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What is Batching of Concrete? & Types of Batching of Concrete Methods

Civiconcepts

Concrete is a multipurpose, long-lasting, environmentally friendly, and inexpensive material as well as a globally recognized construction material. To produce better quality concrete, the components of concrete must be calculated … What is Batching of Concrete? & Types of Batching of Concrete Methods Read More ».

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Plumbers Saving the Health of Texans

Contractor Magazine

Volunteers left their businesses and journeyed to Texas to restore running water to the elderly and under-resourced, disabled and uninsured residents.

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Residential projects: 5 mistakes project managers don’t know they are making

Lets Build

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. Their programme is stuck on MS Project and to update it they have to go through countless WhatsApp notifications, emails, or phone calls. It doesn’t take much before they get buried under a mountain of admin work. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects.

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Protecting Your Business & Recovering From a Major Loss

Construction Business Owner

Protecting Your Business & Recovering From a Major Loss. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 07:30. The still-evolving circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic paired with construction’s already demanding work environment has the industry operating at the height of caution and risk management. Much of the more recent workplace safety risks have been centered on employees, with unprecedented safety measures being put in place on the jobsite and renewed efforts to monitor and mitigate health risks and e

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

Green building bonds, which are higher rated and could provide cheaper capital for green building projects, can correct the current market that prices mortgages, green building or nongreen, the same, stimulating the economy and repairing the planet. The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, e

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Exposure Conditions Affecting the Durability of Concrete

The Constructor

Different exposure conditions are established based on the degree of severity of the environmental conditions of the area in which the structure is.

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Data Analytics Create a Safer Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

Data Analytics Create a Safer Jobsite. Alex Headley. Fri, 04/09/2021 - 07:30. Of the 5,333 workplace fatalities that occurred in 2019, nearly 20% of victims were in the construction industry. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the construction industry have remained consistently high in recent years, and safety continues to be a top priority for employers in 2021.

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How Specialty Contractors Can Make Sense of Real-Time Construction Analytics

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How specialty contractors use real-time construction data and analytics to improve profitability and productivity in 2021.

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MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

MasterFormat Construction Cost Estimating combined and current locally researched is a requirement for efficient, best value, construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, CSI Masterformat is a data architecture that can be readily expanded to cover virtually any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction task, including variants to account for quantities, means and methods, etc.

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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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In what case is a Shear Key provided in Foundation?

The Constructor

In what case is a Shear Key provided in Foundation? The post In what case is a Shear Key provided in Foundation? appeared first on The Constructor.

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Starting a Sound & Straightforward Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

Starting a Sound & Straightforward Safety Program. Alex Headley. Thu, 04/08/2021 - 07:30. As a business owner, your plate is full — from prospecting new clients and fleet management to team member development and customer service. With your day-to-day demands, it can be difficult to find time to review or enhance your business’s safety program. However, this is a critical component to both business operations and employee wellness.

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Three Tech Companies Choose San Antonio For HQs, Expansion

Business Facilities

Skipcart, Matthews International and SafeRide Health will create a total of more than 250 new jobs in the region. - Read: Three Tech Companies Choose San Antonio For HQs, Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Job Order Contracting Doesn’t Have to be Complex or Expensive

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting doesn’t have to be complex or expensive. The numerous, ongoing facilities repair and construction project facing real property owners and facilities management professionals unfortunately have a high probability of failure. 80%-90% are late, over-budget, or basically a train wreck for one or more participants. While there are many reasons why projects fail, it is the project delivery method and owner leadership and culture that ultimately is the primary cause.

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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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Delhi Noida International Airport set to be India’s Greenest Airport

The Constructor

India is all set to begin the construction of its greenest airport on the outskirts of Greater Noida in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Delhi Noida.

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Data Analytics Create a Safer Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

Data Analytics Create a Safer Jobsite. Alex Headley. Fri, 04/09/2021 - 07:30. Of the 5,333 workplace fatalities that occurred in 2019, nearly 20% of victims were in the construction industry. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the construction industry have remained consistently high in recent years, and safety continues to be a top priority for employers in 2021.

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Utah: Good To Great

Business Facilities

Box Elder County, Utah is consistently learning and growing, with more and more to offer the business community. - Read: Utah: Good To Great at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Steel Erection Underway for UVM Firestone Medical Research Building

PC Construction

The Firestone Medical Research Building reached a key milestone on March 15 when steel erection began forming the building’s frame. The 62,500-square-foot, four-story Medical Research Building has started to take shape over the past few. The post Steel Erection Underway for UVM Firestone Medical Research Building first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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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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What is Big Data in Construction?

The Constructor

The construction industry has been generating a great amount of data that comes from completed construction projects, designs, machinery, supply.

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January 2021 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

January 2021 Construction Industry Stats. Alex Headley. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:54. 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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Lineage Logistics Investing $42M In Port Of New Orleans Expansion

Business Facilities

The expansion of Lineage Logistics' Port of New Orleans cold-storage facility will create 50 new jobs and support the state's $1.6 billion poultry industry. - Read: Lineage Logistics Investing $42M In Port Of New Orleans Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Liebherr Launches Electric Excavators for Quarry Work in Europe

Construction Equipment

The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replace the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction. The electric excavators are produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France, and are not converted diesel machines.

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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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Construction Technologies for Erection of Balanced Cantilever Bridge

The Constructor

A balanced cantilever bridge is mostly constructed for cast-in-place and precast segmental bridges. While cast-in-place segmental bridges are.

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Construction bidding activity ticks up in February

BD+C

The Blue Book Network Velocity Index ticked up 0.5% to 100.9 in February from a revised 100.5 in January (December 2018 = 100). This the most stable the Index has been since before the pandemic began. . The Blue Book Network Velocity Index is a measure of month-to-month changes in bidding activity in The Blue Book Network, accounting for seasonality, providing a leading indicator of construction spending to inform critical decision making. . .

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BRS Offroad Establishing HQ, Manufacturing Facility In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The offroad and luxury camper manufacturer will invest nearly $2 million and create 115 jobs in Hohenwald, TN. - Read: BRS Offroad Establishing HQ, Manufacturing Facility In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How to Deliver a Five-Star Experience for Your Customers

Pro Builder

How to Deliver a Five-Star Experience for Your Customers. mbeirne. Tue, 04/06/2021 - 10:46. Take these steps to keep referrals up, customer trust high, and feedback positive. Jimmy Diffee. COVID-19’s ripple effects have crippled some industries and been a rising tide for others. Fortunately, home building has fared relatively well during the pandemic, as people spend more time at home—and recognize new needs that new homes are in the best position to address.

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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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Kenworth Redesigns Midrange Conventional Trucks

Construction Equipment

Kenworth has announced an extensive redesign of its medium-duty conventional-cab lineup that includes a larger cab, new noses, and upgraded interiors that should please drivers and managers.

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Lendlease achieves net-zero carbon in Boston, Chicago multifamily portfolio

BD+C

Lendlease and its partner Aware Super, a superannuation fund, say the global real estate company’s multifamily portfolio in Boston and Chicago has been verified as “net zero carbon.”. New projects in New York City and Los Angeles are on track to achieve the same goal as construction gets underway. The company achieved net zero through a combination of efficient design to reduce electric usage by making systems operate more efficiently and through the purchase of carbon offsets.

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Arkansas: Headquarters Of Home-Grown Giants

Business Facilities

Every Fortune 500 company headquartered in Arkansas began as a small, family-owned business. - Read: Arkansas: Headquarters Of Home-Grown Giants at BusinessFacilities.com.

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