Sat.Sep 09, 2017 - Fri.Sep 15, 2017

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The Strategy Spider

Construction Business Owner

Leaders are continually told to transform their organizations into a data-driven business. Construction firms are not exempt from this concept. There are countless figures a firm can use to create awareness and further its strategic goals.

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Principles of Conceptual Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures

The Constructor

Principles of conceptual design of earthquake resistant building structures deals with load transfer and shapes of structures for desired behaviour.

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Construction Project Management Processes: Everything You Need to Know

Lets Build

Project management is the basis on which every construction project is founded. A construction project manager has to obtain a variety of skills and competences in order to navigate through the project and to establish a functional connection with the numerous teams. Construction projects have a continuous need for alterations.

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Denver Voters Petition Green Roof Mandate to the Ballot

Green Building Law Update

The Denver Elections Commission has announced that the Denver Green Roof Initiative, a mandatory green roof ballot initiative will appear on the November 7 ballot. A ballot initiative is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can bring about a public vote on a proposed statute or measure. This is a, measure that requires every building and any roof replacement of a building with a gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or greater, or a building additi

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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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Achieving Success with Prefabrication

Construction Business Owner

As we collectively look into the crystal ball to determine where the construction industry is moving, there is one thing that most of us can agree on: the war for talent is only going to continue to intensify and play an increasingly larger role in every contractor’s success.

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Denmark Shows The Way For European Construction

Lets Build

It’s no secret that, the construction industry is struggling with efficiency. We recently referred to the UK market which at the moment faces the huge challenge of automatization. Of course, this isn’t just a British problem. It’s a significant issue that construction agents are battling against all over Europe. Denmark.

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Jobpac and Field View, Better Together Webinar – Register Here!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how Viewpoint’s tightly integrated ERP and project collaboration ecosystem allow you to share data captured in the field directly with Jobpac Connect in real time (Sep 27 12:00 PM).

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How to Lower Your Experience Modification Rate

Construction Business Owner

The first step in evaluating workers’ compensation costs begins with a clear understanding of the Experience Modification Factor (EMF) and its direct impact on premium. Equally critical is a complete understanding of an organization’s key loss drivers and the effect individual claims have on the experience modifier.

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Earthen Wall Construction Methods and Material Tests

The Constructor

Different methods of earthen wall construction, its categories, material properties and tests, earthen construction for seismic prone areas are.

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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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Facilities Management Evolution

Job Order Contracting

Facilities management evolution is an ongoing process. SOURCE: NRC. 2008. Core Competencies for Federal Facilities Asset Management. The only certainty is that Facilities Management evolution is an ongoing process requiring the integration of disparate competencies, technologies, and processes. Is your FM Team up to the challenge? [contact-form]. The post Facilities Management Evolution appeared first on 4BT.

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International Updates LoneStar Heavy Truck

Construction Equipment

International Truck began National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by announcing “major enhancements” to its classic-styled LoneStar model. These include redesigned doors, windows and interior gauges and controls, as well as greater comfort and a number of uptime and safety enhancements. Above: Though primarily a highway tractor, in special cases the LoneStar can be outfitted with vocationally oriented specifications suitable for some construction duties.

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The HR Department of the New Millennium

Construction Business Owner

Throughout the last decade, it has become painfully apparent that, while most CEOs recognize there is a drastic talent optimization problem, they have absolutely no idea how to fix it, nor do they have time to take it on by themselves. Many CEOs address workforce issues like a hot potato—they want it off their plate immediately. This is where the 21st-century human resources (HR) professional steps in to help.

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Types of Movable Bridges and their Construction Details

The Constructor

Movable bridges are designed and constructed to change its position and shapes to permit passage of vessels and boats in waterway. Types of movable.

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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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Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software. 4BT-CE Building in Cloud – Job Order Contract Facilities Management Software – Independent, Objective, Best Value. Simply… an easier, more efficient way to get things done! Capabilities. Building Location / Information – Building Explorer. The easy way to keep all your current building and project information at your fingertips.

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Caterpillar Demos Mining Technology

Construction Equipment

The Caterpillar Mining Technology Group is currently hosting trade journalists from across the globe at its Tucson, Ariz., demonstration center to explain and demonstrate the company’s capability and expertise in assisting mining operations become more efficient in the overall process of bringing their products to market.

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Partnering to Boost Profits

Construction Business Owner

Similar to scheduling an annual checkup with your physician, completing regular maintenance for heavy equipment is one of the best ways to keep your fleet in the best shape possible. Most daily maintenance can be completed by your operators following the instructions provided in the manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manual. For some service needs, your equipment may need to be transported to your dealership to be performed by a trained service technician.

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Effect of Soil Liquefaction on Pile Foundation and its Remedies

The Constructor

Pile foundations are likely to experience liquefaction and its effects on such foundation are in several forms or ways. Effects of liquefaction on.

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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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Independent Objective Best Value Job Order Contracting Solution – OpenJOC

Job Order Contracting

The Best Value Job Order Contracting Alternative. – Independent, Objective, Best Value Job Order Contracting Solution – Open JOC. Independent, Objective, Best Value Job Order Contracting Solution – OpenJOC. Robust, Proven Processes that Delivery Approximately 90% of Renovation, Repair, and Minor New Construction Projects… On-Time, On-Budget, & To Everyone’s Satisfaction.

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Caterpillar Mining Technology Addresses Production, Safety, Costs

Construction Equipment

A Caterpillar 793F mining truck, with nearly 2,500 net horsepower and a payload capacity of 250 tons, rolls into the loading area, stops just beyond a giant Cat hydraulic mining shovel, then expertly backs under the shovel for loading. You notice a cylinder-like device spinning rapidly in front of the grille—almost before noticing yet a more unusual feature: the 793F is driver-less.

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A New Game Strategy

Construction Business Owner

While continued strength in the construction sector offers a wealth of opportunity, it also presents an unwelcome paradox for a growing number of enterprises. While both projects in progress and future starts remain strong, the sector is increasingly squeezed by a shortage of skilled workers and escalating labor and material costs. As such, construction business owners are seeking new strategies that enable them to optimize profitability, reduce risk and enhance client satisfaction, even as they

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Design of Curtain Wall for Water Penetration and Condensation

The Constructor

Designing curtain walls to water penetration plays critical role in keeping the safety, thermal performance and comfort of the structure and.

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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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Job Order Contracting Helps Construction Contractors

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting Helps Construction Contractors in several ways. If you firm has yet to participate in JOC Programs, it may be the time to do so. Job Order Contracting Helps Construction Contractors … Outperform competitors, Achieve greater financial visibility, Improve profit margins, Develop more consistent revenue streams, Improve customer service and loyalty, Develop longer term client relationships, .

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Washington D.C. Launches New Infrastructure Academy

Construction Equipment

In 2016, less than half of the available infrastructure job positions in Washington D.C. were filled (2,500 job openings with only 1,246 hires), even with an average hourly rate of $48. To better fill the District's need for trained workers with infrastructure skills, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the D.C. Infrastructure Academy last week to provide hands-on training and experience to area residents.

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Finding Freedom & Wealth

Construction Business Owner

The top two reasons entrepreneurs go into business are for the pursuit of freedom and wealth. This includes freedom from working for someone else and the ability do business as they please; freedom to say no to bad customers, jobs, employees or contracts; and the freedom to go to work if and when they want.

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How to Set Up Sewer Sanitary System Layout?

The Constructor

Sewer sanitary system consists of network of pipelines to carry wastewater from houses to wastewater treatment system. Setting up layout for sewer.

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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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Job Order Contracting Task Order Process

Job Order Contracting

The Job Order Contracting Task Order Process and LEAN Construction Delivery Approach exists to improve organizational performance specifically with respect to facilities management planning, renovation, repair, and minor new construction. The Job Order Contracting Task Order Process helps owners and their approved JOC construction contractors… Improve construction outcomes, Assure appropriate management, technical/engineering, procurement, user, and construction service provider engagement

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Hydraulic underground boardwalk and gangway system reunites the public with the coastline in Istanbul

BD+C

For almost two full centuries, a 1.2-kilometer stretch of waterfront in Istanbul, Turkey, restricted access to the public. The area was being used as a cruise terminal, and allowed only maintenance, deliveries, and the 6,000 or so passengers disembarking from each ship to enter the fenced-off space. A new master plan from Dror and Gensler, currently under construction, will reunite the general public with this stretch of waterfront by moving the terminal operations underground.

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Ask the Experts: The Jobsite Standby

Construction Business Owner

Tony Hamilton. Vice President, Construction Administration & Owner. EHC.