Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2018

Aself-retracting lanyard (SRL) is much like a sophisticated seatbelt. When used as intended, it stops the fall or controls the impact experienced by the wearer in the event of a fall, which is why overhead fall arresters have long been used to harness workers to help prevent stability hazards. However, in a classic case of needing a product for another use, the construction industry started using self-retractable lifelines, not just in an overhead manner, but also in a horizontal one.

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Construction Dive

MAY 7, 2018

Experts say that U.S. airports have exhausted their short-term modernization strategies and must now invest in major renovations or new construction to accommodate more passengers and new technology.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2018

With so many major factors affecting efficiency on the jobsite, it may seem trivial to pause and think about your work truck, how it’s performing and what might help it perform better. On the contrary, the work truck is one of the most important pieces to the puzzle of jobsite productivity, and one familiar name in work trucks has been studying the market for over 100 years—Ford.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 7, 2018

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced today the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) Program, launched in late 2016, has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 international standard.

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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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BIM & Beam

MAY 7, 2018

We’re excited to announce the latest release of Autodesk’s structural steel detailing software, Advance Steel 2019. Here is a highlight of the main new and enhanced features available in this version. 1 – Enhanced interoperability with Revit 2019. The Advance Steel 2019 Extension for Revit 2019 transfers steel members and steel connections to Advance Steel 2019.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 7, 2018

Investigative reporter Mike Reicher at the The Tennessen.com website has been doing a series special reports on the rise of construction worker deaths during Nashville's explosive building growth and his articles reveal some disturbing trends.

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BD+C

MAY 7, 2018

Construction employment increased by 17,000 jobs in April and by 257,000 jobs over the past year while firms boosted pay to help recruit new workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the increases in pay appear to be attracting more former construction workers back into the job market, but cautioned that labor conditions remain extremely tight.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 7, 2018

This week marks OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event (May 7–11), an excellent time to talk directly with workers about fall hazards and best safety practices.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 7, 2018

When I started business back in 1988, the media industry was undergoing a revolution. The introduction of “desktop publishing” dramatically lowered the capital costs for entering the publishing business. Although massive hot-lead linotypes had gone out of use in the previous decades, the replacement — typesetting into a computer console and printing out the results […].

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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 Dive

MAY 7, 2018

The e-commerce giant paused plans for the downtown building and said it might sublease space until the city council votes on the plan.

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BD+C

MAY 7, 2018

The expansion and renovation of the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Fla., will add three floors and comprise 216 patient rooms and 52 intensive care unit rooms. In total, the expansion will add 365,700-sf to the facility while 48,500 sf of existing space will be renovated. Phase one of the $229 million project, which is being designed by HKS and built by Skanska USA, opened in August 2017 and included a 1,300-space parking garage. .

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Construction Equipment

MAY 7, 2018

Volvo Trucks is bringing the thousands of configurations of the new Volvo VNR and VNL series to your fingertips with a new online configurator tool for building and customizing the innovative new models. Once built, the custom-spec’d design can easily be shared through social media or sent directly to a local Volvo Trucks dealer for additional information.

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BD+C

MAY 7, 2018

High vaulted ceilings are a challenge to acoustical engineers looking to control, direct and amplify sounds to create a dynamic listening experience. LMN Architects approached the design for the new Voxman Music Building at the University of Iowa with an acute understanding of the construction limitations.

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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

MAY 7, 2018

The downtown renaissance includes projects that run the gamut from commercial space to residential.

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BD+C

MAY 7, 2018

The Los Angeles City Council recently approved on a 13-0 vote to move forward with a plan to establish a Climate Emergency Mobilization Department.

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Construction Dive

MAY 7, 2018

The two stages of construction include $855 million in work on what will eventually be a 180-mile beltway around the metro area.

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PC Construction

MAY 7, 2018

The PC Construction team at the Kennebunk High School project recently had the pleasure of leading a tour for a local Girl Scout Troop. These young women were excited to be on an active construction.

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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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Construction Dive

MAY 7, 2018

The failed effort, which advocates say is needed to alleviate traffic, would have been funded by new tax surcharges.

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Business Facilities

MAY 7, 2018

The $85.4M investment will support Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada's $1B investment in its Ontario plants and more than 8,000 jobs, plus create 450 new jobs. - Read: Canada Invests In Toyota, Supports Thousands Of Jobs In Ontario at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Green Industry Professionals

MAY 7, 2018

Maintaining your lawn mower is the key to efficient performance and a luxurious looking lawn.

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Business Facilities

MAY 7, 2018

The ceramics supplier will create 26 new jobs in Cherry Glen Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site in Mount Pleasant. - Read: Smalticeram USA Investing $4M In New Tennessee Operations at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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

MAY 7, 2018

St. James Parish will be the site of a $9.4-billion chemical manufacturing complex that state officials anticipate will bring in more than 8,000 construction jobs.

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Green Industry Professionals

MAY 7, 2018

Starting a landscaping company means implementing the right insurance to keep your business and employees safe.

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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2018

The $7.3 billion facility is being planned to take advantage of low-cost natural gas in the U.S.

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Green Industry Professionals

MAY 7, 2018

The H-2B visa shortage is taking a toll on landscaping businesses trying to fill summer jobs.

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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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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2018

The contract is a major milestone for the $20 billion Saudi project

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Green Industry Professionals

MAY 7, 2018

HENA offers an opportunity to experience the Aloha Advantage at the 2018 MIDPAC Conference and Expo.

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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2018

Your company still has time to participate in ENR New York's Top Contractors survey, encompassing New York and New Jersey firms.

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