Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 22, 2018
If there’s one thing the global construction industry expects, it’s the constant ebb and flow of economic change. Preparing for and managing the risks associated with those changes just comes with the territory. Recent focal shifts in Australia’s construction sector, as well as a rising population, indicate a coming sea change in infrastructure spending and development.
FDR Safety
MAY 22, 2018
Las Vegas Sun : It’s 6 o’clock in the morning at the future home of the Raiders in Las Vegas and workers are about to begin their shift on the $1.8 billion, 65,000-seat domed stadium. But before the group of about 300 workers embark on a day’s work, they gather for a message: safety first. If you have yet to read the above article, this is an excellent example of how the implementation of a Safety Culture can positively impact a project no matter the size or budget.
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Job Order Contracting
MAY 22, 2018
LEAN Job Order Contracting best management practices are critical to assuring optimal outcomes for owners, building users, and construction contractors. Job Order Contacting (JOC) is a competitively bid, firm fixed price and indefinite quantity constriction delivery method and contract. A Job Order Contract lasts for a specified duration of time (typically one year, with up to four option years).
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 22, 2018
Australian Construction Market Report: A Brief Overview.
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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 Dive
MAY 22, 2018
The new home of the NFL's Rams and Chargers franchises is now estimated to cost double that of any U.S. stadium completed or underway.
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Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2018
Greenville County said an additional $22.5 million in property taxes will help fund infrastructure for the development, which could take 10 years to complete.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
Driven by Federally-mandated sustainable requirements, a 300,000 plus square-foot Vegetative Roof Assembly (VRA) was incorporated into the architectural design for the U.S. Coast Guard’s 11-level, 1.2 million square foot headquarters located in Washington D.C.
Construction Equipment
MAY 22, 2018
John Deere Construction & Forestry said that revenue for the division will increase by 80 percent in 2018, 56 points of which will be attributable to the consolidation of Wirtgen’s turnover, the Intermat Paris blog reported. Wirtgen is forecasted to tack 12 percentage points on John Deere’s 29 percent estimated top-line growth rate, the article says.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
At 1,100 feet, the 73-story Wilshire Grand Center is the tallest tower in Los Angeles and the nation’s tallest building west of Chicago. But its significance to the City of Angels is greater than its height. The billion-dollar project, developed by Korean Air and its parent company Hanjin International, is the latest addition to the city’s rejuvenated downtown, bringing 900 four-star hotel rooms, 400,000 sf of Class A office space, and more than 45,000 sf of retail and restaurants to the city ce
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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.
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2018
The 630-foot Ferris wheel's original contractor walked off the job in May 2017, and the project has been on hold since.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
NC State University has officially broken ground on Fitts-Woodlard Hall, a new $150 million engineering building on Centennial Campus. The 250,000-sf facility was designed by Clark Nexsen and will feature a transparent design that puts “engineering on display.”.
Construction Equipment
MAY 22, 2018
Kansas City based Integrated Roadway s is developing smart pavement technology that will serve as a platform (both concrete and digital) for Wi-Fi and other telematics purposes for modern vehicles and future mobility services. Transport Topics reports Integrated Roadways is working with the Colorado Department of Transportation to install its pre-cast concrete pavement segments on U.S.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
Designed to serve as a new “hub for innovation” on Washington State University’s Pullman, Wash., campus, The Spark features a number of cutting-edge programmatic and technological elements that are rare even in today’s rapidly changing higher education sector. The 83,000-sf facility is packed with more than $2 million in audiovisual systems and infrastructure, and includes spaces like a media studio with 3D printers, a faculty innovation studio, student development studio, and—most unique—a 250-
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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?
Construction Equipment
MAY 22, 2018
A drilling rig fell over at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Monday, trapping a construction worker in a 30-foot hole. The accident happened about 9:30 a.m. while working on the airport's Sky Train guideway system. The rig's operator is believed to be dead.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
Registration is open for the 2018 National Energy Codes Conference, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy. The annual event will be held July 15th-17 th in Austin, Texas. The program includes workshops, code update seminars, and educational opportunities. A pre-conference workshop, “Energy Codes Bootcamp,” will be held on Sunday, July 15th. The International Code Council (ICC) will hold a workshop in conjunction with the 2018 National Energy Codes Conference on July 18 th.
Construction Equipment
MAY 22, 2018
The Washington State Department of Transportation has selected Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. to demolish the Alaskan Way viaduct, decommission the Battery Street Tunnel, and reconnect city surface streets just north of the nearly complete State Route 99 tunnel. The project’s design-build contract, which includes both design and construction services, is valued at $93.7 million.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
The new interior design of the 50,000-sf space for the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Northern California, Nevada, and Utah headquarters includes collaborative spaces and attempts to embrace the atmosphere of a classic American road trip.
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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 Equipment
MAY 22, 2018
Last week, the Washington State Department of Transportation selected Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. to demolish the viaduct, decommission the Battery Street Tunnel and reconnect city surface streets just north of the nearly complete State Route 99 tunnel.
Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 22, 2018
Last week during family skate night, my daughter asked me for two quarters to play some Skee-Ball. I loved playing that game as a kid. But imagine my surprise when I turned the corner and witnessed her active interference with the rules of the game! ( … Truly, you can’t script this stuff…). In construction contracts, “active interference” is a recognized exception to the enforcement of what is known as a “no damages for delay” clause.
Construction Equipment
MAY 22, 2018
Yesterday morning, a drilling rig fell over at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, trapping a construction worker. The accident happened about 9:30 a.m. while working on the airport's Sky Train guideway system. The rig's operator is believed to be trapped in a hole that is clocked by the heavy equipment.
BD+C
MAY 22, 2018
The U.S. office market continues to be one of the economy’s growth sectors, based on what the national real estate firm Transwestern gleans from the 48 of its markets that reported first-quarter results. More than 45% of those markets—22, to be exact—registered improvements in direct vacancy, and 30 recorded increased in direct and sublet vacancy in the first quarter.
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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!
Construction Equipment
MAY 22, 2018
John Deere Construction & Forestry said that revenue for the division will increase by 80 percent in 2018, 56 points of which will be attributable to the consolidation of Wirtgen’s turnover, the Intermat Paris blog reported. Wirtgen is forecasted to tack 12 percentage points on John Deere’s 29 percent estimated top-line growth rate, the article says.
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2018
Increasing costs for material, land, labor and fuel have added $145 million to the 14.5-mile Southwest Light Rail Transit project.
ENR Construction
MAY 22, 2018
A new structure that will replace the historic Sixth Street Viaduct required specialized falsework and will serve as an artistic connection.
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2018
The new home of the NFL's Rams and Chargers franchises is now estimated to cost double that of any U.S. stadium completed or underway.
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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!
Business Facilities
MAY 22, 2018
San Francisco, New York City are top destinations for workers who want to move; Providence, RI and San Jose have the highest percentage of workers applying to other cities. - Read: More Than One In Four Job Seekers Willing To Move For A New Job at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 22, 2018
Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between April 2017 and April 2018, while 29 states added construction jobs between March and April, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said the employment growth likely would have been higher if firms could find more qualified workers to hire. “Firms in many parts of the country are working to keep pace with growing demand for const
Business Facilities
MAY 22, 2018
The mortgage-servicing company will invest $34 million in a new corporate headquarters in York County, SC. - Read: RoundPoint Creating 1,100 Jobs At New South Carolina HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.
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