Sat.Oct 25, 2014 - Fri.Oct 31, 2014

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Fine-Tuning Fleet Management

Construction Business Owner

'Heavy equipment often carries a hefty price tag, so it is important for organizations to select the best equipment for their needs, properly care for the machinery and understand how to sell with ease. By developing an easy-to-follow fleet management strategy that focuses on equipment procurement, maintenance and disposal, fleet managers have a roadmap for every part of a machine’s lifespan.

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STRUCTURAL DESIGN BASIS – GENERAL GUIDELINES

The Constructor

'Structural design basis starts with the type of structure to be designed. For any structural design to commence, we require certain data. These data.

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October 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

'Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Motivating workers to be safe – 24/7. Join Our Mailing List. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. By Fred Rine. CEO, FDRsafety. On-the-job accidents that result in worker deaths typically make news headlines, but for all the attention that news coverage brings to workplace safety issues, it misses an important point: more than 96 percent of fatal injuries occur outside the workplace.

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LEED v4 Delayed, Again

Green Building Law Update

'The U.S. Green Building Council has announced that projects will still be able to register under the current LEED 2009 through October 31, 2016. News of the extension of LEED 2009 began circulating yesterday and is being heralded and widely supported as positive across the environmental industrial complex. This is arguably the third extension of the date when projects must use the new LEED v4.

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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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Increase Your Compact Loader IQ

Construction Business Owner

'Not too long ago, loader options started at shovel and ended at a very large loader, with little in between. Today, a vast selection of innovative skid-steer, all-wheel steer, mini track and compact track loaders can add efficiency and versatility to construction projects. Whether you’re planning a purchase or trying to match an existing machine to a particular project, there are several variables to consider.

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Revenue Projections

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics: We have submitted a feasibility study regarding revenue projections of a parking garage to be built at a sports facility. The project owner thinks are projections are too low because we based our study on scheduled events and not possible, non-booked events such as ice shows; kid shows; etc. Our study will be the basis for municipal bonds to be sold to fund the garage’s construction.

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Greenbuild: Designing the Perfect Green People

Green Building Law Update

'The USGBC’s annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo in New Orleans wrapped up last Friday and the question I am most asked is, “what was the highlight?” My response is that the highlight at Greenbuild was all the ‘green’ building people. I was in an education session watching presenter on the LEED materials credits talk about ‘cradle to cradle’ while Bill McDonough (the author of one of the most important environmental manifestos of our time, “Cradl

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Increase Your Compact Loader IQ

Construction Business Owner

'Not too long ago, loader options started at shovel and ended at a very large loader, with little in between. Today, a vast selection of innovative skid-steer, all-wheel steer, mini track and compact track loaders can add efficiency and versatility to construction projects. Whether you’re planning a purchase or trying to match an existing machine to a particular project, there are several variables to consider.

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CONCRETING OF RCC COLUMNS PEDESTALS AND FOOTINGS

The Constructor

'Proper concreting of RCC Columns, pedestals and footings is needed to ensure desired strength and durability of these structural members. Improper.

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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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Revenue Projections

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics: We have submitted a feasibility study regarding revenue projections of a parking garage to be built at a sports facility. The project owner thinks are projections are too low because we based our study on scheduled events and not possible, non-booked events such as ice shows; kid shows; etc. Our study will be the basis for municipal bonds to be sold to fund the garage’s construction.

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Komatsu to Introduce Intelligent Excavators to U.S.

Construction Equipment

'Komatsu Ltd. will introduce the the PC200i-10 and PC210LCi-10 intelligent Machine Control excavators to the United States in November. The iMC technology controls the boom, arm and bucket by checking position data from the bucket teeth using GNSS antenna and base station. Auto grade assist allows the operator to move the arm, and the boom automatically adjusts the bucket height and traces the target surface.

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Dubai plans world’s next tallest towers

BD+C

'Emaar Properties , known for its futuristic approach to buildings, has unveiled plans for a new project containing two towers that will top the charts in height, making them the world’s tallest towers once completed. Dubai Creek Harbour will boast 39,000 homes and 22 hotels, making it three times the size of its downtown area, which contains the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa.

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USES OF CPM AND PERT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The Constructor

'CPM and PERT in construction projects are the tools used for efficient management of activities. CPM is Critical Path Method and PERT is Program.

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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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Revenue Projections

Mr Ethics

'Dear Mr. Ethics: We have submitted a feasibility study regarding revenue projections of a parking garage to be built at a sports facility. The project owner thinks are projections are too low because we based our study on scheduled events and not possible, non-booked events such as ice shows; kid shows; etc. Our study will be the basis for municipal bonds to be sold to fund the garage’s construction.

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Feature Story: Michigan Governor’s Report – Reinventing Michigan

Business Facilities

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Gov. Rick Snyder has identified core problems and brought stakeholders together to solve them in an effort the governor likes to call relentless positive action. Feature Story: Michigan Governor’s Report – Reinventing Michigan appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Automotive Feature Story Featured Post Governor''s Report Magazine Magazine Highlights Michigan Researc

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Better guidance for appraising green buildings is steadily emerging

BD+C

'Builders, developers, and owners are constantly complaining that high-performance buildings rarely get their due from appraisers who, they say, don’t have good measures to compare one building’s energy savings over another’s, or how those savings affect the value of the building. read more.

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APPLICATIONS OF PLASTICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

The Constructor

'Applications of plastics in civil engineering building construction are due to the property of plastics which such as durable, non-corrosive, low.

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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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VIDEO - Wright Mowers Outdoor Race Track at GIE+EXPO 2014

Green Industry Professionals

'The action was fast and furious at the Wright Mowers outdoor booth at GIE+EXPO 2014, but did the Stander I 36" mower meet one Tennessee contractor''s expectations?

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NICB Releases 2013 Heavy Equipment Theft Report

Construction Equipment

'The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released a report on heavy equipment thefts in 2013. This report, co-produced with the National Equipment Register, examines heavy equipment theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center and profiles that data according to theft state, theft city, theft month, equipment manufacturer, equipment style (type) and year of manufacture.

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Top 10 green building products for 2015

BD+C

'Last week, during the Greenbuild show in New Orleans, BuildingGreen Inc. released its annual Top-10 Green Building Products list. read more.

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DESIGN OF RCC TWO-WAY SLAB – SPREADSHEET

The Constructor

'This online calculator lets you design two way RCC Slab. Design of RCC Slab is based on IS 456:2000 for any support condition of the slab. Original.

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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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My 2014 Proposal Hit Rate: Good Or Bad?

Help Everybody Everyday

'Like many firms in the A/E/C industry, the firm I work at is experiencing an uptick in business. We’ve got a lot of work and we’re hiring (If you know any schedulers or claims analysts looking, please…please send me an email). But there is one thing we’re experiencing that I never have before. For the proposals we’ve submitted in 2014, our “hit rate” is 100%.

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Massachusetts Tops California As Most Energy Efficient State

Business Facilities

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Top 10 states are MA, CA, RI, OR, VT, CT, NY, WA, MD, and MN; five states most in need of improvement are ND, WY, SD, MS, and AK. Massachusetts Tops California As Most Energy Efficient State appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Arkansas Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic California Contributed Columns Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Executive Analysis Featured Post Massachusetts Online Features Renewable E

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Report estimates 1.2 million people experience LEED-certified retail centers daily

BD+C

'The U.S. Green Building Council has announced a new report, "LEED in Motion: Retail," that details the extensive involvement of the retail industry with LEED and the impact of the globally recognized green building rating system on retail development and the consumer experience. The report is the latest in USGBC’s popular LEED in Motion series designed to equip readers with the insight and knowledge to understand LEED and to make the case for sustainable building practices worldwide. read more.

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CONTINUOUS FLIGHT AUGER (CFA) PILES

The Constructor

'Continuous flight auger piles is a type of drilled foundation.

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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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Occupancy Calculations and JavaScript

Revit OpEd

'The other day I read a post at Revit Add-ons about integrating Java Scripts into Revit. I was intrigued by an example it described which provides a connection between a java script calculation (formula) and assigns it to a parameter. A very common request among Revit users is to be able to associate with a formula with a Shared Parameter, and in this case occupancy calculations.

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VIDEO - Michigan Contractor Tests Italian Mini Loader at GIE+EXPO 2014

Green Industry Professionals

'Michigan contractor owns a good old-fashioned skid-steer loader, but puts an Italian mini loader through the paces to see how it might fit into his landscaping operation.

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Increasing number of design projects meeting carbon reduction targets, says AIA report

BD+C

'Introduced in 2009, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Commitment Program, a voluntary initiative for architecture firms and other entities in the built environment to commit their practice to advancing the AIA’s goal of carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030, has produced a report assessing their work. read more.

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