Wed.Jan 11, 2017

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New Year, New You

Construction Business Owner

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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Infrared Thermography in Construction and its Applications

The Constructor

Infrared thermography has applications in assessment of properties of building materials and structures in civil engineering and construction. Read.

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Fix the Problems in Your Company

Construction Business Owner

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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Istanbul’s Valens Archway could be rejuvenated with “floating” housing concept

BD+C

The Valens Archway, an aqueduct in Istanbul built at the end of the 4 th century by the Roman Emperor Valens, provided the city with water during the middle century. Today, however, the remaining section of the archway is nothing more than a forgotten landmark in the busy and historic Istanbul district of Fatih. But it may not be forgotten for long, as Superspace, a Turkish architecture studio, has plans to transform the over 3000-foot-long structure into a recreational and residential space.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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New Year, New You

Construction Business Owner

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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Dept of Labor Sues Whistleblower's Boss

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Jasper Roofing Contractors Inc. and its owner/chief executive officer, Brian Wedding, for terminating their safety manager after he cooperated with a safety and health inspection by the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The suit results from an investigation by OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program.

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The Oakland Raiders could build this $1.9 billion stadium if they move to Vegas

BD+C

Raider Nation may be getting a change of scenery soon if the Oakland Raiders decide to relocate to Las Vegas. If they do make the decision to abandon ship, the Raiders will be leaving behind the Oakland Coliseum, arguably the worst stadium in the NFL, in favor of a new $1.9 million MANICA-designed abode.

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Video: How To Plant a Wind Farm

Construction Equipment

Xcel Energy's 200MW Courtenay project in North Dakota took 15 months to complete and has 100 Vestas V100-2MW turbines across the 63 square mile site. Assembling the 17,000 pound blades atop the 262 foot tall tower isn't a job for the queasy. Here's your better-than-birds-eye-view of the process.

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Image Recognition Software Finds A Role in Construction Safety

ENR Construction

This year’s judges for ENR’s photo contest were shadowed by a machine-learning, artificial-intelligence system being developed to flag safety hazards in construction photos and video.

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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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AEMP Announces New Board of Directors and Exec Committee

Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP), the leading organization for asset management professionals of off-road fleets, announced the 2017-18 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Each year, AEMP members elect top peers from various fleet intensive organizations to lead the board. The board will be sworn in on Monday, March 6 at AEMP’s 35th Management Conference and Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

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Why isn’t your business growing: Could it be because you are living in the past?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Consultant Bernie Heer has posted an intriguing article outlining nine possible reasons businesses fail to grow. While his focus is on residential contractors, a lot of what he says applies in the overall architectural, engineering and design world. He argues some fundamentals: Businesses cannot grow unless they are client-centric, but equally, they need to be […].

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Update: Feds Charge Five More VW Execs for Clean Air Fraud

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Department of Justice today released more charges against Volkswagen AG, adding five more VW executives to their list.

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Florida Bridge Project To Test Composites

ENR Construction

From the pilings to the deck and everything in between, a $6- million, federally funded project will serve as a test bed for a variety of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and composite technologies while replacing an existing 54-year-old vehicular bridge in southern Florida.

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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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Can design help close the nation's political divide?

BD+C

During a time of great political divide across the nation and widespread distrust of bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., can architecture offer a practical solution to partisan politics? .

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Construction Safety Ranks High in Selecting ENR Photo Contest Winners

ENR Construction

Each year, ENR’s Year in Construction Photo Contest is judged by experts from the fields of construction safety, graphic design, photography and journalism.

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Bluewater celebrates 12 months of offering tens of thousands of gallons of lead-free tap water to citizens in Flint, Michigan

Contractor Magazine

Two Bluewater water purifiers donated twelve months ago to Flint, Michigan, continue to deliver hundreds of gallons of contaminant-free tap water every day to local citizens. read more.

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KPMG Chooses Orlando For Learning, Development & Innovation Facility

Business Facilities

The $400 million Innovation Center, to be built on a 55-acre campus in Lake Nona, will provide an immersive learning experience that will enhance the skills KPMG professionals bring to client situations. Read KPMG Chooses Orlando For Learning, Development & Innovation Facility on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Inadvertent code violation

Contractor Magazine

For many years, there has been a practice in the field of hydronics of taking a code-compliant, dual-use, tank-style water heater and using it for both domestic hot water (DHW) and space heating. read more.

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AB BioTechnologies Investing $10.5M In Indiana

Business Facilities

The drug development company will add contract manufacturing services to its Bloomington, IN operations, creating up to 33 new jobs. Read AB BioTechnologies Investing $10.5M In Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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NJ Transit Awards Contract for First US Rail Microgrid System

ENR Construction

New Jersey Transit is moving forward to implement the nation’s first microgrid tailored specifically to support public rail-infrastructure operations in case of a commercial power-grid disruption.

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Dramatic design dominates KBIS 2017

Contractor Magazine

The CONTRACTOR team is on the floor at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show to see the latest and greatest innovations the industry has to offer. read more.

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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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Contractor Zachry Wins $20M in Contract Dispute Reversal

ENR Construction

A December decision by a state appeals court in Houston to uphold a $20-million jury award to Zachry Construction Corp. in a long-running contract dispute with port officials in that city will increase competition for public-sector construction projects in Texas, says an official of the San Antonio contractor.

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How business owners can avoid the life insurance tax trap

Contractor Magazine

The easiest way for a successful business owner to create tax-free wealth is by the proper use of life insurance. read more.

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Report: Louisiana Losing More Land

ENR Construction

Projects to protect and rebuild Louisiana’s coast would be accelerated under a draft update to the state’s coastal master plan.

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Keeping an eye on everything in the field

Contractor Magazine

Now playing on eyewear near you: wearable computing (smart glass) technology for field service industries. read more.

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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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Barrasso Takes Up Gavel at Key Senate Committee

ENR Construction

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)—the new chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, one of the most important congressional panels for construction—is likely to take a tough stance against environmental regulations and be an advocate for infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, observers say.

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This Little Piggy Went to the Unemployment Line

Green Industry Professionals

Lawn care worker loses toe in mower accident, then loses his job.

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ENR's "2016 Year in Construction" Photo Contest Winners

ENR Construction

The 2016 ENR Photo Contest drew nearly 1,100 entries.