Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. It is not controversial to accept that a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings at low cost, while also improving occupant comfort, is to improve the thermal performance of the building envelope. By increasing the insulation and airtightness of walls, roof, and windows, it is possible to reduce the energy used for heating buildings by up to 90% compared to common pra

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2017

I spend most days interacting with our industry’s next generation of leaders, and often have the opportunity to discuss with them their future plans. When the conversation turns to career paths, the typical response involves working as a project manager for a general contractor (GC). While that is inarguably a great career path, why not become an estimator or a superintendent?

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The Constructor

JANUARY 9, 2017

Floating slabs are concrete slabs that are laying over the ground, without any kind of anchoring, as if it simply sits on it and floats. Floating.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2017

Buildings have a big impact on climate change. Our buildings take up more than 40% of our global energy usage and contribute a third of our greenhouse gas emissions. This is true both for developed and developing regions of the world. Most of these emissions come from the ongoing energy consumption in the buildings – electricity, lighting, heating and cooling.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 9, 2017

We are officially living in the future. New technology emerges every day, allowing entire industries to do things they never imagined possible.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 10, 2017

Trenchless technology in construction involves techniques for making holes or conduit renovation or underground activity without disturbing the.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 7, 2017

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has recently released new design guidelines to integrate NYCHA properties into a larger community and reduce their environmental impact. The aim of the design guidelines is to take the four main functional areas of building regeneration, Site, Building Exteriors, Building Interiors and Mechanical Systems, and encourage all architects and engineers working on the NYCHA Buildings to work toward 3 main goals: the health & safety of residents; environm

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2017

What Construction Contractors Need to Know About JOB ORDER CONTRACTING, Cooperatives, and Best Management Practices. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Make certain that the roles, responsibilities, tools, requirements and liabilities associated with the JOC are specified.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2017

The new year comes with both an equal balance of guarded optimism and nervous trepidation. The election cycle has concluded, and the only inalienable truth that everyone can agree on is the satisfaction of no more political advertisements blotting the airwaves. However, regardless of affiliation or outcome, construction leaders will need to rise up and lead their businesses through a quagmire of obstacles, challenges and potential opportunities in 2017.

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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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The Constructor

JANUARY 10, 2017

The pipe jacking and utility tunneling methods are types of trenchless construction methods, which involves the requirement of the workers to enter.

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BD+C

JANUARY 12, 2017

Big timber is sprouting up in cities in North America and abroad. After years of feasibility studies and design proposals, buildings six stories or taller constructed primarily from pre-engineered wood products are being considered in cities around the world.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 10, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced Sunday at the Detroit Auto Show it will invest $1 billion to refit two production plants in Ohio and Michigan to build three new vehicles, including a new Jeep pickup truck. The company says 2,000 new manufacturing jobs will be created. FCA said the plant in Warren, Michigan, near Detroit, would produce the Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUVs.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2017

All things relative, 2017 finds the construction industry doing quite well. The industry has largely recovered from the Great Recession and is moving forward. Construction in the United States has historically been considered a highly cyclical activity. Beginning in about 1991, suddenly, cyclicality seemed suspended. The tech bubble and the associated recession of 2001 were not felt by most industry enterprises.

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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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The Constructor

JANUARY 9, 2017

The ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) is a by-product of iron manufacturing which when added to concrete improves its properties such as.

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BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2017

“It’s a dry heat.”. That’s what everyone always says when hearing about the intense heat of a Phoenix summer. It may be true, but 105 degrees is 105 degrees, and black asphalt streets that can be used as a frying pan in the direct desert sun are not the most hospitable of places.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2017

Politics aside … industry will continue to grow while facing some challenges. Despite all these changes and challenges, there is a positive plumbing forecast for the New Year — the plumbing industry will continue to grow. read more.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 11, 2017

A professional football team that starts a new season without addressing areas for improvements probably will not develop a winning season or a better record. A group leaving for a cross-country trip without a plan, a map, a list of needs or the right resources might end up with problems.

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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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The Constructor

JANUARY 13, 2017

The study of rheology of concrete provides information on properties of fresh concrete such as deformation, behavior of mix, and placement of mixed.

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BD+C

JANUARY 13, 2017

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2017 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards , the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design. Selected from roughly 700 submissions, 23 recipients located throughout the world will be honored at the AIA Conference on Architect 2017 in Orlando.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 12, 2017

Reuters reports today the EPA will officially accuse Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV of using software that allowed excess diesel emissions in just over 100,000 U.S. trucks and SUVs sold since 2014. The EPA says auxiliary emissions control software allowed Fiat Chrysler vehicles to emit more nitrogen oxide than is allowed under the Clean Air Act. Vehicles included in the EPA assessment include the 2014 to 2016 model year Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees with 3.0-liter diesel e

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2017

Currently, the construction insurance marketplace, excluding health insurance, proves to be a favorable environment for the insurance buyer. According to industry experts at risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm Cavignac & Associates, in 2017, most business owners will be able to negotiate flat rates and some businesses may even see rate reductions.

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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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The Constructor

JANUARY 13, 2017

The influence of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) on the characteristics of fresh concrete will let us know more about the working of.

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BD+C

JANUARY 9, 2017

As the world becomes smaller with the globalization of ideas, trends, and style, the divide between traditionally institutional interiors and the corporate workplace is shrinking. Today’s students no longer accept the facilities their parents once considered acceptable. Similarly, the office worker’s Dilbert-like cubicle is a thing of days gone by. Today’s learning, social, and creative environments are about mobility, choice, and comfort.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 10, 2017

The Wall Street Journal reports today that Oliver Schmidt, an emissions executive with Volkswagen AG, was arrested Saturday at Miami International Airport by the FBI and charged with being part of VE's diesel emissions cheating scandal. He is being held without bail until a Thursday court appearance. Schmidt at one time was in charge of Volkswagen's compliance with U.S. emissions compliance by installing illegal software on millions of its vehicles to cheat emissions test.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 11, 2017

A professional football team that starts a new season without addressing areas for improvements probably will not develop a winning season or a better record. A group leaving for a cross-country trip without a plan, a map, a list of needs or the right resources might end up with problems.

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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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The Constructor

JANUARY 10, 2017

Trenchless construction methods can be implemented for new construction as well as for renewal purpose. Each purpose requires specific trenchless.

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BD+C

JANUARY 9, 2017

A few months ago, the world’s first self-described “ Marschitect ” was working on developing architecture designed specifically to meet the challenges of living on Mars. Now, more and more architects and researchers are taking a shot at developing new and innovative ways for building habitable environments on the surface of the inhospitable planet.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2017

It’s only fitting that Gold Medal Service is CONTRACTOR's Contractor of the Month for January. Gold Medal Service is our Contractor of the Year too! Find out why we at CONTRACTOR magazine believe Gold Medal Service is a top-notch contractor! read more.

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