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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Michigan Avenue in Chicago is seeing a mix of high-end retailers and value retailers, a trend that will continue in 2013 in markets across the country. This mix benefits retailers such as American Girl, which Englewood built out in 2009 at Water Tower Place, as more foot traffic passes through the area. It seems like we made commercial construction predictions for 2012 just yesterday, but once again, it’s time to put on the fortune teller hat and look into our crystal ball for 2013 commercial co

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Industry statistics on the growth of mobile data worldwide speak for themselves. According to the “Cisco Visual Networking Index: Forecast and Methodology, 2011-2016,” global mobile data traffic will increase 18-fold over the next five years, reaching 10.8 exabytes per month by 2016 (one exabyte = one quintillion, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000, bytes).

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

When business owners and potential home owners envision building an office or residence or expanding on an existing structure, they often limit themselves to traditional construction methods. But modular construction has become a fast-growing, cost-effective trend for many builders. And at a time when every business and household is looking to stretch their investment further, this emerging alternative to conventional construction is quickly becoming the preferred choice.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The estimation of building quantities like earth work, foundation concrete, brickwork in plinth and super structure etc., can be workout by any of.

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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 Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

To further understand the construction marketing outlook for 2013 in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. For the coming fiscal year, do you intend to increase or decrease marketing activities and budgets? 2. What is your most important marketing priority for 2013?

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Digger Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

This large Hitachi EX8000-6 in backhoe configuration, is the first of two models that are being delivered to Rio Tinto’s Nammuldi Iron Ore mine, which is situated 60 kilometres North-West of Tom Price in Western Australia. Nammuldi is an open pit operation, with on site processing facilities and has the capacity to turn out around 6.6 million tons per annum.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Running a search-and-rescue operation mere hours after a tornado had landed, Tad Agoglia and his team came upon a house in which there were seemed to be no survivors. However, moments later, someone found a glimmer of hope: the family’s baby, crying in a nearby ditch. As Agoglia spoke with a neighbor who was simultaneously distraught at what had happened and thankful for the help that the team had provided, the latter said something that would stay with him forever: “I don’t know what to say exc

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

We'd like your input - recent projects, photo/s, renderings, and expert insight - on an important article we're working on for our Jan 2013 issue: HIGHER EDUCATION: Residence Halls, Student Unions, and ‘Quality of Life’ Factors in the Halls of Ivy read more.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

No-fines concrete is a concrete from which the fine aggregate fraction has been omitted. This concrete is made up of only coarse aggregate, cement.

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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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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Winners of the 2012 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards have been announced. The STAR awards recognize excellence in 16 marketing categories and 81 sub-categories. CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands, companies or individuals both by region. SUPERSTAR and STAR (first place/second place respectively) are awarded for each sub-category.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

First-of-its-Kind Software Extends BIM Coordination to Maximize Productivity and Efficiency in Fabrication Shops. Victaulic, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, was named Innovator of the Year by Technical Sales International (TSI) for the Victaulic Virtual Truck Loading Software. read more.

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Digger Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Use of the machine, owned by French rental company and civil engineering contractor Christophe Beaussire, of Catz in Normandy, was donated along with a JS220 and a JS240, a Loadall telescopic handler and a JCB Fastrac tractor to complete the delicate excavation work. The site of the plane crash, which has lain undiscovered for almost 70 years, was found by British aviation archaeologist and historian Tony Graves.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Most commercial building owners want their buildings to have “curb appeal.” Some compete for tenants, others compete for customers and all want to satisfy and attract employees. At some point, whether during construction or renovation, building owners rely on their architects and contractors to select materials that will help them achieve their goals and maximize ROI.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Billings at architecture firms accelerated to their strongest pace of growth since December 2010. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. read more.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

The preparations of detailed estimate consist of working out quantities of various items of work and then determine the cost of each item. This is.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Inbound marketing is a hot topic! Therefore, the Construction Marketing Association will hold a webcast entitled Inbound Marketing Strategies for Construction and conduct a national survey regarding inbound marketing in construction. The webcast will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 1pm CST. Neil M. Brown, CMA Chairman, will share inbound marketing processes and techniques with an emphasis on lead generation.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

“Contrary to election-year rhetoric, the economy is inching its way to improvement, and the construction industry has not stopped working,” according to the third quarter 2012 Construction Outlook report by FMI. The focus for 2013 will be on the movement of private money back into the markets, FMI says, as the fiscal cliff looms in Washington, and state and municipal budgets still try to repair themselves.

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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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Digger Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Officially announced on the 17 th September 2012, the expedition will see a human first, as legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his team cross the Antarctic in the middle of winter at temperatures reaching as low as -70 degrees. The team will be relying on two Caterpillar’s supplied D6N track type tractors, that have been substantially re-engineered by Finning UK, to pull accommodation and science cabooses across some of the coldest and harshest terrain in the world.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

CBO highlights 10 apps that will enhance productivity and communication in the field and on the go.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The design vision for Gran Patio Santa Fe–Mexico City’s first-ever high-rise building to blend retail, lifestyle, and commercial office space–was showcased at the annual International Council of Shopping Centers Center Build Conference November 28-30 in Phoenix. read more.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

There are a number of problems which can occur in concrete as a result of improper mixing, placing, or curing. The following are common problems that.

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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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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

As we continue to highlight winners of the 2012 Construction Marketing STAR Awards, one of the most prestigious categories of the program is the 2012 CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR, awarded to the top entries in each region. This year’s winners are: McGraw-Hill Construction for the Eastern region (McGraw-Hill also won 2012 Best-In-Show), Hilti for the Western region, and Bosch for the Midwest region.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

“As our forefathers always knew, the moustache is the mark of a man. Today, it is a man’s ribbon, a symbol to spark conversation and help change the face of men’s health.” Each and every year in November, men of the world donate their faces – and for some, their dignity – to the philanthropic [.].

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Digger Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

In 2008, Joe Paterson was working as a building contractor on a small residential development in Norfolk. Following the completion of that site, Joe was keen to pursue more residential development work in the area. Sadly all his potential plans were quickly put to bed by the property crash. With building work drying up, Joe decided to sell the mini digger he had bought for his fledgling development business, and advertised the machine on ebay.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Without new obstacles to attack, new ideas to implement or new opportunities to pursue, business becomes stale and boring. Doing the same thing for five, ten or twenty years gets old and creates rust. Using the same systems with the same strategies and the same people doing business the same way does not keep you sharp or make you grow.

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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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BD+C

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today, on the main stage at its annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, a $3 million grant from Google that will catalyze the transformation of the building materials industry and accelerate the creation of healthier indoor environments. read more.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Damage to structural concrete can be due to the use of excessive water, poor cement, poor construction practices, improper mixture proportioning,

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Construction spending in September climbed to a nearly three-year high at an annualized rate of $852 billion, as increased spending on houses, apartments and private nonresidential projects outweighed a continuing downturn in public construction, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the AGC. Association officials said they expect both the public and private trends to continue despite the disruption caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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