The Constructor

JANUARY 22, 2019

Concrete sweating is the phenomena of accumulation of water droplets on the surface of concrete due to the difference in temperature of the outer.

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Concrete 247

BD+C

JANUARY 21, 2019

K-12 schools exist to engage students in active learning, providing them with the skills and knowledge for successful futures. Unquestionably, these environments should also be safe and welcoming. Today’s students grapple with concerns including bullying, fights, the risk of school shootings, natural disasters, and mental health of students and teachers, which means that my job as a designer is to find innovative ways to make the learning space open and inclusive while also secure.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 22, 2019

The pavement designing is complicated task in Transportation Engineering. The most recognized methods for pavement design are Rigid pavement and Flexible pavement. The pavement surface has good longevity and it can resist the load operating from the wheel tyres. Given below, the functional requirement of highway pavements :- 1. Flexible pavement and Rigid pavement contain superior riding quality 2.

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Design Concrete Transportation Engineering 45

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 21, 2019

What a tech ecosystem is and why you need one - an in-depth Q&A with the experts from Autodesk & Rhumbix.

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Autodesk 316

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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.

Sustainability

The Constructor

JANUARY 23, 2019

Concrete and Steel make up any structural building as concrete is high in compressive strength and steel provides the resistance to tensile stresses.

Concrete 252

Concrete Structural Engineering Materials Engineering 252

FDR Safety

JANUARY 23, 2019

We are in the midst of a technological revolution. No matter the job, technology continues to find its way into every corner of every industry, including construction. Heading into 2019, one of the most interesting (and concerning to some) technology that we will be seeing on construction sites might not be on site, but above it. This is largely due to OSHA’s 2018 implementation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to improve safety inspections.

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Inspections OSHA Safety Site 191

Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

Completion of the world's longest 3D-printed pedestrian bridge and other recent milestones indicate the technology is making big advancements.

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Construction 134

The Constructor

JANUARY 24, 2019

Sustainable innovation is the process in which sustainability considerations including environmental and economy are taken into account from idea.

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Sustainability Innovation IDEA Accounting 230

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 23, 2019

Tackle Your Tax Questions During Viewpoint’s 2019 Tax Symposium for Construction. That three letter word is back: TAX. That word can mean something different depending on your role at your construction organization. For many, it’s a puzzling, stressful and taxing (pun intended) word. Even CPAs who may enjoy crunching numbers may find it frustrating to make sense of the construction tax landscape.

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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.

Cash Flow

BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2019

220 Central Park South, a 953-foot-tall luxury multifamily tower that overlooks Manhattan’s Central Park, is the new location of the most expensive home ever sold in the United States. Ken Griffin, the Founder and CEO of the global investment firm Citadel, made the record-setting purchase, plunking down $238 million for a 24,000-sf penthouse. The previous record was held by a home that sold in the Hamptons in 2014 for $137 million.

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United States 101

Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

While HQ2s and office projects draw the most eyeballs, companies like Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are driving construction outside cities and across the country in the form of data centers, warehouses and more.

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US Drawings Construction Office 134

The Constructor

JANUARY 24, 2019

Trailer mounted concrete pump is a type of concrete pump generally mounted on a single axle or multi-axle trailer and high pressure is used to pump.

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Concrete Equipment Construction 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 22, 2019

Viewpoint’s Take 15 webinar series — launched last year.

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Construction 147

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2019

Optimize Your Facilities Construction Project Procurement & Delivery Process. It’s now possible for any public sector real property owner to measurably improve construction project efficiency and satisfaction using 4BT’s innovative OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting Solution. Assuring productive, timely, and quality delivery of your facilities portfolio’s numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and minor new construction needs a disciplined process that helps your org

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Procurement Sustainability Renovating Contract 100

Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2019

The regional market is ripe for contractors well-versed in what the Facilities Guidelines Institute sets out as design and construction best practices for medical projects.

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Virginia Guidelines Plans Construction 131

The Constructor

JANUARY 22, 2019

Garage floor slab construction process includes the preparation of base, erection of formwork, placement of reinforcement, pouring, compacting,

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Concrete Construction 214

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 23, 2019

Tackle Your Tax Questions During Viewpoint’s 2019 Tax Symposium for Construction.

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Organization Construction 130

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

Accounting

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2019

America’s Federal Buildings and Physical Infrastructure. Key FY 2017 Statistics. Total buildings: 127,416 Total square footage of buildings: 1.2 billion square feet Total structures: 191,883 Total land acreage: 9.3 million acres $16.5 Billion – Annual Operation Costs $7.92 – Average O&M Costs per Square Foot $27.49 – Average Lease Costs per Square Foot.

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Leases Infrastructure Statistics Management 100

Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2019

The final rule alleviates some privacy concerns by getting rid of electronic reporting requirements for two work-related injuries and illnesses forms.

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OSHA Injury Contractors 131

The Constructor

JANUARY 20, 2019

Is there any gradation limit for 6mm aggregate. The post What is gradation limits for 6mm aggregates? appeared first on The Constructor.

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2019

While AEC firms are catching up on integrated marketing and branding techniques, many continue to market their services the way they have for decades. These firms will begin adapting in 2019 — before it’s too late. Marketing is changing rapidly. In 2018, we saw the impact of native LinkedIn video skyrocket, the Google Medic Update, and technology obsessions with blockchain, virtual reality and artificial intelligence get more intense.

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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.

Budget

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm. Proven methods have existed for decades to assure measurably improved construction outcomes, yet have not always been implemented properly ( see audits ). 4BT’s exc

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Procurement Construction Contract Legal 100

Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

Crews are working hard at these developments to meet the schedule after, in some cases, several years of construction and delays.

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Schedule Construction 131

The Constructor

JANUARY 20, 2019

What should be the mix proportions of antifreeze concrete admixture during freezing conditions and also suitable antifreeze to be used. The post Mix.

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Concrete 124

BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2019

The environmental and sustainability movement has been an exercise in market transformation. Participation in the movement can be as narrow as an individual making a personal commitment, and as broad as a multi-nation effort like the Paris Climate Agreement. Market transformation: the strategic process of intervening in a market to create lasting change in market behavior.

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Sustainability Agreement 98

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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

Contractors

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2019

Easy, Efficient Procurement Process Faster Project Delivery Fixed Price Full Cost Transparency On-Demand Superior Quality Proven. The exclusive Four BT OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting Framework of training, locally researched construction cost data, professional support, proven and robust process/workflow, and enabling collaborative technology can support any owner’s facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction requirements.

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Procurement Construction Renovating Contract 100

Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

Autodesk's $275 million acquisition of the bid management platform, its third deal in recent months, allows users to fully digitize reluctant construction processes, CEO Andrew Anagnost told Construction Dive.

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Autodesk Deals Bidding Management 130

The Constructor

JANUARY 20, 2019

Sir As per Is -383 1970, the % of wt retained on 12.5mm must be nil. But when i conducted a sieve analysis of 10mm aggregate, i found out that about.

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