The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Heavy machinery is essential in the construction industry, helping to move materials, dig trenches, and construct buildings. While the use of heavy machinery is beneficial to the construction process, proper safety protocols must be in place to ensure the safety of everyone on the job site. Heavy machinery safety in construction sites is essential for […] The post The Importance Of Heavy Machinery Safety In Construction Sites appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Risk is growing from flooding and wildfires, said National Institute of Building Sciences panelists, and builders are relying on outdated guidance.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. It’s no surprise that clipboards, spreadsheets, and A3 drawings remain commonplace in the industry, as many companies choose to stick with tried-and-tested methods. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A COI does not promise actual insurance coverage, so contractors must be thorough in confirming that they are protected. Here are five things to look for.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Kansas City International Airport and Dulles International Airport are set to start construction of facilities that could generate triple-digit megawatts of solar power.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Facilities that could generate triple-digit megawatts of solar power are set to start construction at Kansas City International Airport and Dulles International Airport.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What Is A Vault Toilet? A Vault Toilet is a toilet without a flush and water system placed in rural areas. Facilities of a municipal sewer system is not available in these areas.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Torrential rain brought by Storm Daniel and poor maintenance of two aging, clay-core embankment dams near Derna, a coastal city, are key factors, experts say.

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Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

America’s Builder announced the acquisition of Truland Homes, the largest private homebuilder along the Gulf Coast. The homebuilding assets acquired include approximately 263 lots, 155 homes in inventory and 55 homes in sales order backlog. DR Horton also acquired 156 lots and control of approximately 400 lots through option contracts from Truland affiliates.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Experts suggest that the two aging, clay-core embankment dams near Derna, a coastal city, were overwhelmed by the amount of water brought by Storm Daniel,

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Construction input prices rose 1.5% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 1.5% for the month, but are up just 0.2% from a year ago. Rising energy prices drove overall price increases in August.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

EPA seemed to respond to some, but not all, concerns raised by construction industry leaders around changes to its Clean Water Act Section 401 rule.

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Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

McCarthy Building Companies has achieved a major milestone on the Port of Beaumont’s Main Street Terminal 1 project: driving the last concrete pile after a year-long process. The moment was commemorated with an event on July 13th, and attended by officials from the Port of Beaumont, McCarthy employees, and trade partners. McCarthy’s project scope includes demolition of a collapsed dock structure.

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Turner Construction will begin work on the University of Kansas David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in December, following the conclusion of the 2023 football season.

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Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

America’s Builder announced the acquisition of Truland Homes, the largest private homebuilder along the Gulf Coast. The homebuilding assets acquired include approximately 263 lots, 155 homes in inventory and 55 homes in sales order backlog. DR Horton also acquired 156 lots and control of approximately 400 lots through option contracts from Truland affiliates and 201 lots and control of.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The square footage of concrete from an 80 lb bag depends on the thickness of the slab. Determining how much concrete you need involves calculating volume and square footage.

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Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

RP Lumber Co Inc. has acquired the Sparta, IL location of Wright Building Center, which has held a long-time standing industry presence in Southwestern Illinois. “For 39 years, Wright Building Center has served the citizens of the Randolph County area, and we are thrilled to have their team join the R.P. Lumber family,” said Robert Plummer, President & CEO of R.P.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Some unrealistic thinking is creeping into the public perception of last month’s devastating Maui, Hawaii, fire.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ferguson steps up as founding sponsor to champion Women in Plumbing and Piping (WiPP).

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

ENR.com’s podcast team, Senior Editor Aileen Cho and Technology Editor Jeff Yoders, landed in the middle of ENR’s recent technology conference to record what key industry tech executives were saying about the future of artificial intelligence and how it may change construction.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 1.5% for the month, but are up just 0.2% from a year ago.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

ENR.com’s podcast team, Senior Editor Aileen Cho and Technology Editor Jeff Yoders, landed in the middle of ENR’s recent technology conference to record what key industry tech executives were saying about the future of artificial intelligence and how it may change construction.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry is no stranger to challenges. Labor shortages, volatile costs, and disruptions in the supply chain have become the new normal, making it increasingly difficult for contractors to deliver successful and profitable projects.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Vietnamese electric vehicle producer VinFast selected Clayco as the general contractor and construction management company for its first U.S. manufacturing plant near Raleigh, N.C.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a concept reaching near ubiquity in the construction industry, with organizations like the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)promoting the use of BIM for Infrastructure and BIM for Bridges to their member agencies.

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Construction is set to begin later this year on the $3-billion TransWest Express Transmission Project, a 732-mile high-voltage interregional transmission system designed to deliver about 20,000 GW of renewable energy per year to western states and in early September on the estimated $8-billion SunZia transmission project that will carry an initial 3 GW of clean power to southwest U.S. markets.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The East Bay Municipal Utility District in Oakland, Calif., awarded a $237-million contract to Flatiron for construction projects at two of the utility’s water treatment plants: the Upper San Leandro Water Treatment Plant, built in 1927, and the Sobrante Water Treatment Plant.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As manufacturing facilities for everything from electric vehicle components to the crystalline photovoltaic wafers in solar panels are funded by government incentive as well as private investment, design firms are being called on to redesign production processes dependent on the materials and regulations that long-favored overseas manufacturing.

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