The Constructor

MAY 18, 2013

'A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing.

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Green Sustainability Construction 250

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 22, 2013

'Now that it’s the end of May, commencement ceremonies have started across the country with speakers giving new graduates advice on how to survive “the real world.” Many of these graduates – whether they’re in high school or college – will enter the workforce and face new challenges and situations. I know that as a parent I’ve tried to prepare my own children for the challenges they’ll face by trying to equip them with skills they’ll need, but it’s up to them to actually use these skills.

Resource 178

Resource Equipment Management Construction 178

Carol Hagen

MAY 22, 2013

'Revisions and Addenda are common in construction projects. When conditions and ideas change, so do the plans. When estimating the financial impact of these changes, subcontractors are often pressed for time and need an efficient way of locating the differences between plan sets. Unfortunately, as is often the case, neither the architects nor general contractors have clouded all the differences for you.

Plans 146

Plans Comparison Estimating Documentation 146

Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2013

'ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 22, 2013) — ASA hailed legislation introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., on May 9, 2013, as a significant step to improve the management of the federal government’s construction projects.

Bidding 136

Bidding Construction Management 136

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The Constructor

MAY 18, 2013

'CONCRETE PAVEMENT DISTRESSES a) Cracking Cracks in concrete pavements often result from stresses caused by expansion and contraction or warping of.

Concrete 244

Concrete Transportation Contract Design 244

Construction Equipment

MAY 20, 2013

'The equipment rental industry in the United States is expected to generate $33.6 billion in revenue in 2013, according to the American Rental Association’s (ARA) latest forecast from the ARA Rental Market Monitor, updated in May. This figure represents a 7.3 percent increase over 2012 with revenue growth reaching 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter, according to the latest quarterly forecast.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2013

'I just spoke at a national convention of specialty contractors. I left shocked at the number of business owners who don’t know how to price their work. My guess is that more than 75 percent of all contractors don’t know the right markup to use for overhead and profit. They just bid to get the work at whatever the customer will pay. These contractors continue to charge too little for the work they do and ruin it for the business owners who know how to run and manage their companies like professi

Overhead 120

Overhead Bidding Profitability Contractors 120

The Constructor

MAY 23, 2013

'Types of Earth Retaining Systems for Deep Excavations Braced Walls or (mostly) strut support 1. Soldier pile and lagging walls with anchor or strut.

Engineering 240

Engineering 240

BD+C

MAY 24, 2013

'James Turrell , an artist whose projects are more properly defined as "light sculptures," will have a major installation at the Guggenheim Museum this summer, turning Frank Lloyd Wright''s famed serpentine atrium into a show of shifting colors and textures. The site-specific project, Aten Reign, will run from June 21 to September 25, and will fill the volume of the rotunda with morphing displays of natural and artificial light.

Site 98

Site Design 98

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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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Digger Blog

MAY 21, 2013

'Based on the comments below and data shared with us by Plantworx, a 2015 show is looking very positive indeed. Plantworx visitor analysis - Registrations by UK regions. Jason Howlett, director of Caterpillar distributor Finning, which had one of the larger stands at this years show, said: “Finning has enjoyed a truly successful Plantworx 2013, with sales successes for all Cat partners at the stand.

Deals 83

Deals Products Equipment US 83

Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2013

'Ever wonder what your employee is really doing with the company truck when he returns to the office thirty minutes late and blames it on traffic? Did you hear about the employee at a major package delivery firm who was arrested last year for selling cocaine out of his company truck while on his delivery route?

Employment 120

Employment Office 120

The Constructor

MAY 20, 2013

'Concrete Chemicals (Admixtures) and Applications Admixtures are materials other than cement, aggregate and water that are added to concrete either.

Concrete 240

Concrete Materials Construction 240

BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

'Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill. read more.

Architecture 98

Architecture Contract Design AIA 98

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Digger Blog

MAY 19, 2013

'The sand is used to keep the elephants’ feet in good condition, the zoo says. It keeps their nails nicely filed, I imagine. Supplied with bucket, pallet forks and digging arm attachments, the Avant completes the elephant house task in less than three hours and is small enough to get into all the corners. It was chosen after Twycross looked around other zoos in Europe to see what kit they used.

Housing 81

Housing Modeling Engineering 81

Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2013

'(May 22, 2013) - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has recognized 103 member manufacturers with Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards for their exemplary 2012 participation in AEM’s data reporting programs.

Statistics 120

Statistics Equipment 120

The Constructor

MAY 23, 2013

'Causes of Foundation Failure in Buildings Foundation failure can be attributed to several things. Most commonly foundation failure is.

Foundation 244

Foundation Engineering 244

BD+C

MAY 20, 2013

'According to the results of a just-released survey, the country is undergoing a parking revolution as the industry embraces a variety of new technologies that make it easier for people to find and pay for parking, and for parking authorities to better manage it. Body Image: read more.

Design 95

Design Airports Transportation Management 95

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Construction Equipment

MAY 20, 2013

' . Employment in the construction sector decreased in 32 states between March and April, while 29 states added jobs in the last year, according to an analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials attribute the decline to a reduction of construction demand in the private sector and federal construction spending cuts.

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Employment AGC Construction America 72

Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2013

'You would have to be living in a cave in some remote corner of the world to be unaware of how the economy has eroded over the past two years. With the overall unemployment rate skyrocketing to 10 percent at a national level, the construction industry has been amongst the hardest hit of all industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported continued job losses in the month of December, totaling nearly 27,000 in construction alone, bringing unemployment in the construction industry to nearly 20

Statistics 120

Statistics Industrial Construction 120

The Constructor

MAY 20, 2013

'There are two types of Plastics, namely Thermoplastic and Thermosetting plastics distinguished by the physical property. Thermoplastics: This type.

Materials 219

Materials 219

BD+C

MAY 21, 2013

'Tile of Spain consultant and ceramic tile expert Ryan Fasan presented his "What''s Trending in Tile" roundup at the Coverings 2013 show in Atlanta earlier this month. His trends range from high-tech products that incorporate nanotechnology to tile with depth and movement. Here''s an overview of Fasan''s emerging tile trends for 2013 (via Tile of Spain''s Pinterest page ): Body Image: read more.

Atlanta 91

Atlanta Retail Education Products 91

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 24, 2013

'About a year ago, my wife turned vegetarian on me. I don''t have any significant objection to eating more healthy and I like the fact that she has eliminated sugar and processed foods from our pantry. However, I constantly complain about the increased costs of eating right. Not that I treat every marital conversation like a construction claim, but I do find myself grilling my wife about these increased costs and whether they are justified.

Claims 72

Claims Materials Compensation Estimating 72

Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2013

'There has been a long-running battle over the tax treatment of losses incurred by limited liability companies (LLCs) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Recently, the IRS lost a key battle in its fight to limit tax deductions that can be taken by investors in small businesses. The recent Tax Court decision, Garnett v. Commissioner, 132 T.C. No. 19 (2009) (Garnett), is a case that could have broad implications for entrepreneurs, investors and small business owners.

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IRS Liability 120

The Constructor

MAY 24, 2013

'Base Isolation Method in Building Construction Conventional Construction Practice assumes Fixed Base Structures The Dynamic Characteristics of Fixed.

Structural Engineering 216

Structural Engineering Engineering Design Construction 216

BD+C

MAY 24, 2013

'NBBJ has released renderings of a revised plan for Amazon ''s new three-block headquarters in Seattle. The proposal would replace a previously approved six-story office building with a three-unit "biodome": spheres that will hold large, mature trees and other plants in open, high-bay space. Retail stores are programmed for the ground floor of the spheres, which will comprise about 65,000 sf of space for work, dining, meetings, and recreation.

Seattle 90

Seattle Plans Zoning Retail 90

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Construction Equipment

MAY 22, 2013

'The U.S. Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued 33 health and safety violations—including four repeat—to A & B Foundry & Machining LLC in Franklin, Ohio, following a Nov. 15, 2012 inspection. The contractor faces fines of up to $170,107.

Ohio 71

Ohio Contractors Equipment OSHA 71

Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2013

'These days, global positioning systems (GPS) seem about as ubiquitous as cordless tools in the construction industry. Cordless tools transformed worksites by offering construction workers freedom from electrical outlets. In the same way, GPS is transforming how construction firms manage tools and equipment by boosting profits and improving the bottom line.

Equipment 120

Equipment Management Profitability Electrical 120

The Constructor

MAY 22, 2013

'MIX DESIGN OF SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE (SCC) Self Compacting Concrete has to be designed and tested before it is produced and used for construction.

Concrete 209

Concrete Design Construction 209