Sat.Nov 22, 2014 - Fri.Nov 28, 2014

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Benefits of Construction Mobile Apps

Construction Marketing

'Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. One benefit that is often overlooked however is using mobile devices to reduce reliance on paper forms and manual processes. The average cost of paper per employee is $80. It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood.

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SOIL NAILING TECHNIQUE AND TYPES

The Constructor

'Soil nailing is a construction technique used to reinforce soil to make it more stable. Soil nailing is used for slopes, excavations, retaining walls.

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Tips for Better Compaction

Construction Business Owner

'Anyone involved in the road building process knows it is not an easy job, and it isn’t something to be left for novices. It takes patience, experience and a great amount of knowledge. Getting the job done right the first time is paramount, and it all starts with one of the most critical processes—compaction.

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2015 IgCC Has Been Approved

Green Building Law Update

'On November 14, the International Code Council announced that the 2015 version of the International Green Construction Code had been approved. News of the approval has not circulated widely, likely in part because the announcement was a bit cryptic when the ICC press release reported “the 2014 Group C code development cycle results.” Following a nearly two year voluntary consensus process, the updated IgCC includes those items that were raised at the Committee Action Hearings held i

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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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Must see: Plans released for underwater city that could house 5,000 people

BD+C

'Ocean Spiral is the name of Shimizu Corp.''s newly-revealed plan for an underwater city that could house up to 5,000 people. The design centers around a floating, 500-meter-wide sphere linked to a resource center on the ocean floor via a 15-kilometer, helix-shaped path. According to The Guardian , the central dome would house business and residential zones.

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Rising Opportunity with Owner’s Professional Protective

Construction Business Owner

'There is no set way to define the American economic recovery. One report seems to contradict another. Optimism is shared with pessimism. Gains seem to accompany setbacks on a daily basis. However, the good news is there has been a steady, if not stellar, rise in activities and profits among several business sectors over the past few years.

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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available

Green Building Law Update

'Last week the 2014 version of the ASHRAE 189.1 Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings , addresses site sustainability; water-use efficiency; energy ef­ficiency; indoor environmental quality; and the building’s impact on the atmosphere, materials and resources.

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Five easy steps to avoid a Thanksgiving plumbing disaster

Contractor Magazine

'With all of the trimmings, food packaging, guests and general excitement, not only is Thanksgiving one of America’s most beloved holidays, it’s also one of the busiest plumbing days of the year! read more.

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PILE FOUNDATION SELECTION BASED ON SOIL CONDITIONS

The Constructor

'Pile foundation selection depends on the soil data received from soil exploration bore holes at different depths. Selection of pile foundation types.

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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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Midsize construction firms see a brighter business horizon

BD+C

'Uncertainty about government spending clouds an otherwise positive economic outlook among 59 middle market construction firms polled recently by GE Capital. Those firms—which average 652 employees and $144.6 million in annual revenue—are particularly confident about U.S. and local markets, though less so about the global arena. Only 12% of those polled said they were “extremely confident” about the condition of global economies, versus 21% who felt the same way about the U.S. economy, and 42% w

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John Deere Museum to Open in December

Construction Equipment

'The John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum in Waterloo, Iowa will open its doors to the public Dec. 2, 2014 with a focus on engaging visitors in the history of tractor and engine design and manufacturing at John Deere, especially in Iowa''s Cedar Valley. Deere said the December launch will be followed by a grand opening celebration in spring 2015.

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Morris Leslie helps Tower poppies display

Digger Blog

'The display of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London has been one of the highlights of the month. Five million people have visited the Tower to view the 888,246 poppies, each signifying a British and Colonial military fatality in the First World War. Since the 12th November a group of 11,000 volunteers have been removing 75,000 poppies per day from the moat of the Tower of London.

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TYPES OF FOUNDATION FAILURE UNDER LOADS

The Constructor

'Types of foundation failure depend on the load it is subjected to. A foundation can fail in three different ways under loads and they are: Punching.

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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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International Green Construction Code will include option for outcome-based approach

BD+C

'The 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) will include the option to use an outcome-based approach when complying with local building energy codes, the first time the IgCC has allowed this method. read more.

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Deere Construction Segment Improves in 4Q

Construction Equipment

'Deere & Company announced fourth-quarter 2014 results, which indicate an improvement in s ales and profit in the construction and forestry segment as the company''s net income and sales dropped.

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Business Report: North Carolina State – Next Generation Power Electronics Hub

Business Facilities

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. North Carolina wins a $140-million Manufacturing Innovation Institute to develop wide-band semiconductors for power electronics. Business Report: North Carolina State – Next Generation Power Electronics Hub appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Back Office, IT, And Call Centers Business Report Featured Post Magazine Magazine Highlights North Carolina Research And Developm

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SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING

The Constructor

'What is sustainability in construction and civil engineering? Sustainability in construction and civil engineering is the optimization of.

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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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Behnisch Architekten unveils design for energy-positive building in Boston

BD+C

'Behnisch Architekten has unveiled the first image of the EpiCenter Expansion, a new multi-use building for Artists For Humanity (AFH). AFH is a not-for-profit organization that bridges economic, racial, and social divisions by providing under-resourced youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in art and design. The expansion is slated to be the largest energy positive (E+) commercial building in New England, perhaps the East Coast, because it will generate more energy tha

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Volvo to Cut Jobs at Shippensburg Plant

Construction Equipment

'Volvo Construction Equipment is eliminating motor graders and milling machines from its product portfolio and will cut about 15 percent of jobs at its construction equipment facility in Shippensburg, Pa., according to the Central Penn Business Journal. Layoffs will impact both factory and office employees and will occur in increments through 2015.

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Unique Winning Strategies For Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

'M.A.P. = Marketing + Accounting + Production. Large Profitable Construction - Companies have known about and used some form of Business Process Development (BPM) for hundreds of years. For 100+ years colleges and universities have opened the treasure trove of secrets to their business majors and provided them with an in-depth understanding of how BPM works.

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CAPACITY OF PILE GROUP AND EFFICIENCY

The Constructor

'Capacity of pile group is the sum of the individual capacities of piles, but it is influenced by the spacing between the piles. Piles are driven.

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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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Lack of privacy in the workplace is causing productivity concerns

BD+C

'Research has shown that more than half of employees prefer to have a private works space versus an open place office according to Deezen magazine. Workers have said that open office floor plans cause multiple distractions, which leads to employees being unproductive during the day. read more.

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CDC releases Ebola guidance for wastewater workers

Contractor Magazine

'Wastewater workers, especially those who work in and around hospitals, must take precautions to ensure their own safety when it comes to Ebola. Content Classification: Curated. read more.

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New Business Volume Down from September: ELFA Index

Construction Equipment

'The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for October was $8.3 billion, up 9 percent from new business volume in October 2013. Month over month, new business volume was down 12 percent from September. Year to date, cumulative new business volume increased 8 percent compared to 2013. .

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DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF EARTH DAMS

The Constructor

'Design of earth dams starts with calculation of forces acting on the dam structure. The loads acting on earth dams is same as loads acting on gravity.

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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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Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill-designed crystalline tower breaks ground in southwestern China

BD+C

'Construction is under way on the Greenland Tower Chengdu, a 468-meter-high crystalline skyscraper in Chengdu, China, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. When built, it will be the tallest building in southwestern China, surpassing Chengdu''s current tallest buildings by more than 200 meters. Body Image: read more.

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Economic Growth Slowing After Mid-Year Burst, But 2015 Expected To Top 2014

Business Facilities

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Housing market is grinding forward as employment numbers tick upward as well. Economic Growth Slowing After Mid-Year Burst, But 2015 Expected To Top 2014 appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Roads Category and Spot Elevation

Revit OpEd

'This is too weird not to write about it. I was asked to take a look at a file that would not let us apply a spot elevation. I did the usual things, check for the floor category visibility, no overrides to the linked floor(s), no filters, no underlay weirdness. no joy. I compared it against a new view with no view template. The new view worked but the one with a view template assigned didn''t.

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