Construction Marketing

JULY 18, 2016

“Social media is certainly a critical element in the modern marketing mix,” states CMA Chairman Neil Brown. Social media has allowed communication with prospects to be more engaging than ever. It’s an excellent communication tool, which is why the Construction Marketing Association is presenting its fifth Social Media Summit webcast. In the upcoming webcast, Brown will reveal the results of our Social Media in Construction survey.

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FDR Safety

JULY 18, 2016

Recent decisions from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court Appeals — which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin — have lowered the burden of proof required for OSHA willful violations. In one case , involving Dukane Precast, an employee who was cleaning the sides of an auger became trapped when the sand beneath him gave way. A plant manager who was called to the scene saw that co-workers were helping the trapped man and did not call 911 because he assumed there was no immediate danger.

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The Constructor

JULY 18, 2016

What is the various class of contractor their power and their eligibility?????

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BD+C

JULY 18, 2016

Daniel Libeskind's firm, Studio Libeskind, designed an angular 18-story tower atop a six-story podium for Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania. Named Downtown Tower-K18B because of its location on Konstitucijos Avenue 18B, the 20,000-sm building will have a “luminous” glass facade, according to designers.

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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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Construction Equipment

JULY 18, 2016

Buyers of Ford’s 2017 F-Series Super Duty pickups will get lighter bodies and stronger frames, more engine power and torque, and more towing and hauling capability, the company announced on Monday. “Smart” technologies, meanwhile, make towing, backing and monitoring trailers easier, Ford said. The new F-250 through F-450 pickups are due out this fall.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 18, 2016

According to an agenda released by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Friday, the redevelopment of the Terminals C and D will cost $4 billion — $1 billion more than Gov. Andrew Cuomo has previously announced. When ground broke at LGA's Terminal B in June, Cuomo said the project that will redevelop Terminals B, C and D would cost about $7 billion.

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BD+C

JULY 18, 2016

The City of Newark, N.J., enacted the first of its kind “Environmental Justice and Cumulative Impacts Ordinance” that requires the city to take into account the impact of developments on residents’ health and the city’s environment.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 18, 2016

The $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis might be a death trap for migrating birds as they navigate the Mississippi River migratory flyway. Bird advocates say the stadium's 200,000 square feet of glass will confuse some birds, causing them to collide and die. Lester Bagley, Vikings vice president, said workers at the stadium have seen no impact on birds so far.

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BD+C

JULY 18, 2016

Miami-Dade County officials want to raise the money needed for flood mitigation through new impact fees on developers.

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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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Construction Equipment

JULY 18, 2016

Plans to update O'Hare Airport are afoot with hopes of making the international transportation hub easier to navigate. Up to nine gates will be added to Terminal 5 which serves many international airlines. Plans are to have the gates open by 2019. The $300 million cost will be paid for with existing passenger facility charges.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 18, 2016

Rethinking our websites: Here is test site, Newyorkconstructionreport.com. I’ll tweak the site and experiment until it is ready — and then launch it across our different domains. The theme cost about $60.00 — the only hard cost related to the site redesign. By now, you would be living in a cave if you didn’t realize that your website has become one of your most important marketing resources.

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BD+C

JULY 18, 2016

The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Housing Knowledge Community, in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), recognized four recipients of the 2016 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 18, 2016

Fastbrick Robotics Limited recently announced their new Hadrian X automated brick laying robot is coming to life.

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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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BD+C

JULY 18, 2016

UNESCO added 17 projects from Le Corbusier to its World Heritage List. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known by his pseudonym, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, urban planner, and a pioneer of modern architecture. The UNESCO sites are spread across seven counties and were built over the course of 50 years. .

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Business Facilities

JULY 18, 2016

The $3.2 million expansion in downtown Indianapolis comes as the cloud-based sales platform company rebrands itself as Octiv. Read TinderBox To Hire Over 200 At Indiana Global HQ on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 18, 2016

Construction spending dipped in May but posted strong, broad-based gains for the first five months of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the construction spending gains come amid signs that contractors are having an increasingly hard time finding qualified workers to hire. “Mild winter weather in many regions early in 2016, followed by extreme rains in some locations in May, h

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Business Facilities

JULY 18, 2016

What is the best part of the City of Brampton? The people are. This young, educated and multicultural workforce of over 190,000 strong continues to grow at an annual rate of 4.2%, making Brampton the second fastest growing city in Canada. Read City of Brampton, Ontario, Canada: Location Spotlight Of The Week on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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BD+C

JULY 18, 2016

Turner Construction and AECOM have been selected by Hollywood Park Land Company to build the new stadium and mixed-use project for the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams’ new 70,000-seat home is slated to have 275 luxury suites and 16,000 premium seats. It will also have room for 27,000 standing spectators and three million sf of usable space. .

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Business Facilities

JULY 18, 2016

The yacht company's new Tampa, Florida headquarters facility will result in a $35M investment and 140 jobs. Read Bertram Yachts Picks Tampa For International HQ on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 18, 2016

The employees of the A. O. Smith plant in McBee, S.C. were rewarded for their efforts today by earning the Lloyd B. Smith President’s Safety Award for 2015. read more.

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Business Facilities

JULY 18, 2016

The manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools is undertaking a 200,000-square-foot expansion, including a new four-story office building. Read Wisconsin: Milwaukee Tool Adding 600 Jobs In Brookfield on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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

JULY 18, 2016

German engineering giant Siemens will be consolidating its position as a power player in the wind energy business.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 18, 2016

US Chiller Services has entered into a joint venture agreement with New York-based HVAC specialist, The BP Group. read more.

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ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2016

ENR New England seeks nominations for its annual Legacy Award. We are looking for industry leaders who have established a solid “legacy” of lifetime service to the AEC industry and their colleagues. The winners will be honored during this year’s Best Projects event in Boston on Dec. 8, and we will write a profile story about them in an upcoming ENR New England magazine.

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Building Information Management

JULY 18, 2016

AEC – Best Value & Operational Excellence. As an Owner, Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Building User, or Oversight Group, you can strive for BEST VALUE, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, and TRANSPARENCY or maintain ‘status quo’, it’s your choice. Presuming you want to improve productivity and provide the best possible return on resource expenditure, the first step is to improve your awareness, knowledge, and competency relative to physical asset life-cycle management.

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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

JULY 18, 2016

State regulators on July 15 rejected the deal between Hawaiian Electric and NextEra—a deal in play since 2014.

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Building Information Management

JULY 18, 2016

AEC – Best Value & Operational Excellence. As an Owner, Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Building User, or Oversight Group, you can strive for BEST VALUE, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, and TRANSPARENCY or maintain ‘status quo’, it’s your choice. Presuming you want to improve productivity and provide the best possible return on resource expenditure, the first step is to improve your awareness, knowledge, and competency relative to physical asset life-cycle management.

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ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2016

Skeptics don't believe India can add an average 15 GW of solar capacity each year.

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