Magnetized Cement to Charge Electric Vehicles on Road
The Constructor
JULY 31, 2021
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plans to develop roads that will be able to charge electric vehicles (EVs) while you drive on them.
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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust
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AUGUST 28, 2018
In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. Competitively Bidding the Project.
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. The requirements of site for buildings with different occupancies are different. Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth.
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How To Properly Transport A Crane
Construction Marketing
MARCH 24, 2022
Transporting heavy machinery, like a crate, is no walk in the park. Such loads can be too heavy and difficult to transport using the traditional methods. Such loads can be too heavy and difficult to transport using the traditional methods. You also have to factor in the weather conditions and the road surface as well. .
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Atlanta metro commission floats $173B transportation plan
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2019
The Atlanta Regional Commission's draft plan includes $102 billion for the maintenance of existing infrastructure including road resurfacing, bridge repair and transit upgrades.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
The opportunities and constraints inherent to a site and the response to a program/design brief are analysed and documented in an overall site planning document that should accompany a development application. Good site planning therefore starts with a comprehensive analysis of the site, within the immediate and regional context.
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Costain’s planned M6 link road job halted over costs
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
Plans to build a new road linking the M6 with south Lancaster have been shelved due to soaring cost pressures. The decision is a major setback for Costain, which was appointed last March to deliver detailed design and stakeholder engagement, as well as the construction work, once planning approval was in place.
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Orange County, California, officials approve $43B transportation plan
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Planned construction includes high-occupancy vehicle lanes, regular lanes, express lanes, interchanges and toll roads, the exploration of highways for autonomous vehicles and more.
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Granite wins $55M Tucson, Arizona, road-widening job
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Grant Road Improvement Project is part of Pima County’s $2.1 billion, 20-year regional transportation plan.
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Heavy Equipment: 5 Different Types And Uses In Construction
Construction Marketing
MAY 7, 2021
Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. Some examples are road and building construction, mining, and demolitions. Also, bulldozers are good for transporting vast quantities of material. 3) Backhoe. Conclusion.
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France Eyes Toll Road Tax to Boost Transportation Investment Plan
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Toll road operators are preparing to fight the proposed tax, which would raise an estimated $630 million in its first year.
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The first step to sustainable transportation
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 30, 2022
In the transport sector the journey is only just beginning. Considering the challenges ahead, the Australian transport sector has collaborated for the first time to find a collective route forward. The transport transition. A planning headache. As a result, whole of life planning of an infrastructure asset is critical.
Road Development Plans in India
CivilJungle
AUGUST 28, 2020
Introduction of the Road Plan. Road plays a vital role in the economic development of the nation. Road Transport is one of the easiest , convenient, and economical modes of transportation. Roads also play an important role in the defence as well as in the cultural progress of our country.
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MoDOT's Five-Year Plan Boosts Road, Bridge Funding to $7.7B
ENR Construction
JUNE 1, 2022
of Transportation’s draft 2023-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program includes an average of $1.5 billion each year for road and bridge projects. The Missouri Dept.
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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Organizing of the project is an important step towards planning of the project. Planning the project: Planning phase of the project management is done based on organization done in the previous step. While doing planning for the project, effective and clear estimate of the time and costs are done.
Where is Most Construction Happening in the Brazil: 2024 Overview
Building Radar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
As one of the largest construction markets in Latin America, Brazil is focused on modernizing its urban areas, expanding transportation networks, and investing in energy-efficient solutions Brazil’s construction market growth. Transportation and Infrastructure Development 3.
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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
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What Are Plastic Roads | How to Make Plastic Roads | Who Invented Plastic Roads | First Man Made Plastic Road | Advantages & Disadvantages of Plastic Roads
CivilJungle
JANUARY 15, 2021
What Are Plastic Roads? Plastic Roads are roads that are made completely of plastic or composites of plastic made with other materials. Plastic Roads are generally of two kinds. The first type of plastic road is made up of modular, hollow and prefabricated road elements made from waste consumer plastics.
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What Is Transportation Engineering | Major Disciplines of Transportation Engineering | What Do Transportation Engineers Do
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
What Is Transportation Engineering? Transportation plays an important role in the development of the country. Transportation Engineering is a branch of civil engineering which deals with the planning , designing , operation, and maintenance of an efficient and safe transportation system. Public Transportation.
PUMPED CONCRETE PUMP TYPES & SELECTION
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
This method is used where large quantity of concrete work is involved at greater height, where other means of transporting is not easy to do. There are basically two types of concrete pumps used for transporting , they are: 1. Concrete pumps have been known for more than 50 years. Direct acting concrete pumps 2.
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£470m tunnel plan for Scotland’s landslip-prone A83
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 4, 2023
A mile-long debris shelter tunnel is to be built to protect vehicles from landslips on one of Scotland’s most famous tourist roads. “The proposed new debris flow shelter will help protect the road and road users from future landslides.
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American Girl’s New York City Flagship Store: An Englewood Construction Retail Showcase
HardHatChat
JUNE 26, 2018
Earlier this year, one of our favorite clients, American Girl, announced plans to take its brand on the road via an American Girl musical debuting with a nationwide tour this fall. From a construction standpoint, these finishes entailed extra planning and lead-time due to the complexity of fabrication as well as installation.
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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2012
The items that will need maintenance and or replacement include: Bearings Waterproofing membranes Road surfacing Movement joints Parapets The road surfacing will have to be replaced over long stretches of the carriageway. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS
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NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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244 Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 20, 2018
To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS
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NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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SHEAR WALL - ITS TYPES AND POSITIONING
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
POSITIONING OF SHEAR WALLS: The shape and plan position of the shear wall influences the behavior of the structure considerably. However, in a few cases where the lateral loads are relatively small and there no appreciable dynamic effects, then they can be supported on columns connected by a transfer beam to provide clear space.
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240 Subways in America
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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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What Is a Classified Road | Classification of Roads in India
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 24, 2020
Introduction of Indian Road. India is a very vast country and where the economic development of the country mainly depends upon its Transportation. The road is one of the most important modes of transport in India. Road plays a very crucial role in the overall development of the country. What Is a Classified Road?
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
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MARCH 21, 2012
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Building Hong Kong's Airport
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
Construction of the new airport was only part of the Airport Core Programme, which also involved construction of new road and rail links to the airport, with associated bridges and tunnels, and major land reclamation projects on both Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon.
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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
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JANUARY 1, 2012
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WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Project management, then, is the planning, scheduling, and orchestrating of project activities to achieve objectives within a specified period of time. By finding ways to deliver on objectives within reasonable planning horizons, good project managers reduce costs. You minimize costs. You utilize resources effectively.
Placement and Compaction of Roller-Compacted Concrete in Dam Construction
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The placement and compaction of RCC is a rapid construction process and therefore its success relies on the pre-construction planning and coordination of all interrelated activities. Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is a type of concrete that can support a roller during its unhardened state while it is being compacted.
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2
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JANUARY 14, 2012
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Iowa Proposes $3.6B Transportation Plan
ENR Construction
MAY 21, 2020
of Transportation has proposed a five-year, $3.6-billion billion transportation plan, more than half of which would be devoted to road and bridge projects. The Iowa Dept.
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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
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MARCH 25, 2012
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BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS
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NOVEMBER 15, 2011
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Green light for £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel
Construction Enquirer
JULY 14, 2023
The Department for Transport has approved plans for the vast A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down upgrade including a tunnel under the historic Stonehenge site. The green light was finally granted on Friday following a long-running planning saga.
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96 TYPES OF PRECAST FRAMES
The Constructor
MARCH 26, 2012
Are the frame can be erected as a series of individual components, it offers a degree of flexibility in design, ease of manufacture and ease in transportation. Drawbacks of the H frame mainly concern the size of the frame elements, which can lead to difficulties with transportation and manufacture.
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195 METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
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JANUARY 17, 2012
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PILES AND PILE CAPS
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MARCH 17, 2012
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230 PRECAST CONCRETE PROCESS
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
Transport to site: The components are delivered to site in a pre-determined sequence to ensure that hardened concrete are ready for instant erection. Storage of high-quality units in works area: The finished precast components are stacked on clean battens or plastic pads positioned to suit the design of the component.
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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
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AUGUST 10, 2012
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