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Strength, Safety & Testing: The Essentials of Concrete Pump Construction

Construction Business Owner

Strength, Safety & Testing: The Essentials of Concrete Pump Construction ccapoccia Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:03 Concrete pumps are vital to construction projects, and their durability, reliability and overall performance depend on the quality of materials and the manufacturing practices used to create them. Importantly, these factors are also critical in delivering machines that can be operated safely on jobsites.

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Analysis of Moment Resisting Frame and Lateral Load Distribution

The Constructor

Lateral Load Distribution of Frame Building In a two-dimensional moment-resisting frame, each joint typically has a maximum of three degrees of freedom: displacement in horizontal and vertical directions, and rotation. The total number of degrees of freedom is calculated as 3Nj, where Nj represents the number of joints in the frame. In practical applications, beams […] The post Analysis of Moment Resisting Frame and Lateral Load Distribution appeared first on The Constructor.

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Seattle area investing $10B in wastewater infrastructure

Construction Dive

King County, Washington, is planning a slew of resilience and clean water upgrades over the next decade, bolstered by new EPA loan financing.

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UMaine Construction Industry Day 2024

PC Construction

Last Tuesday, PC Construction participated in the University of Maine Construction Industry Day event held at the United Technologies Center in Bangor, Maine. This marks the eighth year that PC has participated in this engineering competition with students from UMaine’s civil and construction programs. Joining me (UMaine ’15) for the day was PC Senior Project Manager Mark Donovan, Senior Project Engineer Dave Manz (UMaine ‘07), and Office Engineer Josh Mora (UMaine ‘23).

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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LA Metro completes 5-year Purple Line tunneling project

Construction Dive

The agency, along with two separate joint ventures, completed work near the La Brea Tar Pits and around abandoned oil wells.

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Out with the old: Modernizing subcontractor diversity with AI so everyone wins

Construction Dive

Achieving diversity goals in construction has long been an uphill battle, but innovative AI solutions are transforming outdated sourcing methods - allowing contractors to easily connect with qualified diverse firms while saving time and money.

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University of South Florida Fields New CM Team for $340M Stadium Project

ENR Construction

The $340-million, 35,000-seat facility is scheduled to begin hosting University of South Florida football games in 2027.

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High-speed rail project in Texas gets high-level US, Japan support

Construction Dive

The Texas Central project would connect Dallas and Houston using Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train technology. Amtrak announced its involvement in August.

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Peru Awards Lima's $3.4B Ring Road Project to Spanish Consortium

ENR Construction

New transport link is crucial for alleviating congestion and promoting freight movement.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Flatiron lands 4 airport projects worth $270M

Construction Dive

The awards fall in line with the company’s strategy of pursuing jobs with “balanced risk profiles.

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Samsung Set to Receive $6.4B from US for Texas Fab Projects

ENR Construction

Samsung is building two fabs and planning an expansion of another.

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Latest Crane Count Shows Net Decrease with High Project Completion Rate

Construction Superintendent Magazine

International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Crane Index and quarterly Construction Cost Report. The two documents provide a perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. The latest RLB quarterly Construction Cost Report, with data from mid-Q1 2024, shows that the national average increase in construction costs was 1.29%, similar to pre-pandemic levels.

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Samsung Set to Receive $6.4B from US for Texas Semiconductor Projects

ENR Construction

Samsung is building two fabs and planning an expansion at another manufacturing plant.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Amazon To Resume Build-out of Bellevue, Wash., Office Tower Space

ENR Construction

No word yet on when the next construction phase of the company's HQ2 development in Virginia will proceed.