Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'The most commonly operated compact machines in winter are skid-steer loaders. Their compact size, attachment versatility and pushing and lifting performance make them a popular choice for snow and ice removal. Skid-steer loaders assigned to construction jobsites in warm or hot working months often transition to snow removal in late fall or early winter, especially with the help of various time- and labor-saving attachments.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'Despite many positives in the construction industry right now such as the high demand for skilled labor and that most construction firms are willing to prove higher wages for skilled workers, Alan Greenspan is pointing a finger of blame in construction’s direction. We would like to thank Equipment World for this informative article on the Construction Industry’s Recovery.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'A balanced footing which is also called as strap footings consists of two separate footings connected by a strap beam. Balanced footing is required.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. To help highlight where the risks lie, the HSE release figures every year detailing stats on the number of injuries and accidents that have been reported and how they have been caused.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'The implementation of Tier 4 regulations is well under way, impacting construction fleets across the country. Yet, many in the industry remain unsure of the exact implications of these standards. Listed below are the 10 most common Tier 4 myths and the truth behind these misconceptions.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

'Reinforced concrete column is a compression member and transfers the loads from structure to the ground through foundations. There are three types of.

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Bluebeam Revu is great in making PDFs of all sizes including pages that are perfect for slide presentations. Revu can also be used for creating slides and has it’s own presentation mode. You can also use the Presentation mode to view Full Screen and loop the slidedeck too. To get started, create a new document and chose the custom Slides template (10 x 7.5 in portrait mode).

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Ask a group of contractors if they job cost, and the majority will respond positively. However, many of them are operating under a misguided notion of what true job costing is. Is it merely accumulating the costs of a project and then comparing those costs to the contract price at the end of the project to see how much money the job made? Is job costing driven only by the accounting department?

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'General Duty citations from OSHA may not hold up. Tim Sirofchuck joins FDRsafety. Join Our Mailing List. General Duty citations from OSHA may not hold up. By Jim Stanley. President, FDRsafety. If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'Errors during construction of concrete structures at site alone are not responsible for the damage of the concrete. Design and detailing errors of.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'SkyRise Miami, the city''s soon-to-be tallest tower is now under construction, ArchDaily reports. Rising above Biscayne Bay, the 305-meter tower will include three viewing decks, a restaurant, nightclub, and exhibition space. Its most unique feature, however, will be the chance for visitors to bungee jump off of its upper floors. Body Image: read more.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol and small engines are a lot like oil and water—they just don’t mix.

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DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

'BIM, as a project delivery method, is quite a recent industry initiative to some people. To others, it is a very old one that failed to mature with time. The stance depends on whom one asks, for the definition and likely age of the phenomenon. Disillusioned veteran BIM-ers from one side will have their set of views. Professionals of various ages that freshly found a promising-looking niche will have another set.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Mode of Concrete Measurements at Site In particular, the mode of measurement shall be as under: a) Concrete in floor, paving, concrete mats below.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the results of a study of job postings from across the United States, revealing that demand for the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and LEED Green Associate credentials grew 46 percent over a 12-month period. read more.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'Ashley Lutz & Lauren Watters. During the Comfortech 2014 event Contractor Magazine staff asked women in the mechanical contracting industry what it is like being a woman in the industry. read more.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'In an effort to recruit the next generation of craft professionals, NCCER’s Build Your Future (BYF) initiative is once again declaring October as “Careers in Construction Month.” Careers in Construction Month is an opportunity for industry and education to partner locally across the nation and host construction career events and programs. With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the construction industry, now is the time to help individuals build successful careers in constructio

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'A quick heads up.Autodesk released Revit 2015 R2 today. From an Autodesk email: Autodesk Revit 2015 R2 includes more than 30 user-requested features that add powerful capabilities, enhance software performance and improve user productivity for architects, MEP and structural engineers. Fully compatible with the existing Revit 2015 releases, R2 does not have a file format change and installs without disrupting ongoing work in Revit 2015.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Four teams are currently locked in a competition to design Washington, D.C.''s first elevated park. OMA, Höweler + Yoon, NEXT Architects, and Cooper, Robertson & Partners have just released their preliminary design proposals for what will be known as the 11th Street Bridge Park. Body Image: read more.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'A product from water heater manufacturer, A. O. Smith ( www.hotwater.com ) provided a Nashville “home in the sky” with hot water on demand through the installation of a new A. O. Smith water heater in a recent episode of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters. read more.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Komatsu was selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices (DJSI). For DJSI selection, companies are analyzed and evaluated along a diverse range of items in the three areas of economic performance, environmental conservation efforts and social activities. In 2014, they surveyed a total of 2,500 major-scale companies around the world, from which they selected 319 companies, including 21 Japanese companies.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'Federal OSHA regulations are simply the minimum standard. About half of the U.S. states have taken advantage of their own authority to make stricter, or additional, rules. Maryland OSHA (MOSH) is one of the “state plan” states that administer their own “mini-OSHA.” MOSH has beefed up their regulations on everything from: Excavation designs. Asbestos in protective clothing.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'According to Archdaily , Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced the winning proposal for the Cinematography and Audiovisual Tower, slated to be built in Buenos Aires, the country’s capital. Body Image: read more.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'This Sunday, popular NASCAR driver Cole Whitt will race the No. 26 Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters Toyota Camry team car at NASCAR’s Osram Sylvania 300 in Loudon, New Hampshire. read more.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'For many years now we''ve been able to use a concept called Reference Other View when we create sections, elevations, callouts and drafting views. We used to take advantage of it via the Options Bar , while creating those kinds of views. It''s been moved up to the ribbon which seems to be another nail in the coffin for the poor old Options Bar , we knew thee well.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Lawmakers in Texas are pushing for the passage of Proposition 1, which would amend the Texas constitution to allow part of oil and gas revenue to be spent on transportation projects. Voters will decide the fate of Proposition 1 on the Nov. 4 ballot. If approved, $1.7 billion will be available for infrastructure improvements during the first year. If the amendment does not pass, the Texas DOT will not be able to borrow any more money, delaying projects for years.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'SkyRise Miami, the city''s soon-to-be tallest tower is now under construction, Arch Daily reports. Rising above Biscayne Bay, the 305-meter tower will include three viewing decks, a restaurant, nightclub, and exhibition space. Its most unique feature, however, will be the chance for visitors to bungee jump off of its upper floors. Body Image: read more.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'The worst toilets from around the world. read more.

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