Thu.Dec 03, 2020

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Digital Technology Will Be Important for Compliance and Safety Testing Beyond the Pandemic

ENR Construction

Even as vaccines begin to get approved, keeping construction sites open and monitoring safety compliance will be with us even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

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Can High Performance Be Cheaper Than Code Compliant?

Pro Builder

Can High Performance Be Cheaper Than Code Compliant? cbroderick. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 09:59. Jim Nostedt, president or SEEFAR Building Analytics, lays out a formula that shows how total cost of building ownership makes high-performance housing affordable to buyers and benefits builders who want to provide better quality housing. The total cost of building ownership can be applied to new construction or remodeling and it estimates the operating and maintenance costs over the useful life of a buildin

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What’s Stopping Cash Flow From Flowing in Construction?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn how modern technology can help you bill quicker and more accurately-— giving your construction cash flow a significa.

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CONNECT Construction with Best Value

Job Order Contracting

The consistent execution of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction activities on-time, and on-budget, remains elusive to most, yet is readily available to all. The key to obtaining best value construction outcomes for all participants and stakeholders is the adoption of a p rogram approach vs. a project approach involving robust LEAN integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Viewpoint, Trimble Win ‘Hammers’ Awards in UK’s Construction Computing Awards Competition

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint's VFP solution nets Collaboration Product of the Year, while Trimble won Company of the Year and Best Structural Engineering Software nods.

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2020 Sports Facilities Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. sports facilities sector

BD+C

Kimley-Horn, Mortenson, and Populous top BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest sports facilities sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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Alternative Deck Footing Product, Diamond Pier, Releases 10-year Study Examining Frost Heave Performance

Pro Builder

Alternative Deck Footing Product, Diamond Pier, Releases 10-year Study Examining Frost Heave Performance. kcichowicz. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 09:42. Case Study Image. For deck builders in the Northern parts of the US, frost heave is the ultimate variable. It’s the unpredictable force of nature that garners the most call backs for builders come wintertime.

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2020 Data Center Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. data center facilities sector

BD+C

Corgan, Jacobs, and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company top BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest data center facilities sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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$20M Raised for Crane Data Tracking Device

Construction Equipment

San Francisco-based construction startup Versatile is announcing today that it has raised a $20 million Series A. The round was led by Insight Partners and Entree Capital, along with investors. The startup has developed a piece of hardware designed to be mounted to a crane.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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2020 Industrial Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. industrial buildings sector

BD+C

Clayco, Jacobs, and Ware Malcomb top BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest industrial buildings sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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iCraneTrax Now Feeds Telematics Data

Construction Equipment

iCraneTrax, the fleet and business management software from A1A Software LLC, now enables telematics data points to feed other software programs. This includes standard data as defined by the AEMP Telematics Standard, ISO 15143-3, and customized data points selected by the user.

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2020 Hotel Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. hospitality sector

BD+C

Gensler, Jacobs, and Suffolk Construction top BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest hotel sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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Chicago’s Union Station Tower Uses First 80-ksi Steel Sections in the US

ENR Construction

MKA specifies new ArcelorMittal steel products to create larger upper-level spaces in the 51-story tower and deal with site issues near Chicago Union Station.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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2020 Reconstruction Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. building reconstruction and renovation sector

BD+C

Gensler, Jacobs, and STO Building Group head BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest reconstruction sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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Amazon To Open New Fulfillment Center In Oklahoma

Business Facilities

Amazon.com Inc's new one million square-foot fulfillment center will create more than 500 full-time jobs in Oklahoma City, OK. - Read: Amazon To Open New Fulfillment Center In Oklahoma at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Top Windows and Doors Products for 2020

BD+C

The products selected for Building Design+Construction ’s annual 75 Top Products report are determined by you, our readers. These products appeared in the pages of the magazine over the past 12 months that readers wanted to learn more about. The products were selected based on the number of reader service inquiries. BD+C editors selected a few of our favorites as well (marked “Editors' Picks”). . .

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Home Appliance Manufacturers Focus on Hygienic Features

Pro Builder

Home Appliance Manufacturers Focus on Hygienic Features. cbroderick. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:15. Samsung’s senior vice president says all of the company’s product development is now being done “through the lens of hygiene” as the pandemic continues on. Other appliance manufacturing giants, such as LG Electronics and Whirlpool Corp., are adding new technologies to their products for advanced disinfection capabilities.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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2020 Healthcare Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. healthcare facilities sector

BD+C

HDR, Jacobs, and Turner top BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest healthcare facilities sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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Toro Releases e-Dingo, an Electric Powered Compact Utility Loader for Indoor Jobs

Construction Junkie

courtesy of Toro. Indoor construction and commercial remodeling jobs require a unique subset of equipment: compact enough to get through tight, sometimes occupied spaces, while still having enough power to complete the job. Equipment that emits exhaust emissions can also be extremely dangerous in enclosed spaces, so ventilation is key, but can be hard to come by.

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Holiday Gift Guide for Architects

BD+C

It’s that gift-giving time of the year, and if you have an architect in your life, you know that getting them a gift is rough since they are so particular. That’s why we’re here. . Now in its 11th consecutive year, Life of an Architect is once again putting out the definitive gift guide for architects so you don’t have to figure these things out for yourself.

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Soil Connect Scores Seed Funding

Construction Equipment

Soil Connect, the digital marketplace focused on the multibillion dollar soil and aggregates industry, has announced the closing of its $3.25 million seed funding round led by TIA Ventures, a New York City-based seed-stage investment fund.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Top Structural Products for 2020

BD+C

The products selected for Building Design+Construction ’s annual 75 Top Products report are determined by you, our readers. These products appeared in the pages of the magazine over the past 12 months that readers wanted to learn more about. The products were selected based on the number of reader service inquiries. BD+C editors selected a few of our favorites as well (marked “Editors' Picks”). . .

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Home Industry Giants to Expand Smart Water Technology to More Homes

Pro Builder

Home Industry Giants to Expand Smart Water Technology to More Homes. ibush. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 13:32. Two industry leaders are setting the new standard for home building by connecting homeowners to their water in a way they’ve never experienced before. Moen, the leader in smart water technology, and Lennar, one of America’s leading home builders, are joining forces to put the Flo by Moen ™ Smart Water Shutoff in Lennar homes nationwide.

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75 Top Products for 2020

BD+C

The products selected for Building Design+Construction ’s annual 75 Top Products report are determined by you, our readers. These products appeared in the pages of the magazine over the past 12 months that readers wanted to learn more about. The products were selected based on the number of reader service inquiries. BD+C editors selected a few of our favorites as well (marked “Editors' Picks”). . .

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High Prices Keep Homes Out of First-Time Buyers' Reach

Pro Builder

High Prices Keep Homes Out of First-Time Buyers' Reach. cbroderick. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:06. Home prices continued to rise at an unobtainable rate during the third quarter, making it increasingly difficult for first-time homebuyers to enter the market. NerdWallet’s First-Time Homebuyer Metro Affordability Report for the third quarter says median home prices are 5.2 times higher than the typical first-time buyer income.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Top Plumbing Products for 2020

BD+C

The products selected for Building Design+Construction ’s annual 75 Top Products report are determined by you, our readers. These products appeared in the pages of the magazine over the past 12 months that readers wanted to learn more about. The products were selected based on the number of reader service inquiries. BD+C editors selected a few of our favorites as well (marked “Editors' Picks”). . .

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Will Construction Workers Be Considered for Early Vaccine Distribution?

Pro Builder

Will Construction Workers Be Considered for Early Vaccine Distribution? cbroderick. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:24. Essential workers are potentially second in line for COVID-19 vaccines, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthcare workers along with residents and staff of long-term care facilities will be the first to receive the vaccine.

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2020 Convention Center Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. convention center sector

BD+C

AECOM, Gensler, and Jacobs head BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest convention center sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.