Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
While voters in some states pledged to pay more for new projects and maintenance through increased taxes, others rejected initiatives that could have generated billions for transportation projects.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Bolstered by a robust economy, the United States remains in the top tier of Brookings’ global manufacturing scorecard. - Read: U.S. Manufacturing Is Surging at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
When trying to keep up with robotic research and prototypes, it’s easy to short circuit, so here's a short list of some of the technologies already making a difference on jobsites, along with a few that promise to make their mark soon.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
On a slender L-shaped site next to downtown Los Angeles’ Pershing Square Building, a planned 53-story, 784-foot-tall glass and steel tower would feature a mix of hotel rooms and residential condominiums. The building will be elevated and separated into a podium and a tower.
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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
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
By capturing existing site conditions, Brady Industries says it's prefabricating piping assemblies more accurately, installing systems more rapidly and eliminating surprises for customers.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Duke Energy says permitting delays and a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission stop-work order drove estimated project costs $500 million higher.
Construction Marketing Ideas
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Yesterday morning, as I was backing my car out of our home garage, I managed to rip off a hunk of car sidewall-bumper, as well as the door’s moulding. My family members could quickly tell something wasn’t quite right as I let off a series of very loud expletives at the driveway. Presumably the neighbours, […].
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
This round of product announcements also includes TrueLook's high-resolution jobsite camera and Trimble's mobile app for compact machine grade control.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The American Wood Council ( AWC ) released a new report on sound transmission, “Technical Report 15 (TR15), Calculation of Sound Transmission Parameters for Wood-Framed Assemblies.”.
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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
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The legislation was spurred by a study that found that from 2005 to 2010, state schools wasted more than $100 million in taxpayer dollars on roofing through cooperative purchasing instead of competitive bidding.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Volvo Construction Equipment says its Site Simulation recommends the most profitable fleet of equipment and project results based on customer needs. By using the simulation, customers and dealers can work together to put an equipment plan in place before a project begins.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
PrecisionHawk's acquisition of Clayco's drone-based inspection services subsidiary for an undisclosed amount marks its fifth buy this year.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Epiroc has acquired 34 percent of ASI Mining, a business Epiroc estimates to have revenues of more than $6 million. ASI will contribute products to Epiroc’s business including its on-board hardware and software that allow vehicles to run autonomously.
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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 7, 2018
The 175,000-square-foot Global Innovation Center at the Philadelphia Navy Yard is the world's largest research & development center dedicated to coatings and color. - Read: Axalta Opens R&D Center In Philadelphia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Doosan Bobcat said its third-quarter operating profit jumped 45.4 percent, reaching $107.8 million, from 2017. The company attributed the success to a rise in demand in key markets, and improved profits in Europe.
NH Construction Law
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Some months back I blogged (#59) on New Hampshire’s “Right to Repair” statute, RSA 359-G , and I noted its limitations and lack of teeth. It applies only to residential construction, and it provides little more than a temporary delay in a homeowner’s ability to sue. It does not address whether, once an owner sues, the contractor’s rejected offer to repair defective work will be a defense to claims for damages measured by the cost of having a third party do the repai
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The 330 and 330 GC excavators have operating weights of 68,125 and 67,460 pounds, respectively, with horsepower ratings of 275 and 204, respectively. The 330 comes standard with integrated Cat Connect technology, including Cat Grade with 2D, Grade Assist, Cat Payload, E-fence, and Cat Link.
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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 7, 2018
SCANA utility executives lied about the true status of the now-canceled V.C. Summer nuclear project, according to testimony that marked the start of South Carolina Public Service Commission hearings on the nuclear expansion.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The TXL 2000 compact utility loader has telescoping arms that offer a hinge pin height of 10 feet when fully extended. Rated operating capacity is 2,000 pounds.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Air travel in the greater New York City area is set to transform dramatically with nearly $25 billion in major construction underway or soon to start at four international airports in the region owned by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.
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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
So you need to write your first proposal or learn to write better proposals. And now you’re looking for proposal writing training. Don’t worry, this post will give you everything you need to determine which training option is best for you. But first, there’s something you need to understand. Nobody Is Born A Great Proposal Writer. Regardless of the type of proposal you’ll be writing, you need to understand that nobody is born a great proposal writer.
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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 7, 2018
Shell decided Oct. 1 to go forward with partners to build a $31-billion liquefied natural gas export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
A new National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine report could add momentum to negative emissions technologies, which can remove carbon from the air.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
With $3 billion in construction under way and ardent foes and friends, California’s high-speed rail project chugs along.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Developer Agave Ponce LLC and other stakeholders formally broke ground Sept. 20 on The Plaza Coral Gables, which Agave Ponce is calling the largest mixed-use development within the city of Coral Gables, Fla. Foundation work began earlier this year.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Scott Borduin recently sat down with ENR in Autodesk’s Boston BUILD Space to talk about collaboration, manufacturing, robotics and collecting data with sensors.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Unorthodox team for $2.1-billion San Francisco hospital challenges construction paradigms.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The distinctive 800-ft-long, 164-ft-tall “basket handle” true arches of the new Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge have yet to rise, but the $1.2-billion project connecting Moline, Ill., and Bettendorf, Iowa, has made significant progress since construction began in July 2017.
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