HardHatChat
MAY 24, 2016
One thing I really love about my job is having the opportunity to share insights about issues affecting the commercial construction industry – whether I’m writing a post for this blog, networking at industry events or connecting with a reporter who needs a construction expert’s perspective. Construction worker safety is a priority for Englewood Construction.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2016
Typically, if you find yourself being submerged in New York’s East River, you probably aren’t having the best of days. But Italian architecture firm Lissoni Archite ttura, as part of a speculative design competition hosted by Arch Out Loud that sought innovative designs meant to transform New York City’s waterfronts, wanted to remove some of the stigma associated with the East River.
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Construction Equipment
MAY 24, 2016
Faraday Future is moving men and machines to its planned site at Apex Industrial Park in North Las Vegas to start building a $1 billion, 3-million square foot manufacturing plant. The company acquired the land in January and intends to use the space for body assembly, paint operations, powertrain and battery pack assembly.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2016
Designing a functional, vibrant, and sustainable bus depot is tough enough. Giving the Building Team a fraction of the preferable space is another obstacle. Most metro bus depots are spread out across one level, but due to site constraints, the Building Team for the MTA Division 13 Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility had to configure 12 acres’ worth of programming in a multi-level structure on a 4.8-acre site in downtown Los Angeles.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 24, 2016
As part of Infrastructure Week 2016, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) made available " Mobility 2050: A Vision for Transportation Infrastructure" , an in-depth study of the future trends and opportunities influencing how U.S. transportation infrastructure will move people and goods in the year 2050.
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Construction Equipment
MAY 24, 2016
For just $56,100 you can own what APWorks calls "probably the world's lightest motorcycle" weighing in at 77 pounds and made of a custom aluminum alloy powder. The Light Rider, made by Airbus subsidiary APWorks, is an electric cycle with a 6kW motor that the company says will do 50 mph and run 0-45 in 3 seconds. It's street legal and will run 35 miles on a battery charge.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2016
Although the durability, cost, and near infinite uses of pre-painted metals are widely recognized for building exteriors, they also have design characteristics that make them impressive for interior use. Sometimes their metal design elements are subtle, while other times they take center stage with dramatic colors and shapes. With high-quality Valspar coatings, these products can be abrasion resistant even for heavy commercial use, delivering protection and long-lasting beauty.
Construction Equipment
MAY 24, 2016
April's new residential sales numbers were release today by the US Census Bureau and things are definitely looking up. Sales rose 16.6 percent to 619,000, above the revised March rate of 531,000 forecasted and is 23.8 above the April 2015 estimate of 500,000. The median selling price for new homes also jumped 9.7 percent to a record $321,100. The April report also shows a 4.7 month inventory.
BD+C
MAY 24, 2016
The Ontario provincial government is planning to spend more than $7-billion over four years on a comprehensive climate change initiative that will include incentives for energy efficiency building retrofits, according to a report in the Globe and Mail.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 24, 2016
I’ve been using the Social Media Auto Publish plugin on our WordPress.org-based sites. The plugin has a fee-paid premium version, but the free version works fine for the essentials. In recent weeks, I’ve modified the various local websites which we publish to include autofeeds to Twitter and Facebook. Initially, I made this change with some hesitation: Would there be less-than-perfect implications in “spamming” the brand?
BD+C
MAY 24, 2016
Located in Williamstown, Ky., the Ark Encounter, a 510-foot long wooden boat, is designed to be a family-oriented, historically authentic and environmentally friendly attraction. Created by Answers in Genesis (AiG), a Christian ministry, the Ark Encounter opens in July, 2016, and will bring to life the depictions of the historical events of Noah’s Ark.
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 24, 2016
The new Sensaphone Soil Moisture Sensor measures water content in soil and other growing media so that users can be alerted when moisture conditions fall outside the desired range.
Revit OpEd
MAY 24, 2016
Boy this app doesn't get much love. I've read a couple of posts elsewhere that are far less charitable than I've been. As I mentioned in the podcast I did with Bill (Grumpy Steve) I think it had a better name before when it was called Autodesk Application Manager. At least then the name suggested what it was meant to accomplish. Now its name is ambiguous at best and meaningless at worst.
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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?
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 24, 2016
Husqvarna Automower 315, 430X and 450X are available for purchase at authorized Husqvarna dealers across the U.S.
BIM & Beam
MAY 24, 2016
During the project process from design to detailing, there are many discussions between engineer, detailer, and fabricator about how to connect the multi-material framing elements like beams, columns, and bracings. For cases like that, you can place a structural connection to supply information about the desired connection and define the relations between the elements.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 24, 2016
Farmers Home Furniture will invest $10 million in a new distribution center in northwest Alabama, creating up to 80 jobs and strengthening its expanding retail presence in the Southeast. The distribution center will be located in a 325,000-square-foot facility in Franklin County’s Russellville Industrial Park. This 325,000-square-foot building in the Russellville Industrial Park will be the site of Farmers Home Furniture’s new distribution center.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 24, 2016
This week the product gallery includes a steel technician cart, an IR thermometer, a high-efficiency flushometer, an automatic system feeder for hydronic systems and more. read more.
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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.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 24, 2016
After collaboration with the state of Kansas and the city of Wichita, Cargill has announced that it will retain the location of its protein business headquarters in Kansas. Headquartered in Wichita, Cargill Protein Group produces meat, poultry and egg products, in addition to by-products, from food animal production in the U.S. and Canada. Cargill’s Wichita headquarters.
The Korte Company
MAY 24, 2016
Traditionally, early stage architectural design consisted of little more than napkin sketches and conversations between architects and owners. It’s long been an imprecise process that’s often created confusion between project parties and uncertainty in project execution. Enter 5D Macro Building Information Modeling (BIM) — a game-changing technology transforming architectural design.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 24, 2016
ATLANTA, Ga. – U.S. construction starts increased 7.4 percent, higher than expected in the first quarter of 2016. On the heels of a 5.8 percent gain in 2015, nonresidential starts are tracking positively for the second quarter, according to CMD’s latest quarterly forecast report. The forecast, which combines CMD’s proprietary data with macroeconomic factors, expects a total year-over-year dollar volume increase of 7.4 percent this year, which is slightly higher than the 6.5 percent increase that
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 24, 2016
The Stihl Group has acquired a substantial minority share of the Globe Tools Group, a successful manufacturer of corded and cordless outdoor power tools under their Greenworks brand.
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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!
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 24, 2016
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index rose 0.6 percent in April to 116.5 from its revised March reading of 115.8 (2000=100). The momentum index 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. April’s gain was due to increased planning activity for both commercial and institutional building, with commercial planning moving 0.8 percent higher
PC Construction
MAY 24, 2016
As infrastructure continues to age and population centers grow, massive water supply projects emerge to meet the country’s water needs. PC Construction is leading several such projects in the southeast including one in the City.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 24, 2016
Construction employment rose in April by 1,000 for the month and 261,000 for the year as mild winter weather and labor shortages impacted the early spring hiring season for many firms, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. “Some of the slowdown in hiring last month was due to mild winter weather that allowed contractors to hire or retain workers in the first quarter instead of waiting until spring,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief
Building Information Management
MAY 24, 2016
Facility Management Software Technology. I recently read an article discussing the penetration of facility management software across all markets… commercial, retail, healthcare, public sector, utilities, and aerospace and defense. The point being made is that technological advancements have significantly supported facility management market growth, specifically new databases technologies that enable collaboration and information sharing.
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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!
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After beginning the year with a decline, the Architecture Billings Index has posted three consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 24, 2016
This video from Watts shows how to install the RD-700 dual outlet roof drain. The RD-700 does the work of two drains in one. read more.
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 24, 2016
Kioti's CS2210 and CS2510 Sub-Compact Tractors are ideal for homeowners with property sizes ranging up to five acres.
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