Survey: Lacking laborforce has contractors missing deadlines
Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2019
A new report finds that 70% of firms struggle to meet project targets because of the shortage and that 40% have had to turn down work.
Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2019
A new report finds that 70% of firms struggle to meet project targets because of the shortage and that 40% have had to turn down work.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 18, 2019
JOC Best Practices LEAN Job Order Contracting. Job Order Contract best practices should be implemented when developing JOC Programs as well as creating JOC work orders, accepting JOC projects, and filings JOC notices of completion, etc. Learn more… The post JOC Best Practices appeared first on 4BT.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 18, 2019
Eric Lussier‘s most recent posting in Let’s Fix Construction touches close to home. In This isn’t the birds and bees, he describes the challenges of a contractor proceeding with vaguely worded specifications on a flooring project — where seemingly obvious things turned out not-so-obvious on the job site. Of course, you wouldn’t want me anywhere […].
Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2019
LINXS will design and build the Los Angeles International Airport system for under $2 billion, while the remainder of the contract includes 25 years of operations and maintenance.
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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.
BD+C
MARCH 18, 2019
Glenmont, Md. is about to receive its first new multifamily development in decades. Dubbed Atelier, the development will bring 254 units to a site adjacent to the Glenmont Metro station in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C.
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Business Facilities
MARCH 18, 2019
The healthcare and infection prevention company's new Bergen County, NJ headquarters includes a new state-of-the-art lab and innovation center. - Read: PDI Opens New Global HQ In New Jersey at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2019
Even low bidders aren't entitled to perform work for Minneapolis Public Schools unless they agree to hire union workers.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 18, 2019
Husqvarna designed 535LS, 535LST and 535LK trimmers to combine power and durability with a light weight.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 18, 2019
Contractors working for the Alabama Department of Transportation continue into the seventh week of construction on the I-59/20 bridges through downtown Birmingham.
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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.
Business Facilities
MARCH 18, 2019
Since the UK’s EU referendum in June 2016, individual investments related to Brexit have brought more than 5,000 jobs to Ireland, according to IDA Ireland. - Read: Brexit Brings 70 Companies To Ireland at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 18, 2019
XL has announced a plug-in hybrid-electric system for Ford’s 2019 F-250 pickup, and says the product will boost fuel economy by 50 percent and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent. The system is designed for installation on new F-250s with the 6.
BD+C
MARCH 18, 2019
Sundt Construction has recently begun construction on the University of Arizona Student Success District, an interconnected district on the university’s Tucson campus that will provide indoor and outdoor spaces.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 18, 2019
The Trimble TMT ServiceConnect module connects fleet shops using TMT Fleet Maintenance to more than 4,500 medium- and heavy-duty service locations, including many OEM dealers, throughout North America.
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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
MARCH 18, 2019
STIHL specially engineered its MS 462 C-M and MS 462 R C-M chain saws for the pro desiring more power and less weight.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 18, 2019
The American Concrete Pumping Association has released a video showcasing a day in the life of a concrete pump operator in support of its Workforce Development program.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
The project is part of a 10-year plan by Metro Vancouver’s Mayors Council and will add 3.5 miles and six stations to the light rail Millennium Line.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 18, 2019
Bobby Blankenship of Merli Concrete Pumping has been named 2018 Safe Operator of the Year by the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA).
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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.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
The region is still in flood-fight mode as Missouri and Mississippi river basins top record river heights from rains and snowfall.
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 18, 2019
Minimum Bar Spacing: As per AASHTO LRFD, section 5.10, the minimum bar spacing for bundled bars should be measured on the basis of the acquired diameter rather than computing from individual diameters. As for instance, if there are 2 nos. 32 mm dia bars, the similar diameter in accordance with 2×32 is 45mm. Therefore, 45 should be employed to utilize the following clauses from AASHTO.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
Warren Buffett-owned Iowa utility plans to meet 100% of customers’ power needs from renewable sources by 2021.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
The 40 largest projects to break ground in the region in 2018 had a total construction value of almost $14.5 billion.
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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!
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
ENR New York's Owner of the Year builds residential and multi-use projects.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
The Chicago Dept. of Aviation unveiled an 835,000-sq-ft centralized deicing facility on the west side of O’Hare International Airport in February.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
Overall construction spending expected to drop by more than 9% this year.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
The former Xanadu in the Meadowlands is an eyesore no 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!
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
The former Xanadu in the Meadowlands is an eyesore no more.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
The former Xanadu in Meadlowlands is an eyesore no more.
ENR Construction
MARCH 18, 2019
“In the city of Detroit, there’s a lot of demand for residential. There is a shortage of residential space, [and] there are a lot of projects. They are not of the size and magnitude of the Hudson’s redevelopment [planned to be Detroit’s tallest building], but it is all significant,” Baxa says.
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