Solar power project could use massive amount of concrete

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Solar power project could use massive amount of concrete

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March 11, 2013 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise News for and about concrete professionals   Industry News   Deck is placed on San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge California's San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge project reached a major milestone when crews spent nine hours on Saturday placing 1,220 cubic yards of concrete for the final deck section of the eastern span of the bridge. The new bridge, "designed to withstand the strongest possible ground motion involved with a seismic event within a 1,500 year period," is slated to open to traffic in September. KTVU-TV (Oakland, Calif.) (3/9), KPIX-TV (San Francisco) (3/9)      Multibillion-dollar energy projects at risk from lack of skilled workers A scarcity of engineers and construction laborers is jeopardizing the progress of U.S. oil and natural gas projects worth $100 billion, according to this article. This could lead to a 100% increase in labor costs by 2020 as shale projects continue to multiply, according to NES Global and Piper Morgan Associates. "The cost of labor is being bid up, and that's a problem for our competitiveness," said Peter Robertson, Deloitte LLP's independent senior adviser. Bloomberg (3/7)      N.Y. anticipates $1.5B fed loan for Tappan Zee Bridge New York is expecting to receive a $1.5 billion federal loan for its $3.9 billion Tappan Zee Bridge project, which would help keep tolls "affordable for motorists," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The state will continue to look for additional financial support. The contractor, JV Tappan Zee Constructors, will start work this month on the five-year project, collecting soil samples from the Hudson River. The Journal News (Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, N.Y.) (3/8)      Construction expected to start on $3 billion American Dream mall The Philadelphia Inquirer/The Associated Press (3/7)      MGM pitches plans for $2.9B-$3.9B Toronto casino Toronto Sun (3/7)      Avoiding the Shoebox: Managing Expenses in Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Small businesses need to efficiently control costs and optimize cash flow, but how, and what role does automation play in this process? This whitepaper helps answers some of those questions. Download the free whitepaper.   Technology & Trends   Solar power project in Nev. could use 86K y3 of concrete Construction of the Crescent Dunes solar power tower in Tonopah, Nev., is using 9,100 cubic yards of concrete and will be the world's highest building of its kind when completed, said Crescent Dunes' site manager Brian Painter. Aside from the power tower, the project's 10,300 heliostats would use an estimated 77,250 cubic yards of concrete -- based on rough calculations done by Chris Clarke -- for a total of 86,350 cubic yards. KCET-TV (Los Angeles) (3/6)      Prefab construction gains popularity for building projects in NYC Modular construction is becoming more popular among architecture, engineering and construction firms doing projects in New York City. Among the projects that helped boost its appeal is Forest City Ratner's Altantic Yards. Prefabrication used to be looked down on, "but there has been a sea change, and now there is much less of a distinction over whether a building has been assembled off-site or on-site," said David Burney, commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (3/8)      IT Security's Worst Enemy Organizations across the world continue to strive for greater agility, efficiency and innovation. But they also need to cut costs, improve productivity and become more competitive. This white paper investigates what new IT security approach is required to effectively respond to the changing threat landscape and new ways of working. Learn more.   Sustainability & Green Building   Coiled skyscraper is wrapped in vertical gardens The Agora Garden, a 90-degree twisted skyscraper wrapped in vertical gardens designed by Vincent Callebaut Architectures, is being built in Taipei, Taiwan. The structure, "inspired by two encircling hands clasped together and the helical structure of DNA," will feature nanotechnologies, wide planted balconies and a rainwater capture system. It will also have a solar roof to produce energy, and low E glass to reduce excess solar gain and avert thermal loss. Inhabitat (3/10), World Architecture News (3/7)        Leadership & HR   How to lead when things are clear as mud Uncertain and confusing times are the real test of a CEO's leadership ability, writes Scott Eblin. It's important to communicate clearly, to be honest about known unknowns and to avoid disconnecting when the going gets tough. "In the absence of clear and relevant communications from you and with you, people are going to fill the vacuum with stuff they're making up. You don't want that. Stay engaged," Eblin advises. EblinGroup.com/Next Level Blog (3/7)        Hot Topics   Top five news stories selected by Concrete SmartBrief readers in the past week. Concrete to the rescue in sinkhole issue (WTVT-TV (Tampa, Fla.)) The details behind Chan-Moon Chung's self-healing concrete (The Economist (tiered subscription model)) Building system said to protect concrete buildings from earthquakes (DesignBuildSource.ca (Canada)) $594M concrete-pile dam repair in Ky. is finished (Lexington Herald-Leader (Ky.)) "Bertha" being loaded onto a ship in Japan for Seattle trip (KING-TV (Seattle)) Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers.   Policy Watch   Transportation budget is trimmed in House resolution A continuing resolution measure that would cut $785 million from the U.S. transportation budget has been approved in the House of Representatives as part of a funding resolution for fiscal 2013. The measure goes against funding requirements set forth by MAP-21. The resolution offers more flexibility to military and veterans programs to counter the sequester's automatic cuts. The measure drew criticism in the Senate, which is under pressure to accept the bill in order to prevent a potential government shutdown. StreetsBlog.org/Washington, D.C. (3/8), Roll Call (free content) (3/4)        ACI News   ACI Spring 2013 Convention: Art of Concrete Student Competition Students will explore the artistic nature of concrete and display its many varieties of form, function, and beauty through a work of art. This competition is open to individual undergraduate or graduate students or those students on cooperative or internship assignments. Learn more.      ACI Mortar Workability Competition at the Spring 2013 Convention In this new competition, teams will create a mortar mixture with optimum flowability and stability. Students will mix their mortar and pour their mixture into a mold in the shape of "ACI." 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