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Commercial Construction Best-Practices: How to Avoid Scandals

HardHatChat

'Workers remove wall panels from a high rise to accommodate new windows for one of the many projects Englewood Construction negotiates with its clients. Be sure to check references of general contractors before entering into a negotiated or competitive bid situation. We never like it when scandal rocks the commercial construction industry. Commercial general contractors generally don’t find their way into the mainstream news unless it is for something negative, often involving criminal activity.

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PLASTIC SHRINKAGE CRACKS & ITS PREVENTION IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

'Plastic Shrinkage Cracks and Its Prevention in Concrete Cracking caused by plastic shrinkage in concrete occurs most commonly on the exposed surfaces.

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Maryland Sidesteps LEED in Favor of the IgCC

Green Building Law Update

'House Bill 207 , approved unanimously in both the Maryland House and Senate and expected to be signed by Governor Martin O’Malley this Thursday, May 15, 2014 broadens the definition of a “high performance building” to include any building that complies with a nationally recognized and accepted green building code, guideline, or standard that is reviewed and recommended by the Maryland Green Building Council and approved by the Secretaries of Budget and Management and General S

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Bluebeam Gets New Measurement Options with Revu 12.1

Carol Hagen

'The Bluebeam Revu 12.1 update adds some handy measurement options so estimators can save some time. Simply calibrate as usual and check the new independent units checkbox. This offers the choice of units you want to use for length, area and volume measurements. In the sample below I’ve opted to measure square yards for area as I am taking off the flooring and cubic yards for the stairwell concrete slab while leaving the length a foot and inches measurement as usual (double click for a lar

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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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He Said, She Said

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, A project owner has asked us to come back to a project we completed 3 years ago. The owner is reporting water leaking in through an area of the roof where the mechanical equipment is located. This is a long term client of ours and they want us to help determine where the leak is coming from. My project manager is uneasy about going to the site since it has been so long since project close out.

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Must see: Vertical forest goes up in the heart of Milan

BD+C

'Designed by Boeri Studio and developed by Hines , a vertical forest in the heart of one of the Europe''s most polluted cities will include two residential towers 110 meters and 76 meters high. Altogether, 900 trees measuring between 3 meters and 6 meters have been planted, along with 5,000 shrubs and 11,000 floral plants on terraces up to the 27th floor.

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$150 Million Aluminum Facility Coming To Bowling Green, KY; Creating 80 Jobs

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

'Posted by Heidi Schwartz. (Photo: © Gerard Uferas, Constellium Singen, 04_12, Alusingen-Platz 1 78224 Singen Germany). Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has announced a joint venture between Constellium N.V. and UACJ Corporation to build an aluminum production facility in Bowling Green. The $150-million project is one of the largest in south central Kentucky in the past decade and is expected to create 80 new jobs.

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He Said, She Said

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics, A project owner has asked us to come back to a project we completed 3 years ago. The owner is reporting water leaking in through an area of the roof where the mechanical equipment is located. This is a long term client of ours and they want us to help determine where the leak is coming from. My project manager is uneasy about going to the site since it has been so long since project close out.

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REPLACING DAMAGED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

The Constructor

'Replacing damaged beam, columns, braces and walls by supplemental members Supplemental members are new columns, beams, braces, or infilled walls that.

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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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Construction growth looking up: Gilbane Spring 2014 Economic Report

BD+C

'Gilbane has released its Spring 2014 edition of the periodic report "Construction Economics: Market Conditions in Construction." Among the findings from the Executive Summary: Body Image: read more.

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Ohio, Pennsylvania Pushed to Ban Phosphorus

Green Industry Professionals

'Other Great Lakes states have taken measures to greatly restrict or even ban the use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizers, and now some are pushing Ohio and Pennsylvania to do the same.

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He Said, She Said

Mr Ethics

'Dear Mr. Ethics, A project owner has asked us to come back to a project we completed 3 years ago. The owner is reporting water leaking in through an area of the roof where the mechanical equipment is located. This is a long term client of ours and they want us to help determine where the leak is coming from. My project manager is uneasy about going to the site since it has been so long since project close out.

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INSULATING CONCRETE FORMWORK

The Constructor

'Insulating concrete formwork (ICF) is a building system that uses lightweight formwork (made from an insulating material) to support concrete walls.

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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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First look: 9/11 Memorial Museum opens to first-responders, survivors, 9/11 families [slideshow]

BD+C

'The National September 11 Memorial and Museum yesterday recognized the completion of the 9/11 Memorial Museum , upholding a commitment to honor the heroes, remember the victims, and preserve the history of the 9/11 attacks, their precursors, and aftermath for generations to come. Body Image: read more.

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CFOs Increasingly Optimistic About Economic Growth

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

'This Contributed Column is brought to you by RealStreet 2015 , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. A new survey from TD Bank reveals a surge in both economic optimism and capital spending plans among middle market and large corporate finance executives. According to TD Bank’s fourth Annual CFO Survey, nearly 60% of respondents are optimistic about U.S. economic growth this year, compared to 46% last year,

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Minimum Wage Could Have Maximum Impact on Landscape Company Owners

Green Industry Professionals

'Maryland just raised its minimum wage to $10.10/hour. Will other states do the same, and what impact could it have on company owners in the landscaping industry?

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CONCRETE FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION GUIDE

The Constructor

'Concrete Foundation Construction Work Procedure at Site The purpose of this guide is to ensure that all the concrete foundation / plinth are.

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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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'Virtually indestructible': Utah architect applies thin-shell dome concept for safer schools

BD+C

'In the wake of natural disasters and school shooting incidents, education professionals across the country are looking for innovative ways to better protect children while they learn. A new building approach from Salt Lake City, Utah-based Leland A. Gray Architects is designed to contribute to that goal. The firm is adapting the concrete thinshell structural approach for K-12 schools in Utah, according to a report by KSL. read more.

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Oracle To Bring 200 Information Technology Jobs To San Antonio

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

'Posted by Heidi Schwartz. With its new operations center in San Antonio, the Oracle footprint continues to grow. Pictured here: the Oracle HQ in Redwood Shores, CA, situated on the former site of Marine World Africa USA. (Photo: Wikipedia.). Oracle plans to bring 200 jobs to San Antonio in the next two years, with the location of a new operations center in the area.

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Digital Practice Manager Advises BIMForum Attendees to Avoid ‘Going Too Deep’ into Their Data

Construction Dive

'There are times when abiding by the credo “the devil is in the detail” makes sense for getting a job done, but when embarking upon a building information modeling (BIM) project, perhaps a better motto would be: “Don’t let the devil con you into inputting too many details.” This was essentially the theme of a BIMForum presentation that took place late last month in Boston.

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JACKETING AND COLLARS FOR COLUMN BEAM STRENGTHING

The Constructor

'JACKETING AND COLLARS IN STRUCTURE STRENGTHENING Jacketing is the process whereby a section of an existing structural member is restored to original.

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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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10 highest-rated green hotels in the U.S.

BD+C

'TripAdvisor announced the 10 highest-rated TripAdvisor GreenLeaders hotels in the U.S., and the results of its eco-travel survey of more than 2,100 U.S. respondents. According to the survey, 23% of respondents have consciously made an eco-friendly travel choice in the past year, and 85% said doing so made them feel more positive about their trip. read more.

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Marketing: Your Best Strategic Weapon

PSMJ Resources

'Debra Andrews, Founder and President of Marketri, LLC Marketri, LLC (Philadelphia, PA) is a full-service provider of customized, results-driven marketing solutions for small to mid-sized B2B companies in the A/E/C sector. Marketri’s president, Debra Andrews, sat with A/E Marketing Journal to discuss how to best market your firm in today’s changing, increasingly mobile environment. 1) You state that the A/E/C industry has been relatively slow to embrace marketing as a strategic weapon.

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AFEX Fire Suppression Systems Hosts Annual Distributor Training School

Construction Equipment

'Visitors from around the globe received two days of training on the state of the fire suppression industry and the AFEX product line at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham, N.C. The event hosted distributors from nine different countries.

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DESIGN OF FOOTINGS – IS-456 RECOMMENDATIONS

The Constructor

'DESIGN OF FOOTINGS – IS-456 RECOMMENDATIONS: GENERAL 1. In sloped or stepped footings, the effective cross – section in compression shall be limited.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Biking to work up by 60 percent, according to Census Bureau report

BD+C

'Many U.S. cities are seeing an increase in bicycle commuters, according to new a U.S. Census Bureau report. Nationwide, the number of people who traveled to work by bike increased roughly 60% during the last decade, from 488,000 in 2000 to 786,000 annually during the 2008-2012 period. This is the largest percentage increase of all commuting modes tracked by the 2000 Census and the 2008-2012 American Community Survey. read more.

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How Does One Determine Substantial Completion?

Construction Dive

'By Bruce Jervis “Substantial completion” is one of the more significant milestones in a construction project, affecting the rights and responsibilities of the owner and contractor. The impact may include release of retained contract funds, responsibility for insurance and commencement of statutory claim limitation periods. Substantial completion is easy to define.

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No Print Text

Revit OpEd

'A fairly common request is a special text that won''t print. This would let us add comments to various places in the model for other people to act on. Filters don''t see annotation categories either, at least not Text. One approach we can take is to use a Detail Item family because Filters do work on them. This means instead of placing red text, we place a Detail Item family that has a red text formatted label that we can enter whatever comment is necessary.