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How does wet weather affect construction?

by CC IT | Jul 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum

Wet weather can be a problem for a number of different types of construction jobs, roofing, excavating, and even concrete. Aside from being extremely unpleasant to work in, heavy rain can also reduce visibility for the drivers of vehicles and equipment. It can turn...
Vacuum Excavator clears dirt in seconds!

Vacuum Excavator clears dirt in seconds!

by CC IT | Jul 10, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch

Digging around power lines and water networks can be tricky business. One false move and you can end up with a much bigger problem than you originally started with. Vactor, a vacuum excavator company, offers a unique solution. The vacuum excavator is a giant vacuum...
How to: Use Parts and Assemblies

How to: Use Parts and Assemblies

by CC IT | Jun 28, 2017 | BEST of Construction, How to articles, What is PlanSwift?

Need some help figuring out those Parts and Assemblies? Or just need a brush up on some takeoff and estimating skills? PlanSwift breaks down how to use Parts and Assemblies in this step by step guide made especially for our customers benefit. The first step is to do...
Takeoff and Estimating software vs. paper plans/Excel

Takeoff and Estimating software vs. paper plans/Excel

by CC IT | Jun 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Conundrum

What is Takeoff and Estimating Software going to do for my company versus our paper plan takeoffs and Excel? Most contractors that are still doing manual takeoffs on paper plans trust their quantities over takeoff and estimating software because this is the method...
3D-Printed House made in just 24 hours!

3D-Printed House made in just 24 hours!

by CC IT | Jun 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Concrete, Construction Projects to Watch

  Building homes can typically take anywhere from a few months to a few years to completely finish and takes tens of thousands of dollars. A San Francisco company claims to have a much cheaper solution that will take a fraction of the time of normal construction....
Robot Machine that Builds Bridges

Robot Machine that Builds Bridges

by CC IT | Jun 19, 2017 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch

Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co in China has created a colossal machine called the SLJ900/32 or the Segmental Bridge Launching Machine. This 580-ton 300 foot long machine is building bridges across the Chinese countryside.   This machine can build bridges, not just...
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