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Help please (in Kansas City, MO if it matters). I recently hired a contractor to build out an office for me. The lady that runs the company came to the site, made notes, and submitted a bid for $8,431, with me providing all materials, some of which had already been purchased. I agreed, and we signed a contract, and I paid $4,000 down with the remainder due at completion, with the end date today (2/28). They ran into some plumbing and electrical issues, and made several trips to the local Home Depot to complete phone sales for more materials. Yesterday, she told me that since they didn’t plan for the plumbing and electrical issues, that it may take longer (no biggie), and today, she told me that the final invoice would be more because she’s “losing money” on this deal. She then turns around and tells me that they’ll be completed tomorrow. Am I getting jerked around? How is she losing money when they will be done 24 hours after the contract stipulates, and I told her I won’t even enforc

I have the education required but have never worked directly for a GC so I do not meet the prerequisite to earn a GC license. I do not see myself changing paths and growing into a foreman role for a GC so again, I do not meet the GC license requirements. I really want to learn as much as I can about construction but there does not appear to be any further education available in my field. They mentioned structural, electric, concrete, etc but those are completely foreign to me and are too specific to ever help me unless I change fields in the future. This is my company so I will be in this industry for the indefinite future. If I cannot earn a license, are there any courses I should look towards to at least expand my knowledge base? Flooring is pretty specific so I am not sure what I can specifically bring to the table to stand out from my competition. submitted by /u/amnowhere [link] [comments] from Construction http://ift.tt/2HUCrnE via Handy Rep Ai

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Telescoping arms with a wide reach and a doubled load capacity are key features of Toro’s new Dingo TXL 2000, which is in development. A new compact utility loader in development by Toro was the talk of the American Rental Association show in New Orleans, with passers-by eying the long reach of the vertical telescoping loader arms on the Dingo TXL 2000. The gleaming red prototype represented this model’s debut, and plenty of dealers and contractors got a peek of what’s to come with this machine, which is the first of its kind, according to Toro. “This machine won’t be out until the late part of 2018, and why we’re introducing it here is because it’s our 20-year anniversary of the Dingo product line,” Kevin Conry, senior marketing manager at Toro Siteworks in Bloomington, Minnesota, had explained during the show held February 19-21. Related Toro intros Dingo TX 1000, positions strongest CUL as skid steer, CTL alternative at ICUEE (PHOTOS) The construction firms that weathered

Earlier this week I shared my coverage from last week’s massive Ritchie Bros. auction in Orlando. The 2018 edition of the annual auction was the largest and most successful in Ritchie Bros.’ 60-year history. The event featured more than 12,800 trucks and pieces heavy equipment for sale and brought in $278 million. You can read my full coverage of the record-breaking auction and how technology is blurring the line between online and on-site bidding by clicking here . Below, I’ve put together a gallery of photos I took while driving and walking around the huge event. from Equipment World http://ift.tt/2F1x4Ru via Handy Rep Ai

Bobby Berk of Netflix's 'Queer Eye' on the one change he'd make to the Oval Office The interior design guru has a whole lot to say. via Handy Rep Ai at www.handyrepai.com

Big rise in the U.S. National ‘Optimism Quotient.’  Historically, distributors express higher optimism than contractors. For 2018, the gap widens with distributors’ optimism increasing from 129 to 142.  Chart by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. The survey’s key insights: Net profits — The industry is feeling increasingly positive about net profits. A whopping 92 percent of respondents said their net profits will remain the same or increase over 2017. Equipment sales —Distributors feel upbeat about the market and expect to see increases in new and used equipment sales. Equipment rentals — Distributors, rental companies and end users agree that 2018 will be a strong year for equipment rentals. Many contractors and equipment distributors anticipate increases for both residential and nonresidential construction activity for the latter half of 2018 – as well as greater profitability, according to a new survey by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. The construction industry executives

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Caterpillar and AT&T have signed an agreement that will provide the former’s heavy equipment with LTE connectivity. Announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Cat and AT&T have entered a multi-year deal that will allow Cat machines in 155 countries to network and pass along telematics data via AT&T’s 4G LTE network. The deal represents an expansion of Cat’s network of connected machines. The company has been working for the last few years to bring connectivity to all of its machines as a way of allowing them to learn from one another and pass along information to Cat dealers and technicians that prevents downtime by diagnosing a problem before a breakdown occurs . “We’re helping Caterpillar extend its connectivity coverage and improve its reach into some of the most challenging areas of the world,” Chris Penrose , president of Internet of Things Solutions at AT&T, said in a statement.   from Equipment World http://ift.tt/2oF1eTM via Handy Rep

Thunder Creek’s MTT 460 Thunder Creek equipment , makers of fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and service products, has signed on Yancey Bros. as a distributor in Georgia. Yancey, the nation’s oldest Caterpillar deale r, will sell and service Thunder Creek’s full line of products, including its Multi-Tank Trailers (MTTs) and Service and Lube Trailers (SLTs). Related Thunder Creek’s new multi-tank trailers allow bulk diesel transport with no CDL Thunder Creek Equipment‘s-new Multi-Tank Trailers (MTT) are the first fuel and service trailers designed to legally transport bulk diesel on the road without requiring drivers ... “We are excited to partner with Yancey Brothers Construction,” Jim Hogan, general manager, Thunder Creek Equipment, said in a statement. “Not only has Yancey been servicing customers for over a decade, but with multiple locations, there’s no doubt that Thunder Creek Equipment will be able to provide every contractor in Georgia with the most innovative ways of

The plan is designed to aid the city in developing a technology ecosystem that improves quality of life and "dismantles the digital divide." from Construction Dive - Latest News http://ift.tt/2FDEhZ4 via Handy Rep Ai

Plagued by excess moisture and lack of ventilation, bathrooms are especially susceptible to mildew. The fungus typically appears on walls, tile, or grout, and it can trigger a slew of health problems, including allergies and other respiratory issues. The best method for combating mildew is preventing it from growing in the first place. To stop this scourge in its tracks, check out these 8 ways to mildew-proof your bathroom. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert http://ift.tt/2FEQwEL via Handy Rep Ai

Plagued by excess moisture and lack of ventilation, bathrooms are especially susceptible to mildew. The fungus typically appears on walls, tile, or grout, and it can trigger a slew of health problems, including allergies and other respiratory issues. The best method for combating mildew is preventing it from growing in the first place. To stop this scourge in its tracks, check out these 8 ways to mildew-proof your bathroom. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert http://ift.tt/2FEQwEL via Handy Rep Ai

35% of small construction businesses surveyed said they had no plan to invest in big data or cybersecurity, although experts warn any size contractor is can be targeted by cyber criminals. from Construction Dive - Latest News http://ift.tt/2ozIxBF via Handy Rep Ai

Plagued by excess moisture and lack of ventilation, bathrooms are especially susceptible to mildew. The fungus typically appears on walls, tile, or grout, and it can trigger a slew of health problems, including allergies and other respiratory issues. The best method for combating mildew is preventing it from growing in the first place. To stop this scourge in its tracks, check out these 8 ways to mildew-proof your bathroom. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert http://ift.tt/2FEQwEL via Handy Rep Ai

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Screenshot from Columbus Neighborhoods: The First Concrete Street in America. The Columbus Neighborhoods video below tells the story of the first concrete street in America, which was built in Bellefontaine, Ohio, by George Wells Bartholomew Jr. in 1891. Susan B. Manecke, Bartholomew’s great-granddaughter, says, “I think that he had a big vision in terms of commerce in the United States, in the whole country, and if he could make a road that would allow farmers and merchants to get their goods to market without having the wheels of their wagons and their horses hooves get stuck in the dirt and the crud and the mud, there could be some real progress in the United States.” According to Mark Pardi PE, Ohio Concrete, American Concrete Pavement Association, Ohio Chapter, Bartholomew bid the concrete pavement as an option to the brick pavers being used at the time, which were expensive and noisy. Bartholomew discovered someone in San Antonio who was German-trained in manufacturing cemen

'American Chopper' patriarch's home in foreclosure Paul Teutul Sr. recently owed as much as $870,000 on the 38-acre estate. via Handy Rep Ai at www.handyrepai.com

Hanapepe River Bridge on Kaumualii Highway in Kauai. Photo: historicalhawaii.org . Hawaiian officials plan to change weight limit restrictions for bridges on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai after reassessing how it calculates bridge weight restrictions due to the effect of heavy trucks, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reports. According to the news agency, Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) officials don’t expect the changes to affect passenger vehicles, but they may affect emergency vehicles, buses, and tractor trailers. Officials are coordinating with the public agencies on vehicle access to those areas, but commercial trucks should apply for an overload permit, lighten their loads, or take alternate routes. HDOT officials say the following bridges have new, lower weight limits, although some of the weight restrictions may be removed or reduced after additional testing, analysis, or bridge repair projects: Oahu Nuuanu Stream Bridge, westbound on Nimitz High

Digital tools are creating transparency and allowing for an exchange of data that eliminates errors, time and confusion -- and the costs that associated with them. from Construction Dive - Latest News http://ift.tt/2BZmNH4 via Handy Rep Ai

I'm a young architect looking to improve, and I thought I'd begin with the folks who realize the designs. One of the primary contentions I've encountered in my career so far has been the criticism that contractor and builders levy on architects regarding their details and CDs. Most of these criticisms stem from things like lack of information, disorganization, lack of thoroughness, etc. I'm curious then if any of you have examples or thoughts you could share that could help me to become better at performing my end of the job, and that would help you perform your end of the job. As an aside, Thank you guys and girls for all the (often unappreciated by my field) work you do to create the built world. I feel too many of us pencil-pushers get stuck in a place where we forget that someone has to actually build the things we spit out of CAD. submitted by /u/StrangeVehicles [link] [comments] from Construction http://ift.tt/2Fd7z35 via Handy Rep Ai

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According to OSHA, 2016 U.S. trench fatalities totaled more than the combined deaths for 2015 and 2014. from Construction Dive - Latest News http://ift.tt/2HTFPiC via Handy Rep Ai

Authorities believe that subcontractors hired to work on Bloomberg properties inflated contract prices by as much as $1 million with the help of Turner Construction and Bloomberg officials. from Construction Dive - Latest News http://ift.tt/2oGmMPE via Handy Rep Ai

Talib Lokhandwala deposited bribery payments into shell bank accounts, enabling him to avoid detection for years. from Construction Dive - Latest News http://ift.tt/2oGj5tg via Handy Rep Ai

Editor's Note: This piece was written Tommy Linstroth, founder and CEO of Green Badger cloud-based automation and compliance solutions firm and a principal in consulting firm Trident Sustainability Group. He has worked on 100 LEED projects.The opinions represented in this pie... from Construction Dive - Latest News http://ift.tt/2HSbuRj via Handy Rep Ai

Port officials hired Aecom to conduct a $300,000 feasibility study to determine whether the potential site in Meraux, Louisiana could accommodate the proposed facility.  from Construction Dive - Latest News http://ift.tt/2oDH3FN via Handy Rep Ai

Requirement in Tata Projects Limited , Tata Projects is one of the fastest growing and most admired infrastructure companies in India. It has expertise in executing large and complex Industrial Infrastructure Projects . The company has structured its business into 8 business verticals namely Power , Transmission , Railways , Metals , Oil & Gas , Water , Urban Infrastructure and Quality Services . Piping QC Engineer – 5 post Job Description: Professional Qualification: GRE/GRP FPI Certificate Education : Dip/ Btech-Mechanical Major Experience in GRE & GRP Piping Contact Company: Tata Projects Limited Email Address: resume@tataprojects.com Website : http://www.tataprojects.com The post Overseas Job Openings for Engineers | Tata Projects Limited | 5 – 10 yrs | Oman appeared first on ConstructionPlacements . from ConstructionPlacements http://ift.tt/2GRpl9f via Handy Rep Ai

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I have a BS in Construction Science and I want to get my masters in a subject that will complement my degree. Have any of you gone back to school or taken any useful continuing education courses? Considerations so far: MBA - practical and would look pretty on the wall BUT! Would it really give me a leg up and/or any truly useful knowledge for the construction industry? Is it worth the time and cost of more schooling? More Construction Science - the opportunity cost might not be advantageous if I were to take time off to go to school. Cost of school vs wages lost vs potential pay increase Something tech related - this one excites me the most. So many resources go into new construction processes not to mention software that makes the business side more stream lined. Any suggestions? TLDR: I have a BS in Construction, what should I do for my masters degree? submitted by /u/teamkarrett [link] [comments] from Construction http://ift.tt/2EUcy9o via Handy Rep Ai

Buyer pulls out of home sale after discovering its porn past This home’s seen its fair share of happy endings — but not for the person who was about to buy it. via Handy Rep Ai at www.handyrepai.com

I'm working on a project right now where a couple bought an old grain/feed depot and are trying to convert it into a wine bar. The place is probably 100+ years old and I swear the entire building is rotten and termite damaged to the core. It would be 1000000x easier and more cost-efficient to just demolish the building, and then build new construction on the property, while keeping the same floorplan and design. But, instead, they want to patchwork the building back together while keeping their "vision" for the "industrial chic farmhouse vibe" intact. The owner is literally "salvaging" old rusty nails so she can create a bar-top with the nails set in epoxy. Like, wtf. That shit gets under my skin (no pun intended) so quickly because of just how asinine it all is. Really, you're going to pull nails out of rotten floorboards because they have a "story" behind them? But, after all, they're signing the checks. So whatever, right? Aft

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Invented in 1954 by German company Ackermann + Schmitt, Angle Grinder can be described as a handheld power instrument which is used for grinding, polishing, or cutting metals and other materials. It is a versatile tool as it can handle different wheels and accessories. It is used for various purposes such as to cut tiles, mortar, and pavers; to quicken rusting and loosing removal of paint; to sharpen blades; or to grind/cut steel. Angle Grinders can be found wherever power tools are sold. If Angle Grinders are available for sale, then one should go for 4-in. and 4.5 in. grinders as they are the correct size for most tasks. Grinders with a powerful motor (motor that draws 5 to 9 amps) should also be considered when one finds angle grinders for sale. Sources of power of the grinder: ● Electricity ● Petrol ● Pneumatic or Compressed Air It is generally a good opportunity for metal fabrication shops, machine shops, and construction sites when there is angle grinder for sale as they use

Sensors on the bucket, stick and boom can automate the digging process resulting in perfect slopes and trenches. With the better part of a year and a few consecutive positive earnings reports since the company had closed a facility or eliminated jobs, it seemed like Cat may be through with cuts associated with a massive cost reduction plan announced in 2015 . However, the company has decided that it will close its Work Tools manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas, eliminating 200 jobs. According to a report from the Waco Tribune-Herald , Cat spokesman Jamie Fox said the closing of the Work Tools plant will not affect the company’s distribution center in Waco. The Work Tools plant manufactures excavator buckets, couplers and hammers and these operations will be transferred to a Cat facility in Wamego, Kansas, Fox told the paper. Fox said the move was not dictated by waning demand for the attachments produced at the Waco facility. He added that “employees who lose their jobs will re

What are Hand Angle Grinders? Hand Angle Grinder is a handheld power tool which is used for different purposes such as cutting, grinding and polishing. This tool can be powered in multiple methods like; it can be an electric motor, petrol engine or compressed air. Also known as side grinder, this tool is used with large variety of cutters and attachments due to the availability of an interchangeable power source. As the name suggests, the motor drives a geared head at a right-angle where a disc (abrasive disc or a thinner cut-off disc) is mounted. The characteristic to be able to handle different discs and accessories makes it a versatile tool. Generally, a Hand Angle Grinder has an adjustable guard and a side-handle which is suitable for two-handed operations. What is Hand Angle Grinders Used for? Cutting and grinding iron, steel and other metals, bricks and stones, rusted bolts etc. Cutting up stuff for disposal in the trash Sharpening blades Metalworking and construction Emergenc