Construction Business Owner
JULY 20, 2016
“Kids these days”. “They just don’t get it.” “They don’t understand the meaning of hard work.” Admit it; you have uttered these phrases around the office. You have looked at your new hires and wondered, “What are we getting in to?” and the inevitable, “Will they last?” You are not alone. In the past year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation.
The Constructor
JULY 20, 2016
technical construction terms can be confusing for a new civil engineering working on site. looking for useful handbooks and dictionaries about the.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 20, 2016
“Kids these days”. “They just don’t get it.” “They don’t understand the meaning of hard work.” Admit it; you have uttered these phrases around the office. You have looked at your new hires and wondered, “What are we getting in to?” and the inevitable, “Will they last?” You are not alone. In the past year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation.
The Constructor
JULY 20, 2016
how to prepare & strengthening the soil before foundation work starts , if it soft & clay Read More at soil strength procedure The.
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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 Business Owner
JULY 20, 2016
Over the next few years, construction companies are going to be evaluating one of their more substantial software applications, the accounting system (sometimes referred to as enterprise resource planning software, or ERP), for a variety of reasons. One of the more compelling reasons is the realization that the current solution is no longer evolving and growing in a positive way.
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Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2016
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced this week that the Staker Parson Company , an Oldcastle Materials Company in Ogden, Utah, is the finalist of the 2015 Ecological Award for a new plant. Staker Parson was recognized Monday, July 18, at a ceremony honoring the Operational Excellence Award recipients during the NAPA Midyear Meeting in Seattle.
The Constructor
JULY 20, 2016
Please answer as soon as possible Read More at Can we use a fabric material as smart materials in construction of building?
BD+C
JULY 20, 2016
San Diego Unified Port District last week voted 6-1 in support of a $1.2 billion waterfront redevelopment plan that includes as one of its centerpieces a 480-foot-tall spire. The plan, known as Seaport San Diego , calls for 75% of the approximately 70 acres of redeveloped land to be used for parks, beaches, and other public spaces.
Business Facilities
JULY 20, 2016
The Edgecombe County infrastructure project, scheduled to open in 2020, will be a “major transportation hub” in Southeast U.S. Read CSX Plans $272M North Carolina Intermodal Rail Terminal on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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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?
BD+C
JULY 20, 2016
In traditional architecture, a building’s exterior was often given visual interest through ornament that was added over the primary material of the building's skin. Contemporary architecture is characterized by clean lines and simple, strong shapes with distinctive textures, that integrate visual interest into the structure and its materials. The surfaces of these buildings may be concrete, stone, metal, brick, painted or fired panels, or glass, and are often combinations of several materials. .
Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2016
JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading manufacturer of access equipment, has doubled the length of its engine service intervals from 500 to 1,000 hours. The extended intervals apply to JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers in North America that are equipped with Cummins QSF3.8 diesel engines.
BD+C
JULY 20, 2016
Mexico City is only 31 years removed from a devastating earthquake that killed 5,000 people. . Triangular buildings have a tendency to twist when subjected to lateral loads, wind, and earthquake forces. These two facts aren’t stopping Arup, the engineer, and L. Benjamin Romano Arquitects, the designer, from building the 57-story Torre Reforma in Mexico’s capital.
Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2016
The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) invites you to attend the 31st Annual International Convention and Old Equipment Exposition in Bowling Green, Ohio on September 16 -18. The 3-day event will be held at the National Construction Equipment museum, not far from the intersection of I-75 and Wooster Street, west of Cleveland.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 20, 2016
A Google Image montage from the keywords “video construction marketing” Looks like (at least for me) a lot of my own work appears here. I can’t claim to be a leading-edge video marketing practitioner. Yes, it is technically easier than ever before to generate videos — and these can be truly effective in explaining things, demonstrating your work, and attracting client engagement.
Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2016
The Toro Company announces its board of directors has elected Richard M. Olson to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2016. Olson, a 30-year veteran of the company, has served as Toro’s president and chief operating officer since September 2015 and was elected to the company’s board of directors in January of this year.
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2016
The winners listed below will be profiled in depth in the October issue of ENR California, and at two awards presentations in December – one in Los Angeles on October 4, and the other in San Francisco on October 6.
Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2016
As part of North Carolina's Department of Transportation reorganization plan started this spring, more than 200 NCDOT workers will have the opportunity to submit themselves for 'voluntary separation' from the department. The department's goal is to cut total staff by 17-percent. If there aren't enough workers ready to separate, the department will do the volunteering for them.
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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!
BD+C
JULY 20, 2016
Buoyed by increasing levels of demand across all project types, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was positive in June for the fifth consecutive month.
Business Facilities
JULY 20, 2016
The auto supplier will invest $95 million in a 500,000-square-foot production facility in the motor city, creating 650 new jobs. Read Michigan: Flex-N-Gate Corp. Puts Plant in Detroit on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
BD+C
JULY 20, 2016
Healthcare design is a complicated, iterative process of back-and-forth communication between stakeholders and the design team. The first step is understanding the purpose of the building or space to be designed and the processes it will accommodate. As designers and trusted advisors, we aim to get at the heart of the issues our clients want to solve.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 20, 2016
NABTU and ACEEE today unveiled a collaborative effort that describes the potential to create significant career training opportunities via investments in energy efficiency programs. read more.
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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!
BD+C
JULY 20, 2016
The Chicago Cubs announced plans to build an exclusive club underneath the best seats in Wrigley Field. The Chicago Tribune reports that fans with tickets will be able to access the American Airlines 1914 Club for upgraded food and beverages, comfortable indoor seating, and private bathrooms (but no views of the field, however). Nearly 300 people have already reserved their spots on the club’s the priority list.
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2016
As its separation from Hertz Rental finishes up, the newly rebranded equipment firm Herc Rentals celebrated with a ring of the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on July 1.
BD+C
JULY 20, 2016
After a commitment from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to build more supportive housing, a colorful new 90,000-sf residential center opened this week in South Bronx. Designed by New York’s Alexander Gorlin Architects, the Boston Road building has affordable apartments reserved for formerly homeless individuals, along with seniors, MediCaid users, and people living with HIV/AIDS, according to Curbed New York.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 20, 2016
Q2 2016 Houzz Renovation Barometer finds renovating homeowners purchasing more high-end products and more likely to take on multiple projects in 2016. The Q2 2016 Houzz Renovation Barometer, which tracks confidence in the home renovation market among industry professionals. read more.
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Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2016
Formally fostering bridges between younger and older employees all through the project chain to transfer skills and knowledge does more than plug the brain-drain leak; it can become a powerful unifying force.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 20, 2016
The U.S. Energy Department recently announced it is investing $19 million in advanced building technologies intended to lower utility bills, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, and create jobs. read more.
Building Information Management
JULY 20, 2016
10 Steps Toward Real Property Stewardship. Life-cycle Management of the Built Environment. Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment requires ALL of the following. As a Real Property Owner, how do are you doing? Collaborative, LEAN business practices and construction project delivery methods (Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, Job Order Contracting – JOC, …).
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