Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'The construction industry may have been slow to warm up to mobile technology, but new data shows that firms are embracing mobile work strategies faster than ever. As they do, they face many new challenges. How can a firm make technology work for everyone? How can a company keep data accessible but secure? And with the rapid pace of technological change and improvement, how does a firm prepare for what’s next?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
'Reinforcement detailing of a slab is done based on its support conditions. Slab may be supported on walls or beams or columns. Slab supported.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'I’m constantly amazed by the speed with which new technology and new devices are reaching the marketplace. It was only a few years ago that the iPad debuted, but tablet sales have grown so fast that now more than one-third of adults in the U.S. own one. Laptops continue to become lighter, hybrid tablet/laptops are available, and smart phones are becoming the norm.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'The final vote of the District of Columbia’s Construction Codes Coordinating Board on the Green Construction Code (and all of the new construction codes) occurred last week, and today the codes are being transmitted to the Mayor''s office. The Mayor will submit the codes to the DC Council for adoption. The new Green Code is significant, not only for those constructing or renovating buildings within DC, but because it portends a new green regulatory scheme that may well be a national model
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Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'Contractors have to be able to multitask to stay in business. Sometimes, however, so many things are going on simultaneously that it’s difficult to determine where time is best spent. Nels Solum of Solum Construction LLC asks the following question: What steps can I take to make sure I am managing my time properly?
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FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'Our guest blogger today is Mike White , a new senior advisor for FDRsafety who comes to us after a great career at GM, where he was most recently Global Safety Director. Let me explain the title and the premise of this blog. If you manage for risk, you also manage for compliance. However, if you manage for compliance, you may overlook risk and hazards that result in serious or fatal injuries.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
'Savvy business people are finding opportunities to profit in matters ancillary to green building, including opportunities advantaged by providing services that contribute to LEED credits. From snow removal to legal services and office cleaning to landscaping with literally hundreds of business sectors in between, business not traditionally thought of as being in the construction field or the environmental industrial complex, are profiting by being green and marketing their contribution to LEED
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'Project controls, including standardized approaches, processes and reporting, are designed to manage all costs and financial aspects of a project through its life cycle—from initial estimating and budgeting to forecasting, measuring progress, controlling change, reconciling actual expenditures and closing out the project. They should also provide better visibility into how a project is performing and allow teams to make proactive decisions to improve performance during the project’s execution.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
'Machine foundations are special types of foundations required for machines, machine tools and heavy equipments which have wide range of speeds, loads.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'When sports teams travel to a game, they battle fatigue, strange surroundings, and thousands of hostile, roaring fans. The home team meanwhile, rested, confident in their city and familiar with the facility, rides the fan energy that rocks their building when they step onto the field or court. Home advantage can play a significant role in game outcomes.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
'Sag Harbor Village, New York has become the most recent of more than 400 local governments across the country to incentivize green building. Last year, the New York state legislature unanimously passed the Energy Conservation Bill enabling local governments to provide property tax exemptions for commercial and residential construction or improvements that meet LEED standards.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'When the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) created the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program in 2000, who could have known this idea would turn into a global movement with more than 1.5 million square feet of building space ?becoming LEED certified every day? The program has grown to include more than 184,000 LEED-credentialed professionals and more than 51,000 projects participating in LEED, making up 9.7 billion square feet of construction space.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'Cooling towers are commonly used to remove excess heat that is generated in places such as power stations, chemical plants and even domestically in.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
'Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo., and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University. Body Image: read more.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
'By Jenny Vickers. From the July/August 2013 issue. When the Panama Canal expansion is complete in 2015, supersized post-Panamax ships from Asia will be able to traverse the canal and, for the first time, have direct all-water shipping access to ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast. For years, these megaships docked on the West Coast, sending cargo to U.S. markets via train or truck.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'One risk facing the construction industry is liability for defects in a company’s work. Setting aside the complexity of modern construction, multiple tiers of contractors and suppliers are involved in a typical commercial or residential project and, despite their best efforts, they may interfere to damage the work of other trades or otherwise install defective work on a project.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
'CLASSIFICATION (TYPES) OF DAMS BASED ON PURPOSE 1. STORAGE DAM OR IMPOUNDING DAM 2. DETENTION DAM 3. DIVERSION DAM 4. COFFER DAM 5. DEBRIS DAM 1.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'Products from ten companies have been selected as finalists for the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Schmidt Family Foundation and the Dutch Postcode Lottery. Three winners will be selected from this group and will share a cash prize of $250,000. read more.
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
'Fire safety at work is everyone’s business. Each year in the United States, there are between 70,000 and 80,000 impactful workplace fires. Of these, over 5,000 result in injury and 200 end in death. Fortunately, most workplace fires can be prevented — only 15 percent of them are a result of circumstances outside of human control. The key is training, knowledge, and preventative measures.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'Few would dispute that the construction business is more connected than ever before. Modern mobile devices offer the opportunity to capture an incredible amount and variety of information. Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google, recently made the claim that globally we now generate more data in a two-day period than we did from the dawn of civilization until 2003.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
'The following types of damage are quite common in reinforced concrete buildings: Sliding of roofs off the supports Where the beams simply rest on.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'A new study released by the Mayor’s office shows that New York City is making great strides in identifying energy wasted from its largest source of climate change pollution: its buildings. read more.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'Between August 2012 and August 2013, construction employment increased in 194 metro areas, declined in 88 and was stagnant in 57, according to analysis of federal employment data from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Officials added that despite the widespread gains, construction employment reached peak levels for August in only 19 of 339 metro areas.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'On a daily basis, construction professionals face wet, dirty, dusty and muddy environments. These conditions add to the challenge of maintenance ?or repair jobs. Tools and equipment are necessary for these jobs, but they are much less useful when rusted, stuck or simply not operating at peak performance. Being proactive and using the appropriate lubricant or maintenance product can save your business time and money in the long run.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
'Test methods on SCC (Self Compacting Concrete) The methods presented here are devised specifically for SCC. Existing rheological test procedure have.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
'Auburn Hills, Mich. – The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
'Conexpo-Con/Agg wants to publicly show appreciation to construction contractors at this year''s show through its Quality of Life Campaign. The campaign, in which contractors share their stories, is raising greater awareness of the accomplishments of the construction industry among all those who benefit from its work: vital improvements such as well-maintained and safe roads and bridges, upgraded and fully functioning clean-water and sewer capabilities, and improved facilities for recreation, he
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
'Editor’s Note: This is the second article of a two-part series covering change order management. Part one appeared in Construction Business Owner’s September 2013 issue and can be found here.
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