Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
The versatility of hydraulic excavators is virtually unmatched in the world of construction equipment. Whether you’re talking about compact, mid-range or large hydraulic excavators, these machines are ideal for lifting, moving and placing a wide range of materials. As a result, it is important that hydraulic excavator operators are trained to properly lift loads or materials.
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Houzz is the leading online platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. In other words, Houzz is the Pinterest for the remodeling, design, or the construction industry. For construction, design, remodeling, etc. professionals, Houzz offers a unique opportunity to reach a more targeted audience and connect with similar professionals.
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The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
The green building concept is gaining importance in various countries. These are buildings that ensure that waste is minimized at every stage during.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
It seems like nearly every week I read about a new tablet offering of some sort – whether it’s a new version, a mini-version, or a brand new tablet. Along with the product announcements, I usually see a buzz of activity around the tech blogs proclaiming why or why not the tablet will succeed. All the comparisons of functionality and available apps remind me of how my kids and their friends would compare who got the best toys at Christmas.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
The blame game is endemic in our industry. Here’s how it works: When something goes wrong, the first question that usually gets asked is, “Whose fault is it?” When the schedule slips, it’s the builder’s fault for not controlling their subs. When the budget spirals, it’s the owner’s fault for not managing scope. And when coordination issues come up in the field, it’s the architect’s fault for submitting incomplete drawings.
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The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Reinforced concrete foundations are designed based on column loads and moments at base and the soil data. Following are the types of foundations in.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Construction giant Lend Lease recently put the finishing touches on Forté, a 10-story apartment complex in Melbourne, Australia's Victoria Harbour that was built entirely with cross laminated timber (CTL) technology. The $11 million complex is the world's tallest timber-framed apartment building and the first CTL-framed project in Australia. read more.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Imagine trying to manage a construction project without a smartphone. You would have to visit each site to create field reports, and clients trying to reach you may become frustrated that you are out of the office. Additionally, sharing information for reports would require you to go back to the office to file them from a computer.
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
When Finnish demolition company Toivonen’s operators were demolishing some old silos in Turku during 2010, they were totally unaware that their every movement was being watched intensely by visual artist Tiina Vainio. Whilst large Daewoo, Hitachi, Kobelco and Liebherr machines powerfully ripped into the silos, their movements were being put onto canvas in a far more gentle way.
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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.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
To determine the compressive strength of concrete specimens prepared and to verify the strength requirements as desired in the mix design and.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is now accepting proposals for the development of a best practices guide on the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) that is consistent and cohesive with the checks and balances currently provided in the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. read more.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
As we continue to investigate the ways in which contractors are utilizing mobile technology to be more efficient, CBO takes a second look at mobile apps—from collaboration tools targeted at contractors to simple practical tools that might come in handy on a jobsite. These 10 apps offer features that will save time and prevent hassles. Aconex Aconex Works with paid Aconex software.
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Many of the major plant hire company’s must have thousands of disaster photos in their files, especially those who operate in the mainly self drive sector. I know myself, from bitter experience, that things can go wrong when you hire out a machine to someone who doesn’t really know what they are doing! During my first venture into plant hire, I ran a brand new Komatsu PC20-8 mini excavator, which I put out on hire to a guy on its first day in service.
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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?
The Constructor
MARCH 1, 2013
Deep foundations are those where the depth of foundation is generally greater than two times of width of footing (D = 2B). Deep foundations are.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
To speed construction of the $110 million Capitol Hill Station light-rail station in Seattle, general contractor Turner Construction will use an unusual temporary framing method for the project's underground spaces. read more.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Maintaining strict project controls not only helps to instill ethics but improves your image and your bottom line.
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Terex will have more than 20 new and enhanced machines on display on what promises to be the largest and perhaps the most impressive trade fair in the world. Features on the new loader include a curved boom, high-pressure hydraulics and a high-torque 74.5kW (100hp) engine for improved tear-out forces and cycle times. The curved boom design allows trucks to be positioned closer to the machine for short loading cycles and a new ‘Deep Dig’ innerslide extending dipperstick speeds working
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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.
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS REQUIRED PER CUBIC METRE OF COMPACTED MORTAR OR CONCRETE NOMINAL MIX WATER CEMENT RATIO WATER PER.
Help Everybody Everyday
FEBRUARY 24, 2013
Some people think proposal competitions are all the same. We compete and whomever had the best relationship wins. These people are wrong. This is because the type of procurement has a dramatic effect on the proposal competition. Let’s look at a few procurement types and discuss what effect they have. Low Bid. Low bid or “lowest qualified bid” comes down to price.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 1, 2013
(March 1, 2013) - Construction spending snapped a nine-month string of monthly gains with a sharp decline in January but still rose from year-ago levels, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
The new buckets are designed to fit specific models and match the key kinematic parameters of the wheel loaders. Critical bucket positions have been optimised to enhance digging and dumping performance. Each bucket is “matched” to the tipping loads of the wheel loaders for maximum stability and safe operation of the machine. Doosan say “A perfect fit is guaranteed, to ensure an easy and quick installation” They added “The operator has an optimal view of the attachme
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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!
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
How to choose right equipment for construction? Most of the construction projects involve laborious work which is to be handled by men and the.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Westport Innovations announced an agreement with ENN Group aimed at the proliferation of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation solutions and fuel for on-road, off-road, rail and marine applications. Westport Innovations announced an agreement with ENN Group aimed at the proliferation of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation solutions and fuel for on-road, off-road, rail and marine applications.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 26, 2013) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for January was $5.9 billion, up 16 percent from volume of $5.1 billion in the same period in 2012.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
A newly released rendering of Google 's new HQ—designed to replace the much-remodeled suburban office park the firm now occupies in Mountain View, Calif.—shows a series of low-slung buildings designed to bring people together. Formally known as the Bay View campus, the new "Googleplex" will be engineered to make sure no employee will be more than a 2.5 minute walk away from any other. read more.
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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!
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Pile foundations are needed under following circumstances: When top layers of soil are highly compressible for it to support structural loads through.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
The board of directors of CNH Global N.V. approved the plan to merge the company with and into a NewCo, a subsidiary of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. incorporated under the law of the Netherlands. The terms of the plan related to the merger are fully consistent with the terms of the Merger Agreement executed in November 2012. Upon completion of the merger, CNH shareholders will receive 3.828 common shares of NewCo for each share of CNH that they own.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Alternative-fuel vehicle technologies and smarter driving habits can save money, improve fleet performance, support organizational environmental goals and contribute to the nation’s energy security. The growing selection of alternative-fuel vehicles and technologies, the expansion of the refueling infrastructure network and the evolution of vehicle telematics are making it progressively easier to operate and maintain alternative-fuel fleets.
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