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The Jobsite’s Invisible Injury

Construction Business Owner

Thousands of construction workers suffer hearing loss from excessive noise exposure on the job every year. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects nearly one in four adults in the United States. NIHL is preventable, but the effect is permanent and can seriously impair a worker’s quality of life. .

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Modular can deliver projects 50% faster, McKinsey finds

Construction Dive

The research company said modular could give the construction industry the "productivity boost it needs" — and $22 billion in annual savings in the U.S. and Europe combined.

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Clayco combines architecture and design assets into one business unit

BD+C

Fulton East is a $26 million, 12-story office tower in Chicago’s West Loop. This was one of the first projects that two architectural firms, Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) and BatesForum, worked on jointly.

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Cycling and building a new business at 66

Construction Marketing Ideas

There’s something exhilarating about cycling hard while engaging in a business start-up, especially when you are 66 years old. I felt some joy thinking about the process yesterday as I barreled along on my new carbon-based endurance bicycle, at least until I blasted head-on into another cyclist who somehow couldn’t see she was in my […].

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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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Viemed Healthcare Creating 220 Jobs In Louisiana

Business Facilities

The respiratory care company will expand into a new headquarters facility in Lafayette, LA. - Read: Viemed Healthcare Creating 220 Jobs In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Looking at the Building Process and the Industry’s Carbon Footprint

Construction Equipment

An article in Finance & Commerce reports that policymakers are now scrutinizing buildings as a major source of pollution, prompting companies to look for greener alternatives.

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Talbert cuts ribbon on expanded North Carolina facility

Green Industry Professionals

The 120,000-square-foot Liberty Trailers LLC will manufacture Talbert’s Tag-A-Long Series, Traveling Axle Series and Hydraulic Tail Series trailers.

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Worker Killed After Falling 65 Feet While Driving Dump Truck

Construction Equipment

A construction worker was killed after falling 65 feet into the pit of an Australian quarry. The 40-year-old worker was operating a large dump truck when it rolled to the bottom of the pit at about 7 a.m. on Thursday. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the man couldn’t be saved.

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How to stop brake failures in equipment trailers

Green Industry Professionals

Landscape contractors and their drivers must ensure equipment trailer brakes are in proper working order before hitting the road.

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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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Sizing Up Sites In Rural Tennessee

Business Facilities

Henderson, Johnson, McNairy, Scott and Sequatchie counties are participating in a state program that will improve their inventory of available industrial sites. - Read: Sizing Up Sites In Rural Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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14 projects earn BD+C's 2019 Building Team Awards

BD+C

This year marked BD+C's 21st annual Building Team Awards. Among the 15 winners are one platinum award, five gold awards, four silver awards, three bronze awards, and two honorable mentions. . Platinum. Photo: Yuzhu Zheng. 1. Gathering Place. .

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American Green Zone Alliance and STIHL Inc. establish battery electric equipment advocacy campaign

Green Industry Professionals

American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) and STIHL Inc. have entered into a unique collaboration to support a nationwide campaign promoting the benefits of battery-electric equipment in professional applications. The new effort pairs industry-leading.

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Town Bridge Rehabiliation

ENR Construction

Rehabilitation of the historic Town Bridge in Canton, Connecticut featured an operation where the full truss superstructure was lifted off its abutments and moved to shore.

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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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Xtend Healthcare Creating 200 Jobs In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The Tennessee-based company plans to invest $1.3 million at its headquarters in Hendersonville, where it currently employs 700 workers. - Read: Xtend Healthcare Creating 200 Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Step-N-Secure Pickup Truck Bed Handle and Tiedown Post

Green Industry Professionals

Rugged, cost-effective product offers a “hand up for your pickup”, increasing safety when stepping onto your truck bed and security when tying down your cargo

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Neptune Plumbing Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award - East Central

Contractor Magazine

Full?service plumbing company recognized for high?growth and dynamic business.

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Rotary announces new appointments

Green Industry Professionals

Rotary adds Frank Gering, operations coordinator for European division and Curt Simmons, field product manager for the U.S.

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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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Corps Picks Four Projects to Evaluate for P3's

ENR Construction

But review will take six to 24 months to determine whether public-private financing is workable on the projects.

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CASE Mulcher Attachment

Green Industry Professionals

Ideal for land clearing, site prep, right-of-way and trail maintenance applications

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Construction Begins On "Garden Airport" in Bengaluru

ENR Construction

SOM-designed terminal in India aims to set new global standards.

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These are the NEW Home Construction Trends Home Buyers Want

BRIKS Design-Build Group

New home construction trends are constantly evolving. Believe it or not, you might be surprised to discover that the new home construction trends relevant to the modern millennial generation are quickly evolving faster than we’ve ever anticipated to know. With more and more homebuyers of the future demanding functional design, it makes a lot of […].

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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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Planning Continues on 12-Mile TriMet Light Rail Extension in Portland

ENR Construction

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How to Build a Great Relationship with Architects, Partners and Home Buyers

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Are you ready to start building successful relationships in architecture? At BRIKS Design Build Group, building successful relationships in architecture is a critical component to our business. From the clients that we work with and the architect firms, we partner with. To the suppliers that help us build quality custom-made homes, and the vendors that […].

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Unusual Footbridge Will Link To Remote English Island

ENR Construction

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Is That Even Legal?

BD+C

How much time have you spent thinking about the legal side of architecture? If you are like most architects, you probably haven’t spent enough time thinking about it. While it may not be the sexiest part of the architectural profession, it is something that every licensed architect must consider on every single project.

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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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Unusual Footbridge Will Link To Remote English Island

ENR Construction

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