Wed.Dec 27, 2017

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5 Tips to Find the Best Talent in 2018 [Infographic]

Construction Equipment

Expect the challenge of sourcing the most highly-qualified candidates to become even more competitive as we enter the new year. And perhaps as younger employees, with fresh ways of looking at employment, join the workforce, new means of attracting – and keeping – them are worth considering. You may also think about tuning-up some tried-and-true – but dated - methods to stay ahead of the pack.

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Digging Deep

SAB Magazine

The Green Roof Innovation Testing Laboratory [GRIT Lab] at the University of Toronto, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, is focused on investigating the environmental performance associated with ‘green’ and ‘clean’ technologies.

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Complaining Customers Aren’t Looking for Excuses

ENR Construction

The other night, I was out with some friends. We were at a well-known place, listening to music and relaxing. One of my friends said she wanted something chocolate, so she ordered a piece of chocolate cake. A few minutes later it arrived, and she took her first bite. You could tell by looking at her facial expression that she was not happy. She said it tasted very dry.

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Top 10 Content Marketing Predictions for 2018

Construction Cost Estimating

Content marketing is constantly evolving. From the growth of mobile platforms to the shifts in which content is seen as ‘in favor,’ the landscape has changed considerably over the past few years. It will continue to shift in 2018, presenting companies with many opportunities to win with high impact content. To help you thrive in 2018, we surveyed our own pool experts here at ScribbleLive and checked in with content marketing thought leaders around the world to give you the top ten content market

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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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Dollar General Creating 400 New Jobs In Texas

Business Facilities

The company’s new distribution center in Longview, TX will serve approximately 1,000 Dollar General retail locations in Texas and the southeast. - Read: Dollar General Creating 400 New Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Architecture Billings Upturn Shows Broad Strength

Construction Superintendent Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Even with the uncertainty related to pending tax reform legislation that likely will have a mixed effect on the construction industry, design services at architecture firms remains in high demand. The American Institute of Architects reported the November ABI score was 55.0, up from a score of 51.7 in the previous month. This score reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

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First Net-Zero labelled Home in Canada

SAB Magazine

In May of 2017, the Canadian Home Builders Association [CHBA] officially launched its Net Zero Home Labelling Program, following the successful completion of a 15-month pilot to validate technical and administrative procedures.

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EV Group Completes Corporate Headquarters Expansion In Austria

Business Facilities

The newly opened building in St. Florian, Austria is part of an investment of nearly $24 million that was announced earlier this year. - Read: EV Group Completes Corporate Headquarters Expansion In Austria at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence

SAB Magazine

Located on a campus of 104 buildings and 10 million square feet, the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence has recently become York University’s first LEED Gold certified building.

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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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Water-Right sponsors 'Denim Days for Puerto Rico's Aid'

Contractor Magazine

Throughout the month of November, Water-Right sponsored a fundraiser to aid hurricane relief in Puerto Rico.

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Bois Ellen Housing Co-op

SAB Magazine

The recently completed Bois Ellen Co-op is located in the City of Laval near the Place de la Concorde train and metro station, a neighbourhood that is in transition toward multi-residential housing.

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Former Rivals AECOM, Burns & McDonnell See New Chance for Big Airport Contract

ENR Construction

After council rejects Edgemoor bid, losing rivals unite in combined bid to build new terminal.

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Case Study - Sponsored content

SAB Magazine

The University of British Columbia consistently showcases its interest in building innovation. UBC’s enrollment growth meant that new student housing was needed. Additional housing for over 400 students called for a quick, sustainable and cost effective building solution.

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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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13 most popular articles of 2017

ENR Construction

Summary: With 2018 approaching, let’s take a look back at the most popular articles published on this blog over the last year. Learn about dashboard tips, digital transformation, ways to maximize data value, and much more. As we say goodbye to 2017, let’s take a look back at the last year. Over the last 12 months, we’ve explored topics surrounding a few common themes: Business data, emerging technologies, and IT challenges.

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Interview with Brian Eberle

SAB Magazine

Brian Eberle, Director of Marketing & Sales at EUROSHIELD® Roofing Products in Calgary loves old tires since they are the main ingredient in a line of slate and shake roofing styles that can out-perform the real thing.

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Construction Economics for the Week of January 1, 2018

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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Viewpoint

SAB Magazine

For the sixth consecutive year, a graduate from the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Architectural Science program has won the national CaGBC Student Project Award.

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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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25 HR Compliance Terms to Know for 2018

Green Building Law Update

In addition to the holiday parties and secret santa gift exchanges, the end of the year also brings organizational compliance processes as your HR department gets ready to wrap things up. If you’re not an expert in this area, or even if you are, there’s never a bad time for a terminology brush-up. Take a look at the 25 HR compliance terms you need to know as a manager: Affirmative Action Plan (AAP): A written set of specific, results-oriented procedures to be followed.