Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 10, 2019
With more contractors embracing digitization through adopting specific jobsite tools or construction tech ecosystems, such as Autodesk’s BIM 360, and with construction making Investopedia’s “Top 10 Fastest Growing Industries in the United States” list, the future looks bright for the industry. And that means it’s also bright for investors and venture capitalists (VC).
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 28, 2019
With our firm’s long track record in retail construction, we’ve witnessed firsthand the ebb and flow of activity across this sector over the years. So when I came across an article recently asking if “ flagship stores are losing their shine ”, it gave me pause. It’s true the retail mix among flagship stores in prime locations is changing. Not too long ago, premier shopping districts like Chicago’s Magnificent Mile or New York’s Fifth Avenue were lined with not only luxury brands like Tiffany, C
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The Constructor
OCTOBER 18, 2019
In RCC structures, the placement of a single reinforcement bar may not meet the desired length of the concrete section. Hence, it becomes necessary.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Construction remains one of the top five industries driving the world economy. Yet until recently, it’s been lagging behind virtually every other sector in the adoption of technology.
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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.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Trade wars may come and go, but U.S. ports are in it for the long haul: expanding their services and dredging harbors to make way for ships carrying gigantic containers. - Read: U.S. Ports: Sizing Up The Logistics Industry at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 29, 2019
As projects become even more manifold, the number of workers, equipment and materials that need to be tracked and managed increases. Under pressure to deliver work on time and within budget, safety can often become compromised. At the same time, the global worker shortage has made it difficult to adequately staff jobsites. This nine technologies can lower safety risks on-site. . .
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 31, 2019
The new Cat D5 dozer runs at 170 horsepower and an operating weight range of 37,875 to 42,263 pounds. The update from D6N to D5 is part of an effort to make all Cat dozer model names simpler, according to the company.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 18, 2019
In RCC structures, the placement of a single reinforcement bar may not meet the desired length of the concrete section. Hence, it becomes necessary.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Conditions for re-opening the $2.3 billion project — a joint venture of Skanska USA, Granite Construction and The Lane Construction Corp. — could include increased inspections or even an independent safety monitor, according to a construction attorney.
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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
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The new federal qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) tax credits are expected to unleash up to $6 trillion in capital investment in more than 8,700 economically distressed areas in the U.S. - Read: Opportunity Zones: Window Of Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
OCTOBER 2, 2019
As part of a $1.2 billion capital improvement program for Temple University’s Main Campus, the school commissioned Stantec and Snøhetta to design a new library to replace the existing 1960s facility.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Commercial construction was reported at $85 billion in 2017, up 11% from 2016, according to the lastest FMI Insights and Expertise report. Construction is booming, yet miscommunication, equipment and crew management slip-ups, jobsite safety and certification issues, last-minute added costs, and delays are still rampant on the jobsite.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 16, 2019
The Cat 306 CR excavator is the first model in the 6-ton class. Operating weight is 15,821 pounds when equipped with a cab. Maximum dig depth is 146 inches, and tail swing is 58 inches. The excavator can lift up to 7,839 pounds at a 9.8-foot radius.
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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?
The Constructor
OCTOBER 20, 2019
Table Form shuttering is a kind of shuttering specializing in floor concreting and it is widely used in high building and skyscraper, multilayer.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Certain areas of the country are enjoying an added boost from the current construction boom. Here are some of the top projects in the most active states.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 4, 2019
In Detroit colorful little homes are intended to help solve desperate urban problems. “Every single house is different on purpose,” said the Rev. Faith Fowler, the executive director of Cass Community Social Services , a nonprofit group that is building the two dozen tiny homes. Low-income adults, including people formerly homeless or incarcerated, are moving into the compound.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The 1.2-million-sf shopping mall Rosedale Center in Roseville, Minn., yesterday disclosed its plans for a $100 million-plus expansion that will add a hotel, grocery, multifamily housing, fitness centers, restaurants, coworking spaces, more retail, and a medical office building.
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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 Business Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2019
How a contractor chooses to excavate on a jobsite can make all the difference in the project outcome. When one considers that 30 to 40% of all excavations lack the appropriate protective solutions, it should come as no surprise that projects are often over budget and overdue. When the very real risk of injury or death is factored in, a lack of proper protection makes no sense at all.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are enjoying a nice comeback thanks to the increased infrastructure and building work that leads to more work for the excavators and wheel loaders that load them.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2019
A flexible or bendable concrete is an engineered cementitious composite (ECC) that exhibits the property of ductile material unlike the brittle.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Even though business has never been better for many contractors, there are signs that the construction industry may be in for a downturn, economists say.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Training your mechanical HVAC team is an ongoing process, one that at its best involves senior technicians, associations, vendors and distributorships.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2019
“I wouldn’t take credit for paving the way, but we pushed the limits,” says Steve Turner, President of Western Wood Structures, who’s been working with large-scale wood structures since the mid 1970s. The Tualatin, Ore.-based firm has a long and storied history as the recordsetting design and fabrication company behind the world’s biggest timber arena domes.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 16, 2019
With so much competition in the construction market, clients have their pick from a large selection of general contractors and subcontractors. So why should your clients stay with you instead of seeking a new suitor? The following are five ways to rekindle the love between you and your best clients.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Scott Equipment will now distribute Volvo Construction Equipment from its locations in Arkansas, replacing Hugg & Hall Equipment. The locations join existing Scott distribution in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
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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!
The Constructor
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Waterstops or waterbars are premanufactured joint filler used to prevent the transmission of water through the construction joint. Waterstops are.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2019
With investors like Suffolk, Tishman Speyer and WeWork, OpenSpace is one of the industry's most hyped startups — and for good reason, users say.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2019
This week's gallery spotlights a minimalist kitchen faucet collection; a rugged coffeemaker for jobsites; switching relay and zone control valves; stainless-steel braid hose; ultra-compact thermostatic mixing valves; and bath drains to allow a fuller soak.
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