Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 11, 2018

We know that as an IT professional in a construction organization, you wear many hats — mobile device manager, server maintainer and application help desk to name a few. That’s why we are dedicating an entire educational track at this year’s Viewpoint Collaborate User Conference just for you! This track offers dozens of sessions on timely topics in construction IT, from emerging trends in cloud computing to detailed instruction in Viewpoint software database and reporting tools.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 11, 2018

What if there was a better way to perform renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction tasks? What if owners and service providers could consistently assure that over 90% of projects are on-time, on-budget, and delivered per requirements? With LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting, this is not only possible, but the norm. Learn more?

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2018

One of the most important milestones in a child’s life is learning to ride a bike. It’s a skill that, once acquired, is never forgotten. It doesn’t take a classroom lecture on technique, balance, and physics. It takes good old-fashioned trial and error. In other words, “practice.”.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

Having cash at the ready not only allows contractors to pay their bills on time but to finance material and manpower on new projects.

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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.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2018

Today, more than 40 million American adults suffer from a mental-health condition, and half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14. Despite these overwhelming statistics, the negative stigmas associated with mental illness, combined with a scarcity of clinicians and facilities, resulted in over half of those with behavioral health conditions forgoing treatment last year. .

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2018

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today, construction material prices rose another 0.8% in June and are 9.6% higher than they were at the same time one year ago. June represents the latest month associated with rapidly rising construction input prices. Nonresidential construction materials prices effectively mirrored overall construction prices by rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis and 9.8% on a year-over-year basis

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

Contractors seek pavement milling machines equipped with telematics systems and 3D tools to keep these projects on track and under budget.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2018

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sac State) new 96,631-sf Ernest E. Tschannen Science Complex recently had its ceremonial topping out event. The five-story complex on the banks of the American River will feature an energy-efficient design and abundant natural light with laboratory space for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

General contractor Toyo Engineering canceled CB&I's two remaining civil and dirt work contracts last month after reporting in March that it had lost $438 million on the PVC plant expansion.

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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.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 11, 2018

Recently, I’ve noticed several businesses implementing automated follow-through surveys. If you make a call to for some level of customer support from a bank or online investment broker, a few days later, you can expect a some variation of a “customer satisfaction” survey. Or if you make a major purchase — say a cruise trip […].

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

The project, expected to be completed in 2023, includes a new, $783 million terminal, $258 million garage and $57 million worth of supporting roads.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2018

As ecommerce assumes a more dominant role in retailing, logistics and distribution centers in support of ecommerce warehousing and delivery are springing up across the country. For example, Verst Logistics in June opened a nearly 400,000-sf ecommerce fulfillment center in Hebron, Ky., near the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 11, 2018

Mack Trucks said it is partnering with colleges in Florida, Ohio and Texas to offer the Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) program beginning in early 2019 to address a shortage of skilled vehicle service technicians. Students enrolled in the 500-hour program will be trained to work on Mack trucks, including powertrains, electrical and electronic systems, chassis components and software and engine diagnosis and repair.

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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?

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

The contractor partnered with the University of Alabama to provide real-world experience with 3D printing, modeling and modular manufacturing methods.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 11, 2018

Stuart Sternberg, owner of the Tampa Bay Rays ball club, Tuesday put on display renderings of the new domed stadium the organization has in mind. Plans call for 28,216 fixed seats - with a total capacity of 30,842 - facility which would be fully enclosed, featuring a permanent translucent glass roof. Sliding glass exterior walls will allow the outside to be enjoyed inside the building.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2018

A recent audit of Washington, D.C.’s First Source mandate that requires local workers be given employment preference on construction projects funded with tax dollars shows that the requirement is not being met.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 11, 2018

Mack Trucks announced today it is partnering with colleges in Florida, Ohio and Texas to offer the Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) program beginning in early 2019 to address a shortage of skilled vehicle service technicians.

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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.

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Digger Blog

JULY 11, 2018

Pro Rail Services has added GKD Technologies’ rated capacity indicators to its new Doosan road rail vehicle (RRV) fleet. Pro Rail Services has added GKD Technologies’ rated capacity indicators to its new Doosan road rail vehicle (RRV) fleet.

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ENR Construction

JULY 11, 2018

Shade tents and frequent water breaks are part of the strategies Kris Comon uses for dealing with 100°-plus temperatures and a punishing sun at a two-story building being constructed in Phoenix.

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Digger Blog

JULY 11, 2018

Here is the new new R 926 Compact crawler excavator from Liebherr, which has just gone into production in Colmar, France. Here is the new new R 926 Compact crawler excavator from Liebherr, which has just gone into production in Colmar, France.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

Gary Duff was charged in co-conspiring to defraud the U.S. out of more than $1.3 million through State Department-related projects.

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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!

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ENR Construction

JULY 11, 2018

The first urban high-rise Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel, located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, was recently topped off six weeks ahead of schedule by contractor Mortenson Construction.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

Gary Duff was charged in co-conspiring to defraud the U.S. out of more than $1.3 million through State Department-related projects.

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ENR Construction

JULY 11, 2018

There is a renewed interest in construction of high-voltage direct-current transmission lines as they are viewed as an ideal solution to deliver far away wind and solar energy, and to stabilize intermittent renewable power, concepts backed by a recent report prepared for the Energy Information Administration.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

Acquisitions, software deals, provider pairings and other collaborations enlivened the space in the past few weeks.

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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!

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Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2018

The tourism industry supports nearly nine million jobs in the U.S., but a dip in overseas visitors in 2017 has led to the creation of the Visit U.S. Coalition to put out the welcome mat. - Read: Travel Push for Tourists at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

JULY 11, 2018

After approving a 2019 building code that requires all new homes in the state to have rooftop solar panels starting in 2020, the California Energy Commission is now eyeing commercial buildings.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 11, 2018

It was great to get feedback on the excitement of the potential mash-up of a physical fixed asset and its emotional contents creating the new Building Emotion identity.

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