Fri.Nov 03, 2023

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Making Moves: Revitalizing Your Fleet

Construction Business Owner

Making Moves: Revitalizing Your Fleet ccapoccia Fri, 11/03/2023 - 08:59 Compact excavators are nimble and versatile, navigating tight spaces and digging with precision. They are the unsung heroes of confined spaces. But as projects evolve, so do jobsite demands.

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Lendlease, Google kill $15B Bay Area project

Construction Dive

Citing current market conditions, the Australian construction giant said both companies agreed the development was no longer mutually beneficial.

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ConstructionGPT: AI as a Force Multiplier

Construction Business Owner

ConstructionGPT: AI as a Force Multiplier ccapoccia Fri, 11/03/2023 - 08:44 There was a recent account of a mother using ChatGPT to solve a baffling medical condition that had befallen her son. She had consulted numerous physicians and received a litany of possible ailments. Finally, in a last-ditch attempt, the mother entered all of her son’s symptoms, medications, reports, etc. into ChatGPT, and the tool returned the correct diagnosis.

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Fluor posts higher earnings and backlog

Construction Dive

Strength in its energy and urban solutions segments built on the positive momentum from legacy infrastructure projects in the previous quarter.

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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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The True Value Of Networking To Contractors And The Community

Contractor Bookkeeping

The ability to network is a fundamental part of running a business. Running a business in isolation is difficult, so it helps to have expert partners and acquaintances available to share ideas with. If you're looking to network with construction industry professionals, there are several ways to do so. 1. Attend industry events: Look for construction industry conferences, expos, and trade shows in your area.

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Across-the-Board Gains in October Boost Construction Jobs Again

ENR Construction

Specialty trade contractors added 14,200 jobs overall, with residential specialty trade contractors added the majority of new positions, with 10,000 overall.

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5 award-winning mass timber designs

Construction Dive

The proposals demonstrate innovation in the use of the sustainable material and shared in a prize pool worth $2.2 million.

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EPA Plans Rulemaking on Tire Chemical That Pollutes Bodies of Water

ENR Construction

Regulation of chemical 6PPD, used in tire production, is sought by environmental activists and three tribes regarding salmon protection.

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3 Oklahoma resort projects to watch

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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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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Mastering blindside waterproofing: A proactive, integrated approach

Construction Specifier

Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. By Julia H. Schofield, PE, Sam S. Zalok, PE, and John N. Karras, PE The practice of blindside waterproofing, where the membrane is pre-applied to an excavation support system outboard of the concrete foundation wall, has a decades-long history of use on commercial building projects, and yet it is not uncommon for contemporary projects to experience unwelcomed surprises at the time of a building’s waterproofing installation.

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Turkish firm taps Bechtel for Texas solar project

Construction Dive

Sabanci Renewables plans to invest between $220 to $250 million in its newly acquired Oriana Solar facility.

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The Clear Solution: How Glass Protects Our Schools

BD+C

The Clear Solution: How Glass Protects Our Schools 1 kcichowicz Fri, 11/03/2023 - 09:55 In addition to creating inviting, light-filled spaces that are conducive to learning, glass also provides safety & security in today’s schools.

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Enhancing Home Aesthetics: Creative Transom Window Treatments

CivilJungle

Transom Window Treatments A transom window treatment separates the door from the windows above, allowing additional light to enter your home when exterior windows are placed above. Windows are usually rectangular, placed horizontally, and divided with trim.

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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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October Gains Boost Construction Jobs Again

ENR Construction

Specialty trade contractors added 14,200 jobs overall.

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Choosing the Right Teflon Tape for Gas Pipes: A Comprehensive Guide

CivilJungle

What Teflon Tape to Use on Gas Pipe? If you always need to join a dryer, you will have to project with a gas pipe and a few materials.

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EPA Plans Rulemaking on Chemical 6PPD Over Salmon Impact

ENR Construction

The move was sought by environmental activists and three tribes over a chemical commonly used in tire production.

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Amazon Project Racial Harassment Lawsuit Faults Contractor's Probe

ENR Construction

The discovery of nooses displayed at the jobsite had gained wide media attention.

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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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US DOT Picks Winners for $653M in Port Infrastructure Grants

ENR Construction

If spending levels contained in House Republicans’ fiscal 2024 transportation appropriations bill become law, the port grant program could face cuts of more than 60%.

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