Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 4, 2017
When construction companies experience growth, there is a need to streamline business processes, boost efficiency, and make the most of their administrative time. Though the construction industry has significantly ramped up its adoption of new technologies in recent years, there are still some growing pains and learning curves when it comes to pulling the trigger on software.
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2017
Masonry resistance against water penetration depends on materials used, types of wall, and quality of workmanship. Methods to improve water.
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 4, 2017
Perfection is the absence of flaws and defects. Perfection has no gaps. Perfection needs no renovation. But perfection also lacks stability because it assumes that someone or something was always free of errors. It fails to recount the point at which that someone or something became perfect. And if it became perfect, was it really ever perfect at all?
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2017
Prestressed concrete structures undergo damages and deterioration. Causes of existing prestressed concrete structure damages and their maintenance is.
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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.
Lets Build
APRIL 4, 2017
Who are the influencers in the Construction Industry? At GenieBelt we have created a list of the biggest influencers in construction, but what is an influencer? According to Forbes , it’s someone who has a large base of followers and who is able to impact these. In the construction industry, we are seeing influencers from both companies and individual people.
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 4, 2017
Perfection is the absence of flaws and defects. Perfection has no gaps. Perfection needs no renovation. But perfection also lacks stability because it assumes that someone or something was always free of errors. It fails to recount the point at which that someone or something became perfect. And if it became perfect, was it really ever perfect at all?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 4, 2017
Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
Today, April 4, the design proposal for Amazon’s newest building is scheduled to be presented at a Downtown Design Review meeting. The 17-story, 405,000-sf building, which is being designed by Graphite Design Group, will sit at the site of a former hotel at 2205 Seventh Avenue in Seattle.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 4, 2017
Sponsored Content by Ward Mfg. Amy O’Conners is a customer service representative at Ward Mfg.’s corporate headquarters in Blossburg, Pa. She is a second-generation employee; her father, Gerald O’Conners, retired from Ward’s Plant 1 in 2015 as a supervisor on the molding line in the production unit after 46 years of service. His son worked at Ward for a time, and other O’Conners’ relatives can be found working at the plumbing pipe and fittings manufacturer. re
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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
APRIL 4, 2017
Not long after the world’s fourth tallest tower in the world became official, Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea has officially opened to become the world’s fifth tallest tower. . The tower, which comprises office space, residential units, and a seven-star hotel, rises 123 stories to a height of 1,819 feet. In addition to being the fifth tallest building in the world, Lotte World Tower also boasts a few other significant titles related to its height.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2017
The Associated Press reports that contractors submitting proposals to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall are asking questions regarding their required security plans that must accompany their wall prototype designs. Questions posed on a website for government contractors included if the government would indemnify companies whose workers use deadly force.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
A new six-tower mixed-use project from Vincent Callebaut Architectures would incorporate community orchards, food gardens, and phytopurification lagoons in an attempt to build a sustainable and eco-friendly community. Named Hyperions after the world’s tallest tree (a Northern California Sequoia sempervirens that’s specific location is kept secret), the New Delhi-located project would be built out of cross-laminated timber (CLT) before being covered with food-producing gardens.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 4, 2017
A lone voice from Vancouver issued a challenge at the Greenbuild #2 conference in Pittsburgh in 2003: “What will the US Green Building Council do to address the fact that the right building in the wrong place is the wrong building?”.
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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?
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
With new and untested indoor environmental monitoring sensors and sensor-based systems coming on the market, there is confusion and uncertainty in the marketplace, according to the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2017
One worker was crushed to death and another injured while building a reinforced cinderblock wall for a new car dealership in El Cajon, Calif., Monday afternoon. The two men were digging footings next to the wall when it collapsed, fire officials said. One of them, a 21-year-old man, was pushed back and not trapped underneath the structure. He injured his leg and back.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
The POE, or post-occupancy evaluation, has become a commonplace term in design and construction. And while practically everyone in design, from industry to academia, uses the term, there are massive variations in what POE actually means and does. Clarity is needed! Let's start by addressing five widespread myths about POE. .
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2017
Manitou Americas, Inc. has partnered with YANMAR to offer remanufactured (REMAN) engines under the XPRT Genuine Parts brand name. Remanufactured engines are specifically designed to fit any Gehl or Mustang branded machines operating in North America. Yanmar Americas remanufactures engines in the United States, to the strictest of standards, using XPRT Genuine Parts.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
Howard Elkus, FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP, cofounder of the Boston-based architectural firm Elkus Manfredi Architects, died on April 1 in Palm Beach, Fla., 11 days before his 79 th birthday. The firm announced his passing on April 3 but did not disclose the cause of death or information about survivors.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2017
Manitou Americas, Inc. has partnered with Yanmar to offer remanufactured engines under the XPRT Genuine Parts brand name. Remanufactured engines are specifically designed to fit any Gehl or Mustang branded machines operating in North America. Yanmar Americas remanufactures engines in the United States using XPRT Genuine Parts. Lead-times are less than 15 days on most engines (versus 120 days with new engines), and carry a one-year OEM factory warranty, backed by the Gehl and Mustang dealer netwo
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2017
On May 11, in Chicago, the editors of Building Design+Construction will convene a high-powered group of AEC visionaries and industry experts to discuss the future of the AEC industry and the changing built environment. Accelerate Live! will feature 23 speakers in all, including 19 AEC professionals, who will present the latest innovations, tech breakthroughs, and projects that are advancing the commercial architecture, engineering, construction, and building owner/developer industries. .
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 4, 2017
The Construction Media Alliance, which I believe is a successor to the defunct Construction Writers Association, exists on social media (Facebook and Twitter) but doesn’t appear to have its own website or “fixed address” Nevertheless, the group issued the following news release in mid-March. The Construction Media Alliance – a network of construction industry journalists, […].
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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
APRIL 4, 2017
The Associated Press reports contractors submitting proposals to build the US-Mexico border wall, due today, are asking questions regarding their required security plans that must accompany their wall prototype designs. Questions posed on a website for government contractors included if the government would indemnify companies whose workers use deadly force.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 4, 2017
The Aspen Root Passive Home is the culmination of a 25-year journey for the owners who both work in the environmental industry and are committed to reducing their own ecological footprint.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 4, 2017
3 keys to developing teams that solve problems and think for themselves.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 4, 2017
Welcome to the eighth edition of the LEED® Canada Buildings-in-review supplement, produced in partnership with SABMag. In this supplement, you will read about some of the most innovative and efficient buildings in Canada. LEED® certification provides a critical third-party seal of approval in the marketplace, and ensures that a building has gone through a rigorous process to verify their environmental performance targets.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 4, 2017
Steven Guzelimian, President, Optergy. It could be said that good outcomes = planning + technology + execution + integration. Internet of Things (IoT) terminology is relatively new to the discussion as it relates to buildings, in fact, the choice of words does not really convey what it is, how you can use it, and why you should use it. read more.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 4, 2017
The two-storey, 2,900m2 Wesbrook Community Centre is located at the heart of the rapidly growing Wesbrook Village neighbourhood, on the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia.
Business Facilities
APRIL 4, 2017
Greenlight.guru has expanded to a new office for tech startups and plans to create up to 120 new jobs by 2020 with help from state tax credits and training grants. Read Software Company Adding 120 Jobs In Downtown Indianapolis on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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