The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2013

The selection of green building materials and products represents one important strategy in the design of a green building. Green building materials.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 2, 2013

It’s a rare sunny January day here in Seattle as I write this, so I’m filled with a sense of “anything is possible” as we start into 2013. Of course for those of us who own or manage businesses the trick is to sort through what’s possible and make choices based on what will probably happen. Said differently, we need to look at all the “coulds” and then decide on our “shoulds.”.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 2, 2013

(January 2, 2013) - Construction spending dipped from October to November, but resolution of the uncertainty regarding federal taxes for 2013 should unleash more private construction investment, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials warned, however, that unresolved issues about federal construction spending, including storm relief for northeastern states, will hold down public construction spending.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 1, 2013

A green job is any job that improves the environment. Green jobs are great opportunities that help revitalize the economy and get people to work. Unfortunately, just because a job is green, does not mean it is without risks. Workers in this field face the same challenges other workers do when it comes to staying safe. The following green jobs exemplify this scenario as they each have some risks for workers: Green Roofs: Roofers who install green roofs face the same risk of falling as any other r

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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.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 2, 2013

Knowing Green Building materials is an important step in designing a green building to be more efficient and energy saver. Green Building Materials.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 1, 2013

SAN DIEGO (January 2, 2013) – Amid talk and worries about the “fiscal cliff,” employees of Cavignac & Associates hung on to hope of a brighter future for those less privileged by donating a combined $15,750 to 21 San Diego non-profit organizations as part of the company's 13th annual "Charity Fund" employee gift-giving program. .

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Carol Hagen

JANUARY 2, 2013

LinkedIn is the king of Business to Business Social Networking but few have taken the time to learn the details of how to leverage their personal and company profiles. Even fewer have found the real secrets of using applications that can extend the value to their email, smartphone or tablet. Sure they have the LinkedIn App installed on their phone, but it’s terrible for inviting people to connect with you on LinkedIn.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 4, 2013

Rate analysis for cement mortar requires estimation of materials for cement mortar, i.e. quantity of cement and sand required for 1m3 for various.

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Estimating Materials 230

Digger Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

Some of these shots have been doing the rounds on the machinery forum circuit for some time, but I had never seen them all before, so I figure it’s worth showing the best ones again here on the Digger Blog. I am led to believe that this “bridge strike” incident took place somewhere in Canada and that the driver of the truck and lowboy seriously misjudged the clearance with devastating effect!

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 2, 2013

Washington, D.C. (January 2, 2013) – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) issued the following statement in reaction to the House and Senate votes approving the “Fiscal Cliff” deal negotiated by Congressional leaders earlier this week.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2013

Institutions of higher learning are investing heavily in new facilities—student unions, dining facilities, residence halls, and the like—that address the non-academic side of campus life. They rarely serve just one purpose; more often than not, they offer a variety of physical spaces where students can eat, socialize, network, study, and relax. This is partly due to the need for cost effectiveness, but it’s also driven by a desire to integrate the academic with the social, a holistic approach th

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Union Education Engineering Design 108

The Constructor

DECEMBER 29, 2012

When anticipating repair of cracks in concrete, it is important to first identify the location and extent of cracking. It should be determined.

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Concrete 229

Digger Blog

JANUARY 4, 2013

This 1958 information film footage on the building of the M1 motorway, was made by the John Laing film unit and features some classic old machines from the Caterpillar, Euclid, Ruston Bucyrus and International stables. A wide variety of machines are included in the film including dozers, dumpers, dragline/cranes, graders, scrapers, rollers and much more, in an intriguing all our yesterday's style.

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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?

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 3, 2013

Over the past 25 years, courts and the EEOC have provided guidelines on employer use of criminal background employment decisions under Title VII. The EEOC’s recent Guidance restates the Commission’s position and supersedes its previous policy statements on this issue.

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Help Everybody Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2013

The best graphic to put into your proposal is one that is custom made to address the client’s needs. We all know that. However, sometimes we can either use a little help getting started or find ourselves looking for some stock solutions. Here are five places you can find stock imagery and graphics for your proposals. This list comes to you courtesy of the fine people from the Proposal Development and Writing Secrets Linkedin Group. iStockPhoto.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 2, 2013

Cool roof system for buildings is a roofing system that can deliver high reflectance (the ability to the visible, infrared and ultraviolet wavelength.

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Digger Blog

JANUARY 1, 2013

Details are sketchy but from what I can understand Wilmin works as a young mechanic around Komatsu equipment in Indonesia. During the course of his work he comes across a number of machines that have become bogged, rolled over or damaged in some other way. In this first photo we see a Komatsu PC200-7 that has suffered massive structural damage to its rear end possibly as a result of a landslide.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 3, 2013

It is important to notice the delegation of control in a well-run organization. Most projects can be described as horizontal in nature with a project manager and superintendent facilitating the needs of anywhere from 16 to 30 trade contractors and suppliers. Structures such as the one illustrated here aim to limit the number of direct reports while allowing phase-specific foremen the opportunity to lead and manage smaller sectors of the project.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2013

The global market for building information modeling products and services for 2012 was predicted to hit $1.8 billion, according to market intelligence firm Pike Research (now part of Navigant). Sales of BIM software and services—such as training, support, and project management—are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 17.3%, to a market value of $6.5 billion in 2020.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 29, 2012

Types of concrete with applications for different structural components like beams, columns, slabs, foundations are explained here. Special concrete.

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Concrete Foundation 223

Digger Blog

JANUARY 3, 2013

Walking up the hill from our hotel, I suddenly became aware of a familiar noise approaching from behind. As I turned around I was pleasantly surprised to see this little Caterpillar 226 skid steer, which was owned and operated by the local authority, Playa Jandia SA, trundling up the road. The 680kg Cat 226 is powered by Cats own 42kw C2.2T engine and this model, which was unusually fitted with a Cat BH27 backhoe, is not something you see every day.

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Roads Modeling Engineering Equipment 93

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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!

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 3, 2013

What’s the best defense against a bad employee? Never hiring one in the first place. While there’s unfortunately no 100% guaranteed hiring method, there are several common hiring mistakes you can easily take steps to avoid: 1. Not Knowing What You Really Want Whether you’re trying to hire an on-site or office worker, not knowing exactly what you need will throw a giant wrench into your hiring process and lead to you wasting time on too many inadequate applicants.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2013

Construction Equipment has released its industry bellwether Annual Report & Forecast for 2013. Once again this year, fleet managers and industry experts gave CE their exclusive take on various markets vital to the construction industry. "This section remains a must-read for anyone interested in industry trends and what those trends mean for business in 2013," said Rod Sutton, Construction Equipment 's editorial director.

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Forecasting Equipment Construction Industrial 75

The Constructor

DECEMBER 29, 2012

Concrete crack repairs are selected based on structural evaluation. Causes of concrete cracks should be first evaluated for successful crack repair.

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Concrete 214

Digger Blog

JANUARY 3, 2013

Toniolo Busnello - one of Brazil’s leading tunnelling companies - already runs 17 JCB Loadalls and has just invested in four additional 535-125 models for the construction of the new highway around Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo. The new machines, which can lift 3.5 tonnes to 12.5 metres, are all fitted with man platforms so construction workers can position dynamite sticks in the rock which needs blasting for the creation of the tunnel.

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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!

Construction

BD+C

JANUARY 4, 2013

The deal in Congress to avoid going over the so-called fiscal cliff "should encourage many businesses to go ahead with projects they have held in reserve," said Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America. Simonson said he expected construction spending in the next few months to see double-digit gains. ( [link] ).

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 4, 2013

Granite Construction Inc. has purchased Kenny Construction for $130 million. Kenny, headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., employees about 425 employees with estimated 2012 revenue of $270 million. Granite says half of that is work in the power sector, with the remaining coming from tunnel-related work, water/underground, and heavy/civil. The backlog is said to be about $390 million.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 4, 2013

Preventing deflection of tall structure: Let us consider an example of a simple two dimensional structure. Two columns, six floors and pin joints.

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