Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
Steve owns Quik Contractors, a midsize general contractor that specializes in commercial projects. Over the last several years, his company has grown to over $16 million in annual sales, with an average project size of $500,000 to $1,500,000. He employs a total of 45 office and field personnel. Currently, he has three key project managers who estimate and manage the company’s jobs.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 9, 2017
It’s been a busy summer here at Viewpoint: We announced our exciting acquisition of Dexter + Chaney , a leader in cloud-based ERP software. Viewpoint’s Enterprise Cloud platform launched as the next generation of construction software. Our team has been on the road at trade shows, conventions, and seminars. We rolled out updates and enhancements to Field View, ProContractor, and Vista.
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
Whether you are working with motor graders, skid steers, track loaders, backhoes or excavators, the one thing that each of these machines has in common is a hydraulic system. Think of them as wheeled or track “hydraulic platforms.”.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 9, 2017
LEAN Job Order Contracting 5 – Project Goals and Objectives: Project Goal. Objective. Project Time frame. Paperless review, research, and internal presentation processes. Improve information access, collaboration, and transparency. Work on current data. Throughout JOC Program. Build upon our collocation strategies and collaboration efforts. Learn the best way to deliver coordinated and collaborative information and services and leverage the shared experience of all parties involved.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
Having the right tools on the jobsite can make all the difference between an on-time, on-budget project and an over-budget project with overworked site managers, subcontractors and suppliers. That is why you spend your evenings catching up on industry news, lunches watching webinars and weekends at far-flung conferences—all in search of just the right tools to do a better job.
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
The California Assembly will soon vote to determine whether it should be illegal for employers to ask applicants if they have been conflicted of a felony. If the bill is passed, California will become the 10th state in the nation to “Ban the Box” for private employers. Nationwide, over 150 cities and counties have similar laws on the books.
Construction Marketing Ideas
AUGUST 9, 2017
A current controversy about a former Google employee who wrote a manifesto questioning gender equity practices has raised some rather significant questions about how and whether businesses should deal with controversial matters when it comes to defining their brands and marketing. Like most good controversies, while there are idealogues on both sides of the fence, […].
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
Having the right tools on the jobsite can make all the difference between an on-time, on-budget project and an over-budget project with overworked site managers, subcontractors and suppliers. That is why you spend your evenings catching up on industry news, lunches watching webinars and weekends at far-flung conferences—all in search of just the right tools to do a better job.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 9, 2017
Rep. John B. Larson announced Tuesday the America Wins Act, a $1 trillion proposal to rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure and to create millions of jobs for the middle class over the next decade.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
Whether you are working with motor graders, skid steers, track loaders, backhoes or excavators, the one thing that each of these machines has in common is a hydraulic system. Think of them as wheeled or track “hydraulic platforms.”.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2017
Mobility, whether on two wheels, four wheels, or more, is on the minds of multifamily developers and designers, according to a recent survey of 215 architects, designers, builders, and developers in the U.S./Canada multifamily construction sector, by Multifamily Design + Construction , a BD+C sister publication. .
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
Although trucks continue to rule the construction site, vans are becoming more popular thanks to new designs that provide better organization, customization and interior space. Vans keep tools, equipment and supplies out of the elements and can be locked for security, both on the jobsite and back at the yard. Modern, European-style commercial vans are easily distinguished from traditional body-on-frame vans by their sleek, unibody designs and wide variety of roof heights and body lengths.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2017
Bolsa Row, a planned mixed-use development from KTGY Architecture + Planning, has been unveiled for Westminster, Calif. The project will act as a gateway to the largest Vietnamese community in the U.S., “Little Saigon.”.
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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?
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
The Atlanta BeltLine is the most comprehensive transportation and economic development effort ever undertaken in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, and among the largest urban redevelopment programs currently underway in the United States.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2017
A newly built school in Copenhagen, Denmark has incorporated 10 solar panels for each student it can accommodate. The C.F. Møller-designed CIS Nordhavn is clad with 12,000 solar panels that will produce at least half of the school’s annual electricity consumption, a total that is equivalent to about 70 detached houses. The myriad panels will also be used as part of the school’s academic strategy.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
Jason Ruddle. Managing Director. Elecosoft.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2017
Ara Mahdessian and Vahe Kuzoyan are thinking about your future. They have to. The future of plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors will be their future too.
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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 Equipment
AUGUST 9, 2017
Cummins Connected Diagnostics and Zonar's V3 smart fleet management solution have partnered to deliver critical information to operations managers that can help optimize the performance of their fleets. By obtaining data through Zonar's V3 telematics control unit, Cummins Connected Diagnostics wirelessly connects your engine to Cummins for immediate diagnosis of engine fault alerts.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2017
Related Rentals announced the launch of leasing at One Hudson Yards, a collection of high-design luxury rental residences with a curated collection of art, wellness, and lifestyle amenities and services. . The 33-story building features bold architecture by Davis Brody Bond, with layouts by Executive Architect Ismael Leyva Architects, and interiors by the award-winning Andre Kikoski Architect that were custom designed to meet the needs of sophisticated and discerning New Yorkers.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 9, 2017
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Tuesday the America Wins Act, a $1 trillion proposal to rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure and to create millions of jobs for the middle class over the next decade.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2017
A startup called UpCodes wants to make code compliance easier for architects and builders through a new app. The app, which is accessible on mobile devices, enables users to search building codes of 40 states and New York City. It puts building regulations from multiple jurisdictions in one place and includes collaboration tools so team members can research and share notes on projects.
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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!
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 9, 2017
Cummins Connected Diagnostics and Zonar's V3 smart fleet management solution have partnered to deliver fleet information to operations managers. By obtaining data through Zonar's V3 telematics control unit, Cummins Connected Diagnostics wirelessly connects engines to Cummins for immediate diagnosis of engine fault alerts. Using unique Cummins algorithms, the company says, Connected Diagnostics prioritizes engine fault information and translates it into clear, actionable recommendations that are
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 9, 2017
The sharing economy could change the outdoor power equipment game as DOZR turns the concept of equipment ownership into an investment rather than just another tool in a toolbox.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 9, 2017
Mazda's new SkyActiv-X engine has taken the spark plug out of the gasoline ignition equation and replaced it with diesel's compression scheme. To be released in 2019, the company's next-generation engine, called SKYACTIV-X , will be the world’s first commercial gasoline engine to use compression ignition.
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2017
Earlier this year, I spoke on the Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Real Estate forum hosted by Bisnow. Healthcare professionals from around the region gathered in D.C. to discuss the future of outpatient facility development, design and technology trends and the overall state of the Mid-Atlantic healthcare market.
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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!
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 9, 2017
Mazda's new SkyActiv-X engine has taken the spark plug out of the gasoline ignition equation and replaced it with diesel's compression scheme. To be released in 2019, the company's next-generation engine called SKYACTIV-X will be the world’s first commercial gasoline engine to use compression ignition.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 9, 2017
After five years of PhD research and two years of software development, a start-up enterprise that applies parallel computing and artificial intelligence to construction planning and scheduling is ready to go to work.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2017
Intelligent Edge Computing is bringing more power to machine learning and providing the foundation for a distributed architecture that will make machine collaboration more prevalent than ever before.
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