Tue.Aug 20, 2019

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Leveraging Technology to Track Costs & Maximize Investments

Construction Business Owner

Depending on the size and operating conditions, an excavator can use anywhere from 6 gallons to 12 gallons of fuel per day. Even when fuel prices are trending lower, the fuel costs to keep your equipment running add up very quickly. . .

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5 Monitoring Techniques for Early Strength Gain of Concrete in the Field

The Constructor

Monitoring early strength gain of concrete in the field is crucial task for the success of some construction works like starting critical shoring and.

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2019 Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

B est practice, consistent, and efficient construction cost estimating should consider Owner, Builder, and AE requirements. Here’s a shortlist for your consideration and comment. Detailed line item construction cost estimating optimally communicates scope of work while providing full financial transparency and visibility. “Eighty-five percent of the reasons for failure are deficiencies in the systems and process rather than the employee.

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One Dozen Reasons Contractors are Moving to Cloud-Based Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here are 12 reasons why your construction organization should be considering change sooner rather than later:

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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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Why Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Poor Leadership – Owner leadership and competency is critical. At the end of the day, the vast majority of projects are late, over budget, or otherwise unsatisfactory due to owners lack of planning, procurement, selected project delivery method, or overall poor management. Inadequate knowledge of fundamental LEAN construction processes and asset total cost of ownership management principles is commonplace.

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CBP awards $305M worth of Texas border wall contracts

Construction Dive

This is the second round of border wall contracts Southwest Valley Constructors has been awarded in the state by the government agency.

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5 Ductless Mini Split Myths

Contractor Magazine

Misconceptions and outdated information about ductless systems can keep homeowners from making the best decisions.

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$1.3B Islanders arena approved by New York government

Construction Dive

The privately funded mixed-use project, to be built on the Belmont Park horse racing track property in Elmont, is expected to create 10,000 construction jobs.

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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Increases in August

Construction Equipment

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation reported that confidence in the equipment finance market was at 58.9, an increase from the July index of 57.9. When asked to assess their business conditions over the next four months, 16.

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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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How modular design and construction benefits health organizations

BD+C

Americans made 883.7 million physician office visits and had 35.7 million hospital stays in 2016, according to the latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics — the demand for medical facilities, inpatient and outpatient, shows no sign of relenting, even with increased use of telehealth and at-home wellness programs.

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Rivacold Creating 140 Jobs In Georgia

Business Facilities

The Italian refrigeration systems manufacturer will create 140 jobs and invest $5 million at its first U.S. facility in Gwinnett County, GA. - Read: Rivacold Creating 140 Jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Ditch Witch Brand Replaces Toro in Underground Products

Construction Equipment

Toro will market only Ditch Witch-branded large horizontal directional drills and riding trenchers, eliminating the Toro brand from these two categories.

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[VIDEO] 8 Steps to Easy Carburetor Maintenance & Restoration

Green Industry Professionals

When a carburetor is clean and working correctly, your lawn mower engine should start easily, idle smoothly, accelerate without stumbling and run with normal fuel economy.

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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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Henkel And ALPLA Partner For $130M Investment In Kentucky

Business Facilities

The partnership's expansion project will enhance laundry detergent production in Bowling Green, KY and is expected to create up to 60 full-time jobs. - Read: Henkel And ALPLA Partner For $130M Investment In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.

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OSHA fines I-4 Ulltimate JV $15K for worker death

Construction Dive

SGL Constructors, a joint venture between Skanska USA, Granite Construction and The Lane Construction Corp., was cited for the fourth fatal accident on the project since construction began in 2015.

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How to eliminate standing water with a French drain

Green Industry Professionals

It’s important for property owners to address any water problems before they become big, expensive ones

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How To Attract The Right Employee For Your Construction Firm With Leveling

Contractor Bookkeeping

To hire or not hire employees is one of the few optional things where the business owner gets to choose, change their mind or change direction as needed. With so much discussion about employees, payroll, and payroll taxes; you may feel that you are missing out by not hiring lots of employees. Reality is that as a small business owner, you DO NOT HAVE to hire employees.

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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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Oglethorpe University officially opens the I.W. 'Ike' Cousins Center for Science and Innovation

BD+C

The newly completed I.W. “Ike” Cousins Center for Science and Innovation on the Oglethorpe University campus houses laboratory classrooms, spaces for interactive study across disciplines, and the university’s newly established Q. William Hammack Jr. School of Business.

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The Top 50 Mosquito Cities, A List No City Wants to Be On

Green Industry Professionals

Raising awareness of the dangers surrounding the world’s deadliest animal

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Massachusetts office building goes from retro to retrofit

BD+C

Standing since the 1970’s, the West Middlesex Turnpike building has served as a home to local businesses of all kinds in Bedford, Mass. Yet, after more than four decades of an aging brick exterior, the building owner wanted to bring the facility’s facade into the 21 st century. Metl-Span insulated metal panels (IMPs) were selected for the renovation because they provide superior insulation values and a crisp, contemporary façade.

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TDIndustries Promotes Ed White to President

Contractor Magazine

White has been instrumental in building TD into one of the most respected service and mechanical construction businesses in Arizona.

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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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$10B Foxconn construction in Wisconsin goes vertical

Construction Dive

The company is making progress but has failed to meet the job creation numbers necessary to tap $3 billion in tax breaks.

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Terminix reveals its Top 50 mosquito cities on World Mosquito Day

Green Industry Professionals

Day raises awareness of dangers of world’s deadliest animal

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Regional Builders Grow Revenue At A Steady Pace

ENR Construction

While residential and health care work continues to keep ENR MidAtlantic’s Top Contractors busy, worker shortages are still a cause for concern

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The Bio Veda Living Home Masterclass

Natural Building

Alosha Lynov established the Bio Veda Academy as a way to disseminate his knowledge about building what he calls a Living Bio Shelter Organism, along with holistic water treatment and cooperative eco-villages. Alosha studied Superadobe construction at CalEarth Institute in California, and what he teaches is somewhat based on their approach. He has combined Superadobe with Aircrete to build some unusual shapes in the world of domes; the aircrete allows him to fashion truly spherical shapes.

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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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[VIDEO] 9 Steps to Easy Carburetor Maintenance & Restoration

Green Industry Professionals

When a carburetor is clean and working correctly, your lawn mower engine should start easily, idle smoothly, accelerate without stumbling and run with normal fuel economy.

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Delaware Labor Shortage Spurs Project to Go Modular

ENR Construction

Modular construction helps team building Chemours research facility in Newark meet labor needs while saving time and money

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Five Obvious Ways a Fleet Management Solution Benefits Your Organization—and Five More You Probably Haven’t Considered

Contractor Magazine

Join us for this exclusive webinar on September 10th at 2PM ET, sponsored by Verizon Connect, and part of the Contracting Technology Bootcamp.