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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.

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Officials soliciting development ideas for 93 acres near Los Angeles airport

Construction Dive

The parcel, zoned for recreational space and offices, is part of a 340-acre project that will include retail stores and other amenities.

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Florida: An International Gateway To Growth

Business Facilities

Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure. The post Florida: An International Gateway To Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

5 Extreme Concrete in contact with or buried under aggressive sub-soil / ground water, surface of members in tidal zone, members in direct contact with liquid / solid aggressive chemicals. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.

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EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND ENERGEY RELEASED

The Constructor

Related posts: MAGNITUDE & INTENSITY OF EARTHQUAKE EARTHQUAKE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND ITS PRACTICES-III-EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION How can it be in Seismic zone but not in earthquake zone or near earthquake fault? releases 1000 times more energy than the earthquake of magnitude of 6.2 and 32 times more than the magnitude of 7.2.

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U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

Business Facilities

The investment will support local strategies to spur business and job growth in West Virginia, including in Opportunity Zones. . Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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CMAA New England Recognizes BETA Technologies Project

PC Construction

The new, 188,500-square-foot high-bay facility, located directly adjacent to the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport runways, includes aircraft manufacture and assembly space, office and employee spaces and support areas. Work included substantial site preparation, blasting and excavation, a parking lot and utility road, and a 2.7-acre

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