CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
JANUARY 16, 2013
Construction Materials management can be defined as "the function responsible for the coordination of planning, sourcing, purchasing, moving,
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Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP) Program
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 15, 2013
The Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP ) program is a professional certificate and credential designation specifically designed for marketing managers and executives in construction-related industries. The Construction Marketing Institute (CMI), the continuing education and professional training affiliate of the Construction Marketing Association, currently is offering CCMP designation for marketing managers and executives of brands that target the construction industry, or for
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Outlook for Construction Improves for 2013
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2013
(January 14, 2013) - Significantly more construction firms are planning to add new staff than plan to cut staff while demand for many types of private sector construction projects should increase this year according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors of America and Computer Guidance Corporation.
Straddling the Project Management Fence
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 18, 2013
The term “straddling the fence” carries with it some negative connotations – being indecisive, trying to take two sides of the same argument, etc. So when a project manager friend of mine and I were talking recently and he said that he spends much of his day straddling the fence, I was confused since this particular individual happens to be fairly opinionated.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
The Constructor
JANUARY 16, 2013
Quality assurance of construction materials is the responsibility of the purchase department to assure the quality of purchased materials in.
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Rule coming, at long last, on confined space in construction
FDR Safety
JANUARY 15, 2013
As I recently wrote , one of the best ways OSHA could help improve safety would be to update its own regulations, some of which are decades out of date. But there’s another serious problem: regulations that have never made it to the starting gate. An example is the final rule on confined spaces in construction. The rule has been a decade in the making, and OSHA said in a recent update to its regulatory agenda that it anticipates issuing the rule in July.
Sumitomo to Make Additional Investment in Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 15, 2013
(January 15, 2013) - Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kuniharu Nakamura; hereinafter, "Sumitomo"), through its 100 percent subsidiary, SMS International Corporation, has acquired controlling interest of Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC (Head office: Phoenix, Arizona; Chairman;Michael Watts; hereinafter, "Sunstate") by increasing its ownership of Common Membership Interest to 80 percent.
TRIAL AND ERROR METHOD OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
The Constructor
JANUARY 16, 2013
In Trial and Error Method of concrete mix design, the proportion of fine aggregate to coarse aggregate is find out by trial, which gives the maximum.
JCB diggers join the hunt for buried WWII Spitfires
Digger Blog
JANUARY 14, 2013
The unassembled planes are thought to have been hidden in the ground by American engineers across three sites as World War II drew to a close. Now a bid to excavate for crates thought to contain more than 30 of the Spitfires is about to get underway at Rangoon International Airport and JCB is providing a 20 tonne JS200 tracked excavator, a 22 tonne JS220 tracked excavator and a 3CX Eco backhoe loader to complete the job.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Charlotte, NC Experiences Highway Construction Boom
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 14, 2013
The city of Charlotte, N.C., has more than $3 billion in highway construction projects planned or currently underway, according to charlotteobserver.com. The Department of Transportation created the N.C. Mobility Fund to help fund large projects, and money was also shifted to focus on projects with the greatest need. The city of Charlotte, N.C., has more than $3 billion in highway construction projects planned or currently underway.
SGI Japan Installs Four-Screen Virtual Reality System at Komatsu
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 15, 2013
FREMONT, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2013) - SGI, a leader in technical computing announced that SGI Japan, Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; president: Ryutaro Ishimoto) and Komatsu Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; president and CEO: Kunio Noji) have installed a four-screen virtual reality system at Komatsu's Ibaraki Plant (Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture) for the design and development of construction equipment.
CAUSES FOR DEFECTS IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES
The Constructor
JANUARY 16, 2013
Causes of defects in concrete structures can be broadly categorized as: i) Structural deficiency resulting from errors in design, loading criteria,
Plant man’s dream becomes a reality
Digger Blog
JANUARY 14, 2013
Rob Williams, like so many of us, has been brought up around plant & machinery, with his father being an operator, it was only natural that Rob would follow in his footsteps. His career started with him taking up an apprenticeship as a plant mechanic, giving him invaluable knowledge on how engines, fuel systems, hydraulics and machinery work. After that the lure of the operator’s seat became overwhelming, and Rob went on the work with various plant hire and civil engineering firms in t
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Volvo Shifts Backhoe Production to Brazil
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 18, 2013
Volvo Construction Equipment is shifting regional production of backhoe loaders from its current production facility in Tultitlán, Mexico, to a newly enlarged facility in Pederneiras, Brazil. In addition to local production for the Latin American market, backhoes produced in Pederneiras will be exported to North America and other markets. As part of a $10 million development, the Pederneiras facility will be extended to accommodate production of Volvo backhoe loaders.
The Benefits of Telematics
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2013
Telematics is defined as the use of technology that allows construction vehicles to send, receive and store information. This allows contractors to keep close tabs on the productivity, uptime and operating costs of their fleets.
ACI METHOD OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
The Constructor
JANUARY 16, 2013
ACI method of concrete mix design is based on the estimated weight of the concrete per unit volume. This method takes into consideration the.
Tony Wagner finds the purr-fect Cat for his customers needs
Digger Blog
JANUARY 13, 2013
Tony Wagner is a young plant & machinery entrepreneur, who rarely takes his eye off the ball in terms of what kit his customers are looking to hire-in from his company. The recent prominence of the 8 ton midi excavator on sites up and down the country has not gone unnoticed by Mr Wagner, and with many of his customers requesting the popular sized machines, he has realigned his fleet to include his latest acquisition, a Caterpillar 308E, which he has purchased from the plant sales division of
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Ram 1500 Wins "Truck of the Year" at Detroit Show
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 16, 2013
The Ram 1500 has been named the 2013 North American Truck/Utility of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ram 1500 has been named the 2013 North American Truck/Utility of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. January 16, 2013.
Keep Worker's Comp Costs Low
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2013
Follow these best practices to offset rising workers’ comp costs: Reporting of Incidents and Accidents Timely reporting of accidents is critical in starting the appropriate investigation on a given claim. Claims have a tendency to get worse as time passes, and much of the information on the claim can get lost or confused. Start early, and keep the review process going until the claim is closed.
DESIRABLE PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT MIXES FOR PAVEMENTS
The Constructor
JANUARY 15, 2013
Bituminous mixes (some times called asphalt mixes) are used in the surface layer of road and airfield pavements. The mix is composed usually of.
JCB-2-Go Hydraulic isolation system
Digger Blog
JANUARY 15, 2013
Whilst trawling the internet looking for new material on the latest JS range of excavators, I came across this video, which demonstrates a new hydraulic isolation system that has been introduced on the very latest JS machines. According to JCB, the method of operation of the hydraulic isolation lever (dead man’s handle), has been improved to deliver a new feature.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Construction Material Prices Down in December
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 16, 2013
he cost of construction materials dipped from November to December, but experienced a slight increase over the past year, according to an analysis of federal figures released by AGC. Association officials said the price decline was likely to be temporary, noting that the vast majority of contractors predict materials prices will rise in 2013. The cost of construction materials dipped from November to December, but experienced a slight increase over the past year, according to an analysis of fede
4 Steps to a Safer Workplace
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2013
The first step to success in the construction industry is ensuring the safety of your most valuable asset—your employees.
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE POLES
The Constructor
JANUARY 13, 2013
In the past decades, prestressed concrete poles have become popular and have replaced the traditional poles made of timber, steel or reinforced.
Heery International Names Rich Driggs Director of Construction Management
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2013
ATLANTA, Ga. – Rich Driggs has been named national director of Construction Management and Design-Build at Heery International. He is replacing Lin Redden, who is retiring after a 40-year construction career, the last 20 years of which have been at Heery. Mr. Driggs has over 22 years of construction and real estate industry experience. He comes to Heery from Lend Lease Corporation, where he served as executive vice president and head of Integrated Projects—Americas.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
125BVx Blower
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 18, 2013
The Husqvarna 125BVx handheld blower combines high power with state-of-the-art ergonomic design. The blower tube is engineered to be in line with the handle, minimizing rotational force on the wrist. Flare nozzle for higher air speed. 8,000 rpm.
TransCanada Says Southern Keystone Leg on Schedule
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 18, 2013
TransCanada says work on the southern part of its Keystone XL pipeline that runs from Oklahoma to refineries in Texas is proceeding smoothly, unaffected by lawsuits and protests from environmentalists. TransCanada says work on the southern part of its Keystone XL pipeline that runs from Oklahoma to refineries in Texas is proceeding smoothly, unaffected by lawsuits and protests from environmentalists.
UNIT COST METHOD ESTIMATION
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2013
Unit Cost Method Estimation If the design technology for a facility has been specified, the project can be decomposed into elements at various levels.
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