Tips for Joining Cold-Formed Steel Wall Panels to Concrete Flooring Systems

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By Dan Snyder When cold-formed steel construction products arrive on a jobsite, superintendents can be sure they will be straight, strong and will have consistent properties throughout the entire application. These properties make planning, sourcing and installing the cold-formed steel products easier and more efficient, in terms of both time and cost. On the jobsite, the combination of consistency and tight manufacturing tolerances allows builders to safely and easily construct building modules and panelize cold-formed steel wall systems to reduce onsite labor costs and improve overall project cycle times. These same properties can lead to issues when working to join … Read more

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Associated Builders and Contractors and Dexter + Chaney Announce Strategic Partnership

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors and Dexter + Chaney have created a strategic partnership aimed at providing contractors with the technology tools needed to update their processes as their businesses grow. Dexter + Chaney joins ABC’s other strategic partners, Autodesk, CNA, Fringe Benefit Group, Tradesmen International and United Rentals. As a strategic partner, Dexter + Chaney will focus on providing ABC members with technology products and services to help them streamline business practices as they grow and navigate the ever-changing technology landscape. In addition to participating in ABC’s national conferences and events, the company will be working to … Read more

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New Research Shows How Collaboration Can Reduce Construction Risk

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Three quarters of building owners and contractors have experienced a dispute or claim in the last three years, and nine in 10 say increased collaboration can be used to mitigate future risk, according to Managing Risk in the Construction Industry, a new SmartMarket Report from Dodge Data & Analytics. Produced in partnership with Alliant, and with support from e-Builder and Procore, the report is available for free download here. The report provides a unique link between specific risk reduction practices—like conducting regular meetings with the full project team, formal brainstorming and developing a plan to manage … Read more

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Pinnacle Winners Enhance The Carolinas Construction Industry

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Carolinas AGC recently bestowed the 2016 Pinnacle Awards to four construction projects which enhance their communities, and the “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to an individual whose partnership with the construction industry helped pull South Carolina out of mass turmoil. Pinnacle entries are judged on unique aspects and challenges, special values, project management, budget and schedule and safety performance. Pinnacle winners enhance the Carolinas and advance the construction industry. For detailed information and photos, visit the CAGC Pinnacle Awards page here. Best Building Project $5 Million and Over Duke University Chapel Restoration, Durham, North Carolina General Contractor: Romeo Guest Associates The Chapel at Duke University is a unique sight … Read more

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Completion of Freedom Center Adds to South Huntsville Revitalization Efforts

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Turner Construction Company has completed the Freedom Center in southeast Huntsville, Alabama. Freedom Real Estate and Capital developed the Freedom Center using previously acquired properties at 4090 South Memorial Parkway and 4035 Chris Drive as the cornerstones. The project is part of an effort to revitalize South Huntsville. The city of Huntsville has been working to reclaim, modernize and upgrade Memorial Parkway to encourage investment and redevelopment in the area. The Freedom Center, which is now home to Torch Technologies, Inc., will serve as a hub for business close to Redstone Arsenal. The project was broken up into three phases. … Read more

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