5 Tips to Achieving the Best Construction Project Management
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Effectively managing today’s construction projects can be a complex, exhaustive process. But it doesn’t have to be.
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Skanska-Corman-McLean JV to start $463M Maryland bridge
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Once the design-build bridge and roadway construction is complete, the existing bridge will be demolished and used to create artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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The Constructor
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
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Exclusive research: Download the final report for BD+C's Giants 300 Technology and Innovation Study
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
The final report for Building Design+Construction 's inaugural Giants 300 Technology and Innovation Study is now available for download. . This free 17-page PDF report includes the complete findings from BD+C 's inaugural survey of 130 of the nation's largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms to assess the state of AEC technology adoption and innovation initiatives at the AEC Giants. .
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
RLB: Construction costs rise 1.2% in Q4; up 5.2% YOY
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Although it's no surprise that San Francisco leads the way in costs, the city also had the largest increase in year-over-year costs, at almost 7.
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1010 On-The-Rhine creates a walkable destination in an underutilized part of Cincinnati
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
1010 On-the-Rhine, a 520-000-sf mixed-use project in Cincinnati, combines luxury apartments, a Kroger grocery and food hall, and parking on the site of a former surface parking lot in an underutilized part of the city. The project is situated at the midpoint of Cincinnati’s streetcar route and connects two development zones at opposite ends of the city: historic Over-the-Rhine and the business district around Fountain Square. .
Silver Award: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Commerce, GA will be the home of SK Innovation’s lithium battery plant, which will build advanced batteries for hybrid and fully electric vehicles for VW and other OEMs. - Read: Silver Award: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.
Trolley Assist Reduces Haul Truck Emissions
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Caterpillar has been testing a trolley assist system, an onboard mechanism that allows a haul truck to tap into an overhead power source, that reduces diesel engine emissions on electric-drive trucks. The system is now available as a retrofit kit for the 795F AC truck.
Honorable Mention Awards: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Our most competitive Deal of the Year competition ever yielded a cornucopia of impressive projects that are bringing a bonanza of new jobs to locations across the U.S. Here’s the cream of the crop. - Read: Honorable Mention Awards: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
CareerBuilder’s Chicago HQ undergoes renovation
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
The CareerBuilder HQ in Chicago occupies 75,000-sf across three and a half floors at 200 N LaSalle Drive. The renovation project turned the workspace into an open-plan concept that houses executive staff, administrative staff, and sales in an inclusive and non-hierarchical workplace.
Equipment Rental to Rise in 2020: ARA
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Equipment and event rental companies are expected to generate $58.1 billion in revenue in the United States in 2020, up 3.8 percent compared to 2019, according to the latest updated forecast released today by the American Rental Association (ARA).
For Two Futuristic UK Maritime Projects, High Ambitions and Long Odds
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Dutch and German backers admit dams would create severe environmental impacts, while critics say highway bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland would be technically challenging.
ELFF Finance Index Stays Steady in February
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Confidence in the equipment finance market remains steady in February, according to the index provider, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (ELFF). The Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) was 58.7 in February, down from 59.9 in January.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
$7B Tech Park Project in Chicago to Start Construction by Early 2021
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Related Midwest says construction will begin by early 2021 on The 78, the developer's $7-billion, 62-acre megaproject in Chicago's South Loop.
AI, Autonomous Machines Among 5 Technologies to Watch
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
With the ongoing digital transformation of construction and other traditional trade industries, the need to leverage advanced technologies like AI and autonomous machines for high-performance and streamlined operations is growing.
6 Intelligent Approaches to Cleverly Influence your Order Value and Increase the Sales Volume of Construction Projects
Building Radar
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
How to systematically influence the contract value of construction projects to your advantage The tendered contract value of a construction project is rarely set in stone. Those who bid as early as possible can influence project planning. Both the client and the supplier benefit from this. Your role before the sale: The consulting expert Even experienced decision-makers in the construction industry often lack detailed product-related knowledge.
JLG 400 Series MEWP
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
JLG 400 Series telescoping mobile elevating work platforms include the 40-foot 400S and the 46-foot 460SJ. Each has a 660-pound unrestricted capacity zone, and restricted capacity zones for 750 and 1,000 pounds. The telescoping work platforms are ANSI 92.20 compliant and have load sensing system.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
What are Shear Keys and How to Use Them
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
A building and structure has to bear not only vertical loads, but also lateral loads. This can occur due to many design or natural reasons. To counteract this lateral load, Shear Keys are used. Let us see today what exactly are shear keys and how can you use them in your construction. A building can face a lot of lateral load due to many reasons. Some of these include earthquake loads, sliding forces, water pressure, wind pressure etc.
JLG Low-Level 1030P MEWP
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
JLG 1030P has a platform height of 10 feet 2 inches for low-level access and a working height of 16 feet. The manually propelled platform measures 30x60 inches, and has a 550-pound capacity. Autolocking wheels initiate when the platform is elevated, and the unit has low ground-bearing pressure.
STEM students tour Korte site to see healthy, safe construction in action
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
First- and second-grade students from St. John Neumann Catholic School in Maryville, Illinois toured an active job site to learn about health and safety in construction. The 13 students who toured the Goshen Medical Office Campus site in neighboring Edwardsville are members of the school’s FIRST LEGO League Jr. (FLLJR) team. According to the FLLJR organization, “the program focuses on building interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through a real-world challenge–to be solve
Living Future Institute’s JUST program helps measure progress on sustainability, social justice
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) released an upgraded version of its JUST program, JUST 2.0, in 2019. ILFI’s JUST program provides a platform for organizations to measure their progress on a range of indicators about sustainability and other goals including social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. ILFI is no longer accepting submissions under JUST 1.0.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
SmartMarket Report Highlights How BIM Planning Enables Prefabrication and Modular Construction
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
New SmartMarket Report on prefabrication and modular construction updates 2011 Dodge research that focused only on prefabrication.
At World of Concrete 2020, Retrofitting Diesel Equipment With Lithium-Ion Batteries
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
For those thinking about electrification, Green Machine provides a custom retrofit of diesel-powered small equipment to run off of lithium-ion batteries.
New Equipment at World of Concrete 2020 Boasts Redesigns and Improved Connectivity
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
It was a busy year at the annual World of Concrete trade show, held in Las Vegas Feb. 4 to 7. An estimated 54,000 attendees came through the show floor over the week, seeing exhibits from 1,310 companies.
Denver Transit Agency Threatens Default Notice to Rail Line Contractor
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Agency says Balfour Beatty-Graham team, managing the $510-million project, missed another completion deadline to transfer it for testing.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Denver Transit Agency Threatens to Send Notice of Default to Rail Line Contractor
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Transit agency says the contractor for a new 13-mile commuter rail line has missed another completion deadline to turn the project over for testing.
Work Progressing at Genoa Viaduct Replacement
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Fincantieri-Salini joint venture expediting replacement of structure that collapsed in August of 2018, killing 43.
The 78, a $7-Billion Tech Park Megaproject in Chicago, Will Start Construction by Early Next Year
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Related Midwest says construction will begin by early 2021 on its 62-acre site. The $7-billion The 78 megaproject is in Chicago's South Loop.
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