Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 2, 2013
'Construction is a dangerous industry, and safety inspectors can’t be everywhere at once. If they have more than one project to monitor, they are not at any jobsite 100 percent of the time. And when they are onsite, they are only one set of eyes. What if you could expand your “inspector base” by having your entire project team involved in reporting safety observations?
The Constructor
DECEMBER 6, 2013
'Many times openings (cutouts) are required to be provided in reinforced concrete slab in buildings to provide way for lifts, or cables, ducts or.
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'Fourteen golden eagles and 149 other birds, including hawks, blackbirds, larks, wrens and sparrows were discovered dead at the Campbell Hill and Top of the World wind projects in Converse County, Wyoming between 2009 and 2013. The two wind projects are comprised of 176 large wind turbines. According to papers filed with the U.S. District Court for Wyoming, wind turbines can cause the deaths of birds in four primary ways: collision with wind turbines, collision with associated meteorological tow
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 2, 2013
'I will often get asked this question, “What is Constructonomics?” Actually, that’s a lie. I very rarely, if ever, get asked that question. I’m not sure why I lied about that, but mo st likely because that’s how a post like this would typically start. Nevertheless, I do think about the question a lot – and that is not a lie.
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Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'Once you’ve completed building your customers dream home you hand over the keys and all the documentation. Warranties, specifications, owner’s manuals, etc – it’s a stack of paper that may need it’s own filing cabinet. What if you delighted your home owner with an interactive As-built with the appliances, fixtures and all their documentation embedded on the plans?
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 5, 2013
'Among the most interesting exhibitors at the recent Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia may have been the Asphalt Pavement Alliance challenging what we thought we knew about urban heat island effect with new research from Arizona State University. The term “heat island” describes urban areas that are hotter than nearby rural areas.
Help Everybody Everyday
DECEMBER 1, 2013
'A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion for SMPS Philadelphia. #bridgingthegap @SMPSPhilly great panel, @matthandal is the man — wcla1401 (@wcla1401) November 13, 2013. One of the panel members was a marketer named Andy. Andy revealed one of his internal proposal tactics and I think the jaws in the entire room collectively dropped.
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2013
'The 500,000 sf, 14-story One Angel Square in Manchester, England, is being promoted as "the most environmentally-friendly building in the world.". The structure earned a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) score of 95.16%, the highest score ever given by BREEAM. Features include earth tubes for heating and cooling, double-skinned facade and rainwater harvesting. 3DReid was the architecture firm behind the project.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 6, 2013
'The ground can be improved by adapting certain ground improvement techniques. Vibro-compaction increases the density of the soil by using powerful.
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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 4, 2013
'In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for third party green building certification. This is important news not only because the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy and other instrumentalities of the DoD own and operate 299,000 buildings and 211,000 additional structures, making it the largest owner of buildings in North America, but it is also
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 5, 2013
'Construction Equipment magazine announced its annual Top 100 New Products in the December 2013 issue, recognizing the year’s most innovative new construction equipment and related products. Construction Equipment has been acknowledging innovation in the equipment industry for more than 25 years with its Top 100 New Products list, and it remains the longest established and most prestigious product recognition program in the construction equipment industry.
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2013
'La Métaphone, a concert hall in Ognies, France, is a 1,980-sm facility with the unique characteristic of being a structural musical instrument. The solar-powered building incorporates musical elements in its walls, which can be played by musicians inside or outside the facility. Architect Isabel Herault, of Herault Arnold Architectes, has referred to the building as an "urban musical instrument.".
The Constructor
DECEMBER 5, 2013
'Defects in concrete structures can be due to poor construction practices i.e. poor construction quality control at site or due to poor structural.
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Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2013
'Wow! We received a terrific group of nearly three-dozen nominations for our Contractor of the Year award. After our first run-through, we had winnowed it down to a dozen, but the selection process got much more difficult after that. Each of us here had our favorites and lobbied for or against other potential choices. You didn’t make it easy on us. There are some outstanding contractors out there.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'Lawn maintenance contractors looking to reduce fuel costs have options these days. But which one makes the most sense depends on a given contractor''s true objectives.
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2013
'Dubai has been chosen as the site of the 2020 World Expo. HOK led the design team that developed the master plan for the Expo, which is expected to draw more than 25 million visitors from October 2020 through April 2021. Dubai’s selection – themed "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" – was announced Nov. 27 by representatives of the 168 Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) member nations.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 5, 2013
'Earth is the oldest building material. It use is as widespread as humanity as well. Nearly half the world’s population lives in structures made with.
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Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'Manitex International, a provider of engineered lifting products, has completed the acquisition of Valla SpA of Piacenza, Italy. The acquisition closed on Nov. 30, 2013, for a total potential consideration of up to $1.2 million, principally based on an earn-out provision. Valla is expected to be accretive to Manitex International''s earnings in 2014.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 4, 2013
'James Gardner of Gardner Landscaping LLC in Shalimar, FL, has only been in business for a couple of seasons. But he has already figured out that a "cheap" employee is actually really expensive.
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2013
'SmithGroupJJR, the oldest architecture and engineering firm in the U.S., has opened an office in Shanghai, China. The 160-year-old SmithGroupJJR , known for its award-winning designs and integrated services, will focus on several of China’s biggest growth markets: research and development, healthcare, continuing care/retirement communities, and higher education. read more.
Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 2, 2013
'Unifor, Canada’s largest energy union, is calling for a Canada-wide moratorium on all new oil and gas fracking. “Unconventional gas fracking has the potential to have catastrophic effects on our environment and economy. The safety risks are also a major concern for our union,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “Just because we can carry out this activity does not mean we should.
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Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'Despite a dip in private residential and nonresidential activity, total construction spending in October reached its highest level since May 2009 due to an unusual surge in public construction, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'The Country Clipper joystick steering option affords Universal Design Living Laboratory resident the opportunity to maintain her landscape while paralyzed from the waist down.
BD+C
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'The Daytona International Speedway is zooming ahead on the largest renovation in the Florida venue’s 54-year history. Gleeds is serving as cost manager for the $400 million effort, dubbed “Daytona Rising,” on behalf of the International Speedway Corp. Body Image: read more.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'BY JOHN MESENBRINK. On Jan. 4, 2014, Federal Law mandates the wetted surface of every pipe, fixture, and fitting sold for or installed in potable water applications not contain more than 0.25% lead by weight. Are contractors prepared for the January 4 transition date? It’s time for contractors to start taking the reins on this issue. read more.
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Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 2, 2013
'A crane carrying a portion of the roof for a World Cup soccer stadium in São Paulo, Brazil collapsed Wednesday, killing two construction workers. According to the Los Angeles Times , the wet ground beneath the crane at the Arena Corinthians site gave way, causing the machinery to fall onto the stadium.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 2, 2013
'K100 Fuel Treatments are for all gasoline and diesel powered equipment and are formulated for use with all fuels including E-10, ULSD, Off-Road, Bio-Diesel and Home-Heating Fuels.
BD+C
DECEMBER 3, 2013
'An unusual surge in public construction in October pushed total construction spending to its highest level since May 2009 despite a dip in both private residential and nonresidential activity, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged lawmakers in Washington to make water and surface transportation investment a top federal priority. read more.
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