Lets Build
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
In most cases, the discussion around Building Information Modeling (BIM) tends to focus on the potential efficiency and financial benefits that it may entail for the construction industry. Nevertheless, BIM can significantly contribute to the prevention of severe accidents on site, as well. Construction is one of the most hazardous.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
As schools are working to develop new curricula to prepare students for a future dominated by technology, architects must also prepare education clients for a new future—one where they can explore their building designs in a fully immersive way.
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Lets Build
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Human vs artificial intelligence Computers and artificial intelligence will support specialists and managers. Artificial intelligence can solve problems quite differently than a human individual. Even the developers of artificial intelligence do not entirely understand why the software has chosen a particular solution. Go is a board game from the Far.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) have released Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities, a document that provides guidance to help communities achieve energy goals. The document contains a new approach to code compliance to shift the focus towards actual, measurable energy results.
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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.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The small self-driving shuttle bus, sponsored by AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah (AAA), launched the nation's first autonomous shuttle pilot program geared specifically for the public in Las Vegas Wednesday afternoon. Unfortunately, about two hours into its maiden voyage, the bus sensors registered a possible accident with a truck and did what it was programmed to do to avoid an incident - it stopped.
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Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Kespry has added a suite of capabilities that include grade planning and analysis, site and surface comparison including cut/fill visualization, and design plan development and compliance. Implementation of these new capabilities is a direct result of customer and partner feedback, including from John Deere, their dealers and their clients.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Skullcandy, the lifestyle audio brand, was born on the ski slopes of Park City, Utah. The company recently relocated to a new headquarters building at the base of Utah Olympic Park. The Park City site was selected for its stunning views and visibility from Highway 40.
CK Power
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The mobile generator you choose for your job site needs to be able to provide the dependable power your job site requires, plain and simple. And because job site applications vary so widely, mobile generator selection should be taken on a case-by-case basis. A small commercial remodel, for example, will require a much different mobile generator than a big bridge refurbishment or road construction job.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
. . The future is looking somewhat similar to the past as three commercial trucks attached to what look like electric trolley-car lines are running along a one mile zero-emission eHighway in Carson, California, near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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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.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
AECOM and Van Alen Institute, with 100 Resilient Cities – Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation, recently announced four finalists for Urban SOS® 2017: h OUR City, a global student ideas competition that challenged multidisciplinary teams to connect more people in regions around the world to the opportunities found in contemporary cities.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
OSHA has published a new Final Rule in the November 9 edition of the Federal Register - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification Extension - giving one more year for crane operators to become certified and employers to ensure their operators are competent. This rule change comes one day before the previous standard was to go into effect and is effective immediately.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Litehouse, Inc. will invest $12.1 million and add 77 new jobs at its Lowell, MI facility. The Idaho-based refrigerated salad dressing manufacturer recently completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion. This latest investment will bring in additional operations capabilities to help the company keep up with increased growth and demand across all its business channels.
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Concrete is a multipurpose, long-lasting, eco-friendly, and inexpensive material as well as globally recognized construction material. To produce superior quality concrete, the components of concrete should be calculated properly and perfectly. Once mix design is set, the initial task should be batching materials. Batching of concrete stands for the method of estimating and mixing necessary concrete ingredients both with weight or volume according to the mix design and implanting them into a mix
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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?
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE) presented Chancellor Angela Merkel with a late re-election gift this week: A forecast of steady economic growth for the next two years. Germany’s GDP is expected to grow by 2.2 percent in 2018, on the back of a predicted 2 percent rise in 2017, according to the council, with the 2017 projection a sharp increase on the previous one of 1.4 percent.
PC Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
SUNY New Paltz opted for a “treat” on Halloween when they hosted a ground breaking ceremony for their new 19,500-square-foot Engineering Innovation Hub. The academic facility, designed by Urbahn Architecture, will house the new bachelor’s.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority on November 8 issued the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Alignment Design-Build Project for the next segment of the Foothill Gold Line light rail in Southern California.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Overall construction spending increased between September 2016 and September 2017 as growing private-sector residential demand continues to offset annual declines in public-sector investments in infrastructure and other projects, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged members of Congress and the Trump administration to include new funding for roads, bridges, clean water and other important infrastructure as pa
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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.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Senate Finance chairman's and House Ways and Means' proposals appear to exclude engineering industry "pass-through" firms from tax breaks.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The projects were judged based on complexity, unusual challenges or problems overcome, innovative techniques or programs, value-engineering, safety records and owner satisfaction.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The program annually recognizes consulting engineering firms for projects that demonstrate an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement and value.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Former president of McCarthy Building Cos.’ Southwest Operations presided over regional revenue growth and is an active member in the community.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Experts warn that floating reactors can intensify the process of militarization of disputed waters, and be very difficult to monitor.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
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