2013

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Making the Most of Mobile Technology

Construction Business Owner

'The construction industry may have been slow to warm up to mobile technology, but new data shows that firms are embracing mobile work strategies faster than ever. As they do, they face many new challenges. How can a firm make technology work for everyone? How can a company keep data accessible but secure? And with the rapid pace of technological change and improvement, how does a firm prepare for what’s next?

Mobility 313
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STRENGTHENING OF FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

'Columns foundations need strengthening in the case of applying additional loads. Widening and strengthening of existing foundations may be carried.

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Total carnage as Deere hits a railway bridge

Digger Blog

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!

Accidents 133
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10 green building trends for 2014

BD+C

'What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. in 2014? As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

Green 111
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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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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

'By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2013 issue . Every year, we treat our Rankings Report as a work in progress. We’re always striving to refine and expand our rankings categories, looking for the most valid metrics to justify our evaluations. As priorities for site selection requirements change, we adjust the rankings to give you our most credible assessment of which locations are meeting those requirements.

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EcoHouse Canada 2 - City Laneway House - Compact design offers space, light and air

SAB Magazine

'This 1-1/2 storey, 750 square foot laneway house is located in the centre of Vancouver in a residential neighbourhood that is a five-minute walk to one of the new Canada Line rapid transit stations. The house has one bedroom, one bathroom, full open kitchen/living arrangement, as well as an upper loft space and attached garage. The laneway was built with the long-term plan of becoming a permanent residence for the owners’ mother.

Housing 111

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Structural Analysis and Code Checking Toolkit 2014 on Autodesk Exchange Apps

BIM & Beam

The Structural Analysis and Code Checking Toolkit for Autodesk Revit software is a suite of tools that supports the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process and allows structural engineers to analyze and check their structure from within the Revit environment. It can be downloaded from the Autodesk Exchange Apps website for free. Using this toolkit structural designers and engineers can optimize their workflows in the cloud and on the desktop by using the analytical model built in Autodesk Re

Autodesk 102
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Safeguarding Against the E15 Ethanol Risk

Green Industry Professionals

'Outdoor power equipment users need to be on the lookout as 15% ethanol (E15) makes its way to market.

Risk 99
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Construction Gains 30,000 Jobs in December, But Unemployment Rate Is Up

ENR Construction

Job gains came in almost all industry sectors, paced by specialty trade contractors. But jobless rate climbed to 13.5%, from November's 12.2%, as construction's winter slowdown began.

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Attack the Labor Shortage with Virtual Welding Simulators

Construction Business Owner

'Few people would argue that the U.S. and other countries around the globe are facing a shortage in skilled labor. A close look at the labor pool in industries such as construction and manufacturing reveals that many positions pose technical challenges and require a special skill set, which adds to the complexity of hiring, educating and training qualified workers.

Education 306
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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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Using Fall Protection Equipment Properly

Construction Business Owner

'In 2011, the leading cause of worker fatalities on construction sites were falls, accounting for 251 deaths. Fatal falls are often the result of a lack of proper safety gear or the misunderstanding or misuse of equipment. The effectiveness of fall protection equipment, no matter how durable or reliable, is compromised when workers don’t use it correctly.

Equipment 305
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Lock Down your Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

'The cost of theft in the construction industry is estimated to be a billion dollars by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Unsecured equipment and materials are especially at risk. Additionally, heavy equipment owners can’t rely entirely on insurance to offset the cost of theft. If you suffer such a loss, you will also suffer the costs of higher insurance premiums and, often, lost job time.

Insurance 304
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POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR CIVIL SITE ENGINEERS

The Constructor

Following are few general points to remember for civil site engineers to make the construction work easier while maintaining quality of construction.

Site 267
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WHAT MAKES A BUILDING GREEN? – GREEN BUILDING CONCEPT

The Constructor

The green building concept is gaining importance in various countries. These are buildings that ensure that waste is minimized at every stage during.

Green 264
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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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SETTING OUT A BUILDING PLAN ON GROUND

The Constructor

A building is set out in order to clearly define the outline of the excavation and the centre line of the walls, so that construction can be carried.

Plans 263
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JOINTS IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

Joints in concrete building construction are construction joints, expansion joints, contraction joints and isolation joints. They prevent cracking of.

Concrete 262
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TYPES OF FORMWORK (SHUTTERING)

The Constructor

'Formwork is an ancillary construction, used as a mould for a structure. Into this mould, fresh concrete is placed only to harden subsequently. The.

Concrete 262
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PREPARATION OF BAR BENDING SCHEDULE

The Constructor

'Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule Bar bending schedule (or schedule of bars) is a list of reinforcement bars, vis-à-vis, a given RCC work item, and.

Schedule 257
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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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SELECTION OF GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS

The Constructor

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

Green 259
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DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

Reinforced concrete foundations are designed based on column loads and moments at base and the soil data. Following are the types of foundations in.

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COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE CUBES

The Constructor

To determine the compressive strength of concrete specimens prepared and to verify the strength requirements as desired in the mix design and.

Concrete 262
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CONSTRUCTION ERRORS DURING CONCRETING AT SITE

The Constructor

'Construction errors during concreting at site may occur due to failure to follow specified procedures and good practice or outright carelessness.

Concrete 257
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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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TYPES OF DEEP FOUNDATION

The Constructor

Deep foundations are required to carry loads from a structure through weak compressible soils or fills on to stronger and less compressible soils or.

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REBOUND HAMMER TEST ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

'The operation of rebound hammer is shown in the fig.1. When the plunger of rebound hammer is pressed against the surface of concrete, a spring.

Concrete 257
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MATERIALS FOR LOW COST HOUSING

The Constructor

'Necessity for cost reduction Increase in construction costs directly affects the economy. This is due to the high cost of operations which can be.

Materials 252
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SOIL TESTS REQUIRED FOR DEEP FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

Deep foundations are those where the depth of foundation is generally greater than two times of width of footing (D = 2B). Deep foundations are.

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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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FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE

The Constructor

'COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT Flexible pavements support loads through bearing rather than flexural action. They comprise several.

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REINFORCEMENT DETAILING OF RCC SLABS

The Constructor

'Reinforcement detailing of a slab is done based on its support conditions. Slab may be supported on walls or beams or columns. Slab supported.

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SEALING MATERIALS FOR JOINTS IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

There are three types of joints in concrete construction, viz. construction joint, expansion joint and contraction joints. Learn more about Joints in.

Concrete 247
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POOR CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND WORKMANSHIP

The Constructor

Poor construction methods and workmanship is responsible for the failure of buildings and structure. The poor construction methods and workmanship is.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.