Wed.May 17, 2023

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Construction in the Digital Age: Embracing Innovative Tools for Successful Business

Construction Marketing

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. In fact, it is now a requirement for construction enterprises if they want to survive and prosper in the current era.

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What’s the Coolest Piece of Technology You’ve Seen Lately?

Construction Business Owner

What’s the Coolest Piece of Technology You’ve Seen Lately? ccapoccia Wed, 05/17/2023 - 10:08 Ruben Valdez Director of Business Development BoxLock Inc.

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RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN FACILITIES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COST CONTROL & OUTCOMES

Job Order Contracting

FACILITIES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COST CONTROL and managing associated outcomes are critical aspects to lifecycle total cost of ownership asset management and associate FSRM ( Facilities Sustainment, and Restoration and Modernization) Locally Researched and Current Preventive Maintenance Cost Database – Exclusively available from 4BT! Task Description and associated expanded TriServices UNIFORMAT organization Unique PM check list for each task and for each frequency Unique cost for each fr

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Transform Your Home With Aluminum Paint

The Constructor

Aluminum paint can be an excellent way to transform the look of your home. Not only is it a modern and stylish finish, but it is also easy to apply and can be used on various surfaces. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about Aluminum paint—including how to choose the right […] The post Transform Your Home With Aluminum Paint appeared first on The Constructor.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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March 2023 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

March 2023 Construction Industry Stats ccapoccia Wed, 05/17/2023 - 09:32 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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New construction technology releases: May 2023

Construction Dive

From digital twins to payments and robots, companies are innovating in the first half of the year.

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Countryside to rebuild London’s South Kilburn estate

Construction Enquirer

North London’s Brent Council has selected Countryside Partnerships as its preferred bidder to build over 200 new homes on the South Kilburn estate. This is the second Countryside Partnerships project in South Kilburn and will sit alongside the North West Quarter development, together delivering 547 homes. The South Kilburn estate’s existing buildings – Neville House, Winterleys, 113-128 Carlton House and Carlton Hall – will be demolished shortly.

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Granite seals $58M highway job

Construction Dive

The California-based contractor will reshape a portion of Nevada’s Pyramid Highway in Sparks.

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HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors

Construction Enquirer

HS2 is planning a meet the main contractor bidders day ahead of the next tranche of subcontract work tenders to progress civil engineering works and station fit-outs. To showcase the next stream of package work opportunities due out this summer, HS2 and its main contractors are inviting firms to the event being held in Manchester or online for those unable to attend.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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CMAA New England Recognizes One Spruce Peak Project

PC Construction

This afternoon, PC was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America’s New England Chapter with a Project Achievement Award for the One Spruce Peak project in Stowe, Vermont. The Project Achievement Awards highlight the “best of the best” projects that serve as an example in the construction industry and are true pinnacles of excellence and innovation.

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Fire safety provisions push Durkan to £9.3m loss

Construction Enquirer

South East housing contractor and developer Durkan plunged to a £9.3m pre-tax loss last year after provisions for legacy fire safety remediation works. The business also experienced margin and turnover decline at an operational level due to economic headwinds. Group turnover of £132m (2021:£137.5m) fell short of initial forecasts for the year with delays to project start dates due to cost inflation pressures and programme movements.

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Adolfson & Peterson awarded $74M Raytheon office rehab

Construction Dive

The Minneapolis-based contractor predicts it will finish work on the Plano, Texas, project later this year.

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LSE plans £400m London flagship student hall scheme

Construction Enquirer

The London School of Economics is advancing plans to build a flagship halls of residence on London’s Bankside. It is understood to be planning to demolish existing Bankside House halls next to the Tate Modern gallery to make way for a larger complex. The university revealed the plan as it launched the hunt for a joint venture development partner to steer the plans for the £400m project.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Making the Case for Internal Software Development

ENR Construction

In the age of artificial intelligence and automation, engineers must develop internal processes that free their people up to design and innovate while automating time-consuming, traditional tasks.

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Civils firms warn over drop in roads and prelim workloads

Construction Enquirer

Civils contractors are reporting cooling workloads in the roads and preliminary housing works sectors after several years of roaring growth. While the civils sector experienced its 10th consecutive quarter of growth this year, according to the latest workload survey by trade body CECA, the slump in new housing and motorway work is sounding early alarm bells.

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A ‘tech hub’ in your city? Commerce Department launches application process for $500M in grants.

Construction Dive

The program will focus on key technology areas such as artificial intelligence and batteries. Its first phase will designate at least 20 tech hubs.

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Skanska names new building services division MD

Construction Enquirer

Dan Williams has been appointed as managing director of Skanska UK’s building services operating unit. Williams moves into the managing director role from his current position of operations director, where he was responsible for facilities management operations in the healthcare, local authority and commercial office sectors. Prior to that, Williams held a number of senior roles within the MEP side of the business, having joined Skanska in 2001 from college, as part of a student engineer program

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Common Residential Architecture Design and Its Advantages

Civiconcepts

Since the early 2000s, architecture has seen an unprecedented transformation.

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Segro to invest £2bn on net-zero warehouses in Midlands

Construction Enquirer

Logistics and industrial park developer SEGRO has committed to invest £2bn over the coming decade to deliver next-generation, net-zero warehouse facilities in the West Midlands. The firm aims to deliver 13.5m sq ft of sustainable warehouse space across the West Midlands by the end of 2033, focused on tech-enabled logistics facilities, R&D space and light manufacturing.

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Feds Release $8.8B Expansion Plan for DC’s Union Station Rail Hub

ENR Construction

Federal Railroad Administration issues a supplemental draft environmental review for planned modernization of the 115-year-old facility.

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The Key To Multifamily Access Control | Consistent Resident Experiences

BD+C

The Key To Multifamily Access Control | Consistent Resident Experiences 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:55 Multifamily Housing Explore the challenges of multifamily access control and discover the key to consistent user experiences with a resident-first approach and open platforms. Multifamily Housing Over the last five years, the multifamily industry has been adapting to an increasingly digital world.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Retractable Roof To Cover Atlantic City Oceanfront Waterpark

ENR Construction

A clear retractable roof designed to withstand hurricanes and sea salt will allow a $100 million oceanfront waterpark in Atlantic City, N.J. to provide a year-round entertainment option in the seaside resort other than gambling.

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Construction Standardization: A Game Plan to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction projects generate an enormous amount of data, from design and engineering to operations. Without proper standardization, this data can become a liability rather than an asset. Without a set of procedures that can be repeatable with results that can be measured, you simply won’t have a way to tell how well your team is performing – and each project will be making its own decisions, leading to poor data quality.

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Energy Dept. Awards $251M for Carbon Storage and Transport Projects

ENR Construction

The U.S. Dept. of Energy is putting $251 million toward 12 infrastructure projects targeting carbon emissions from power generation and other industrial operations.

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Designing K-12 schools for students and safety

BD+C

Designing K-12 schools for students and safety 0 dbarista Wed, 05/17/2023 - 14:13 K-12 Schools While bullying, mental health, and other acts of violence are all too common in schools today, designers have shown that smart and subtle preventive steps can make a big difference. Clark Nexsen’s Becky Brady shares how prevention and taking action at the design level can create safe and engaging learning environments.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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FRA Releases $8.8B Expansion Plan for DC’s Union Station

ENR Construction

Washington, DC’s Union Station has taken a major step toward a long-overdue expansion and revitalization.

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Georgia Solar Project Builders to Appeal $135M Damage Verdict

ENR Construction

Contractor Infrastructure Energy and Alternatives faces $100M jury award liability in landowners' suit claiming sediment runoff from 100-MW project impacted 21-acre lake on their adjacent property.

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DOE Awards $251M for Carbon Storage, Transport Projects

ENR Construction

F unding from the 2021 infrastructure law will expedite 12 projects targeting carbon emissions from power generation and other industrial operations, said US Energy Dept. officials.