Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Bryce Austin’s construction cloud security and ransomware defense tips for help developing a plan to stave off cyber threats.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 22, 2021

MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future. The post MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The concrete broker sat in with a few concreters who are part of our team to see the qualities that make great concreters. The results may surprise you. It’s not about putting and finishing concrete. Concreter is more than putting up a hammer and pouring concrete every day. Our concreters let us know that although […].

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Balancing customer experience and setting client expectations against your time and budget is a difficult task. It would be best if you had excellent planning, efficient project managing, and perhaps the right amount of staff working to keep customers happy, but not so many people that workers are standing around looking for things to do. If your customers have long wait times, that's good news for you initially—it means your business is popular.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 22, 2021

CalEarth has announced that after two years of research, testing, and fundraising they have been issued an ICC-ES number for SuperAdobe Cement Stabilized Earthbags! This is a major accomplishment as the report and supplemental testing data will reassure building departments of the compliance of SuperAdobe with the International Building Code. The report is free to download and provides specific conditions of use including how to build, tamp, mix, in order to achieve the highest structural durabi

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) Bar bending schedule is a table form data in which various diameters of steel, the shape of bending, length of each bent and straight portions, angles … Bar Bending Schedule | How To Prepare Bar Bending Schedule Read More ».

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 20, 2021

What is Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete? For over four decades, non-destructive testing of concrete or non-destructive techniques has been in use. During this time, it has progressed to the point that it is currently regarded as a powerful tool for evaluating existing concrete structures in terms of strength and longevity, as well as for assessing […].

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Nonresidential construction has dropped 25% since 2020, while residential construction has boomed. Overall, however, the construction industry in in recovery. Average commercial construction costs have increased 4.5 percent (4.5%), and total cost growth by year-end is project to average 6 (6%) percent. Despite signs of recovery, the labor shortage is a persistent, and unresolved problem that appear to have no solution.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Third-party logistics company Steam Logistics will invest nearly $7 million to expand its operations in Chattanooga, TN. . The post Steam Logistics To Create 400 Jobs With Tennessee Expansion appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Estimated $22.5B solar generation, battery storage and high-voltage transmission will deliver renewable energy from Australia's Northern Territory to Singapore, with construction set to begin in late 2023.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Earthen Dam Earthen dam is a type of dam which is built by the successive layers of the earth at the bank of the river where the soil and materials get deposited. A gate is constructed in the dam to control the flow of the river. The embankment is constructed by homogeneous material. It is […].

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Pavement Preservation Practices – Pavement preservation is broadly acknowledged to provide network-wide benefits such as extending pavement life, enhancing system performance, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and improving safety. However, the performance of each pavement preservation project hinges on many factors. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s NCHRP Synthesis 565: Maintenance and Surface Preparation Activities Prior to Pavement Preservation Treat

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The new, high-tech grocery distribution center will create more than 400 new jobs in Spartanburg County, SC. The post Walmart Investing $450M In South Carolina Distribution Center appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario.  Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When I heard about the Touch-a-Truck-or-Treat event happening right across the street from our jobsite trailer on the Edgebrook Residences project in Merrimack, New Hampshire, I knew I wanted to be part of it. We. The post Touch-a-Truck-or-Treat Event Turns Out Thousands first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Here is some eye candy that I found at www.facebook.com. The post Woodworking Eye Candy appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. But what exactly is this coverage all about? This article will show you the things you need to know about snow removal insurance. . 1. What Is Snow Removal Insurance? Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week brought together the best minds in safety at the 2021 NSC Congress, and Expo held in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of safety professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center for presentations, discussions, and exhibits, as well as to recognize individuals who have impacted the industry during their careers. While many companies were represented, few were as fortunate to receive the recognition FDRsafety experienced.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 21, 2021

PPE manufacturer Ergodyne now offers helmet with the MIPS system designed to isolate the brain from shocks associated with falls and collisions.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The hollow brick is the innovative idea for the construction which provides a good appearance or aesthetically beauty or aba better view of the building. What Are Hollow Bricks? Hollow Bricks are the perforated vertically or horizontally and it is more useful than the traditional clay brick. It is very easy to handle on the […].

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Don’t shy away from learning opportunities. Learning and development (L&D) opportunities are incredibly valuable, especially when starting out in your career. In fact, a survey by LinkedIn found that the majority of professionals agree that learning is key to their success. This is even more pronounced among young professionals—76% of Gen Z respondents consider L&D as an essential component in their career growth. .

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week brought together the best minds in safety, as the 2021 NSC Congress and Expo was held in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of safety professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center for presentations, discussions, and exhibits as well as to recognize individuals who have impacted the industry throughout their careers. While many companies were represented, few were as fortunate to receive the recognition FDRsafety experienced.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2021

New technology is being used to reinforce the 90-year old Afsluitdijk dike, which has been delayed by miscalculations in water level and wave data provided to the contractor.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Packaging manufacturer D6 Inc. 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.

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Rapport3

OCTOBER 22, 2021

We are delighted to celebrate our 1 year anniversary of working with Momentum Structural Engineering, ensuring we provide our product with their specific engineering needs in mind. With two of our directors' strong backgrounds in engineering this configuration to our client came naturally, as it does when working with our clients of the NCE100. Our client Momentum Structural Engineers is an award-winning civil and structural engineering practice, who have worked on some of the most distinctive s

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Anti-glare glasses or eye protectors do cost a lot more than ordinary glasses or eye protectors. Well, if we are indeed paying a good amount for that, we do have the right to know if it will last long. . Does the anti-glare coating wear off? If yes, then what is the point of spending so much on it anyway? Why not use regular glasses instead? . Well if you are not sure if you want to spend more for anti-glare coating, read on.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Lightsource BP's 750,000-panel, 300-MW Bighorn Solar project will be fully online in November as a clean fuel source for the expanded plant.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 18, 2021

North Carolina isn’t resting on its laurels as Business Facilities' 2020 State of the Year. With a thriving tech talent pool and a commitment to an equity-driven recovery, Gov. Roy Cooper aims to defend the crown. The post North Carolina Governor’s Report: Aiming To Stay On Top appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

We are delighted to celebrate our 1 year anniversary of working with Momentum Structural Engineering, ensuring we provide our product with their specific engineering needs in mind. With two of our directors' strong backgrounds in engineering this configuration to our client came naturally, as it does when working with our clients of the NCE100. Our client Momentum Structural Engineers is an award-winning civil and structural engineering practice, who have worked on some of the most distinctive s

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