Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 17, 2018

Why Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 Conference is a Must for Construction Executives. As a modern construction executive, we know you’ve got your hands full —leading your organizations through up and down economies, developing the company brand, staying on top of industry trends, controlling costs, winning new business and, of course, ensuring maximum return on investment for your capital expenses, including technologies and software.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

Not all JOC Programs are the same. It may be time to improve your job order contract. The use of LEAN best management practice can help you get the most out of your Job Order Contract. While we understand the not everyone is ready for LEAN, Open, Transparent, and Collaborative Job Order Contracting that is mutually beneficial to both Owners and Contractors,… and doesn’t require excessive administrative fees… we happen to believe that its the only way to go!

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Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 17, 2018

We were providing P6 training for Government Contracts at AGC San Diego, a first-class contractor and apprenticeship training facility, when we were surprised by a P6 undocumented feature. Here's what we discovered: checking 'Use Steps to Calculate Percent Complete' (a required setting for D.O.D. schedules ) disables updating status when not using steps.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2018

The value of LEAN construction is it’s ability to consistently deliver 90%+ of repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. There are two robust and proven LEAN Construction methods: Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and. Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction.

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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.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2018

Peer-reviewed studies for almost 20 years have shown that the pay rule does not affect the cost of public construction projects.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2018

Even though the venue was completed on time and within budget, the city is on the hook for unpaid costs that increased by more than $360 million in 10 years.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 17, 2018

Justin Jacobs has written a provocative post for Hudson, Ink with this message: “You can build a better mousetrap and still go out of business” Here’s a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson I’m sure you’ve all heard before: “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” That’s elegant, simple and 100% […].

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2018

Renters in many U.S. cities have come to expect green features in apartments that they rent, with an eye toward energy efficiency and healthy indoor air, according to a report by National Real Estate Investor. New apartment units today almost always include some green features, with renovations often incorporating sustainable design components. .

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2018

Intermodal Structures says its stackable units are completed on-site in less than two hours with mechanical, electrical, ductwork and other systems.

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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.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2018

The national average rent in transit-accessible office buildings was 65% higher than the average market rent in early 2018, according to a new report from real estate firm Transwestern. The examination of 15 major metros shows average rent in Central Business Districts was $43.48/sf (triple net) for transit-accessible buildings, versus $26.01/sf for car-dependent buildings. .

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Construction Equipment

JULY 17, 2018

Democrats continue to be disappointed with President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plans, a proposal that would rely heavily on private sector investors to advance large-scale infrastructure projects. They reiterated their concerns on July 11, stating that if they want to modernize America’s infrastructure, they have to be committed to making those investments.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2018

In late June, Strategic Property Partners (SPP) unveiled its vision for the nearly 13 acres of public space that will stretch across Water Street Tampa, a 50-acre waterfront redevelopment that is one of the largest such projects in the U.S. When it’s completed, Water Street Tampa will include an estimated nine million sf of new commercial, residential, hospitality, cultural, entertainment, education and retail uses, totaling more than $3 billion in private investment.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 17, 2018

A man in Paducah, KY has been charged with stealing a John Deere skid steer worth $35,000. On April 11, the Sheriff's Office said the skid steer was stolen from a construction site in Kentucky’s McCracken County. Later that day, deputies found the machine hidden next to a pond on the 10000 block of Old Lovelace Road. Detectives were able to identify 43-year-old Dean Hamblin as a suspect.

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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?

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2018

In 2017, the A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index concluded, “Investors are bullish about economic growth and FDI [Foreign Direct Investment] prospects, but are monitoring political risks for abrupt changes to the business environment.” .

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Construction Equipment

JULY 17, 2018

Construction and mining equipment sales improved during the first quarter of 2018, with sales reaching an improvement of nearly 100 machines during the same period last year. CONMESA Chairman Lawrence Peters said the move was in line with the associations expectations and predictions at the beginning of the year. This year’s second quarter is expected to continue on a positive note, unless exchange rates and rising fuel costs weigh against the increase in sales.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2018

Interested in sharing your great solution or novel innovation for the AEC market or built environment? The editors of Building Design+Construction invite you to submit a topic for one of the 20 coveted speaker slots at the 2019 Accelerate Live! AEC innovation conference, May 2019, in New York. This one-of-a-kind AEC event will bring together business and tech leaders from the AEC Giant firms to debate the future of the AEC market and the changing built environment in an intimate, high-energy for

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Construction Equipment

JULY 17, 2018

A man installing a boom extension on a truck-mounted crane was crushed to death when the boom fell on him in northern Iowa. Fifty-seven-year-old Timothy Brandau was pronounced dead at the scene. Howard County Sherrif Mike Miner said Brandau had no safety support, and was struck when he removed a connection pin. Sources: The Associated Press & KSFY News. .

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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.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2018

Of all the impacts of global climate change, it’s extreme heat that kills more Americans each year than any other weather-related event. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that as many as 600 people die from extreme heat in the U.S. every year. The urban heat island effect makes cities significantly warmer than their surrounding suburbs, exurbs, and rural areas, making them potentially deadly for those who lack air conditioning.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2018

The five-mile Northeast Boundary Tunnel is the last leg of the $2.7 billion Clean Rivers Project intended to ease sewer flooding in parts of the city.

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ENR Construction

JULY 17, 2018

A recently released primer for the use of a life-cycle assessment approach to analyze the environmental impacts of buildings is called a necessary baby step toward the ambitious goal of getting to net-zero embodied carbon and operational greenhouse gas emissions in the construction, operation and decommissioning of buildings.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2018

Plans for an ambitious net-zero village on the site of the former Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant in St. Paul, Minn., have generated extensive support among environmentalists.

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

Improperly maintained water supply systems and other factors can lead to an environment that allows Legionella survival and growth.

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Business Facilities

JULY 17, 2018

The outdoor power equipment manufacturer will invest $10 million to expand production capabilities at its Weakley County, TN operations. - Read: MTD Creating 200 Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

When you are in an industry that uses a lot of product that is just one or two steps above raw material you would be wise to try and get a feel for what these new trade deals mean to your bottom line

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Business Facilities

JULY 17, 2018

The industrial gas company's new Lehigh Valley headquarters will take advantage of sustainable technologies and reduce operating costs. - Read: Air Products Building New Global Headquarters In Pennsylvania at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

This week’s gallery highlights these plumbing and heating products: a flotation tub with air jets; a cordless 1 7/8” combination hammer; durable nonwax toilet seals; a meter pulse counter to collect gas and water metering data; a bath drainage system; and a smart thermostat.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 17, 2018

Homeowners can receive $2.75 per square foot to replace water-wasting turf lawns with sustainable landscaping.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

In this, the final article on commissioning, we will discuss the other parameters in need of testing and documentation.

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