Mon.Sep 23, 2019

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The Case for Virtual Reality Training as a Way to Recruit Skilled Workers

Construction Business Owner

One of the latest and greatest trends to help construction businesses succeed is virtual reality (VR) training. Construction companies throughout the nation are using VR training to beat the labor shortage and attract, recruit, train and retain highly qualified staff.

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Mortenson to build two projects at Foxconn complex

Construction Dive

The general contractor has already issued a subcontractor Invitation to Bid for one of the facilities at the $10 billion LCD manufacturing site in Wisconsin.

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5 Smarter Equipment Rental Marketplace Methodologies

Construction Business Owner

In the equipment rental world, it’s difficult to imagine that technology and automation will ever replace the need for direct and open lines of communication. No matter how advanced, thorough and user-friendly the marketplace tech platform may be, there are still some best practices that both renters and suppliers can use to maximize performance and value.

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Clark-Kiewit's DC Silver Line phase 2 remains in flux

Construction Dive

Metro officials reportedly have concerns about the quality of the tracks that the joint venture general contractor Capital Rail Constructors has built so far.

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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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How to Maximize Your Bond Programs

Construction Business Owner

Although you can’t eliminate risk in the construction industry, good planning, policies and internal controls can minimize it and ensure you have the bond capacity you need to win work now and in days to come. Take these tips from the NFL's playbooks. .

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How to Come Back from Winning as the Lowest Bidder

Construction Business Owner

As a contractor, while your bidding scenario may change, ultimately, you will be faced with the underlying questions, “Where did we get that number?” and, “How confident are we in our number?” The simple truth is that if companies do not have the necessary tools and access to critical cost and productivity data, they are at great risk of missing the schedule and coming in over budget.

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Pharmaceutical Product Development Creating 200 Jobs In Virginia

Business Facilities

The global contract research organization will invest $63.7 million to expand its bioanalytical lab in Henrico County, VA. - Read: Pharmaceutical Product Development Creating 200 Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. The number of citations against this standard exceed 6,000, with industries such as construction and manufacturing identified as top offenders.

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Bosch GAS20-17 AH Wet/Dry Dust Extractor

Construction Equipment

The GAS20-17AH Wet/Dry Dust Extractor has a maximum 300 cfm capacity that filters fine dust, coarse dirt and liquids. The unit features a 17-gallon capacity, and auto filter cleaning with HEPA filter to help users move toward OSHA silica dust regulation compliance.

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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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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. The number of citations against this standard exceed 6,000, with industries such as Construction and manufacturing identified as top offenders.

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You Don’t Need Google Reviews… Until You Get a Negative One

Contractor Magazine

You should respond to all reviews, but especially the negative reviews.

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Engineering Innovation Hub completes on SUNY New Paltz campus

BD+C

The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz’s new Engineering Innovation Hub (EIH) has recently completed construction. . Designed by Urbahn Architects, the two-story EIH was built on a former parking lot on SUNY New Paltz’s main campus. It was designed to allow for a potential expansion to the east if the program requires more space in the future. .

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LaGuardia Airport Eastern Concourse

ENR Construction

The $8-billion redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B—an elaborate effort to demolish existing structures and build new ones even as the bustling facility maintains regular operations amid record passenger volumes—has logged its first major completed portion with the 18-gate Eastern Concourse.

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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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EIR, IMC Construction link for modular healthcare partnership

Construction Dive

Using EIR's MedModular product, IMC plans to pursue a variety of healthcare projects, including hospitals and standalone emergency rooms.

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The Shed’s Mobile Structure Has New Level of Performance

ENR Construction

A steel- and polymer-shelled space uses technology from gantry cranes and retractable roofs for an arts center that doubles its footprint on demand.

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KAI designs bus transit center for San Antonio’s VIA Metropolitan Transit

BD+C

VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Brooks City Base Transit Center recently opened on Sept. 14 in San Antonio. The facility is located on the site of the former Brooks Air Force Base, one of the first training facilities for the US Army Air Corps, dating back to 1917.

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Collaborative Project Management

Contractor Magazine

What if there existed an industry network that created an entirely different form of collaboration.

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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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Specialty Contractor of the Year Gaylor Electric Invests in the Future

ENR Construction

Specialty Contractor of the Year is expanding its Indiana campus and has opened a vocational high school to train new electricians.

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AB&I Teams With Argent for 'Battle of the Bay' Cleanup

Contractor Magazine

Cleanup day challenge presented to the companies by Oakland and San Francisco mayors.

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Goettsch, Thornton Tomasetti, Clark Tame 110 N. Wacker's Tight Site

ENR Construction

Three tridents hold up the western side of a $760.7-million, 56-story office tower at 110 N. Wacker Drive.

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Social Media in Construction Webcast and Survey

Construction Marketing

A webcast and survey regarding social media marketing usage and best practices in the construction industry is announced by the Construction Marketing Association (CMA). The complimentary Social Media Summit – Construction – Webcast is scheduled for Thursday, October 10 , 2019 (1 pm CST). Webcast panelist include Kevin Enke , Digital Technology Manager, KLEIN TOOLS, will share social media examples, and commentary.

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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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Chicago Transit Authority Launches Red/Purple Line Modernization

ENR Construction

CTA, Stantec, Walsh-Fluor ready to begin the agency's biggest project, in terms of total cost, ever.

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Airports, Culture Projects Dominate Region’s Awards

ENR Construction

2019 Best Projects mark industry highs in New York and New Jersey

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Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) Terminal Revitalization

ENR Construction

A $60-million expansion and modernization effort has transformed the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport terminal from an outdated, crowded facility where airlines couldn’t grow their operations into a state-of-the-art hub—all without disrupting regular operations.

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Chicago Bears Open New Mortenson-Built Halas Hall

ENR Construction

The Chicago Bears recently unveiled a 162,500-sq-ft football operations addition and a 30,600-sq-ft renovation of existing space at Halas Hall in Forest Park, Ill.

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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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Midwest People: Updates About Construction Professionals for September 2019

ENR Construction

Hirings, promotions from the architecture, construction and engineering industry in the Midwest.

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Midwest City Scoop: Construction Starts in St. Louis

ENR Construction

Overall spending expected to tumble in 2020 after posting a large increase in 2019

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Midwest City Scoop: Construction Starts in Louisville

ENR Construction

Overall construction spending expected to rise 3% in 2020 after declining in 2019