Why contractors are still all in on manufacturing projects
Construction Dive
JANUARY 29, 2024
Despite the sector’s recent deceleration in starts, firms with factory construction specialization are scaling up for more demand.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 29, 2024
Despite the sector’s recent deceleration in starts, firms with factory construction specialization are scaling up for more demand.
Business Facilities
APRIL 29, 2019
manufacturing sector finally has regained the output levels lost during the Great Recession. Manufacturing: All The Way Back at BusinessFacilities.com. But an exceptionally tight labor market might put a damper on the celebration.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2023
Leadership Pitfalls to Avoid at All Costs ccapoccia Sun, 07/30/2023 - 01:39 Not everyone is born to be a leader. The good news, however, is that leadership skills can be developed and refined over time, opening the door to career advancement and higher wages for many in the equipment manufacturing industry.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
How Innovation Drives Superior Products Inside the research, development, manufacturing & testing of industry-leading PPE mhodges Thu, 02/02/2023 - 08:37 For over 100 years, Superior Glove has engineered and manufactured innovative, high-quality hand and arm protection and complementary personal protective equipment (PPE) for every major industry.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Qualifying nominees for Sustainability VIP 2024 include all construction industry professionals — general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. —
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 12, 2021
NTEA, The Association for the Work Truck Industry, holds an annual show for manufacturers to share their latest announcements, upgrades and technology. Announcements and presentations lasted March 8-12 and included all the biggest names in commercial trucks.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 5, 2023
And while PPE, like gloves and sleeves, offer protection against cuts, burns, abrasion, chemical, impact, crush, vibration, or other hazards, they cannot protect workers from all workplace dangers. That said, if all other controls fail, PPE may be the very thing that saves a worker from serious injury.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 28, 2023
The significance of the manufacturing industry on a worldwide scale cannot be overlooked. However, the manufacturing industry isn’t exempt from facing difficulties. From changes in buyer demand to new technological developments, continue reading to discover the most notable challenges manufacturers will face in 2023.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 22, 2019
Topics like telematics, hybrid-powered equipment, electric power and autonomous operation usually get all of the attention and glory, but the safe operation of machinery has been, and continues to be, the top priority for equipment manufacturers.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2022
Reducing carbon emissions is a hot topic in the construction industry and many equipment manufacturers are making strides toward developing more eco-friendly equipment. Kathy Wells. Fri, 07/29/2022 - 05:00.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Construction has continued to evolve and attempt to replicate many of the successes that have aided manufacturing (e.g., prefabrication, modularization, automation, autonomous equipment and robotics have all become the zeitgeists). So, what does this mean for the construction company of tomorrow? .
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Equipment manufacturers have introduced new compact excavator models that can be tailored to your specific needs. But with all of these options, how do you select the compact excavator that’s right for you? Find out from a Bobcat expert here.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 12, 2019
Equipment manufacturers have introduced new compact excavator models that can be tailored to your specific needs. But with all of these options, how do you select the compact excavator that’s right for you? Find out from a Bobcat expert here.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Most, if not all, public sector real property owners have extraordinarily little visibility into facilities preventive maintenance costs or granular associated task line times. Remove refrigerant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Clean all water strainers in the system. How is it typically done?
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Qualifying nominees for Sustainability VIP 2022 include all construction industry professionals — general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. — Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2023
First… forget all the misinformation about both BIM and LEAN construction. BIM is a digitalization tool and a 3D rendering technology, not a facilities management solution. LEAN construction is not the application and adaptation of the underlying concepts and principles of the Toyota Production System (TPS) to construction.
Constructlaw
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The warranties associated with solar modules are unusually long — 25 years is standard, and more manufacturers are starting to offer 30-year warranties. When manufacturers face warranty claims, they have two practical options: 1) honor the warranty; or 2) blame everything other than the warranted product for the problem.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 10, 2023
The 52,888 all-seater stadium, on the banks of the River Mersey has since progressed rapidly thanks to the pioneering method of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) adopted by main contractor Laing O’Rourke. The super structure has been pieced together using the technologically advanced DfMA.
FDR Safety
MARCH 1, 2021
For a full list of all industries included, please visit OSHA’s website. Manufacturing. Manufacturing Workers and Employers. Manufacturing Assembly Lines. In an effort to make that information more accessible, we have provided links below. Links To Industry Specific Guidelines: Airlines. Construction Workforce.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 9, 2022
Although there are instances of rigorous process thinking in manufacturing all the way back to the Arsenal in Venice in the 1450s, the first person to truly integrate an entire production process was Henry Ford. The core principles of LEAN originated with Henry Ford.
GCP Applied Technologies
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
A material warranty promises that the manufacturer properly constructed the product. In other words, that the product is free from defects in material and manufactured quality. Manufacturer's warranty: 4 things to keep in mind. #1. These are all more important considerations than a manufacturer's material warranty. #2.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 4, 2022
Qualifying nominees for Sustainability VIP 2021 include all construction industry professionals — general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. — Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future for the earth and its inhabitants.
Construction Marketing
JUNE 30, 2023
Manufacturing delays, port congestion, and severe weather conditions caused disruptions. We all remember when a ship blocked the Suez Canal and caused massive disruptions in supply. The bike manufacturers lost payment terms due to the blocks with the component suppliers. However, fewer interruptions remained in 2021.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 4, 2022
Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. For periodic calibrations, provide manufacturer’s specified frequency and procedures for each separate operation.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
By understanding all the contributions to the total carbon footprint of various roofing material choices, construction specifiers are equipped with valuable knowledge to make informed decisions that align with carbon reduction goals while ensuring optimal roofing performance and longevity. A case in point is roofing.
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 4, 2018
With respect to renewable energy claims, the Green Guides advise, “if a marketer generates renewable electricity but sells renewable energy certificates for all of that electricity, it would be deceptive for the marketer to represent, directly or by implication, that it uses renewable energy.”. Key to the Green Guides are the examples.
Pro Builder
JULY 25, 2022
A growing labor shortage is strengthening the prefab structural component manufacturer industry as builders find innovative ways to keep projects on track with a smaller workforce. Component volume grew +14% year over year, as builders increased their orders with Prefab Structural Component Manufacturers.
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Decades ago, the manufacturing industry had to rely on active human labor, effort-extensive steps, and unnecessarily long production periods. However, the manufacturing industry has significantly improved with today’s current technology. Large production businesses and manufacturers often invest in having their CNC machines.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 6, 2023
Construction made up a third of the 135 workers killed in work-related accidents across all industries in the UK in the 12 months to March 2023. It was the most dangerous industry followed by the combined sector of agriculture, forestry and fishing with 21 deaths and manufacturing with 15 deaths.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
The all-terrain vehicle parts manufacturer will create 75 news jobs at its new Shreveport, LA manufacturing and distribution center. Read: SuperATV Investing $4.35M In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 22, 2019
Topics like telematics, hybrid-powered equipment, electric power and autonomous operation usually get all of the attention and glory, but the safe operation of machinery has been, and continues to be, the top priority for equipment manufacturers.
HardHatChat
MARCH 27, 2018
Using prefabricated construction components (elements that are manufactured off-site and then delivered to the construction site for installation) or a modular construction model (where entire building sections are constructed in a plant facility and delivered for on-site assembly) certainly has the potential to improve efficiencies.
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 26, 2020
Many jobsites have hundreds if not thousands of workers, which makes social distancing all but impossible. Using decorative solutions such as PIERI® surface retarders , precast manufacturers are able to produce structures with beautiful finishes in an array of colors and textures. . Integrated systems. High-strength concrete.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The effects of climate change like drought, extreme weather events, and sea level rise, have far-reaching impacts on the health and well-being of all living things. The building industry accounts for approximately 39% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. It’s not an all or nothing decision. Project location matters.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 8, 2024
Armed with a detailed understanding of the different components, how they are manufactured and integrated into glazing systems, testing standards, and more, specifiers can make informed decisions when it comes to selecting insulated glazing units (IGUs).
Business Facilities
AUGUST 25, 2021
manufacturing operations, Sungwoo Hitech America Corp., Sungwoo Hitech manufactures metal stamped components for the automotive industry. Renovations on the 380,000-square-foot facility are underway and manufacturing is slated to begin in early 2022. “We manufacturing operations,” said Governor Bill Lee.
BD+C
APRIL 21, 2023
These embodied emissions encompass all greenhouse gas emissions that arise from the extraction, manufacture, transport, installation, maintenance and disposal of building materials. Embodied carbon , or materials carbon, refers to emissions related to construction and building materials.
Safti First
MAY 27, 2022
Manufacturing companies today are all experiencing difficulty in finding workers. According to a study, conducted by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, they state that as many as 2.1 million manufacturing jobs in the USA will go unfulfilled by 2030. We must find solutions to this labor shortage in manufacturing.
Wolgast Corporation
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 7, 2020
After completing a two-year pilot, Caterpillar rolled out Manufacturing Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for equipment on [link] for all U.S. Caterpillar is announcing an expansion of online shopping capabilities for customers. Cat dealers. Participating dealers will also include a…
PC Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The 188,500-square-foot facility will support the manufacture of up to 300 of the aerospace company’s first all-electric aircraft, ALIA, each year. It is also a net-zero emissions building, making it the most sustainable manufacturing facility east of the Mississippi River.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 4, 2024
The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines this as “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”
Business Facilities
MAY 7, 2021
The $70 million investment by Lion Electric will pave the way for the largest all-electric commercial vehicle production plant in the U.S., Manufacturing Facility To Illinois at BusinessFacilities.com. create 745 jobs. Read: Lion Electric Bringing First-Ever U.S.
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 20, 2023
Housing secretary Michael Gove has warned shareholders of the three Grenfell cladding component manufacturers that the firms they invest in will face “severe consequences” if they fail to fund their share of the building remediation programme. Gove has written to investors in Kingspan, Arconic, and Saint-Gobain.
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