Some useful construction tips for laying brick columns & soldier course

The following construction video is presented to provide some useful tips for constructing a brick column by applying some effective brick laying patterns & soldier course.

Brickwork is masonry constructed with a bricklayer. Generally, rows of bricks are termed as courses which are placed on top of one another horizontally with equally sized bricks to construct a brick wall.

The word course is more or less applied along with unit masonry like brick, cut stone, or concrete masonry units ("concrete block").

Video How To Lay Brick Columns and Soldier Courses

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Published By

Rajib Dey

www.constructioncost.co

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Carrboro in Need of a Construction Management Plan

There is a new step in the approval process for developers who are looking to establish their business to Carrboro.

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen has approved of an amendment to the land use ordinance of the town to demand town approval of a construction management plan for developments with an important effect on public streets and other nearby properties.

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen has approved the text amendment with a hint of requirement for more meetings to be held between town staff, the developer and Carrboro residents. It has been notified that if there is a requirement of a construction management plan due to the development, a meeting will be organized by the developer after the permit is issued. And before the construction permit is issued a meeting will be held with other members of town staff. As per the text amendment, no construction on new developments can begin before the town agrees the construction management plan of the project.

It is notable that the board has discussed on changes and modifications to its land use ordinance on water quality buffers. The board has also asked the town staff to continue work with representatives from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority to decide on the width of sewer easements in the town.

The town’s development review administrator, Marty Roupe, said that town staffs have struggled to develop the apt language for the construction management plan text amendment. He also added that this amendment would fit the board’s objective for development in the town.

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Published By

Tuhin Maity

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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iRoofing - The Construction Application for Roofing Contractors

Construction application, iRoofing is a new iPad application developed to meet the specific requirements of roof contractors and make their work much simpler.

This app helps roofing contractors to obtain more lead, enhance sales and offer quotation by utilizing the customized services provided by the app. The app offers tools to display the images of roof, measure, evaluate design criteria and generate the projects’ rendering of the planned roof installation.

The iRoofing app is a great way to attain solutions for all the requirements of a roof contractor on the move. It provides the user with local information, and catalogue technical data from manufacturers. This app can be customized and is available only for iPads, though it is soon to be available for other portable devices as well. Some of the special built-in features of the application are mentioned below:

• Provides the user with exact measurements without getting to the roof.
• Information about tile selection, shingle and metal can be availed so that the information can be shared with the customer.
• Simulate the finished roof installation with the help of an existing roof photo.
• Reliable and correct information about roofing suppliers and manufacturers can be obtained to help the user to get the local expertise required to complete the project.

iRoofing is an exclusive and comprehensive construction app that enables the roofing contractors to:

• Place material order with most of the top US distributor/suppliers.
• Offer render images regarding the new roof.
• Provides information about licensed contractors nearby.
• Have access to full line of manufactures catalogues.
• Gives roof measurements directly from satellite service
• Locate a local branch of the users roofing supply company
• Access the technical information, building approval forms, and installation guides

The iRoofing app requires subscription so that the manufacturer or distributor as well as their products and technical data can get listed. This application allows users to update their own business logo, employ the roof replacement simulator, generate a photo gallery to upload photos, upload their catalogue, and be able to push information to their clients regarding latest information and products.

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published by

Tuhin Maity

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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Construction Estimating Courses & Training Classes

Construction courses & Training classes
There are so many renowned construction companies who provide online and offline training programs for students, engineers and construction professional. These companies also arrange customized training as per your requirements. These courses come up with practical examples and exercises and provide individual attention. The courses are especially helpful for those students who are studying for a Contractor’s License.
The students and other construction professionals will get the ability to develop a concrete estimating practice with accuracy and confidence to enhance efficiency and productivity for completing a project successfully.

Given below the examples of some noted construction companies and their detailed training schedules.
US Cost
http://www.uscost.com/training.asp
Construction Estimating Institute
http://www.estimating.org/courses.php?course=14
http://www.floridacontractorexam.org/
Florida Department Of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/projectmanagementoffice/PETraining/default.shtm
Roctek International
http://www.roctek.com/suppServices.htm
Builders Estimating & Exam School
http://www.buildersestimatingschool.com/construction.htm
The Edge
http://www.buildersestimatingschool.com/construction.htm

Posted by RAJIB DEY

for www.quantity-takeoff.com