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The ABCs of BYOD in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

So, he simply logged into a computer and secured the device. In fact, the 2017 JBKnowledge Construction Technology Report , in which nearly 2,700 construction professionals were surveyed, noted that the importance of mobile capabilities on the job is booming. Improving Mobile Construction Security. percent in 2017 versus 39.8

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in 2017

Construction Superintendent Magazine

–The most recent Construction Backlog Indicator from the Associated Builders and Contractors rose to 9 months during the first quarter of 2017, up 8.1 Highlights by Region Surging financial markets helped support activity in financial centers like New York, Philadelphia and Boston. percent from the fourth quarter of 2016. CBI is up by.4

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Alternative Heat lands £35m biomass deal

Construction Enquirer

Over the last 10 years Alternative Heat have designed and installed the biomass heating plant at many of these sites and have held this operation and maintenance contract since September 2017, successfully securing for another term this month.

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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Bureau of Labor Statistics just released February employment data, which shows the construction industry added 61,000 net new jobs in February, bringing the industry’s unemployment rate to 7.8 The takeaway: This employment growth is positive news for construction. Nearly 50 Percent More Zero Energy Buildings Underway in 2017.

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Survey Says: Contractors Committed to Tech, Industry Still Faces Hurdles

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors are Buying into Idea of New Tech…But Not Necessarily Funding It. More contractors are moving toward dedicated construction technologists, but the bad news is their IT budgets are still limited, this year’s report notes. in 2017 to 40.2% in 2017 to just 15.4% in 2017 to 43.2% in 2016 to 16.9%

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OSHA Electronic Records Submission Delayed, But Not for Long

FDR Safety

While there are plenty of indications that the new agency leadership will seek to reconsider, revise, or even rescind the amended recordkeeping rules, it appears that the most recent deadline, December 15, 2017, will stand. There is potential good news for employers on the horizon.

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Indiana Having Historic Year For Job Growth

Business Facilities

Indiana has experienced a record-breaking year for economic development so far in 2017. “Today, we celebrate a record-breaking year, applauding the nearly 29,000 new Hoosier jobs that have been announced to-date in 2017. ” Photo: IEDC. As part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Roads plan, more than $4.7

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