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Why do we Wear Safety Vests During Construction?

Work Gearz

According to reports, in 2016, in the U.S nearly 20% of the deaths on the construction sites happened due to not wearing of the safety vests. . According to Janice Comer Bradley, CSP, ISEA’s technical director: “Low-visibility hazards are an even greater risk where there are complex backgrounds, as found in many occupations such as working on foot in close proximity to construction equipment and vehicle roadway traffic.

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Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset

Business Facilities

Companies are building digital training programs and creating ecosystems of “learning partners” to produce and deliver digital content to a broad base of employees. - Read: Workforce Training: Coping With Crisis Requires A New Skillset at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Which face coverings are best for preventing jobsite coronavirus spread?

Construction Dive

While any mask will help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, new research points out the types that maximize safety.

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What To Do If Your Construction Business Is Operating At A Loss

Contractor Bookkeeping

Operating at a loss means you’re spending more money than you’re making. And while it’s not uncommon, especially for new businesses, it’s still not an ideal situation and shouldn’t continue in the long term. Otherwise, you will eventually run out of cash reserves and be out of business. So the first thing you need to identify is why you’re operating at a loss.

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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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Engineered slabs drive down warehouse operating costs and increase flexibility

GCP Applied Technologies

Engineered slabs drive down warehouse operating costs and increase flexibility. michael.delros…. Thu, 07/09/2020 - 15:14. GCP Applied Technologies. July 09, 2020. The increased popularity of online shopping is driving demand for more commercial warehouses and distribution centers. According to Dodge Data & Analytics , the number of one-million+ square-foot commercial warehouses breaking ground has doubled (during the period of a recent study).

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A New and Improved Vista Experience

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Viewpoint Vista interface has been modernized to provide a better overall user experience.

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How to Conduct Blasting Operations Safely? [PDF]

The Constructor

Blasting is a process of reduction of rocks or hard soil into fragments with the help of explosives. The blasting operation involves drilling of.

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A Force Majeure Decision during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Green Building Law Update

There has been much speculation and supposition about the interplay of force majeure provisions in leases and other contracts in response to government orders closing businesses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but now there is an authoritative court decision that may provide persuasive authority. In a motion in a Bankruptcy case the landlord demanded payment of post petition rent from the Hitz Restaurant Group or that the Chicago restaurant vacate the premises immediatel

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6 Ways to Make Sexual Harassment Training More Effective

Construction Business Owner

6 Ways to Make Sexual Harassment Training More Effective. Kathy Wells. Thu, 07/09/2020 - 17:19. There’s no question that many construction business owners are facing delays and uncertainties caused by COVID-19. That said, the current slowdown creates an opportunity to get ahead of approaching deadlines for sexual harassment training, and roll out other initiatives to reinforce company values, principles and culture.

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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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How Adding a Service Component Can Help Protect Your Business in Difficult Times

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Expanding beyond construction by adding service work to your portfolio can both grow and protect your business.

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What are the Products of Cement Hydration? [PDF]

The Constructor

The chemical reaction which takes place between cement and water is known as hydration of cement. This reaction is exothermic in nature, which means.

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Chicago office building constructed with coronavirus-fighting features

Construction Dive

The $26 million Fulton East is the first in what experts say will be a trend of projects designed to maximize tenants' health and social distancing.

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How Shapiro & Duncan Successfully Navigates Large Hospital Projects

Construction Business Owner

How Shapiro & Duncan Successfully Navigates Large Hospital Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 07/10/2020 - 09:31. Large health-care projects require a combination of extensive construction expertise and expert project management to ensure a timely, smooth finish. Often, fast-paced timelines combine with an expansive team of tradespeople, requiring up-front control and planning from the get-go to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on-schedule.

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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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The Rise of BIM in the UK

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The 2020 BIM Report by NBS shows a continued increase in the adoption of BIM principles and technology across the United Kingdom.

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How to Safely Erect Structural Steelwork? [PDF]

The Constructor

The purpose of following safety precautions while working with structural steel is to mitigate health and safety risks for all workers associated.

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Virgin Trains affiliate strikes lease deal for SoCal high-speed rail to Las Vegas

Construction Dive

DesertXpress Enterprises LLC will pay California $842,000 each year to lease the right of way on Interstate 15. Meanwhile, the California High-Speed Rail Authority's $100 billion bullet train project has appeared to have stalled.

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Florida Gators’ $65 million baseball field completes

BD+C

Located on the southwest portion of the University of Florida campus adjacent to Dizney Stadium, the Florida Gators’ new $65 million ballpark has completed. The project features a 360-degree open concourse, a shade structure for fans, modern student-athlete and staff amenities, multiple seating and game experience options, high-definition video and sound, enhanced concession space, and prominent entry gates.

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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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The 12 Best Construction Podcasts of 2020

Construction Junkie

Construction Junkie's 6th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. It was a very exciting competition this year, with a few records broken along the way. This year, there were 12 best podcast nominees, the most the competition has ever seen. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone were back and all had strong showings in the voting round.

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What are the Types of Masonry Walling Materials? [PDF]

The Constructor

Walls are a significant building component that encloses or divides a building and forms the periphery of a room. A wall supports the weight of the.

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New York's MTA needs billions in federal funding after COVID-19 crisis

Construction Dive

The transit authority's head of construction and development said federal money is crucial to preserving its historic capital plan.

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A new report predicts significant demand growth for mass timber components

BD+C

Last year, contractors used mass timber to construct an estimated 78 buildings in the U.S., representing 4 million sf of space. A comprehensive new report on the North American mass timber market projects that the number of mass timber buildings could double every two years. By 2034, there would be new demand for 12.9 billion board feet of lumber that would require the establishment of nearly 77 million acres of new forestland.

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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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Construction Equipment Editor Walt Moore Dies

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment has lost a colleague and a friend. Walt Moore, who served as Senior Editor and Contributing Editor, died this past weekend. Walt started his career with Construction Equipment in the mid-1980s after a stint writing training manuals for International Harvester.

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Tunneling Failures – Causes and Remedies [PDF]

The Constructor

Tunneling is one of the most intricate and expensive projects in engineering and construction. With increasing demands and the emphasis on reducing.

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Facebook building $800M Chicago-area data center

Construction Dive

During peak activity, the project, with Mortenson as its general contractor, will employ 1,200 construction workers.

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Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design

Pro Builder

Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design. ibush. Wed, 07/08/2020 - 06:00. Designing your homes to optimize the sun and reduce mechanical energy loads is critical to achieving a net zero energy balance. Marcie Geffner. A net-zero energy ready home isn’t just a standard home with the option to install solar panels on the roof. It begins with a different approach to product design that may involve rethinking site orientation, roof pitch, placement and types of windows, and exterior w

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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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Sydney will be home to the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower

BD+C

The new headquarters building for Atlassian, an Australian software company, is set to rise 40 stories in Sydney.

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How to Perform Maturity Test on Concrete? [PDF]

The Constructor

The maturity concept uses the time/temperature history of concrete to develop a maturity-strength curve that is specific to a mix. The curve thus.

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Several natural gas projects halted or canceled in US, Canada

Construction Dive

Plans to build pipelines, terminals and other LNG facilities have been put on hold or dropped entirely due to permitting issues, cratering demand, public opposition and falling fuel prices, according to a new report.

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