6 Construction Voices on Moving to the Cloud
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 17, 2019
More and more contractors are moving to the cloud; Hear their reasons why:
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Applications of Reinforced Concrete
The Constructor
JULY 18, 2019
Applications of Reinforced Concrete is mainly due to its versatility, adaptability and resistance to fire and corrosion resulting in negligible.
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3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Starting an Adaptive Reuse Commercial Construction Project
HardHatChat
JULY 16, 2019
This column from Chuck Taylor, Englewood Construction’s director of operations, was originally published by GlobeSt.com. An adaptive reuse construction project, such as the conversion of this former grocery store into Englewood’s headquarters in Lemont, Ill., involves extra planning and special considerations. While it’s always thrilling to create a new building, some of the most rewarding construction projects to work on involve the adaptive reuse of an existing property.
Top 5 Ways Active Construction Sites Should Prepare for Hurricane Season
Construction Business Owner
JULY 18, 2019
To help contractors combat as much risk as possible, Skanska U.S.A. Director of Environmental, Safety & Health, FL, Daimon Perez, offers his top five actions active construction sites should take far before the threat of a hurricane is present.
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.
Your Ultimate Guide to Portland, Oregon for Collaborate 2019
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 18, 2019
Viewpoint Collaborate 2019 is coming up! As you plan for your upcoming trip to Portland, take a look at our ultimate guide to Portland.
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USGBC Wants You to Comment on the Next Version of LEED
Green Building Law Update
JULY 14, 2019
The U. S. Green Building Council is looking for the future of LEED and has officially opened a call for feedback and ideas for the next version of LEED. This is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to influence the next version of the most widely used green building rating system in the world. With more than 98,000 projects participating in LEED across 167 countries and more than 2.6 million square feet certified LEED every day, there are other ways to construct a green building, but LEED is n
Understanding Horizontal Lifelines & Anchors
Construction Business Owner
JULY 15, 2019
A major advantage of horizontal lifelines is the fact that it is largely anchor independent making it flexible enough for nearly any jobsite at any stage of work. These are a must for construction worker safety. Read more here. .
Construction's hourly wages 10% higher than private sector's
Construction Dive
JULY 19, 2019
Despite increasing hourly wages 3.2% over the year to an industry average of $30.73 and offering other incentives, construction firms still face challenges attracting jobsite workers.
Add briefcase to your phone's home screen
GCP Applied Technologies
JULY 17, 2019
Add briefcase to your phone's home screen. michael.delros…. Wed, 07/17/2019 - 20:08. GCP Applied Technologies. July 17, 2019. Add briefcase to your iPhone/iPad/iOS device. Launch Safari browser on Apple’s iOS. Navigate to gcpat.com/briefcase. Tap the Share button on the browser’s toolbar. Select 'Add to Home Screen' option. Name your new icon 'briefcase.'.
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.
5 Basic Volumetric Relationships in Soil Engineering
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2019
The five important volumetric relationships used in soil engineering are void ratio, porosity, percentage air voids, degree of saturation and air.
4 Tips That Help Improve Project Productivity & Profitability
Construction Business Owner
JULY 19, 2019
One contractor focused its efforts on decreasing waste and secondary time, and its employees now spend about 65% of their time on primary tasks— far above the industry average of 42%. Details here.
Deere Launches Registered Apprenticeship Program
Construction Equipment
JULY 18, 2019
John Deere has received approval for its new Registered Apprenticeship Program, and will make it available to its Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry dealers.
Credentials: why do they matter?
Construction Dive
JULY 15, 2019
Credentials are a vital piece of our workforce development system and offer a path to a successful and lucrative career.
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?
Alkali Aggregate Reaction in Concrete- Types, Causes, and Effects
The Constructor
JULY 16, 2019
Alkali aggregate reactions (AAR) occurs when aggregate in concrete reacts with the alkali hydroxides in concrete producing a hygroscopic gel which,
10 Mistakes Contractors are Making With Their Websites & How to Fix Them
Construction Business Owner
JULY 18, 2019
Many contractor websites are poorly built and riddled with mistakes, rendering them largely ineffective. The following covers the 10 most common mistakes being made on contractor websites and advice for how to fix them. .
Robotic interiors: How to make a studio apartment feel as big as a one-bedroom unit
BD+C
JULY 17, 2019
What if furniture could have superpowers? That’s the concept Hasier Larrea toyed with as he and his fellow MIT Media Lab graduate students—Carlos Rubio, Chad Bean, and Ivan Fernandez de Casadevante—explored how to use robotics to make interior spaces more efficient and usable.
Los Angeles ties Seattle for most cranes in Q2 2019
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2019
This is the first time in more than three years that Seattle has not been RLB's sole No. 1 for crane counts in the U.S.
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.
5 Types of Tapes Used in Surveying
The Constructor
JULY 13, 2019
Tapes are used in surveying to take liner measurements. They are available in different lengths and of different materials. 5 common types of tapes.
What Construction Teams & Topgun Should Have in Common
Construction Business Owner
JULY 16, 2019
While most recognize “Top Gun” from its namesake 1980s hit film starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, the real-life Topgun program was developed in fall 1968. And it holds lessons construction teams can learn from. .
AI Technology Predicts Jobsite Accidents
Construction Equipment
JULY 19, 2019
Suffolk and Smartvid are developing technology that predicts accidents on work sites. The technology incorporates a deep-learning algorithm, and image-recognition software, according to Constructible.
Times Square McDonald's takes infill building to the extreme
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2019
Constructing the $10 million, eight-month-long project on such a heavily trafficked site meant overcoming myriad challenges and safety issues, said Schimenti's Gregg Chappell.
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!
40 Seminar/ Project Topics in Structural Engineering
The Constructor
JULY 14, 2019
The specification of final year project topics may have main influence on the future job or carrier of students. So, it is crucial to select apt.
5 Sure-Fire Ways to Kill Innovation
Construction Business Owner
JULY 17, 2019
If your employees aren't innovating, it may be your fault. The following are five cardinal sin guaranteed to make certain innovation never sees the light of day. .
FC Cincinnati unveils Populous-designed West End Stadium
BD+C
JULY 17, 2019
West End Stadium, the future home of FC Cincinnati, was recently unveiled by the team’s ownership group. The $250 million, Populous-deigned stadium will feature “an interpretation of Cincinnati on the rise.”.
Chevron Phillips, Qatar Petroleum plan $8B US plant
Construction Dive
JULY 15, 2019
The companies will select engineering, procurement and construction contractors in 2021 for the plant, which will be located along the Gulf Coast.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Determination of Water Content of Soil By Torsion Balance Method
The Constructor
JULY 13, 2019
Torsion balance method is one of the methods that determine the water content of the soil rapidly. The method employs an infrared lamp and torsion.
What to Know About the Pennsylvania Construction Workplace Misclassification Act
Construction Business Owner
JULY 17, 2019
The Pennsylvania Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (CWMA) prohibits employers from improperly classifying their workers as independent contractors, not employees, to avoid their obligation to provide workers’ compensation benefits. In Dep’t of Labor & Indus.,Uninsured Emp’rs Guar. Fund v. W.C.A.B.(Lin and Eastern Taste) , the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently ruled that the CWMA is applicable only where a putative employer is in the business of construction.
Construction trucks or ADTs?
Digger Blog
JULY 17, 2019
Articulated dump trucks are the workhorse haulage machine of many a mine, quarry and construction site but are they always the best option? Not for everyone, it seems.
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