Top Issues Faced by Construction Industries in 2017 and Future
The Constructor
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Construction industries faces a lot of challenges and issues such as productivity, sustainability, profit margins, lack of skilled labors, use of.
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Five strategies to improve energy performance in existing buildings
BD+C
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Anyone who owns or operates an existing building should be scheduling energy audits and/or retro-commissioning. Here’s why: Improving building energy performance reduces costs, lowers strain on shared community resources, and demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship. Local jurisdictions nationwide are leading the charge to improve building performance, and many have adopted the LEED Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite: Commissioning for new buildings as part of their standard requir
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August Construction Spending Rises to $1.21 Trillion - Up 0.5%
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The U.S. Commerce reported today that construction spending increased 2.5 percent on a year-to-year basis in August to $1.21 trillion. Here is a summary of the August figures: Total Construction. Construction spending during August 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,218.3 billion, 0.5 percent above the revised July estimate of $1,212.3 billion.
A Houston office park gets a new life as a private day school
BD+C
OCTOBER 2, 2017
A new 75,000-sf Early Learning Campus, designed specifically for The Awty International School’s pre-K through first grade students, recently opened in Houston. Shepley Bulfinch’s design created the new campus from a vacant 30-year-old office park that sits on a 5.25-acre site.
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.
$1.2 Billion Expansion for Nashville's BNA
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2017
“Our city is booming and the new BNA design will reflect the best of Music City, taking our travel opportunities to new heights,” said country music singer Dierks Bentley, a Nashville Airport Authority board member, in a promotional video.
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August Construction Spending Rises to $1.21 Trillion
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The U.S. Commerce reported today that construction spending increased 2.5 percent on a year-to-year basis in August to $1.21 trillion. Here is a summary of the August figures: Total Construction. Construction spending during August 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,218.3 billion, 0.5 percent above the revised July estimate of $1,212.3 billion.
Riveting data: The importance of effective storytelling in making your speeches work
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Speaking consultant Joey Asher offered a simple deal: He would send a free sample of his small book: Riveting Data: How to make any presentation exciting using Hollywood storytelling techniques, in exchange for a social media or Amazon review. His book is timely as I prepare for a presentation at the Buildings Show on Nov. […].
Big Ben Rehab Cost Doubles
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The conservation project of the Elizabeth Tower and Great Clock, more commonly known as Big Ben Tower in London, was originally estimated to cost about $38.5 million, but as crews have had a chance to look more closely at the work over the last 16 months, it has become apparent that $38.5 million comes up a bit short. Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd was awarded the pre-construction and scaffolding contracts through a two-stage tendering process in November 2016, and since then has been estimating costs
Nationwide retrofit strategy in Canada could cut 51% of emissions from large buildings
BD+C
OCTOBER 2, 2017
A nationwide retrofit strategy could cut 51% of emissions from large buildings in Canada, according to a new Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). The report includes recommendations that CaGBC says would reduce 21 million tons of carbon by 2030, help the government achieve its climate change goals, and grow the economy. CaGBC researchers analyzed how the type, size, and age of large buildings, along with energy sources and the carbon intensity of regional electrical grids in Canada, can affect
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.
Now Arriving - $1.2 Billion Expansion for Nashville's BNA
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2017
“Our city is booming and the new BNA design will reflect the best of Music City, taking our travel opportunities to new heights,” said country music singer Dierks Bentley, a Nashville Airport Authority board member, in a promotional video.
Fuzic Creating 225 Jobs In Indiana
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Fuzic, a marketing tech platform that provides custom audio advertising and licensed music for location-based businesses, will expand its operations in Fishers, IN, creating up to 255 new, high-wage jobs by 2020. The company will invest $3.66 million in a new office in the Braden Building in Fishers’ Nickel Plate District, tripling the size of the company’s current office footprint.
On Closer Inspection.Big Ben Rehab Cost Doubles
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The conservation project of the Elizabeth Tower and Great Clock, more commonly known as Big Ben Tower in London, was originally estimated to cost about $38.5 million, but as crews have had a chance to look more closely at the work over the last 16 months, it has become apparent that $38.5 million comes up a bit short. Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd was awarded the pre-construction and scaffolding contracts through a two-stage tendering process in November 2016, and since then has been estimating costs
Call For Entries: 2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 2, 2017
CALL FOR ENTRIES. Submissions for Business Facilities’ 2017 Economic Development Deal of the Year are now being accepted. The awards will be announced in January 2018, and the winners will be featured prominently in the January/February 2017 issue of Business Facilities. The deadline for submissions is November 17, 2017. Any organization with an economic development mission limited to a defined city, state, or region is invited to submit an entry.
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?
Health Care Award of Merit: UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
During construction, the UC San Diego campus expansion was Southern California’s largest ongoing health care project and the second-largest in state history.
Location Spotlight: City Of Zibo
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Zibo is listed as one of China’s Top 50 Cities in Competitive Strength year after year since 1992. In 2015, Zibo ranked 40th in China’s Top 100 Cities of Comprehensive Strength and 35th in Forbes’ Best Commercial City in Mainland China. - Read: Location Spotlight: City Of Zibo at BusinessFacilities.com.
Ward Mfg.: Resolving contractors’ challenges
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Employee industry knowledge, willingness to help allow Ward Mfg. to provide its customers with the proper resolutions to their project and jobsite challenges.
Water/Environment Best Project: Terminal Island Advanced Water Purification Facility Expansion
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Los Angeles Sanitation has built what the Bureau of Engineering calls one of the world’s most technologically advanced water treatment systems at the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
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.
Government/Public Building Best Project: Santa Clara Family Justice Center
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The Santa Clara Family Justice Center in San Jose provides a calming and friendly environment for children and families.
Demolition Marks Turning Point for Decommissioned Hospital Site
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Six years after treating its last patients, the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., is on the verge of demolition to make way for a new 3.1-million sq ft mixed-use development.
Airport/Transit Award of Merit: LA Metro Transportation Authority Light Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Set on a narrow, 9.7-acre site, the $116-million facility was designed to attain LEED Gold status while optimizing efficiency and functionality of rail maintenance and operations.
Energy/Industrial Best Project and Excellence in Safety: Barren Ridge Renewable Transmission Project
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The Barren Ridge renewable transmission project created a 62-mile “energy superhighway” strung across the Angeles National Forest and the Mojave Desert.
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!
Health Care Award of Merit: VA Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Sitting on a 43-acre site with nearly 300,000 sq ft of usable space, this facility is one of the largest leaseback projects in the history of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
Excellence in Safety Award of Merit: Substation Replacement at U.S. Naval Academy
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Crews logged nearly 10,000 safe hours in replacing three main substations at the U.S. Naval Academy’s postgraduate school.
Airport/Transit Best Project: LAX 2nd Level Roadway and Central Terminal Improvements
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Most travelers at Los Angeles International Airport experience the controlled chaos that occurs on the second-level roadway that serves nine terminals.
Health Care Award of Merit: Chinese Hospital New Patient Tower
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Built in 1925, the Chinese Hospital, the birthplace of martial artist Bruce Lee, was demolished to allow for a seismically sound tower.
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!
Cultural/Worship Award of Merit: Sufism Reoriented Sanctuary
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
A 78-ft central dome with an oculus illuminates a column-free prayer hall and is surrounded by 12 more domes, all marble clad.
Energy/Industrial Best Project: Triangle T Ranch Solar PV System
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The 12,000-acre Triangle T Ranch needs large volumes of water to grow its almond and pistachio trees in a dry, sunny climate.
Rhode Island Innovation Complex Breaks Ground
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The $150 million Wexford Innovation Complex broke ground on former Interstate 95 land in Providence recently.
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