Determining a Crane Rental Strategy
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 18, 2019
How to determine a crane rental strategy that lands your company the right equipment, at the right time, under the right contract.
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Does your Job Order Contract Work This Way?
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 18, 2019
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$1B Las Vegas Circa Resort & Casino starts concrete work
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APRIL 18, 2019
Construction of the city's first ground-up resort in 30 years, led by McCarthy and Tré Builders, is expected to be complete next year.
Adopting Technology that Works in the Field and the Office
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Simplifying Processes Between the Office and Field.
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.
ABC report: 'Confidence seems to be making a comeback in America'
BD+C
APRIL 18, 2019
Construction industry leaders remained confident regarding nonresidential construction prospects in February 2019, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. All three principal components measured by the survey—sales, profit margins, and staffing levels—remain well above the diffusion index threshold of 50, signaling ongoing expansion in construction activity. .
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Ransom Everglades School’s new STEM facility to emphasize flexibility
BD+C
APRIL 18, 2019
Ransom Everglades School’s new 45,000-sf, three-story STEM facility will be a flexible space with the ability to adapt to a variety of learning needs, according to new details released by Perkins+Will, the project’s architect. The STEM facility is part of the larger master plan for the school’s Coconut Grove campus.
Foxconn releases first bid packages for $10B Wisconsin plant
Construction Dive
APRIL 18, 2019
Bid packages for excavation, concrete work, materials testing and more are due to general contractor Gilbane | Exyte next month.
HDD Strikes Pipe, Causes Explosion
Construction Equipment
APRIL 18, 2019
A crew working in downtown Durham, North Carolina, struck a 2-inch gas line with a directional drill on April 10, causing a gas leak that turned into a major explosion. The blast caused a two-story building to collapse and damaged several others. One person was killed, and 17 were injured.
Safety Matters: Preventing Injury and Safeguarding the Bottom Line
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 18, 2019
You can safeguard your crew—and your bottom line—from injury by implementing these four best practices.
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?
Your Garage Remodel: How to Make It a (Re)Model of Efficiency
Contractor Connection
APRIL 18, 2019
Remodeling your garage can increase your home’s living space—and value. Teenage rock bands and tech startups aside, the garage can be a rather uninspired space. Its potential, however, is unlimited. Whether you want to turn your garage into a new bedroom, den or rec room, your options are plentiful. To achieve a custom, finished look in your garage, it’s wise to let a reputable, licensed contractor handle the job.
Elite Grounds Using Aerial Imagery to Reduce In-field Time for Job Estimates
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 18, 2019
Elite Grounds uses aerial imagery to save up to 75% of the time it takes to manually measure and create estimates of landscaping jobs
Deere Lowers JDLink Price
Construction Equipment
APRIL 18, 2019
John Deere is decreasing the price of JDLink’s annual subscription to $200 for JDLink Ultimate, and $630 for the JDLink Ultimate dual subscription. Tier pricing will be eliminated, and customers can purchase up to three years of a subscription.
Horton Holding Creating 125 Jobs In South Carolina
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APRIL 18, 2019
The manufacturer is establishing a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Oconee County, SC. - Read: Horton Holding Creating 125 Jobs In South Carolina 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.
Foxconn Seeking Bids, Progress Unclear
Construction Equipment
APRIL 18, 2019
Foxconn is seeking bids for the first phase of work on its U.S.-based fabrication plant, set to be built in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
Announcing ENR's 2019 National Top 20 Under 40 List
ENR Construction
APRIL 18, 2019
Every year, each of ENR’s 10 regional editions honors the best of the next generation of construction industry professionals with the Top Young Professionals competition. And for the third year in a row, ENR honors a new class of national winners.
Basic Electrification Concepts
Construction Equipment
APRIL 18, 2019
Electrically based systems in construction machines differ in design and involve different components and processes.
Dodge Momentum Index Inches Higher in March
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 18, 2019
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 0.5% in March to 145.5 (2000=100) from the revised February reading of 144.8. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
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 Evolution of Wyscape Landscape Contractors
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 18, 2019
The landscaping company built a world-class hardscaping team after realizing there was an opportunity to meet client demand for hardscaping projects.
A Faster, Cleaner Way to Change Oil.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 18, 2019
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Compact Wheel Loaders Help Grow Landscape Nursery’s Efficiency
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 18, 2019
Cherrylake's fleet of 37 Volvo compact wheel loaders handle virtually all aspects of the nursery's plant life cycle
Hazards Ahead: Searching for Solutions, an ENR Series
ENR Construction
APRIL 18, 2019
Every year there is a new natural disaster added to the lists of worst disasters the U.S. has experienced: Hurricane Harvey, the Camp Fire, historic floods in Nebraska.
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!
Eliminating Emissions Extends Wheel Loader Use Opportunities
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 18, 2019
Electric wheel loaders offer emissions and noise reductions, expanding the jobs in which they can be used.
As East Coast Offshore Wind Market Booms, More Regional Links Eyed
ENR Construction
APRIL 18, 2019
Key NYC networking event attracts 1,400 attendees as states push projects and supply chains.
String Trimmers—Expectations and Innovations, Ergonomics and Environment
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 18, 2019
Greenworks, STIHL, Husqvarna, RedMax and Edgit offer insight on the advancements of string trimmers.
It’s Good to Talk: Why Two Way Radio Still Matters in Construction
Construction Marketing
APRIL 18, 2019
In an age when mobile telephones have emerged as the defining technology of their day, it might strike us as a little puzzling that one of mobile’s predecessors still enjoys such popularity in industry. Two way radio technology is approaching 100 years old, yet across construction sites, processing plants, factories and warehouses the world over, it remains the go-to solution for wireless on-site communication.
Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies
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Shaping an Artist
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 18, 2019
Pool Crafters finds a unique solution for creating authentic rocks and waterfalls.
Adopting Technology that Works in the Field and the Office
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 18, 2019
Cloud-based construction technology improves access to information in the field and simplifies collecting data for the office. Contractors today are facing increasingly complex problems on the jobsite and in the office. Labor shortages, harsh deadlines and continual compliance concerns can dog even the most successful construction firms. While challenges abound, many contractors today are not equipped to meet them head-on.
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