Tue.Mar 09, 2021

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Top 7 Reasons of Using Glass Balustrade for Balcony

Learn Civil Engineering

Glass balustrades commonly referred to as glass railings feature glass panels in railings. If you are looking for an amazing way to increase the visual interest of your space and to add a modern look, a glass balustrade is your best option. Glass is a multifaceted material that fits into different environments without looking odd. […].

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Overcoming Traditional Project Management Limitations & Challenges

Construction Business Owner

Overcoming Traditional Project Management Limitations & Challenges. Alex Headley. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 07:30. Tracking all the moving pieces and details of every construction project can be extremely challenging. According to the Construction Management Association of America, project managers average around 120 responsibilities on and off the jobsite, requiring them to be strategic as they manage various moving parts and prepare for continuous changes.

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Construction Unit Price Estimating Just Got BETTER, FASTER, & CHEAPER!

Job Order Contracting

Unit Pricing Estimating within the CSI MasterFormat is the most reliable and efficient means of ascertaining construction costs based on materials, labor, and equipment content, and it just got better. Locally researched unit price cost data is now available from Four BT, LLC. This means there his no need for area cost factors (ACFs) or other construction cost indexes (CCIs).

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First-of-its-kind Starbucks built in just six days

BD+C

A new Starbucks store is set to open in Abbotsford, B.C. that was assembled in six days with near-zero construction waste. The store was designed to reduce the energy needs for heating and cooling compared to standard construction builds.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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[VIDEO] Doosan Launches See-Through Bucket

Construction Equipment

Doosan Infracore has launched the industry’s first “transparent bucket” system for wheeled loaders. According to The Construction Index, Doosan uses cameras to relay images into the bucket, eliminating a hazardous blind spot.

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Volvo ECR50, ECR58 Excavators

Construction Equipment

Volvo ECR50 compact excavator is a new model, and the Volvo ECR58 compact excavator has been upgraded. Both are short-swing compact excavators. The zero-tail-swing Volvo ECR50 compact excavator has an operating weight of 11,133 pounds and is powered by a 41.8-horsepower D2.4H engine.

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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

Construction Junkie

Women in Construction Week is in full swing after starting on Sunday, March 7 and continuing through March 13th, helping to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available for women in the industry and highlighting those making a positive impact. In conjunction, several companies have completed surveys of hundreds of female construction professionals, showing the progress that has been made and the opportunities still left to tackle.

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Construction Industry Offers Many Opportunities for Women

Pro Builder

Construction Industry Offers Many Opportunities for Women. cbroderick. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 09:25. Despite the small, but growing, share of women in construction, it can be a lucrative field, says Forbes. In construction, there is no gender pay gap, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Women earn 99.1% of what men make while the average woman in the U.S. makes 88.1% of what the average man does.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. How did they start? Who mentored them? What were challenges they overcame?

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Tips for Aging in Place Bathroom Design

Pro Builder

Tips for Aging in Place Bathroom Design. cbroderick. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 09:35. A telltale sign of an effective age in place bathroom remodel is that it works seamlessly for aging loved ones while being suitable as an everyday bathroom. This is what design team Housing Design Matters loved about this age in place bathroom remodel: the 94-year-old mother could use it without issue, but guests and other occupants can too.

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Investor demand for multifamily real estate remains relatively strong despite COVID-19

BD+C

Despite a disruptive pandemic, investor demand for multifamily real estate was strong in 2020, according to a newly released Yardi Matrix Bulletin. Around 252,000 apartment units were absorbed last year. That’s about 1.7% of total market stock and down 12% from the 286,300 apartments purchased in 2019.

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Celebrate Women in Construction Week with the Women in Residential Construction Conference On-Demand

Pro Builder

Celebrate Women in Construction Week with the Women in Residential Construction Conference On-Demand. cbroderick. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 09:18. The first live connected Women in Residential Construction Conference was held over three days, featuring informative and inspiring speakers, breakout meetings, and educational sessions. But the conference is still available online.

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Caterpillar 538 Forest Machine

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar 538 Forest Machine has a new electrohydraulic control system with 10 percent more swing torque and updates to the drive system that result in a 12 percent increase in travel speed. High Wide undercarriage provides 15 percent greater ground clearance.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Salt Lake City is first jurisdiction to adopt new standards for off-site construction

BD+C

The Salt Lake City Council recently voted to become the first jurisdiction to adopt new standards being developed for the effective use of off-site construction.

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NexTraq Boosts Safety & Liability Offer

Construction Equipment

NexTraq is improving its Safety and Liability Protection offer for its Dashcam by adding feature updates to the high-definition vehicle incident camera system solution.

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47-story residential and office building set for San Francisco’s new ‘Hub’

BD+C

30 Van Ness, a new mixed-use office and condominium tower, has recently been unveiled by Solomon Cordwell Buenz. The 824,000-sf tower will be located in San Francisco’s new “Hub,” an area created by the confluence of commercial, civic, and cultural uses at the corner of Market and Van Ness. The all-electric building, which is targeting LEED Platinum, will be clad in linen-hued panels with deep, bronze-toned window surrounds.

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Emergency Stabilization for Cincinnati's Columbia Parkway Nears Completion

ENR Construction

Despite unknown conditions due to emergency stabilization, more landslide activity during construction and the COVID-19 pandemic, the hillside above the Columbia Parkway will be fully open in July.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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IronUp Offers Rental Fleet Management

Construction Equipment

IronUp software platform allows renters of construction equipment to manage their rented fleet from all suppliers in one system.

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Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions Provider To Open HQ In Indiana

Business Facilities

Software-enabled pharmacy fulfillment solutions provider iA will add more than 400 jobs at its new Indianapolis headquarters by end of 2023. - Read: Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions Provider To Open HQ In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR Trailer

Construction Equipment

The Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR lowbed trailer has a low front approach angle and a removable center bogie section. The front ramp is 9 degrees, and the deck-to-bogie ramp is 16 degrees. It can carry 55 tons in 16 feet or 50 tons in 12 feet with three or four axles close coupled.

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Build Me A Building As Fast As You Can

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Not your average game of patty-cake! Earlier this week, New York’s First Department, Appellate Division issued its decision related to 200 Amsterdam, [1] overturning the lower court’s decision which would have required 200 Amsterdam to remove several floors of its building in order to comply with zoning. The lower court determined that the NYC Zoning Resolution did not permit a developer to utilize a portion of a tax lot to merge with a neighboring zoning lot.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Navistar Posts $1.8 Billion in Sales

Construction Equipment

Navistar International Corp. reported Q1 sales of $1.8 billion, comparable to its sales in the same quarter of 2020. Net loss for the quarter was $81 million; the company reported a $36 million loss in Q1 2020.

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Webinar: The New New Home at Show Village 2021—On Demand

Pro Builder

Webinar: The New New Home at Show Village 2021—On Demand. ibush. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 14:56. See how extensive consumer research, creative design solutions, and cutting-edge products combine to meet the needs of today's homeowner in The New New Home. Pro Builder Staff. Show Village 2021 encompasses three beautiful homes that perfectly reflect today’s consumer lifestyle needs: The New New Home, the Thoughtful Home, and the Healthy + Clean Home presented as an immersive online experience as part of I

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EarthCam Control Center 8.7 SaaS

Construction Equipment

Control Center 8.7 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) upgrades include an expanded API for custom partner and client integrations, predictive solar analytics, and a video player. Critical visual information can now be merged with new data points for more efficient decision making.

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Private Nonresidential Construction Increases First Time in 7 Months

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction spending rallied in January as private nonresidential construction increased for the first time in seven months, according to an analysis of new federal construction spending data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that nonresidential construction spending remains below pre-pandemic levels and that rising materials prices and proposed labor law changes threaten the sector’s recovery.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Yanmar Compact Industrial Engines

Construction Equipment

The 3TN86CHT/4TN86CHT compact industrial diesel engines comply with Tier 4 emission regulations. To increase power output, a new turbocharger matching design has been implemented, along with higher strength in various engine parts.

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COVID-19 and Border Crossings: Considerations and Best Practices for Global Constructors and Suppliers Crossing US, Canadian, and European Borders

Constructlaw

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the construction industry, and many countries continue to implement new or more stringent restrictions on entry into their borders. Those travel restrictions can impact any company with cross-border supply chains or employee travel. This article addresses some of the travel restrictions in place in the United States, Canada, and members of the European Union (EU); exceptions to those requirements; and some best practices when navigating across borders.

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Kobelco Plant to Suspend Production in May

Construction Equipment

Excavator producer Kobelco announced they’ll be halting production at their plant in Moore starting in May, impacting more than 100 employees, according to WSPA News.