8 Main Purposes of Dams
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2020
The primary purpose of dams is for storage and safe retention of water in large quantity which is subsequently released to achieve various purposes.
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The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2020
The primary purpose of dams is for storage and safe retention of water in large quantity which is subsequently released to achieve various purposes.
PC Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Last week industry leaders came together in Maine to discuss the use of mass timber in future building projects and learn about the drive to bring mass timber production to New England. The discussions also focused on sparking a mass timber economy here in Maine. Maine is the most forested state in the U.S.
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 14, 2018
As one of the largest industries worldwide, there is no shortage of great construction organizations outperforming year after year. However, there are a few companies that build a strong legacy of performance with a team that not only has created a superior culture, but also serves as a magnet in their market, geography and niches.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 1, 2023
The Enquirer understands the changes involve a number of sites in the North Chilterns area where EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and Bam Nuttall) was main contractor. The Align joint venture of Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick will take over the sites during the next six months.
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The construction environment changed more in 2020 than any prior year—whether the parties were faced with government shutdowns, new health and safety restrictions, or overall financial strains. Yet, many projects remained on target and successfully reached the finish line this year.
PC Construction
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Wednesday night I joined my project teammates and fellow employee owners on stage to proudly accept an AGC Build Maine Award for our work on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. The McGoldrick Center, with its large-scale 33.3-kW
PC Construction
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I recently joined fellow employee owners Fred Skillin and Martin Pigeon at the 3 rd annual Maine Construction Career Day in Bath, Maine. As a new NAWIC member to Maine Chapter 276, it was great to see so many engaged and interested students discussing the future of construction at this signature event.
The Constructor
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Construction is perhaps the most critical stage in the life cycle of structures, mainly because of the danger of failure and the high chances of.
Construction Business Owner
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Do You Know the Currency of the Field? ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 12:26 Even today, some construction companies are reluctant to share information with the field employees — mainly, the budget figures. For a litany of reasons, “the office” is fearful of the superintendent or foremen possessing job cost information.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Roux Institute, an offshoot of Boston-based Northeastern University, will sit on the old industrial site of B&M Baked Beans.
Construction Business Owner
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 16, 2021
We all know that the main constituent of concrete is cement, which is obtained by breaking down calcium carbonate (limestone). When carried out on a.
PC Construction
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Winter has arrived in Orono, Maine, and PC Construction has made significant progress on the University of Maines Shawn Walsh and Alfond Arena Renovations and Addition project. The post Construction Continues at University of Maine appeared first on PC Construction. Stay tuned for more updates as the project progresses.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 4, 2024
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 24, 2021
Employers feel that compensation is one of the main impediments to attracting top talent, while employees simply want what they feel is fair in the market. While “icky” might be the least technical adjective to use, many business leaders feel their skin crawl as the topics of base compensation and bonuses enter the conversation.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
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The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Construction Engineer’s main job is to supervise the construction operations. To manage the job, he or she would require an understanding of.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 6, 2022
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Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The $37 million buildings at Bowdoin College are the first commercially scaled mass timber buildings in the state, according to the project team.
PC Construction
MARCH 21, 2024
“As the largest construction project in USM’s history, we knew we needed the right team to bring our vision to reality,” said Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, President, University of Southern Maine. “We The post PC Construction Receives National Award for University of Southern Maine Project appeared first on PC Construction.
The Constructor
APRIL 21, 2021
The design of axially loaded circular columns is mainly governed by the column’s cross-section and its material properties. This is because the load.
The Constructor
MAY 15, 2021
Shrinkage due to drying out of moisture content in building materials is one of the main causes of cracks in structures. Cracking due to shrinkage.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 14, 2024
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PC Construction
MARCH 21, 2024
On Wednesday, PC joined The University of Maine to celebrate the start of construction for major renovations to Harold Alfond Sports Arena and the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center. The post Groundbreaking Celebrated for The University of Maine Athletics Renovations appeared first on PC Construction.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.
The Constructor
MARCH 13, 2018
The concrete is manufactured using cement, sand, gravel and water as the main components materials. The active material in concrete is cement which.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Perforated pipes are pipes with a series of small holes or slots that allow water to enter or exit from them easily. They are mainly installed as a part of underground drainage systems and for outdoor uses to facilitate easy drainage and thereby prevent flooding on site. This article discusses the basic features and applications […].
The Constructor
DECEMBER 28, 2019
The main difference between lean and PCC concrete is that lean concrete contains less cement compared to the water content present in it. This means,
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 6, 2021
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MAY 22, 2020
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JULY 28, 2022
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APRIL 8, 2022
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Construction Business Owner
MARCH 11, 2019
This fact becomes even more apparent when you consider that Generation Z has never lived in a world with internet, without technology as the main driver of economic growth. The study states, “As Gen Zs enter the workforce…companies can’t afford to act within conventional assumptions or generational frameworks.”
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 1, 2022
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JUNE 27, 2023
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Sewer pipes are the sewer lines that transport all the wastewater produced inside a house to the sewer mains constructed underneath the street. Different types of sewer pipes have been used for ages. The post Types of Sewer Pipes appeared first on The Constructor.
The Constructor
JULY 25, 2022
Ferrock is an environmentally friendly construction material used as a cement substitute. It is produced mainly from recycled materials such as waste steel dust and silica from ground-up glass. The steel dust reacts with carbon dioxide to produce iron carbonate, which becomes ferrock after solidification.
The Constructor
AUGUST 25, 2022
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Although there is no stock-buying mania on Main Street like there was in 1999, and no economic promise that "this time is different"—we cannot forget that millions of Americans learned their lessons the hard way. It’s easy to forget that the Great Recession was just a decade ago. a far cry from the record high 10% in 2009.
Construction Business Owner
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The Constructor
DECEMBER 15, 2017
The main. The present development strategies throughout the world demands formal quality management system as a necessary attribute for any business.
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