Construction Business Owner
JULY 27, 2017
In 2005, Congress enacted the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reduce commercial energy consumption in the Unites States. This legislation has many pieces, but one of the biggest incentives is the Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Deduction, or 179D. Every eligible company should claim this powerful incentive, but businesses are not always aware of it, even though the incentive has been in effect for over a decade.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 27, 2017
Planning for construction costs can mean the difference between making a decent profit and barely breaking even. When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Using integrated construction software can make it easy to stay above the green line throughout the project lifecycle.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 27, 2017
The OpenJOC Process Job Order Contract Best Management Practices for Owners and Contractors that DEMAND Best Value, Quality, and Maximum Productivity. Independent, Best Value Solutions for ANY JOC Program. • LOCALLY RESEARCHED Unit Price Book – 4BT OpenJOC UPB. •Supporting CLOUD JOC Software – 4BT OpenJOC system. •JOC Services. ?Training (Introductory & Advanced). ?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 27, 2017
How smart companies regain & retain skilled talent in the construction industry. The skilled labor shortage spans several major industries in the United States (and overseas)—a trend that has hit construction particularly hard in recent years. During the Great Recession, the construction industry hit some low lows, but along with the problems of a declining economy comes the hope of an eventual recovery.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 27, 2017
Appropriate Job Order Contract Roles and Responsibilities promote best management practices and optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. JOC Procurement/Purchasing/Contracting Authority. The Real Property Owner and an assigned Contracting, Procurement, Purchasing Authority should be the SIGNING AUTHORITY for any JOC task order/project, with appropriate authority/co-signature of the Owner’s assign Technical Authority (from Facilities Management, DPW, Engineering, etc.).
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BD+C
JULY 27, 2017
A new type of suite from Hilton allows guests to work out in the privacy of their own room with over 11 different fitness equipment and accessory options. This new type of room, which recently launched at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner and Parc55 in San Francisco, includes a storage bay with a large variety of fitness accessories that support different types of exercises such as suspension, body weight, core, yoga, HIIT, meditation and family fitness options.
Construction Equipment
JULY 27, 2017
During the 20th annual Barcelona Building Construmat last May, the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) demonstrated its On Site Robotics project to show how 3D printing, drones and robotics mesh together in construction. The On Site Robotics project uses cable-driven robots, similar to those used to record football games, to do the 3D printing.
BD+C
JULY 27, 2017
Five full-scale mass timber fire tests in a multi-story apartment building with promising results will be used to inform code changes. The International Code Council Ad-hoc Committee on Tall Wood Buildings conducted the fire scenarios tested in two one-bedroom apartments constructed using mass timber. The test scenarios included various arrangements of exposed and unexposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) with open doors between living and sleeping areas.
Construction Equipment
JULY 27, 2017
Southern Maine Community College President Ron Cantor has announced a new training option for prospective construction workers called the Construction Institute. “Where a student can take a course or two or three, short term, maybe not a full semester course, maybe not even for credit. But, we said to the industry, ‘What are the skills you really need?
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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.
BD+C
JULY 27, 2017
Games, games, games! Half of respondents to a recent survey of multifamily developers, designers, and builders were providing gaming settings, with a falloff in more active spaces such as sports courts or jogging paths (in a virtual tie at about 27%). . The number providing space for physical therapy (18.7%) was somewhat surprising; perhaps PT is thought of as a health and wellness benefit.
Construction Equipment
JULY 27, 2017
During the 20th annual Barcelona Building Construmat last May, the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) demonstrated its On Site Robotics project to show how 3D printing, drones and robotics mesh together in construction. The On Site Robotics project uses cable-driven robots, similar to those used to record football games, to do the 3D printing.
BD+C
JULY 27, 2017
All four indexes of the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) July Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions remained slightly below the breakeven level of 50, the fourth consecutive quarter indicating softening conditions.
Construction Equipment
JULY 27, 2017
Milwaukee's Journal Sentin el reports Wisconsin will be the new site of a LCD display panel factory making products for computer screens, smartphones and other digital devices. Several states had courted the Chinese Foxconn Technology Group for the $10 billion plant which may employ up to 13,000 workers.
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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
JULY 27, 2017
Nearly 60 percent of manufacturers identify a lack of qualified workers as a barrier to business growth, according to the 2017 Manufacturing Report from Sikich LLP. - Read: Workforce Challenges Are Top Concern For Manufacturers.
Construction Equipment
JULY 27, 2017
HCSS eLogs electronically tracks truck drivers’ Hours of Service (HOS) and automates driving events based on vehicle movements, both of which are mandated by upcoming federal rules requiring conversion from paper logbooks to electronic. Known as an ELD, or electronic logging device, the software can be used to help drivers comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandate scheduled to take effect in December.
Construction Dive
JULY 27, 2017
Scheduled to open in 2017, Jean Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi is the cornerstone of a new $278 billion cultural district on Saadiyat Island. Watch the video to learn more about the building including the massive dome that covers the museum.
Construction Equipment
JULY 27, 2017
Milwaukee's Journal Sentinel reports that construction of the 20 million square foot Foxconn factory could lead to 10,000 construction jobs over the next four years. Although the exact site has not been selected, areas in Racine and Kenosha counties in southeastern Wisconsin are high on the list. Wisconsin will be the new site of a LCD display panel factory making products for computer screens, smartphones, and other digital devices.
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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.
Construction Dive
JULY 27, 2017
Contractors choose to operate as corporations or limited liability companies for a number of good reasons. One is to isolate financial responsibility at the company level, without recourse against the individual company owners. For this to be effective, however, the individuals must respect the integrity of the business entity. Read more.
Construction Equipment
JULY 27, 2017
Southern Maine Community College President Ron Cantor has announced a new training option for prospective construction workers called the Construction Institute. “Where a student can take a course or two or three, short term, maybe not a full semester course, maybe not even for credit. But, we said to the industry, ‘What are the skills you really need?
Construction Dive
JULY 27, 2017
This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: OSHA’s New Electronic Injury & Illness ReportingDrones in ConstructionNonresidential Construction Starts Down 13.7%Read more.
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 27, 2017
People with BIM interests (but not necessary practice) like to muse on the ‘BIG questions’ of this field, like if this ‘BIM’ thing is a revolution or an evolution, a positive or negative disruption, the savior or the re-definer of the industry. The same ones are often much less excited when it comes to the ‘how’ questions of the approach, and when those annoying questions do pop up, I see them often flippantly referring to various Standards, Booklets and Guides for (self) help, as if all that me
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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!
BD+C
JULY 27, 2017
The convergence of the physical and digital worlds has revolutionized our lives and has reshaped how we live, work, play and shop. Various elements of our lives are now better integrated, and shopping is no longer a standalone activity. Consumers expect more from retailers and brands than ever before. As landlords, developers and designers think about the future, we need to start thinking differently.
Business Facilities
JULY 27, 2017
China, the U.S. and Germany are the global leaders in Installed Wind Power Capacity in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report. China is also tops among Renewable Energy Investment Leaders. - Read: China, U.S., Germany Are Global Wind Power Leaders.
BD+C
JULY 27, 2017
The new Flight Training Center, designed by TAGO Architects for Turkish Airlines, will become the largest structure of its kind in Europe and the Middle East once completed. The 30,000-sm building will include 18 simulators and a variety of flight training departments for flight attendants, cabin, and flight training.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 27, 2017
If you want to be familiar with the detailed process necessary for creating the design of a RCC Corbel in excel based spreadsheet following ACI 95, then you should go through the following construction video tutorial. In architectural term a corbel stands for a structural piece (a type of bracket) made of stone, wood or metal that is overhanged from a wall to bear an oppressive weight.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 27, 2017
The drought is taking its toll statewide, with over 75 percent of the state experiencing some kind of dryness.
Business Facilities
JULY 27, 2017
Federal and state authorities are beginning to lay down the rules of the road for self-driving vehicles. - Read: Ready or Not.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 27, 2017
The man was cutting dry grass with a weed-trimmer to try to protect his home from a potential grass fire.
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