STABILIZATION OF SOIL WITH LIME & FLYASH
The Constructor
MAY 10, 2013
'Soil stabilization deals with physical, physicochemical and chemical methods to make the stabilized soil serve its purpose as pavement component.
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Construction Project Management Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 8, 2013
'When it comes to project management software , contractors have numerous options, from spreadsheets and generic applications to software designed for the construction industry. I recently read an industry survey on the subject that not only provided some interesting insight, but also confirmed the things I’ve been saying about project management software.
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Improved Internal Reporting
Construction Business Owner
MAY 6, 2013
'Most construction companies today are sitting on a gold mine of project data that can be used to improve strategic decisions and enhance their performance and profitability. Within the job cost and financial systems of most construction companies sits the key ingredients for achieving the following: Identification of which job types are the most profitable and which return the lowest margin.
Intra-Industry Ethics – Can We Pull It Off?
Constructonomics
MAY 6, 2013
'It’s easy for an outsider to an industry to get on their ethical high-horse and point their finger at others who are walking along the ethical line and perhaps even crossing it. It’s easy for regulators, government, and academia to point their finger at industry and tell them to clean up their act. However, it is hard for someone to point their finger at themselves and even harder to point it at the people for whom they are working.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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METHODS OF EVALUATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
The Constructor
MAY 5, 2013
'Evaluation of Existing Buildings The available methods are evaluation by structural analysis based on known material properties, dimensions and.
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NLBMDA Welcomes Court Decision Striking Down NLRB Poster Rule
Construction Business Owner
MAY 9, 2013
'(Washington, DC) - The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) welcomes the decision yesterday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C.) Circuit invalidating a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule requiring nearly six million employers to post an 11-by-17 inch notice regarding employee rights to unionize.
Plantworx to see new arrival from Takeuchi
Digger Blog
MAY 8, 2013
'One of the highlights will be Takeuchi’s 8.5-tonne TB285 excavator, this has already drawn plenty of favourable comments since its launch last year. However, I’m sure there will still be a number of visitors at Plantworx which have not yet had the chance to see it up close. I am one of those. this could be my first experience behind the sticks of a Takeuchi machine.
CHLORIDE ATTACK ON CONCRETE STRUCTURES
The Constructor
MAY 10, 2013
'Chloride Attack on Concrete Structures: Chloride attack is one of the most important aspects for consideration when we deal with the durability of.
First look: Golden State Warriors stadium by Snøhetta, AECOM
BD+C
MAY 7, 2013
'Architects Snøhetta and AECOM have revealed their latest renderings of a new stadium for NBA basketball team the Golden State Warriors on the waterfront in San Francisco. Set to replace the team''s existing home at the Oracle Arena in Oakland when the lease expires in 2017, the 67,000 square-metre arena will be constructed in time for the start of the 2017-18 basketball season.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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Actor and Philanthropist Paul Walker and Reach Out Worldwide Visit STIHL Inc.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 8, 2013
'(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) – Actor and philanthropist Paul Walker recently visited the Virginia Beach, Va., headquarters of STIHL Inc. to thank the company for its support of his relief organization Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW), a network of professionals with first-responder skill sets. STIHL Inc. is the exclusive handheld outdoor power equipment sponsor of ROWW, whose volunteers use their expertise after natural disasters strike to help accelerate relief efforts by augmenting local resources.
No Bridge? No Problem. Travel Siberian Style.
Digger Blog
MAY 9, 2013
'The resourceful bridge builders cross the icy waters with the assistance of the buckets of a Komatsu K400 and a CAT excavator. In the middle of the icy waters the workers make the thrilling leaping of faith to the next bucket, as the machines transport them from one side of the river to the other. Each bucket holds around five of the workers at a time, plus lunchboxes etc.
CARBONATION OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
The Constructor
MAY 6, 2013
'Carbonation of concrete Structures The microstructure of concrete is such that it has capillary pores to the extent of 28%. The extent of pores.
Cat to Axe Another 300 Workers in Illinois
Construction Equipment
MAY 4, 2013
'Caterpillar will lay off an additional 300 employees in its Decatur, Ill., plant by July in yet another move to counter the slumping market for mining machinery.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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7 major multifamily residential projects in the works
BD+C
MAY 6, 2013
'In each issue of Building Design+Construction , we feature the latest new construction and renovation projects in our On the Drawing Board section. Here''s a collection of recently profiled multifamily residential projects under construction in the U.S. They include Hines'' first for-rent residential project in Atlanta (@1377) and a $140 million redevelopment of a landmark, 45-building apartment complex in Los Angeles’s Venice district.
Enough diggers to stretch from the UK to Australia.
Digger Blog
MAY 6, 2013
'An incredible mile stone, which has taken the manufacture 67 years to achieve. (A third of these machines have been produced in just the last six years.) As a reminder of the companies achievement, behind the glass in the reception area at JCB’s HQ is the actual one millionth machine, a 22 tonne JS220 tracked excavator decked out in silver… Looks great!
Toro Recalls Zero-Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 9, 2013
'Toro has recalled the Toro Z Master riding mowers because the idler pulley can rub against the mowers fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Douglas Dynamics Buys TrynEx
Construction Equipment
MAY 7, 2013
'Douglas Dynamics, a designer, manufacturer and seller of snow and ice control equipment for light trucks, has completed the acquisition of TrynEx, a manufacturer of truck-mounted salt and sand spreader equipment under the brand name SnowEx. TrynEx also provides turf application and industrial attachment products under the brand names TurfEx and SweepEx.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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First look: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill skyscraper designed to 'confuse the wind'
BD+C
MAY 7, 2013
'Like a giant wing standing on its end, the planned 400-meter-high, 116-story Imperial Tower in Mumbai will feature a slender, rounded form optimized to withstand the area''s strong wind currents. The scheme by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture features dozens of sky gardens notched out of the glass-and-steel facade that, according to the design team, will "confuse the wind.".
New E25 Bobcat compact at Plantworx
Digger Blog
MAY 7, 2013
'The E25 (2.57 tonnes) is part of the new E-generation of Bobcat compact excavators introduced over the last three years, ranging from the E10 up to the E80. Maximum digging depth of the E25 is 2582mm, with a maximum reach at ground level of 4553mm and a maximum dump height of 3057mm. From the 500 platform compact loader range, Bobcat will be showing the S510 and S530 skid-steer loaders the T590 tracked loader.
Egan Earns Third Elite Award in West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Competition
Contractor Magazine
MAY 9, 2013
'Mechanical contractor Andy J. Egan Co. (Egan) has been honored with the company’s third Elite Award in the “West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” Competition. read more.
Hyundai Construction Equipment Appoints New President
Construction Equipment
MAY 8, 2013
'Seok Myung Yoon has been appointed president and CEO of Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. Previously, Yoon was CEO of HHI-Brazil. He has also worked in research and development and sales at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Yoon received his Bachelor of Arts degree in mechanical engineering at Hanyang University-Korea and his Masters of Mechanical Engineering at Chung Ang University-Korea.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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New developments would face tougher stormwater rules than redeveloped sites under EPA proposal
BD+C
MAY 9, 2013
'New developments would have to meet more stringent stormwater-retention standards than redeveloped sites under a forthcoming Environmental Protection Agency proposal. The more relaxed standards for redeveloped sites reflect the EPA''s desire to encourage businesses to invest in urban redevelopment projects. ( [link] ).
PHOTOS: #Plantworx visit. 4 days to go.
Digger Blog
MAY 9, 2013
'Below I have posted a few pictures, which I very quickly snapped today. Nothing too exciting, as I don’t want to spoil the surprises. (Plus the wind and rain meant I didnt go far.). Our visit to Plantworx today was to talk about The Construction Index stand. Thankfully Plantworx helped us out with a few “logistical” issues… Our units were just too big to get into place.
Why 'Giving Back' Matters to Greenscape
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 9, 2013
'Daniel Currin of Greenscape Inc. based in Holly Springs, NC, talks about his company''s recent PLANET Day of Service community project at an outdoor children''s museum.
Bell Equipment Names U.S. ADT Distributor
Construction Equipment
MAY 8, 2013
'Bell Equipment, SA has appointed Bell Trucks America Inc. (BTA) as the United States distributor for articulated trucks. Led by Wayne Michels, general manager, and Kevin O’Donnell, vice president of sales, Houston, Texas-based BTA will distribute articulated truck models B35D, B40D, B45D and B50D. The new Bell B25E and B30E will be available in January 2014.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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LEED Recertification Part II of III: What to do Now for Smooth Recertification
Stok
MAY 8, 2013
'In our previous post on LEED EBOM recertification, we outlined the steps you must take to achieve recertification: Perform audits, surveys and testing at least once every five years to track the ongoing performance of policies established during initial certification Policies must be updated to meet the current EBOM rating system requirements: currently LEED EBOM [.].
Punctuality guaranteed
Digger Blog
MAY 7, 2013
'Back in the 1980s Hewden Stuart was the daddy in the plant hire game, culminating in a knighthood for co-founder Matthew Goodwin – plant hire’s first, and so far only, knight. Growth continued under Sandy Findlay in the 1990s. Things started to change however, after Finning, the Canadian company with the UK Caterpillar dealership, decided to diversify from distribution into rental.
Why 'Giving Back' Matters to Greenscape PODCAST
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 9, 2013
'Daniel Currin of Greenscape Inc. based in Holly Springs, NC, talks about his company''s recent PLANET Day of Service community project at an outdoor children''s museum.
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