Design errors factor in deadly FIU bridge collapse
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Despite identifying design flaws where two truss members were connected to the bridge deck, the NTSB has not determined the incident's definitive cause.
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Biophilic design: What is it? Why it matters? And how do we use it?
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Have you ever surrendered to nature’s tranquility in search of relief or relaxation? How do you feel hiking in the mountains or running along the seashore? Do the vast ocean, lush forests, and rapid creeks put you in awe or at ease? Does spending a few minutes outside impact your mood?
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October 2018 Construction Industry Stats
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics from multiple sources each month, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.
Feds announce $491M of new border wall contracts
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers announced $636 million of wall construction programs so far this month.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Kehoe Iron Works: Industrial strength makeover
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The kehoe iron works occupies a 6.3-acre site on the Savannah River, in the Savannah National Historic Landmark District. Built in 1873 and 1902 and closed in 1930, it was acquired by the Savannah Gas Company in the 1940s; it later sat unused for 28 years. Twelve years ago, Georgia newspaper magnate and philanthropist Charles H. Morris purchased the site with the goal of turning it into a community asset.
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Weiser Hall, University of Michigan: Campus upgrade
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The renovation of Weiser Hall, a Mid-century academic building at the University of Michigan, provides new daylit spaces, community clusters, greater accessibility, and sustainable design features. The building had been mostly vacant since 2014, when the astronomy department moved out.
Hensel Phelps wins $327M Nashville airport terminal design-build contract
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The firm's contracts at the Tennessee airport now total $567 million, or nearly half of the value of the facility's $1.2 billion expansion.
Louisiana Lands $1.25B Wanhua Chemical Complex
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The China-based company's new chemical manufacturing complex will create 170 new jobs in St. James Parish, LA. . - Read: Louisiana Lands $1.25B Wanhua Chemical Complex at BusinessFacilities.com.
To draw Amazon to DC, Virginia Tech planned a $1B campus
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Nearby George Mason University will expand as well to roll out the red carpet for the e-commerce giant.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Guide offers understanding of elements that create successful multi-floor communal spaces
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has released a guide highlighting case studies of large, multi-floor communal spaces around the world.
Mill240 Apartments II Drone Paint Inspection
PC Construction
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The Mill240 Apartments II project in Lawrence, Massachusetts, involves a massive renovation of the former Newark Paper Mill, which has been unoccupied for several decades. PC Construction was selected to bring these buildings back to.
Make More Money Immediately
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Here’s the part that most Contractors know unconsciously but may struggle to implement: the better and more efficient use of your time, the more money you can make.
NTSB Investigation Indicates Design Errors Were Made on FIU Bridge
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) this week released an investigative update on the collapse of the Florida International University (FIU) pedestrian bridge in Sweetwater, Flordia, revealing significant errors made in the design of the bridge that collapsed and killed six people back…
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
NomNomNow Creating 181 Jobs In Tennessee
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The fresh pet food producer and distributer will invest $1.7 million to locate a new production facility in Nashville, TN. . - Read: NomNomNow Creating 181 Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
ARA Adds Two New Inductees to Rental Hall of Fame
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Two longtime equipment and event rental industry workers will become the newest inductees into the American Rental Association (ARA) Rental Hall of Fame. The individuals selected, Joseph Jabbour and William Beneris, will be formally inducted during a ceremony at the 2019 ARA show in February.
Seattle Hotel Project Stacks Up With Structural Modular Design Construction
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Shipped from Europe and stacked like Lego blocks, the modular units that make up citizenM hotel offer a unique construction method in Seattle’s South Lake Union.
ELFA Confidence Eases in November
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Business confidence decreased for the the equipment finance market, according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The group’s November Monthly Confidence Index fell to 58.5, down from 63.2 in October. When asked to project business conditions over the next four months, 10.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
A Comfortably Seated Five-Person Utility Vehicle Crew
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Caterpillar introduces its Cat CUV85 and CUV105D utility vehicles with a second row to accommodate five people.
Construction Employment Rises in 44 States
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Construction employment rose in 44 states and D.C. between October 2017 and 2018, while 36 states and D.C. added construction jobs between September and October, according to the Associate General Contractors of America (AGC) Labor Department.
City Councilman's Landscaping Company Burgled for Third Time in Eight Months
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Two Exmark zero-turns, an Exmark walk-behind, a Generac generator, a $50,000 truck and some plants were stolen.
Amazon HQ Is Set to Boost NYC Infrastructure Building
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Proponents want push on subway link to LaGuardia Airport and new streetcar; in other New York news, a major wind power thrust and affordable housing in Brooklyn.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Emails about Hush Money and Inflated Bids Revealed at Evans Landscaping Trial
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Prosecutors allege that Ergon Site Construction was created as a front to win minority contracts with the state and city.
7 Best Practices for Fleet Management
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Are you maximizing the value from your fleet of service vehicles while minimizing your legal liability?
Detail about 3D reinforcement in civil structure drawing
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
In this useful construction video tutorial, you will get the details of 3D reinforcement in civil structural drawing. In this regard, you should have clear ideas on the followings :- Stirrups 8Ø@150 C/C – It means the stirrups or rings should contain 8mm diameter. The distance among two rings in a column should be 150 mm center to center. Bottom - 12Ø@150 C/C B/w (both way) – It is applicable in footing.
A Nimbler Mower Maximizes Maneuverability
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Exmark recently unveiled its 44-inch Radius E-Series zero-turn riding mower with more maneuverability and operator comfort.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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 New York Specialty Contractors Survey 2018: Firms See Steady Business
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
New Jersey, mechanical and demolition firms see gains.
Blower Attachment to Expand Four-Season Versatility of GrandStand MULTI FORCE Family
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Toro’s Pro Force blower attachment furnishes landscape pros with the productivity they need from start to finish.
City Scoop: Green Roofs, Green Schools and More in New York City
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Overall construction spending expected to decline by almost 10% this year.
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