Job Order Contracting

MAY 15, 2017

4BT OpenJOC TM Unit Price Book (UPB). The 4BT OpenJOC Job Order Contract Unit Price Book contains line item task descriptions and costs for commonly encountered renovation, repair, and minor new construction costs. The number of and content of the line items within the 4BT OpenJOC Job Order Contract Unit Price Book are established to assure that 90% of the total dollar value of construction cost estimates for individual JOC projects/tasks is derived from UPB prepriced line items (items within th

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Construction Equipment

MAY 15, 2017

Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled a fully electric compact excavator at its inaugural Innovation Summit in London, England, this week. The EX2 delivers zero emissions, 10 times higher efficiency, 10 times lower noise levels, and reduced total cost of ownership, the company said, presumably compared to a diesel excavator of the same weight class.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 15, 2017

When the dust settled, Oldcastle Building Solutions rightfully deserves recognition as the runaway winner of the 2017 Best Construction Blog competition. The solid blog, combining technical, safety and human-interest content in an effective and functional media/publication design framework, earned its success among 30 competitors both in popular vote and through the independent judges, who reviewed […].

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2017

The new 47-story luxury residential high-rise designed for Chicago’s South Loop has officially broken ground. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and built by Walsh Construction, the new tower will comprise 500 luxury rental units and 188 parking spots. In addition to the residential aspect, the tower will also have 7,500 sf of retail space.

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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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Construction Equipment

MAY 15, 2017

Case 1021G and 1121G wheel loaders used in waste-handling applications now have custom-fit protection packages available to them.

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Green Industry Professionals

MAY 15, 2017

The award honors 100 Minnesota companies that were voted the best places to work by their own employees.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2017

David Baker, FAIA, LEED AP, has forged an illustrious career designing stylish and practical market-rate and affordable urban housing, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in Baltimore, Denver, Charleston, S.C., and (coming soon) Seattle. . Witty, urbane, opinionated, and equipped with a rapid-fire patter, the 67-year-old, whose San Francisco–based firm David Baker Architects (DBA) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, has hewn to a design philosophy that prioritizes the soci

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Help Everybody Everyday

MAY 15, 2017

In a time which the profession of marketing in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry seems to be gaining more and more respect… …it is nice to be reminded, sometimes, just how ignorant people in our industry can be about our chosen field of work. Just the other day, Lindsay Diven forwarded an article making the rounds that is getting some AEC marketing blood boiling.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2017

Increases in energy costs are leading many building owners and facility managers to look for more cost-effective ways to heat and cool their buildings. Apartment buildings and student residences currently using electric systems are prime candidates for conversion to hydronic heating systems, and sometimes even water-based cooling systems.

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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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Digger Blog

MAY 15, 2017

Here's a not-so-brief guide to what to look out for at Plantworx 2017, the construction event of the year. Here's a not-so-brief guide to what to look out for at Plantworx 2017, the construction event of the year.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2017

Serving more than 184,000 citizens and housing nearly 1,200 inmates, the Hall County Sheriff's Office simply ran out of space, requiring a move from the old county jail to a 33-acre Government Center campus within Gainesville, Ga. Formerly plagued with broken heating and air systems, as well as the need to turn closets into offices, the new three-story, 50,000 sq. ft. headquarters opened in 2016 at a cost of approximately $5 million. .

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PC Construction

MAY 15, 2017

Last week, 12 PC Construction employee-owners participated in the 34th Annual Vermont Corporate Cup 5k Race in the State’s capital. The race, which benefits the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, promotes physical.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2017

Lighting and LED driver manufacturers, Internet of Things (IoT) technology companies, and industry groups have established the IoT-Ready Alliance. The organization is dedicated to making installation of IoT technology in luminaires easier. The aim is to facilitate “quick and easy installation of advanced IoT sensors” to be as simple as changing a light bulb.

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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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Business Facilities

MAY 15, 2017

Litehouse Inc. will invest $40 million in its manufacturing operations in Hurricane, creating up to 165 jobs. Electronic Power Systems will invest $11.6 million and add up to 128 jobs in Cache County. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

IAPMO recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the development of the 2018 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®). read more.

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Business Facilities

MAY 15, 2017

This Business Facilities LiveXchange session featured an incisive discussion about the seismic changes in international trade that are looming in the wake of Brexit and the U.S. move away from free trade agreements. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

The goal of the new task group will be to discuss how contractors can be equipped to protect against scald hazards, and provide a set of guidelines for replacing residential water heaters to reduce potential scald hazards. read more.

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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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ENR Construction

MAY 15, 2017

Revenue rose 21% in 2016 for the top 75 rms in New York and New Jersey, fueled by airport expansion and high-rise builds getting under way

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

The database includes more than 13,000 national average installation times, third-party verification of labor hours and cross-platform compatible data with a growing list of software vendors. read more.

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Revit OpEd

MAY 15, 2017

I bumped into a subtle conflict this evening. I created a new file from a stock template. I then used Insert from File > Insert Views from File to acquire a few drafting views. When I closed this new project and decided to open the file the harvested drafting views are stored in this message appeared. Keep in mind that no files were actually open at the moment.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 15, 2017

By going through the following construction video, you can learn the tips for obtaining formula toward full super elevation of highway or road. This video is very useful for land surveying. Full super-elevation stands for the amount with which the external edge of a curve located at a road or railway is grounded directly above the inner edge. Its units range from meter/meter or feet/feet.

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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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Contractor Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

Journal readers were asked to nominate their favorite businesses in 167 categories and, once the top five were identified in each category, to vote for the best. read more.

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ENR Construction

MAY 15, 2017

Manhattan tower will include 1.2-MW cogen and 50,000-gal rain collection systems, with upgrades around busy commuter hub next door.

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ENR Construction

MAY 15, 2017

Officials in Maryland paved the way last week for what they are calling the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind projects. The Maryland Public Service Commission granted offshore wind renewable energy credits, otherwise known as ORECs, to two proposed wind projects with a combined value of $2.09 billion.

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ENR Construction

MAY 15, 2017

Maser Consulting’s expansion into mobile LiDAR and drone platforms tops its long list of engineering specialties

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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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MAY 15, 2017

Arizona, California, Nevada Debate Fate Of Colorado River, Lake Mead -- With Arizona Having The Most At Stake.

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ENR Construction

MAY 15, 2017

Total Construction Spending Expected to Increase by Nearly 7% This Year.

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MAY 15, 2017

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