How Your Firm Can Iterate for Optimal Communication & Responsive Decision-Making
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 9, 2019
4 tips to help you better manage your construction jobsite teams & the collaboration happening among them.
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How to Cut Control Joints in Concrete Slab?
The Constructor
JANUARY 9, 2019
Control joints are provided in the concrete slab to reduce cracks formed due to shrinkage. The specifications of the control joints such as the depth.
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The Skilled Workforce Delusion
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 9, 2019
3 underlying root problems that are sabotaging your efforts to grow your business and retain good employees.
Making Email Work Better for Construction Projects
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 9, 2019
Viewpoint partnership with 28Hands brings Mail Manager to Viewpoint For Projects. The post Making Email Work Better for Construction Projects appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Cost Control
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 9, 2019
Construction Cost Control Speed Procurement, Limit Waste, Mitigate Risk. Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. Costs vary widely by location and remain hard to predict. The lack of robust procurement and construction delivery methods and to the lack of true financial visibility and control.
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Modern Materials: Bendable concrete, 'knitted' concrete shells and more
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2019
Plus, tiny ceramic particles make cladding fireproof, microscopic wood particles strengthen concrete by 15% and building panels made of recycled clothing.
Floor moisture barrier
GCP Applied Technologies
JANUARY 9, 2019
Floor moisture barrier. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. GCP Applied Technologies. January 09, 2019. Contents. Floor moisture barrier warranties. An increase in moisture-related flooring failures. Moisture testing for new and replacement floors. Concrete moisture test methods. Early moisture mitigation planning. Moisture mitigation strategies.
Exoskeleton suit allows construction workers to lift 200 lbs
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2019
Sarcos Robotics' Guardian XO Max full-body exoskeleton robotic system is controlled by sensors that respond to human movement within milliseconds.
Developers invest in mega amenities to draw top-notch tenants
BD+C
JANUARY 9, 2019
One of the more extravagant amenities ever built is scheduled to open in New York City this spring. Called Vessel, this 150-foot-tall steel structure, with a price tag of at least $150 million, consists of 154 interconnected staircases with nearly 2,500 steps and 80 landings, which create a mile of climbable pathways.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Technology's critical place in construction in 2019
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2019
Automation and connected devices will play an increasingly vital role in the coming year as they supplement, rather than replace, humans.
KOVARA floor moisture barrier
GCP Applied Technologies
JANUARY 9, 2019
KOVARA floor moisture barrier. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. Floor moisture barrier protection helps prevent flooring failures. GCP Applied Technologies. January 09, 2019. Contents. Floor moisture barrier warranties. An increase in moisture-related flooring failures. Moisture testing for new and replacement floors. Concrete moisture test methods.
2018 Dodge Momentum Index up 4.3%
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2019
Institutional projects led the way with an 8.5% increase year over year, buoying the overall index against slowdowns during the last six months.
Hyundai and Cummins Develop Electric Mini Excavator Prototype
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 9, 2019
Cummins and Hyundai jointly developed an electric powered mini excavator in October 2018, designed to operate for a full eight-hour shift and recharge in under three hours. According to Cummins, the machine eliminates all gaseous emissions and reduces noise.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Texas city sues developer of lagoon-centric $1B Bayside development
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2019
Rowlett officials claim that the team behind the massive mixed-use plot defaulted on their development agreement and committed "textbook bait and switch.
John Deere 524, 544, 624 L Series Wheel Loaders
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 9, 2019
Models 524L, 544L, and 624L wheel loaders have been upgraded to L Series, with larger and more comfortable cabs than the K Series predecessors.
Concrete product manufacturer completes first automated pour at $40M plant
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2019
Advanced machinery at Gage Bros.' new factory eliminates labor-intensive tasks involved in making precast and prestressed concrete panels.
South Carolina: Cherokee County Lands $75 Million Recycling Facility
Business Facilities
JANUARY 9, 2019
Green Tech Solution, a subsidiary of an investment company based in Tianjin, China, will process plastics, scrap metal and electronics at the South Carolina plant. - Read: South Carolina: Cherokee County Lands $75 Million Recycling Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Developers invest in mega amenities to draw top-notch tenants
BD+C
JANUARY 9, 2019
One of the more extravagant amenities ever built is scheduled to open in New York City this spring. Called Vessel, this 150-foot-tall steel structure, with a price tag of at least $150 million, consists of 154 interconnected staircases with nearly 2,500 steps and 80 landings, which create a mile of climbable pathways.
Going to AHR 2019? Things to Do and See in Atlanta
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2019
Going to the AHR Expo, Jan. 13-16 in Atlanta, GA? Well, you can't spend your whole time on the show floor! If you have a few hours to spare, check out some of the amazing things there are to see and do in the city.
Soccer stadium, Live Nation nixed from Chicago's Lincoln Yards proposal
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2019
The city's 2nd Ward alderman won't approve Sterling Bay's vision, forcing the developer to revise and resubmit its plan as part of an ongoing process that could take "years, if not decades" to refine.
Protection with Floor Moisture Barriers
GCP Applied Technologies
JANUARY 9, 2019
Protection with Floor Moisture Barriers. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. GCP Applied Technologies. January 09, 2019. Contents. Flooring warranties and moisture. An increase in moisture-related flooring failures. Moisture testing for new and replacement floors. Concrete moisture test methods. Early moisture mitigation planning. Moisture mitigation strategies.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
The inverted hiring process: Does it work?
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 9, 2019
Yesterday, I made the selection decision for a new publication’s editor. Will my choice be good? I cannot be 100 per cent confident of any future hire, but experience over the past 30 years has taught me the system I use is pretty reliable. Stage 1 — Advertise the opportunity, inexpensively There’s a specialized job […].
Most DC Tech Workers Would Quit For A Job At Amazon
Business Facilities
JANUARY 9, 2019
In a tight labor market, Washington, DC area employers might have to up their games to hang on to their valued employees before Amazon HQ2 arrives. - Read: Most DC Tech Workers Would Quit For A Job At Amazon at BusinessFacilities.com.
Policymakers need to act to alleviate affordable housing crunch
BD+C
JANUARY 9, 2019
The rate of vacant housing stock is as low as it has been in more than 30 years—a clear sign of a housing shortage for low- and middle-income households.
Design Foundry Investing $3M In Furniture Manufacturing Plant
Business Facilities
JANUARY 9, 2019
The furniture maker plans to create 202 new jobs in Catawba County, NC over five years. - Read: Design Foundry Investing $3M In Furniture Manufacturing Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Takeuchi Marks 10 Years with Takeuchi Financial Services
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 9, 2019
Takeuchi is celebrating 10 years with Takeuchi Financial Services, a program associated with Bank of the West. The program has helped customers acquire equipment, such as compact track loaders and compact excavators, through financial programs.
E-Commerce Logistics Test Limits of Tilt-Up Construction
ENR Construction
JANUARY 9, 2019
While “fulfillment centers” and other e-commerce logistic facilities drive a hot market for the manufacturing sector, traditional construction methods such as tilt-up concrete panels are being pushed to ever-greater heights.
AEM Unveils New Logo
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 9, 2019
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has unveiled a new logo, moving from its previous brown, to a gray and red color palette. According to the company, the new brand identity represents moving the off-road industry forward, and the services AEM offers to its members.
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