TYPES OF SOIL TESTS FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
AUGUST 16, 2016
Types of Soil tests for building construction works depend on properties of soil. Design of foundation is based on soil test report of construction.
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Go for the Gold: 3 Keys to Finishing a Commercial Construction Project on Time
HardHatChat
AUGUST 18, 2016
Leading up to the start of the Olympic Games earlier this month, one of the main story lines revolved around the question of “Will Rio be ready?” Before the 2016 Games opened, media coverage showed crews in Rio de Janeiro putting finishing touches on new-construction Olympic facilities, and reporters speculated whether venues and the athletes village would be completed in time to welcome participants and spectators.
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Determining What Your Fleet Needs
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 15, 2016
Balance, flexibility and discipline are three practices that contribute to success in many of life’s endeavors. As a construction business owner, you can use them to guide your decisions for renting, leasing or buying construction equipment. A widely accepted industry rule of thumb argues in favor of buying equipment when you expect to achieve a utilization factor of 60 percent or higher.
Attend Greenbuild – The Best Way To Grow Your Green Building Business
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 14, 2016
I am often asked, “ how can I expand my green building business? ” My answer is simple and the same response I have offered for years, attend the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. This year Greenbuild is in Los Angeles from October 5 – 7. I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice!
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.
TYPES OF TESTS ON BRICKS FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORKS
The Constructor
AUGUST 17, 2016
Various types of tests on bricks are conducted to check quality of bricks for construction works. Some tests on bricks can be conducted at.
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Master-Crafting Your Employee Handbook
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 17, 2016
Just as with a finely crafted building, an employee handbook requires a level foundation, firm support and an eye for detail. There is no “standard” handbook and no two should be exactly alike. Employers should think twice before downloading a form handbook from the internet or “borrowing” a handbook from another employer. Variations in state, city and county laws, industry standards and employer practices necessitate customized policies.
Leading economists predict construction industry growth through 2017
BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2016
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist Robert Dietz predicted continued growth for the construction industry in 2017 during a joint economic forecast today.
WHAT IS TUNED MASS DAMPER AND ITS APPLICATIONS?
The Constructor
AUGUST 14, 2016
A tuned mass damper is a device mounted in structures to prevent discomfort, damage, or outright structural failure caused by vibration during.
Job Order Contract Standard Operating Procedures – SOP
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 19, 2016
Documented procedures, workflows, internal and external control procedures and other requirements associated with a JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) are critical to assuring compliance and a successful program. Multiple JOC audits performance by public agencies are available on the Internet. In virtually all cases, any reported issues could have been averted with well-developed internal controls procedures in place.
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.
CFMA Conference Highlights Diversity in Education
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 16, 2016
The Construction Financial Management Association’s (CFMA) 2016 Annual Conference & Exhibition was held June 25-29 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Every year, the conference provides attendees with varied educational sessions, technology solutions, networking opportunities and awareness about current trends in construction accounting and finance.
Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline Gets Final Permits
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 15, 2016
Construction may start as soon as Wednesday on the $3.2-billion Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline now that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finalized permits. The project will carry natural gas 55 miles through Alabama, 196 miles through Georgia, and 214 miles into Florida.
slab design
The Constructor
AUGUST 17, 2016
I have some questions in structural design of slab 1. what are the principles in dividing the floor slab into number of panels? when the columns are.
Construction Productivity Solution
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 16, 2016
Construction Productivity Solution. MEDIA RELEASE. For Immediate Release – August 16, 2016. Construction Productivity Solution. August 16, 2016 – Four BT, LLC today announces a new industry resource to enable measurable gains in construction productivity. Historically, the renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction of physical infrastructure (buildings, roadways, dams, bridges, mass transit, utilities…) have faced major problems such as low productivity, waste, and n
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?
Top 14 Most Common Scheduling Mistakes by Contractors
Best Practices Construction Law
AUGUST 17, 2016
Many delay, disruption, and loss of productivity claims are lost or substantially reduced in value because mistakes, errors and carelessness are reflected in the original schedule and plan of operations. The original schedule is often the first piece of documentation that the owner receives demonstrating the contractor’s professionalism in planning and management.
about IBS wall panel
The Constructor
AUGUST 15, 2016
can i know what was the problem about the IBS wall panel that we having nowadays ? if someone can help me , i need an article about the problem of.
Job Order Contract / Job Order Contracting – JOC: Do’s – Don’ts
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 15, 2016
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS / CONTRACTING – JOC. Job Order Contracting is a proven LEAN collaborative construction delivery method that is capable of delivering over 90% of construction projects on-time, on-budget, at the required quality level, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved. . Design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R can’t match this level of productivity or success.
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.
Rental vs. purchase: How to minimize job site costs
BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2016
With total U.S. construction starts projected to rise by 6 percent in 2016, the construction industry continues on its steady rise. Its expansion is contributing to an increase in corporate projects and profits. To make the most of the upturn, construction companies are having to focus on keeping costs low, working to allocate resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
GIE+EXPO Just Keeps Getting Bigger, More Diverse
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 17, 2016
Expanded educational programs, larger outdoor demo area, addition of UTVs and golf/sports turf management highlight the upcoming 2016 GIE+EXPO in Louisville October 19-21.
Land survey(total station)
The Constructor
AUGUST 19, 2016
Sir/madam, i’m completed B.E civil engineering and i’m looking forward for studing land survey(total station) course plz… suggest.
7 Workers Injured at Texas Pipeline Fire
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 15, 2016
Construction workers preparing to weld a crude oil pipeline connection on Friday night were burned and airlifted to hospitals after the Port Arthur area Sunoco pipeline experienced a flash fire. "There was welding, a crude oil line and fumes," said Jeff Shields, Sunoco Logistics spokesman, who was at the site with officials from the contractor, Houston-based L-Con Inc.
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!
New images Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts revealed by Michael Maltzan Architecture
BD+C
AUGUST 16, 2016
“Art” is a small word with a large, multifaceted definition far exceeding its character length. While many people may define art as that which is on display at a local gallery, art can actually be found, in one way or another, across just about any discipline imaginable.
GIE+EXPO Expanding Outdoor Demo Area
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 15, 2016
Expands from 19 to 20 acres, giving attendees even more room to test drive the latest landscaping equipment.
USING FRP MESH FOR PLASTER
The Constructor
AUGUST 17, 2016
I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS—- 1-HOW TO USE FRP MESH – PROCEDURE OF USING FRP MESH FOR CEMENT PLASTER ? 2-WE HAVE 100 MM THICK SOLID CONCRETE BLOCK.
Bendable Concrete That is Tough as Metal
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 19, 2016
Scientists from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have invented a new type of concrete called ConFlexPave that is bendable yet stronger and longer lasting than regular concrete which is heavy, brittle and breaks under tension.
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!
RECONSTRUCTION GIANTS: Facelifts give buildings new identities, even as they keep a few wrinkles
BD+C
AUGUST 19, 2016
Th e buzzword in real estate circles these days is asset repositioning —taking a down-on-its-luck property, usually an older office building, and revaluing it through reconstruction.
Are You Trying to Find a Bookkeeper for Your Contractor Company?
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 19, 2016
Construction Contractors Have Experienced The Worst Economic Times In The Past 100 Years And Now That You Are Getting Busy You Cannot Find A Decent Reliable Bookkeeper. Four Things Contractors Are Saying About Bookkeepers: #1 I've been trying to hire a bookkeeper for my contracting company for a while and none of them are worth a darn! #2 I Tell Them "Your Job Is Make QuickBooks Give Me Reports I Need To Make Informed Business Decisions!".
difference between hybrid and composite structure
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2016
I want to know the difference between composite and hybrid structure Read More at difference between hybrid and composite structure The Constructor
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