CivilJungle

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Instruction of Remove Paint from Concrete. Concrete is a widely used building material in the construction industry. Concrete is used in the construction of every structural element. The Concrete surface has a natural light grey. The different types of paints are applied on the surface of the concrete to give aesthetical look to the surface the concrete.

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Learn Civil Engineering

DECEMBER 26, 2020

In this article, we are going to discuss different things like Introduction, definition, types of brick bonding, technical terms used in brick masonry, etc. Introduction to Brick masonry In an ancient period people used to construct buildings with the help of stones and lime mortar shifting of huge stones was a very difficult task for […].

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 30, 2020

3 Lessons From the West Virginia DOT on Developing a Drone Program. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 12/30/2020 - 10:02. State departments of transportation (DOTs) are responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure across the country and finding new and innovative ways to address the demands of future growth on the nation’s roads and bridges.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Water pumps are commonly used on construction sites to remove excess water accumulated due to heavy rain or high water table. They primarily serve.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A look at the 12 most popular Viewpoint blogs of 2020.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The Hartford Region is home to the headquarters of most of the leading global players in the insurance sector. The insurance industry generates more than $16 billion in output in the region, employing more than 70,000. - Read: Insurance Industry Locations: Shaping The New World Of Insurance at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Point Pleasant Bridge, also known as Silver Bridge, was constructed over the Ohio River to provide the crossing for highway number-35 of the United.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Federal Covid-19 relief measure includes $10 billion of emergency aid for state departments of transportation, according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

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BD+C

DECEMBER 28, 2020

At approximately 280,000-sf, The Smile, a new mixed-use development design by Bjarke Ingles Group, bridges Harlem’s active 125th Street corridor and the quieter 126th Street.

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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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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 28, 2020

From supplements to skincare, it may be surprising to learn that biotech companies are routinely being sought after to help resolve issues such as taste and sustainability. - Read: Biotech: Prosperous Partnerships at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The Millau Viaduct is the world’s tallest bridge constructed to connect Northern Europe and Eastern Spain. With its eight spans suspended from seven.

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Civiconcepts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Sieve Analysis Test of Sand is done to check the gradation of sand particles. Sand particle distribution in sand volume is important for good quality concrete and mortar. In this test, the sand sample is passed through a series of IS sieve sizes ordered from bigger to a smaller size at the bottom. A sand… Read More » Sieve Analysis Test of Sand – Procedure & Result.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Skender has recently completed construction on the Perkins+WIll-designed Sarah’s Circle, a six-story supportive housing facility for women in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. The organization and new facility will serve women who are homeless or in need of a safe space by providing housing, life necessities, and supportive services to permanently end their homelessness.

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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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Civil Lead

JANUARY 1, 2021

What is BOQ? BOQ stands for Bill of quantities that is the narrative of various work items giving the description, Read more What is BOQ? – Purpose, Importance, Advantages, Disadvantages.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2021

Cinder blocks or concrete masonry units are building blocks made from concrete and other coal cinders. A cinder block unit is very light when.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 29, 2020

A new wearable sensor is offering construction workers and safety managers an early warning signal when someone on the jobsite is showing signs of heat exhaustion.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Polhemus Residences is a 52,707-sf adaptive reuse, renovation, and restoration in the Cobble Hill Historic District Extension of Brooklyn. The enterprise converted the former Polhemus Memorial Clinic (1897), designed by the architect Marshall Emory, into 17 deluxe condominium residences. .

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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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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 1, 2021

Markets are dynamic and continually evolving, so no business can afford to stand still. Many construction business owners have learned that in the last few months as COVID-19 spread around the world. No matter how excellent your products or services, they have a finite lifespan, so they must be developed, improved, or replaced if you're continuing to grow your business.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In civil engineering, tunneling is one of the few areas where new horizons are constantly being explored. It is an exciting and rapidly evolving.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The pandemic is driving rapid change in design and construction technology, but the same adoption rigor that existed before it still delivers the best results.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The 51,987-sf Sazerac House is an interactive cocktail museum, active distillery, corporate headquarters, and event venue, all under one roof. Located next to the historic French Quarter, the project revitalizes one of New Orleans’s most prominent corners, Canal and Magazine Streets.

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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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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Waste-management firm Republic Services will no longer purchase electric refuse trucks from Nikola. The scuttled purchase of 2,500 electric refuse trucks follows GM’s decision to cancel production of an electric pickup truck, the Badger.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

All the big shows are either cancelled or virtual this year, but manufacturers continue to invest in new products. Here’s a few to put on your radar in 2021.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Agency will reprocure an expanded Hanford nuclear site mega-contract but offers scant detail on new value, scope, timeline or bidders; separately, site women settle $450K bias complaint

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BD+C

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act includes language that would encourage the U.S. Department of Defense to consider using mass timber construction on new building projects and renovations. The bill, which recently received final passage in Congress, directs the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Agriculture to review the potential to incorporate “innovative wood products in constructing or renovating facilities owned or managed by the Department of Defense.

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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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Business Facilities

JANUARY 1, 2021

Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets. - Read: BF Location Video: Why Michigan? – Discover Pure Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 1, 2021

Portland Cement Uses. In construction, there have many more uses for Portland cement. They are – Portland cement is now widely used in construction to make concrete. This cement exists the maximum of concrete masonry units. This cement is generally used in various structures like a dam, bridges , buildings, pavements, and where the soil conditions are normal.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 27, 2020

A structural engineering pioneer and innovator who has changed tall building design for more than 30 years, Robert Halvorson is ENR Midwest's 2020 Legacy Award winner.

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