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Showing posts with label construction technology articles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label construction technology articles. Show all posts

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Construtech will host an event alias Constructech Technology Day 2015 to explore with next gen construction technology

The Next-Gen Construction Technology Day will be organized in Maggiano’s Little Italy, Schaumburg, Ill on 27th Aug.

The Construction Technology Day in 2015 will help the forward thinking construction professionals in their journey to employ next-gen construction technology which will be considered as avant-grade and standard tools in near future.

Definition of Technology Day
Technology Day refers to the leading event specifically designed for construction sectors that will provide guidance to constructional professionals to optimize their efforts for creating a new economy as well as restructure the direction for their company.

Expectation from this event:
There will be demonstration on some of the world’s most recognized technology solutions, a half-day seminar highlighting the latest updates of construction. The event will come to an end with the Vision award ceremony and winner lists (Women) of Construction technology.

Types of Participants
Technology Day is organized in each year and it is the meeting place of construction professionals, software contributors, industry mentors, and specialists to create the framework of future construction technology.

Expenses for attending the event:
  • For Construction Professionals: Cost of Dinner will be $350 for Conference and Vision Awards; cost of a single pass to participate in the event is $175; the cost of dinner only for Vision Awards will be $30.
  • For Vendor and Technology Providers: Cost of Dinner will be $575 for Conference and Vision Awards; cost of a single pass to participate in the event is $299; the cost of dinner only for Vision Awards will be $550.
  • For Seller and Technology Providers: Cost of Dinner will be $575 for Conference and Vision Awards; cost of a single pass to participate in the event is $299; the cost of dinner only for Vision Awards will be $55.
  • For the Students: The participating students will get huge discount on entry fees and their cost will be ($15 ).
  • For Understudies: Conference Pass Only ($15).

At the point when will the occasion happen: The occasion will be held at Maggiano's Little Italy in Schaumburg, Ill. on 27th August 2015.

For any further enquiry regarding advertising and marketing opportunities, please send mail to Lynne Flakus atlflakus@specialtypub.com

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Rajib Dey
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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Balancing Risk and Cost to Make Projects Survive Severe Weather

Buildings collapsing due to storms, heavy rainfall, floods and other natural calamities highlight the significance of the steps that require to be incorporated in building projects that can actually withstand and survive severe weather conditions. Contractors need to focus on the precautionary steps that must be taken in order to protect buildings from natural hazards.


It is important to invest money on the prevention measures than at remedial works after a calamity. Just as Network Rail that has been asked by the Office of Rail Regulation to make sure that each region of the UK offers climate resilience plan by September this year, it is essential that proper plan is followed and remedial factors are focused. According to the Highways Agency, preventive measures are a priority now in relation to climate change adaptation.

The precautionary measures should strike a balance between risk and cost. It is of course a matter of debate as to check the probability of an event to take expensive preventive steps or the same expense should be invested elsewhere. With the increasing problem of heavy rain and floods recently, clients want to ensure the safety and protect their assets.

Contractors can take various steps to help-out clients. For an attractive bid, contractors should make it clear to the potential client that the whole-life cost of a project has been calculated and the weather conditions have been modeled and considered.

They can also set their business apart by offering advice on strengthening all kinds of construction projects against adverse weather conditions. Thus they can leave behind a legacy for the future generation with a bridge, rail, road, infrastructure system etc. that have survived the worst weather conditions.

Balancing Risk and Cost to Make Projects Survive Severe Weather

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Published By
Tuhin Maity
www.quantity-takeoff.com
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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Labour Cost Estimation

Labour cost estimation helps in understanding how much hiring and paying a labour influences the employer’s benefits costs, insurance premiums, payroll tax contributions and others. Estimating direct cost estimation includes various methods following which the entire procedure becomes much simpler. Following the below mentioned instructions would help in estimating labour charges accurately and preparing a precise budget for a project:
  • It is crucial to estimate the number of labour required to complete the project. The estimation should be created with regard to each phase of construction.
  • Apart from number of labour, labour hours required for the completion of each phase of the construction, should also be estimated. Labour hours should be multiplied by the number of workers required to complete each steps. This would help in attaining a detailed list of each step and the probable time needed for completion of each.
  • Calculation of the wages paid to the labour ought to be done as wages are a part of direct labour cost. Wages vary for each labour, like an experienced and skilled framer would receive higher wage than an inexperienced helper. Labour hour should be sorted as per wage level and should be assigned to each worker performing the work.
  • Before preparing a labour estimation, cost estimator should always consider unforeseen issues that may arise. This helps in handling unknown issues and saves expenses and prevents delay in completing the project. It is one of the most critical part of estimating, one cannot judge what kind of issues may arise and at what level of the construction. If certain material is unavailable, labours at work may not be able to work but nevertheless, they must be paid their wage.
  • Non- building labour hours that include, workers sent to get extra materials like, paint, nail etc. should be considered while estimating labour cost and hence a reasonable number of hours for non-building requirements must be added.



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Published by Tuhin Maity
CAD Drafter & Designer
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Friday, July 12, 2013

Resensys’ sensor, a useful construction technology to preserve structural integrity


It is very much important to monitor and maintain the integrity of construction structure. But it is not always possible to detect when should a building/bridge requires any maintenance, repair work to maintain the safety. If engineers are unable to find out the probable red flags, then it becomes difficult to rectify them. It results in disaster.

With the application of realtime, wireless structural health detection system, Resensys' system facilitates engineers to highlight signs of disaster and provides valuable information on the structure. Resensys’ system aids to detect measurable and significant changes within a structure through a series of tiny, networked sensors strategically set up with a structure.

 The system can easily find out the overstrained or deformed, irreversible shifts or transformations inside a structure in order to undertake any repairs or adjustments. Recess sensors contain fairly low maintenance and it has the capability to draw power from ambient light and radio waves. A battery-operated option is also available.

Resensys sensor is becoming very popular among structural engineers for the smooth installation process, long-lasting durability and competitive cost.

For getting more details, visit the following site
www.resensys.com

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Published by Rajib Dey
Content Writer
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