Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Construction contracts are arguably more important than other contracts because they guarantee the health and safety of all potential occupants of a building. But, they have always been fundamentally different from standard commercial contracts. So, when a construction case makes it to the call of the trial list, it is like the judge is being thrown a knuckleball after seeing a hundred fastballs.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Below have demonstrated substantial improvement over the past 25 years. Figure 1. Bureau of Labor Statistics Safety Data. Rate. Rate Change Over Time Period. Percent Change. TRIR (Total Record Incident Rate). 8.4 to 3.1. 63% decrease. Total rate (Case rate for days away Since 1992, US businesses, governmental agencies, and industry have substantially reduced the number of recordable injuries.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Funding for the 11 projects representing 175 miles of barrier replacement and new construction will come from more than 100 U.S.- and foreign-based deferred military construction projects.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

According to a Zion Market Research report, the market for Building Information Modeling was around USD 3.52 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach approximately USD 10.36 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of slightly above 19.45% between 2017 and 2022. The rapid adoption of BIM in the construction industry comes as no.

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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.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Last month, one of the world's most well-known retailers filed for bankruptcy. Barneys is almost 100 years old and will close 15 of its 22 stores as part of a major restructure, and they aren’t alone. Barneys is among dozens of other retailers filing for bankruptcy this year. The question is, how do landlords transform this valuable empty space? The solution lies in repurposing existing square footage.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Many large, commercial, low-rise buildings such as warehouses, big box retail stores, agriculture structures, aviation facilities, etc. often don’t benefit from steeply-sloped roofs the way residences and small commercial buildings might. This is because a steep roof slope would add unwanted height and uneccesary construction cost.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

CNH Industrial's construction business will narrow its product offering and work to strengthen its dealerships in North America as part of a five-year strategy designed to grow construction sales from $3 billion to $4.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Rosslyn Central Place sets a new standard for sophisticated living in a burgeoning Arlington neighborhood. Architects at Beyer Blinder Belle created an iconic wayfinder and an important gathering place in Metro D.C. Guardian SunGuard® low-E coated glass helped make it possible with attractive aesthetics and energy-saving performance.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

CNH Industrial will separate its “On-Highway” and “Off-Highway” businesses. The company says the spin-off of the “On-Highway” assets will better meet respective business needs and optimize the cost and capital structure of each company.

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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.

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CK Power

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The titans of the telecom industry operate some of the largest fleets of power generation equipment in North America. And after 30 years of manufacturing generators and power equipment for a Fortune 100 telecom company, CK Power has learned what it takes to serve this niche market: A world-class engineering team, dedicated account management and a knowledgeable product support team that can be on-site, fixing problems in two hours or less.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Case Construction Equipment has named Steve Cianci as its new VP for North America. He joins Case with more than 25 years of leadership at various global heavy equipment and industrial companies.

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PC Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Blue skies and sunshine created a great backdrop to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new primary care center on the UVM Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital’s Ticonderoga Campus. Upon completion, the addition will be.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Toro reported a net sales increase of 27.9 percent to $838.7 million for its third quarter ended August 2, 2019. In the comparable fiscal 2018 period, the company delivered net earnings of $79.0 million on net sales of $655.8 million. Adjusted 2019 third quarter net earnings were $89.

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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?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Construction is a tough business, and people failure is common. Most of our clients have either failed or come very close. It doesn't matter how many times you are knocked down; it only matters that you learn your lessons, get up, and go again. Some lessons we already took note of years ago, having owned and operated our construction company. By building a system and gaining insight from us, you can pick up from our mistakes which you don't have to go through and can start avoiding before it com

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Designed to be the most resilient tall condominium on the West Coast, every square-inch of 181 Fremont’s 435,000 square-feet was engineered for superior performance, including the innovative, unitized curtainwall system.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Paula and Bill Lishman spent many winters in a poorly insulated A-frame cabin before realizing they needed to go underground to use the earth’s energy to stay warm, so they knocked the top off a hill, built ferrocement domes and covered it up again with dirt. Thanks to skylights cut into every dome and the white-powdered marble that covers the interior, their earth-sheltered home is naturally well-lit despite being below the frost line.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

FLIGHT at Tustin Legacy is a redevelopment of a former Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin, Calif., into what its developer Lincoln Property Company is promoting as the first purpose-built creative office and mixed-use campus in Orange County.

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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.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Jim Paschal, P.E., Chief Technology Officer, Aquatherm North America, evaluates the pros and cons of various chemical and non-chemical Legionella control strategies.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated a standard that providing guidance for installing fenestration products. AAMA 812-19, “Voluntary Practice for Assessment of Frame Deflection When Using One Component Polyurethane Foams for Air-Sealing Rough Openings of Fenestration Installations,” was last updated in 2010. One component polyurethane foams have sometimes been associated with frame deflection of fenestration products.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Annual "August redistribution" of obligation authority due mainly to slow TIFIA loan, INFRA grant spending.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

FLIGHT at Tustin Legacy is a redevelopment of a former Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin, Calif., into what its developer Lincoln Property Company West is promoting as the first purpose-built creative office and mixed-use campus in Orange County.

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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!

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Industry's August unemployment rate slipped to 3.6% from July's 3.8% but rose from year-earlier 3.4%.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

It is a problem that has plagued builders and architects since the inception of concrete decks and continues to grow as we build higher and higher—cracks caused by deflection. After witnessing drywall cracks in luxury condo units in downtown Chicago, a small team of manufacturing engineers set out to create a solution. Unsightly drywall cracks, gaps and ill-fitting corner beads caused from pressure due to building deflection inundated these beautiful luxury condos.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

ASCA panel offers frontline perspective on adding liquids to winter toolbox

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

But Justices still could rule this year on the disputed issue of whether the US Clean Water Act regulates groundwater-carried pollutants.

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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!

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The aircraft manufacturer will invest $8 million in a new production facility in Norman, OK for its Commander single engine aircraft. . - Read: Commander Aircraft Corporation Expanding In Oklahoma at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Justices still could settle this year the much-disputed issue of whether the US Clean Water Act regulates groundwater-carried pollutants.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

But Justices still could rule this year on the disputed issue of whether the US Clean Water Act regulates groundwater-carried pollutants.

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