The Constructor

JANUARY 10, 2018

There different types of structural systems which are used in the construction of multistory buildings. These systems for multi storey buildings can.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 9, 2018

There’s no denying that sustainable building projects continue to grow in popularity among commercial construction clients. A Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2016 SmartMarket Report projected that the global green building sector will double every 3 years, with survey respondents from 70 countries reporting 60 percent of their projects will be green by 2018.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 9, 2018

I’m finding clients who have excellent lockout/tagout programs but who have not taken the necessary step of identifying tasks where LOTO is not feasible. When you ask the right questions, you will typically find some number of service and maintenance tasks where the task must be done with power. These are tasks that call for further analysis and action.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re probably familiar with the finger-pointing phase of a project. It’s that time when things are going wrong, and everyone starts looking for someone else to blame for cost overruns, delays, and other struggles. It’s no surprise the finger-pointing phase happens in many projects. Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent of their original deadlines, and 35 percent of costs in the construction industry can be attributed to material wa

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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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The Constructor

JANUARY 10, 2018

How to choose type of pile foundation? The types of pile along with their advantages and disadvantages and applications can be used to guide designer.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 9, 2018

Sometimes it can be hard to make the right decisions, especially when it comes to choosing the right university for your future career. And when you want your career in construction, not every university offers a degree in this field of work. To make this choice more easy, we made.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 8, 2018

Stop by the Viewpoint booths at World of Concrete for beer & demos! If you plan to be at World of Concrete in Las Vegas we hope you’ll stop by Viewpoint booths # C3302 & # C3308. Learn more about many of the new solutions and enhancements we’ve made to our products, including our field data collection solution, Viewpoint Field Time. Field Time seamlessly captures data related to labor, equipment and production units.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 11, 2018

Concrete cover is assumed to be the first measure considered to prevent influences of aggressive elements on the reinforcement steel bars. That is.

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Concrete 230

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2018

Each month, the Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics from several different sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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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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Lets Build

JANUARY 11, 2018

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is expected to come into force both in European Union and the United Kingdom on May 25, 2018. The law will apply to any company that collects personal data in relation to EU citizens. UK is also supporting the new regulations regardless of Brexit.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

It’s no surprise the finger-pointing phase happens in many projects. Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 12, 2018

Fiat Chrysler announced Thursday it will move production of its Ram heavy-duty trucks to its plant in Warren, Michigan. In doing so, the plant will add 2,500 new jobs. Currently, the Ram is built in Saltillo, Mexico. FCA said it does not plan to shutter the Mexico plant but hasn't said what plans it may have for the facility. The move is in part a result of what FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne calls an "improvement in the U.S. business environment," referring to the new tax laws.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 12, 2018

Beware of JOC Cooperatives that Require Low Bid Acceptance… seek our BEST VALUE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS. In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to research the facts. If you are a public sector facilities manager look for a best-in-class Job Order Contract, and perhaps considering starting off with a JOC Cooperative, make certain that the program is based upon BEST VALUE procurement, as well as other core Job Order Contract principles.

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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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Lets Build

JANUARY 9, 2018

A number of homes and buildings opt for flat roofing structures, to give a subtle look. Although flat roofing appears quite promising, they may require a humongous deal of close check. Often flat roof repair companies offer a periodic check on breakdowns, splits which will keep your shelter in a.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2018

After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.

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Construction 134

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 12, 2018

VIDEO: SILCOR® 900HA application process. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 01/12/2018 - 16:08. GCP Applied Technologies. January 12, 2018. Play. SILCOR® 900HA application process after proper surface preparation. . "Question on a project? Design Advantage experts provide technical consultation throughout project design and construction. We'll work closely with your team to get everybody on the same page, from specification to installation.". - learn more >.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 11, 2018

Job Order Contracting Solution OpenJOC. Best value procurement. Performance-based reward system. Contractors earn a reasonable profit. Non-adversarial, long-term, win-win collaborative and mutually beneficial owner/contractor relationships. Enhanced financial transparency and visibility. Reduced Risk. More efficient use of renovation, repair, and minor new construction funds.

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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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Digger Blog

JANUARY 10, 2018

The 58th annual Doe Show takes place on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February 2018 at the Ernest Doe dealership located in Ulting near Maldon in Essex. The 58th annual Doe Show takes place on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February 2018 at the Ernest Doe dealership located in Ulting near Maldon in Essex.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2018

Industry recruitment firms are building relationships with superintendents and project managers who can be tapped later for jobs — but for hefty fees.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 12, 2018

VIDEO: SILCOR® waterproofing sports agile performance, incredible results. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 01/12/2018 - 16:02. GCP Applied Technologies. January 12, 2018. Play. Patricio Andrade of Andr Services Group describes how the properties of SILCOR® liquid waterproofing support agile performance and results. . "Question on a project? Design Advantage experts provide technical consultation throughout project design and construction.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2018

Job Order Contracting – The OpenJOC(TM) Advantage. The Only JOC Program featuring…. 1.Open, Adaptive Unit Pricing. 2.Locally Researched Costs with OpenJOC 10% Rule (TM). 3. No Cost Factors / Indexe. 4. Exclusive Cloud Access including Project, Document, Facility, Asset Management, & BIM. The post Job Order Contracting – The OpenJOC(TM) Advantage appeared first on 4BT.

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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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Help Everybody Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2018

One of the most challenging things you can be tasked to do is define a firm’s marketing budget. What’s the right marketing budget for a small architecture firm in Wayne, PA? What’s the right marketing budget for the largest construction firm in Michigan? Try as you might to find a legitimate rule of thumb (5-13% of total revenue is a common one), there is no “apples-to-apples” comparison that answers, “ how much should our firm spend on marketing?

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2018

Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 12, 2018

VIDEO: SILCOR® waterproofing has an industry-backed reputation. Phillip.fry@gc…. Fri, 01/12/2018 - 16:13. GCP Applied Technologies. January 12, 2018. Play. SILCOR ® liquid waterproofing has industry backing, comments from Joe Schenone of Maspeth Roofing. . "Question on a project? Design Advantage experts provide technical consultation throughout project design and construction.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2018

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF A JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM. DO: Know the JOC Contract and its dollar limits. Know your contract plans and JOC Operations Manual. Check the math and extensions of each estimate. Randomly verify line items. Keep non pre-priced scope to less than or equal to 10% of a projects total cost. Review the coefficient. Apply the negotiated coefficient to the estimate total.

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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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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2018

Ted Puzio says that if he wrote a book about his life, it would be called ‘Hurdles’ because he’s jumped over more than his share of them.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 11, 2018

Reasons for construction fraud range from trying to keep a failing business alive to personal enrichment. Here's how to stop it before it happens.

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Construction 95

BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

Despite a collective Paris Climate Accord hangover – the throbbing ache at the temples many of us continue to feel in the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal in June – dozens of our nation’s leaders attended the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP)-23 in Bonn, Germany, demonstrating unity, leadership and resolve on climate action. .

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