the VanDusen Botanical Garden preserves an important 22-hectare environmental oasis within an increasingly dense urban context.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

'US demand for roofing is projected to rise 3.5 percent annually to 268 million squares in 2017, valued at $27.2 billion. This will be a rebound from the declines seen between 2007 and 2012 when roofing demand fell as a result of a steep drop in building construction. Going forward, increases in building construction activity will spur gains in roofing demand, especially for products installed on residences, such as asphalt shingles and roofing tiles.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

'Today is the final day to offer a comment on the U.S. EPA’s direct final rule allowing the use of the new ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” to satisfy the requirements for conducting “all appropriate inquiries” to qualify for liability protections.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

'The function of a footing or a foundation is to transmit the load form the structure to the underlying soil. The choice of suitable type of footing.

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Foundation Design Engineering 235

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

'American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Oct.26. Klein Tools is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society in their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Chicago Walk as a flagship sponsor and joins thousands who will participate in the 5K fundraising walk on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Soldier Field, Stadium Green, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. read more.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

'Volvo CE and K-Tec Earthmovers Inc. have signed an agreement to promote efficient methods of earthmoving worldwide. A Volvo articulated dump truck (ADT) pulling a K-Tec ADT Scraper is recognized as an approved advancement in the construction and mining industries. Both Volvo and K-Tec will honor previously issued warranty statements to their respective equipment when machinery is working together on job sites.

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

'Nestled behind a line of trees in Douglas New Brunswick and overlooking the Saint John River is the cedar-clad home known as Naugler House. The two-level retirement home, the first Passive House in the province and constructed by the owner’s son Tim Naugler of Southern Exposure Construction Inc., delivers year-round comfort that a Passive House provides.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

'RCC Slab Design Guidelines: a) Effective span of slab: Effective span of slab shall be lesser of the two 1. L = clear span + d (effective depth.

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Help Everybody Everyday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

'When writing proposals, you have to set your firm apart. So, what do we do? We try everything in the book to convince the client we are better. Our work is better, our people are better, and our customer service is better. There is just one problem: that’s a huge mistake. Tying to convince the client that you are better is actually a fool’s game.

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DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

'That''s good news for some of my minders , they’ll have a day off. The others, dotted around the world aren''t that lucky, unless of course they are based in the ME – where Fridays are off, anyway. Out of pure generosity, I’ll make their jobs easier today – in case they are on-call because their counterparts are working and are pressuring them to do so too – and volunteer progress on most of the current projects I’m running, including pointing out where I may not have properly dotted the ‘i'' s

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

'Judy Guido previews her upcoming GIC session on how to build a profitable green company. Research shows that nearly all consumers are interested in "green" landscaping services, but more than 90% of contractors don''t understand how to deliver.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

'Achieving Durability of Concrete Structures: The durable concrete structures are to be conceptualised, specified, designed, contracted, constructed.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

'The local fire chief says solar panels are partly to blame after a 300,000 sf refrigerated warehouse in Delanco, N.J., burned down. The 700 solar panels dissuaded the chief from putting his team on the roof for fear of coming in contact with live wires. Regulations are part of the solution to this problem. California requires clear labeling of solar energy at a building’s main service disconnect, and pending legislation in New Jersey would require buildings that use solar to post signs saying a

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

'After a $9.6 million investment, JCB opened its dealer depot for Stroykomplekt, the company’s dealer in Ekarerinburg, Russia. This is JCB’s largest dealer depot in the world. From its base, the company covers an area of almost 2.7 million square miles and in the past seven years has seen a tenfold increase in sales. The new facility covers more than 37,000 square feet and has a showroom for 25 machines as well as a parts and service operation.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

'Outdoor power equipment users need to be on the lookout as 15% ethanol (E15) makes its way to market.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

'Causes of Concrete Failure Corrosion is not the only source of failure.

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Concrete 219

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

'Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it entered into a merger implementation agreement with Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), a 6,500-person professional services firm headquartered in Australia, for approximately AUS$1.3 billion in cash (approximately US$1.2 billion as of the date of this release). The purchase price reflects an enterprise value of AUS$1.2 billion (US$1.1 billion) plus adjustments for cash, debt and other items.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

'In a Regulatory Advisory released on Friday , the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the EPA has granted authorization to enforce all provisions of the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Regulation (Off-Road Regulation). Up until now, only the reporting, labeling, sales disclosure and idling limitations of the rule have been enforced. The authorization CARB received from EPA allows CARB to begin enforcing bans on adding Tier 0 and Tier 1 engines as well as the emission reduction provision

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

'Professional Qualifications Standard for Residential Potable Water Fire Protection System Installers and Inspectors for One and Two Family Dwellings. ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 7000-2013, Professional Qualifications Standard for Residential Potable Water Fire Protection System Installers and Inspectors for One and Two Family Dwellings, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase. read more.

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

'The Earth Rangers Centre [ERC] opened its doors in 2004. Designed to be office space, an animal rehabilitation hospital and long-term animal care facility, this unique building was designed to publicly affirm the environmental mission of its owner, Earth Rangers. Having achieved LEED NC Gold certification, management set the task of reaching LEED Platinum certification for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance [EB:O+M].

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