Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
For centuries, construction firms of all makes and models have struggled with productivity. While other industries have benefitted from robotics, automation and other technological advancements, many studies indicate that the construction sector has suffered with no sizeable gain over the last 50 years.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Loads and Forces Acting on Retaining Wall There are various types of loads and forces acting on retaining wall, which are: Lateral earth pressure.
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HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. Looking back at the past 12 months, we’ve seen a tremendous variety of opportunities ranging from restaurant construction to senior housing development, yet there has been one common thread among our many projects that will continue to shape the work we do in 2017: creating an exceptional experience for the end user is
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
Homebuyers are making claims of false advertising over “Net Zero LEED certified” houses in midtown Sacramento – that may be neither. The website for the architect on the project, today still says, “2500 R Street located on a two acre site along the R Street light rail corridor in Midtown Sacramento, this new single-family home community is designed to be rated LEED Silver for Homes and LEED Silver for Neighborhood Development.”.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. More enticing are the low costs of the tools that lower the barrier for adopting these tech gadgets on site. As I mention on my website LeverInjuryLaw.com construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs out there, and incorporating more technological gadgets can certa
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Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
It is safe to say there will always be conflict among the members of an organization when it comes to trying something new. This conflict often comes to light when new technology is introduced, such as remote-controlled equipment. It is easy to imagine the difference in opinion of early adopters, who love anything digital, and the group holding out for months until they are finally forced to try it, because the latter faction is often afraid the technology might replace them.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Anti-static epoxy flooring method provides joint-free finishes and applications include in electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical and aerospace.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
The world’s tallest twisting tower, and second tallest building overall, Shanghai Tower, was recently selected by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat as the 2016 winner of the “Best Tall Building Worldwide” award. Shanghai Tower was selected from among 3 other towers that won a Best Tall Building award for their region (and from 132 entries overall).
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Dramatic changes have been announced by the U.S. Green Building Council to the LEED v4 Homes Multifamily Lowrise and Multifamily Midrise rating systems with the aim of broadening market share. Regular readers of this blog will recall that I blogged from Greenbuild last month, when Scot Horst first publicly announced dramatic changes to LEED multifamily were forthcoming.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Architectural three dimension depictions involve the procedure of automatically transforming the multi-faceted paradigms into a two-dimensional form on a computer or a rendering device. The conclusive processes of creating the two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional model. Full perspective rendering is akin to the production of photography or videos.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. In the following article, FDRsafety Senior Advisor and attorney Andrew Kaake offers tips on how to respond. – Jim Stanley, President, FDRsafety Join Our Mailing List. By Andrew Kaake. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
I used to get tired of the same old excuses for poor performance. It was difficult to get our construction company managers, supervisors, foremen and field crews to do what I wanted them to do. They always offered semilegitimate reasons why they didn’t get the job done on time, why they didn’t follow directions, why it wasn’t their fault when something went wrong on the jobsite and why they couldn’t do what was expected of them.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Segmental retaining wall is constructed of large number of dry masonry blocks. Types, design and advantages of segmental retaining walls are.
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BD+C
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
The 430,000-sf Museum of the Bible is currently under construction in Washington, D.C., and when completed, will provide visitors with an immersive experience teaching the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible. The eight-story building will feature 40-foot-tall bronze doors at the main entrance and a garden on the building’s roof. Between the front doors and the garden, the museum will be packed with cutting-edge technology that helps to span time, space, and cultures in teaching the histo
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 27, 2016
With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. But, the claims that have resulted in much of the recent litigation involving green building projects are different from those in other construction disputes.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces it’s 2017 Sponsor Program with expanded options and sponsor benefits that allow brands that target the construction industry to reach hundreds of thousands of decision makers each year. The CMA 2017 Sponsor program offers three alternative sponsorship packages with multiple options, along with the opportunity to customize a sponsorship.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
. General industry employers are under a short timeline to revise their fall protection practices now that OSHA has issued its long-awaited updated final rule on the subject. The new rule does not impact construction industry standards, but according to OSHA is intended to align general industry requirements “as much as possible” with those construction standards.
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Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Steve Wright. Vice President of Information Services Whirlwind Steel Buildings Inc.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Vinyl sheet flooring installation method is easy and can be achieved with correct procedures, tools and approach which are discussed step by.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
At some point in the past year or so, you have probably heard the term “hyperloop” thrown around as the future of transportation. Elon Musk first unveiled the concept of a hyperloop in 2013, Dezeen reports. Since that time, however, he open-sourced the technology and is no longer directly involved with the development.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
Nearly one quarter of U.S. residents now live in states that allow the recreational use of cannabis. While we all have been focused on the Presidential election results, cannabis law reform won in eight out of the nine states where it was on the ballot, from California to Massachusetts, on November 8, making clear the that the public is ready to put the harsh prohibitionist pot policies of the past behind us.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Refurnishing concerns operate in a ruthlessly competitive marketing environment. To succeed in restoration marketing , the company must manifest a complete perception of sense and quality. As an outcome of the intense competition, an effective online marketing promotion is crucial. Once the marketing strategies are established, traffic generated by referrals will start arriving vigorously.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
OSHA is launching what it calls a “surge” of planned inspections of manufacturers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas focused on amputation hazards. In a press release, OSHA said that amputations most frequently occur during the operation of machinery without adequate safety guards. OSHA said there were more than 2,600 workplace-related amputations in 2015, with more than half suffered by workers in manufacturing.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
With Section 179 in effect for the remainder of 2016 and onward, there has never been a better time to invest in new construction and office equipment for your organization. With recent improvements approved by Congress, Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code now allows organizations to completely deduct the purchase cost of equipment, up to a specific amount, the first year it is put into service.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Openings in concrete beams are provided to make rooms for service pipes. Effects of these openings on strength and serviceability of concrete beams.
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BD+C
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
The 118,000-sf Seaholm Power Plant, an Art Deco industrial facility originally designed by Burns & McDonnell, provided power to Austin, Texas, from 1951 to 1989. It served as a training center through 1996, when it was shuttered. In 2005, Austin’s city council selected Seaholm Power LLC—a joint venture with four principal investors—to restore the site.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Job Order Contracting (JOC) is both a LEAN construction delivery method and a method of procuring construction services through an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity term contract, using task orders as needed for individual projects, where the task order price is based on a book of preestablished unit prices (Unit Price Book – UPB). Job Order Contracting is different from traditional construction delivery methods in several key areas.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Do you know when you have a plumbing problem? It’s not always as cut-and-dry as a river of water flowing from a broken pipe into your basement or a toilet that’s backed up like the Beltway at rush hour. Sometimes, it’s dangerously easy to overlook some of the more subtle signs of plumbing damage. . 4 signs you need a plumbing repair. Your home may be sending you a message — and that message is, “get a plumber here, fast.
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