Track Drill Tips Over on Portland Hospital Job, Injuring One
ENR Construction
AUGUST 15, 2022
A rotating drilling machine tipped over at a hospital construction site in Portland, injuring the operator.
Daimler Partners for Public Charging Site
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Daimler Trucks North American is teaming up with Portland General Electric to development a large public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The company says “Electric Island” will help accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of zero emissions (tank-to-wheel)…
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Proponents of MLB team for Portland announce deal for stadium site
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 6, 2018
The agreement with the Oregon city's port authority is the first step toward the ballpark, which could cost $1 billion for land acquisition and $1 billion to build.
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McLaren tops July contracts league after tower win
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
It rose to pole position largely on the strength of securing developer Landsec’s refurbishment and extension of London’s 1960s Portland House office tower block in Victoria. This will involve building nearly 400,000 sq ft across three new laboratory and office buildings on Plots 23-26 of the site.
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Portland Fire Department Trained on PC Construction Jobsite
PC Construction
MAY 3, 2016
On April 26, following three inches of new fallen spring snow, PC Construction opened up The Park Danforth construction site to the Portland Fire Department in Maine. The goal for the afternoon was fall protection.
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Portland Tower Proposal Pushing Building Height Discussion
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 19, 2017
proposed plans for a Portland Pearl District site that includes the tallest tower on the West Coast, it may have been nothing more than a highly publicized way to get Portland’s building height restrictions in the news. When William Kaven Architecture and Kaven + Co.
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Portland, Ore., Questions EPA Superfund Move
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Although Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has vowed to speed cleanup at the nation’s more than 1,300 Superfund sites, documents indicate the agency may slow down an estimated $1-billion cleanup at the Portland, Ore.,
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D6 Relocates Headquarters To Texas
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 19, 2021
will relocate from Portland, OR, creating 231 new jobs in its new home state of Texas. The post D6 Relocates Headquarters To Texas appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Packaging manufacturer D6 Inc.
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Energy/Industrial Best Project and Excellence in Safety: Portland General Electric Marquam Substation
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Located on a constrained urban site on a bustling waterfront, the Marquam Substation replaces a 60-year-old existing substation to provide more reliable power to Portland.
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Collaborate 2018: The Must Attend Construction Technology Conference of the Year
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 31, 2018
That’s when thousands of construction professionals of all roles, company sizes and specialties will gather here in Portland to learn, network and discover the latest technology solutions to eliminate inefficiencies and increase their profitability. Learn the best ways to use software functions and get exclusive training on site.
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Concrete’s cobra effect: unintended results of embodied carbon reduction
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2023
Many well-meaning design and construction professionals have adopted the atomistic approach of simply removing cement and replacing it with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), or limestone rich cement recipes such as Portland Limestone Cement (PLC).
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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses
CivilJungle
MARCH 12, 2021
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC): The main use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is in masonry work. The another important use of ordinary Portland cement is in construction site. #4. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC): Portland pozzolana cement is used in prestressed and posts tensioning structural material.
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CHRYSO & GCP Present Low Carbon Concrete Innovations at Canadian Concrete Expo
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals serves its customers through local sites in over 40 countries, employing over 2,700 people. For media inquiries: Carrie N. Callahan Nash Callahan Communications, LLC TEL. 617.413.4589 carrie@nashcallahan.com Concrete CCE-Press-Release-Image.jpg
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Some important tips for Civil Site Engineering
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 16, 2014
The site engineers generally concentrate much on those issues: Bars which have the diameter more than 36 mm should avoid lapping. Engineers are always looking for excellence in construction. But they have to follow some basics before starting the mega project. The maximum chair spacing is 1.00 m (or) 1 No per 1m2.
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Work Begins on $92.5 Million Design-Build USPS Project in Portland, OR
The Korte Company
DECEMBER 2, 2016
The 818,000 square foot USPS project is situated on a 47-acre site with three entrances onto the property and includes a 788,845 square foot Processing and Distribution Center with Administration, Maintenance and Employee Support areas.
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Extra Rapid Hardening Cement | Advantages & Disadvantages of Extra Rapid Hardening cement | Applications, Properties & Uses of Extra Rapid Hardening cement
CivilJungle
JUNE 19, 2021
The use of ordinary portland cement in the construction required more time for hardening and removal of Formwork. The construction which is done by using Ordinary Portland cement generally takes 24 hours to set and hardened completely and it requires consistent curing. Time is directly connected to the cost of the project.
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Exxon Selects San Patricio County, Tx for $10 Billion Cracker Plant
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 31, 2017
has selected Portland, Texas in San Patricio County. The proposed Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) plastics manufacturing plant has pushed back its preliminary site work due to the hurricane but will be assisting the hard hit communities in the area by providing heavy equipment and workers to help in the clean up.
Exxon Selects Texas County for $10B Cracker Plant
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 31, 2017
have selected Portland, Texas, in San Patricio County, for its 1,300-acre ethylene cracker plant. Exxon Mobil and Saudi Basic Industries Corp.
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Effects of green, white roofs to be compared at Walmart in Oregon
BD+C
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Portland State University will construct a 40,000-sf green roof research site on the top of a new Walmart store in North Portland, Ore., The Green Building Research Laboratory at Portland State will compare how well each roof type filters rainwater and whether energy use and heat-island issues can be reduced.
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Framework, Tallest Mass Timber Project in the U.S., Is On Hold
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2018
After receiving permits, the 148-ft-tall Framework, sited in Portland, Ore., is postponed indefinitely.
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Millennial Report: Winning Talent Through Workplace Strategies
Business Facilities
JANUARY 5, 2015
Study cites influence of site selection and space design on employee value proposition. Mid Atlantic Brooklyn Cushman & Wakefield Employment Millennials Portland Quality of Life Silicon Valley Site Selection washington' Far West U.S. - Far West U.S. -
Millennial Report: Winning Talent Through Workplace Strategies
Business Facilities
JANUARY 5, 2015
Study cites influence of site selection and space design on employee value proposition. Mid Atlantic Brooklyn Cushman & Wakefield Employment Millennials Portland Quality of Life Silicon Valley Site Selection washington' Far West U.S. - Far West U.S. -
Millennial Report: Winning Talent Through Workplace Strategies
Business Facilities
JANUARY 5, 2015
Study cites influence of site selection and space design on employee value proposition. Mid Atlantic Brooklyn Cushman & Wakefield Employment Millennials Portland Quality of Life Silicon Valley Site Selection washington' Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Far West U.S. - Far West U.S. -
Work Comes to a Halt at Power Plant Project
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Five hundred construction workers were turned away from the construction site of the natural gas-powered Carty Generating Station in Oregon, reports the East Oregonian. The project, which could cost as much as $514 million, was being built by Abeinsa, an affiliate of Spanish contractor Abengoa, which is nearing bankruptcy. "We
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Jobs well done in the Northwest
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
The Korte Company has a long history of delivering quality structures at sites across the U.S., That’s the case in the Northwest, where we’ve amassed an impressive repertoire of jobs well done in Washington and have nearly finished a huge distribution center Portland, OR. developing key long-term relationships along the way.
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How to Test the Consistency of Cement
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 12, 2020
For reference purposes, the standard consistency of a Portland cement fluctuates between 25–35%. Adequacy test of cement by Le Chatelier Reasons for the Test : We know that the cement we used on our site is mostly affected by the following 1. Standard Consistency of an ordinary Portland cement varies between 25-35%.
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The Top 5 Surveyor Posts of 2017
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 3, 2018
Nearly 2000 people gathered in Portland, Oregon, to learn, network, and share best practices. For instance, forgetting to schedule regular safety trainings and not having enough water on-site to keep crews hydrated are problems you can easily remedy, or better yet, avoid with a little planning.
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189 Framework, Tallest Mass Timber Project in the U.S., is On Hold
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2018
After receiving permits, the 148-ft-tall Framework, sited in Portland, Ore., is postponed indefinitely.
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RCCFull Form | What Is RCC | Advantages & Disadvantages of Reinforced Cement Concrete | Properties of RCC | What Does RCC Stands for
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
The Portland cement is one of the most common types of cement which is generally used all over the world for construction. #2. Also, Read: Portland Cement Uses | How to Use Portland Cement | What Is Portland Cement Used for | How Is Portland Cement Made | Why Is It Called Portland Cement. Admixtures.
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Commonly used Indian Standard Codes (IS codes) for civil engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 22, 2019
IS 456:2000: Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice (Download link bit.ly ) IS 383:1970: Specifications for fine & coarse aggregate from natural sources for concrete (Download link drive.google.com ) IS 2386 (Part I) 1963: Methods of Test for Aggregates for Concrete, Part I: Particle Size and Shape (Download link drive.google.com ) IS (..)
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These Cities Are Becoming More Affordable for Renters
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The personal finance site compared median household incomes to rent from 2016 to 2019, while including how the pandemic has affected rent prices, to find the cities with the greatest changes in rent affordability. The top 11 cities where rent has become more affordable are located on a coast.
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Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design
Pro Builder
JULY 8, 2020
It begins with a different approach to product design that may involve rethinking site orientation, roof pitch, placement and types of windows, and exterior window shading, among other considerations. Site Orientation and Home Energy Use. Advertisement. Orientation impacts a building’s energy use.
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Dorman Products Investing $55M To Expand In Tennessee
Business Facilities
MARCH 23, 2018
The automotive parts manufacturer will create approximately 215 new jobs at the Tennessee-Kentucky Industrial Park in Portland, TN. Read: Dorman Products Investing $55M To Expand In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Segregation of Concrete- Causes and prohibition
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 24, 2019
So basically concrete or Portland cement concrete is a compound material of fine and coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement or cement paste that become hardens over time. According to popular belief, concrete and cement is not the same thing; cement is actually just a part of concrete.
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ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
12 across Portland, Ore.'s s Willamette River, elevated risk management to a priority early on to help crews overcome unexpected site conditions. The nation's longest non-vehicular multi-modal bridge, set to open on Sept.
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'Grandfamily' Communities Offer Specialized Housing for Caregiving Older Adults
Pro Builder
AUGUST 19, 2021
The North Portland community features nine townhomes and 27 apartments, in addition to social services. There are at least 19 grandfamily housing programs with on-site services across the United States, financed by a mix of public and private funding, according to Generations United, a nonprofit focused on intergenerational collaboration.
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Retired Smoke Jumper Builds Rammed Earth House
Natural Building
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Historically, rammed earth walls are made with the materials found at the site, but Jinkins had to source his building materials from a local supply yard due to today’s building codes and standards. His mix is made up of 70% sand, 22% small gravel chip rock and 8% Portland cement. He also has rebar running throughout the walls.
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Difference Between Formwork, Shuttering, Centering Staging & Scaffolding
Civil Lead
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
Difference Between Formwork, Shuttering, Centering Staging & Scaffolding Formwork, shuttering, centring, staging & scaffolding are temporary structures which are used on-site for specific purposes. In this article, I am going to discuss followings: Definitions of formwork, shuttering, centring, staging & scaffolding.
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52 Comparison between OPC and PPC (fly ash based cement)
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 12, 2017
OPC 53 Grade Cement:OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) belongs to the basic form of cement and it is formed with 95% cement clinkers and 5% gypsum. PPC (Fly Ash Based) Cement: Alternatively, PPC (Portland Pozzolana Cement) is formed with 75 – 77% cement clinker, 20% flyash and 3-5% gypsum.
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40 Around The Web: Housing Bubble On The Rise Again?
Construction Law Monitor
MARCH 28, 2012
Some sites like yahoo.com published a Reuters article stating that there is a “housing comeback.” ” A wide range of cities nation wide are reporting similar findings, such as Portland, Oregon and Dayton, Ohio.
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57 How bubble deck technology is used in construction work
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 31, 2019
Concrete: The concrete is formed with standard Portland cement with highest aggregate size of ¾ inch. Fewer work on job site b. Plastic Sphere: Void sphere formed with recycled high density polyethylene. It contains adequate strength & rigidity. It does not make any reaction. Benefits of Bubble Deck: Structural: a. Less weight b.
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Indoor Marijuana Growing Accounts for Over 1% of all Electric Consumption in the U.S.
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 19, 2015
Boulder County, Colorado has responded with a regulatory requirement that each Medical Marijuana Optional Premises Cultivation or a Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility must “directly offset 100% of the electricity consumption through a verified subscription in a Community Solar Garden, renewable energy generated on site, or equivalent.”
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