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Standard Proctor Test – Its Apparatus, Procedure, Result.

Civiconcepts

Proctor Test is carried out to study or understand the soil’s compaction characteristics with variable moisture content. The test is performed to estimate the maximum load the soil could bear … Standard Proctor Test – Its Apparatus, Procedure, Result. Read More ».

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. There were no balloons dropped from the balconies at sine die, ostensibly because of Covid-19 social distancing there were no high school pages to drop celebratory balloons from the balconies, but it is worthy of note that this year the legislature passed House Bill 391 making illegal intentionally releasing balloons (see below)?

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Free And Easy Trading At Ports Of Entry

Business Facilities

Foreign trade zones, located in or near U.S. Customs ports of entry, enable duty-free movement of foreign and domestic merchandise. there are more than 200 U.S. FTZs, each a driver of regional economic growth. - Read: Free And Easy Trading At Ports Of Entry at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How Smart Sensors Can Strengthen Concrete on Jobsites

Construction Business Owner

How Smart Sensors Can Strengthen Concrete on Jobsites. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 11:43. Inefficient construction scheduling is a longstanding problem that often costs the industry and society greatly. Just a few hours of delays per floor in the construction of a multistory building can cost more than a million dollars. General contractors can incur contractual penalties of up to $50,000 a day for not meeting a project’s deadline.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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State of the Construction Industry: April 2021 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Details of the $2 trillion-plus American Jobs Act, modular construction and a look at cities' projects explored in this April 2021 industry roundup.

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Public Sector Facilities Portfolio Management 101

Job Order Contracting

At the end of the day, Public Sector Facilities Portfolio Management 101 is a PASS/FAIL course for practicing professionals. As a public sector facilities management professional, your days are as endless as the list of repairs, renos, and new builds. Savvy FM professionals know, however, that at the end of day, that only two things really matter… Ensuring organizational buy-in and adoption of your strategy, and Delivering on a plan to efficiently sustain your facilities requirements.

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Is It Time to Rethink Your Maintenance Strategy?

Construction Business Owner

Is It Time to Rethink Your Maintenance Strategy? Alex Headley. Wed, 04/28/2021 - 13:30. Machine maintenance is key to getting the most out of your construction equipment. That might seem obvious, but how you decide to manage and complete your maintenance isn’t always as straightforward. If you are weighing your options for managing your machine’s preventive maintenance, there are some considerations to keep in mind.

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6 Construction Software Features Document Controllers Should Look For

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Document controllers in the UK need collaboration, integration, and real-time access to the latest version of construction documents.

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Chilled Beams: Ceiling-Mounted Heat Exchangers

The Constructor

A chilled beam is an air distribution device with an integral coil designed to heat or cool large buildings. Chilled beams are made up of convective.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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OSHA’s Emergency COVID Safety Standard Now Under White House Review

FDR Safety

As of Tuesday, April 27th 2021, OSHA’s emergency temporary standard regarding COVID-19 has advanced to the White House, marking what many say is the final stage of the process of establishing a COVID-19 standard. In a press release on Tuesday April 27th, the Department of Labor said of the proposed standard’s advancement, “Today, OSHA sent draft standards to the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review,” the department spokeswoman said in an email

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February 2021 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

February 2021 Construction Industry Stats. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 12:42. The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several 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.

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LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION

Job Order Contracting

Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services you need to consistently drive quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. LEAN is a philosophy dating back as far as Henry Ford. At it’s core LEAN is quite simple.

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5 Major Types of Valves in Plumbing System

The Constructor

Valves are mechanical devices used to control, direct, and regulate the flow of water by opening, closing, or partially obstructing the flow. They.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Locations For The Biotech Industry: Microscopic Miracles

Business Facilities

Successful introduction of mRNA vaccines has created a platform for the rapid development of new treatments. - Read: Locations For The Biotech Industry: Microscopic Miracles at BusinessFacilities.com.

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New York City market continues to lead the U.S. Construction Pipeline

BD+C

In the recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of Q1‘21, New York City continues to hold the lead amongst U.S. markets for the most projects in the U.S. construction pipeline with 145 projects/24,762 rooms. Other U.S. markets that follow are Los Angeles with 144 projects/23,994 rooms, Dallas with 135 projects/16,260 rooms, Atlanta with 132 projects/18,264 rooms, and Orlando with 98 projects/17,536 rooms.

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[VIDEO] Baubot, the Robot That Wants to Be Trade on the Jobsite

Construction Junkie

Baubot, via YouTube // Baubot. While still new in the construction industries, robots are typically designed to perform a specific task in a highly precise and efficient way, like the rebar tying robot, Tybot or the brick-laying robot Hadrian X. More recently, though, robots are being imagined as platforms for 3rd party companies to develop hardware and accessories to attach to the base robot, like the Boston Dynamics robotic dog, Spot.

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Solar Roadways: Purpose, Construction, and Applications

The Constructor

A solar roadway is a street surface that produces electricity. It consists of a glass layer, an electronic layer, and a base plate layer. The.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Illinois Invests $15M In Advanced Manufacturing Training Academies 

Business Facilities

Funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan will establish two cutting-edge training academies to prepare workers for future jobs, boost investment in downstate communities. - Read: Illinois Invests $15M In Advanced Manufacturing Training Academies at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Why you should start sharing your documents in the cloud

Lets Build

How many times did you feel frustrated because you were not able to find the right document the moment you needed it or due to all the emails that you had to send back and forth to validate the latest version of your programme? Let alone the stress of not knowing if your teams on site are working based on the latest version. Even when you managed to reach them and share with them through email or WhatsApp the latest PDF, there was still no way to see whether all team members had seen it and took

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Home Design Details That Add Distinction

Pro Builder

Home Design Details That Add Distinction. rbinsacca. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 14:30. Drawn from winners of the 2020 Best in American Living Awards, these design details can inspire home builders with fresh new ways to differentiate their homes in a competitive market. Stacey Freed. Home builders often walk the fine line between delivering homes that satisfy consumer demand for something different (or even unique) and homes that also are familiar and timeless.

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How does a Wastewater Treatment Plant Work?

The Constructor

A wastewater treatment plant treats sewage water from various sources and makes it reusable. It comprises several processes that address specific.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Toyota To Create 1,400 New Jobs In Indiana

Business Facilities

In its third multi-million dollar investment in four years, Toyota announced it is adding two all-new electric vehicles to the production line-up at its Princeton plant. - Read: Toyota To Create 1,400 New Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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HDR selected to design new Cancer Hospital in Shaoxing

BD+C

HDR will design the new Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Shaoxing Campus. The modern hospital and research-oriented medical center will include elements of nature to help patients heal.

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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

Construction Specifier

Images courtesy Rockfon. by Gary Madaras, PhD. Preventing noise from transmitting between enclosed rooms is important in buildings. A conversation between a doctor and patient in a medical exam room, or between a lawyer and client in an office, should be confidential. People in adjacent rooms should not be able to listen to the private information being exchanged.

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Is it safe not to build a colunm at an intersection of two beams?

The Constructor

Is it safe not to build a column at an intersection of two beams? The post Is it safe not to build a colunm at an intersection of two beams?

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Robinson Manufacturing Invests $15 In Tennessee Expansion

Business Facilities

Clothing manufacturing and distribution company Robinson Manufacturing will create 91 jobs at its new Rhea County, TN warehouse and distribution facility. - Read: Robinson Manufacturing Invests $15 In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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SOM completes Willis Tower Skydeck transformation

BD+C

SOM has completed the renovation and transformation of the Willis Tower Skydeck. The project includes an immersive new exhibition and a reimagined observation deck that will allow visitors to explore the city’s past, present, and future. The project returns the Skydeck to the original vision for the building, foregrounding the tower’s iconic views while showcasing its structural design through minimal design gestures and subtle finishes.

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Better Wood: Overcoming the Limitations of Structural Wood Products

Pro Builder

Better Wood: Overcoming the Limitations of Structural Wood Products. ibush. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:17. With its high strength-to-weight ratio, wood makes for an awesome structural material. But because of its limitations—fire performance and moisture sensitivity among them—it sometimes needs help to perform at its best. Manufacturers have been doing their part for decades, and more help is on the way from academia: Montana State University (MSU) recently announced it is currently engaged in a stud