IRMI’s 38th Construction Risk Conference
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 12, 2018
IRMI’s 38th Construction Risk Conference boosted awareness on trends and new issues in the industry. Read more here.
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Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 12, 2018
A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations Technology is booming in the construction industry, but not all contractors are prepared for the rapid-fire pace at which technology is being […]. The post Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.
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Understanding the True Power of Telematics
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 12, 2018
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics, 21 percent of all worker fatalities in 2016 took place in the construction industry—a statistic that must be improved. However, improving safety records has more than the obvious benefits to human safety. Your company’s safety record is also a concern when applying for new contracts.
Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Technology is booming in the construction industry, but not all contractors are prepared for the rapid-fire pace at which technology.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
IRMI’s 38th Construction Risk Conference
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 12, 2018
IRMI’s 38th Construction Risk Conference boosted awareness on trends and new issues in the industry. Read more here.
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4BT LEAN OpenJOC JOB ORDER CONTRACTING(TM) SOLUTION
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The innovative 4BT LEAN OpenJOC Job Order Contracting Solution consistently delivers BEST VALUE where others fall short. Please all the tools, training, data sets, support, and technology are readily available within our OpenJOC JOC-in-a-Box Tookit (TM). All Participants and Stakeholders are Bound Together as Equals. Contractually Defined and Fully Detailed Roles, Responsibilities, Documentation, and Workflows.
The 7 most striking construction technology innovations of 2018
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
As the year wraps up, we're looking back at the technological strides that have been made, spanning artificial intelligence, drones, robotics and more.
BEST VALUE Job Order Contracting Construction Services in Texas
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Efficient, On-Demand Construction Services Procurement & Project Delivery. Local, Pre-selected Quality Construction Contractors. Fully Compliant – State of Texas and EDGAR. Required Compliance Audits with Each Project. Supported by Locally Researched Construction Cost Data. LEARN MORE… [contact-form]. The post BEST VALUE Job Order Contracting Construction Services in Texas appeared first on 4BT.
Shifting and Tilting of Well Foundations
The Constructor
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Shifting and tilting problems occurs generally during sinking process of well foundations. If proper care is not taken, they will cause serious.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Turner Construction, Bloomberg LP execs face bribery, bid-rigging charges
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Indicted individuals allegedly inflated subs' bids, falsified work orders and more to extort roughly $15 million during a renovation of the media company's New York City offices.
Salaries on the Rise in the Construction Industry
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Results of NCCER’s 2018 Construction Craft Salary Survey of more than 130 industrial and commercial construction companies.
Mountain Valley Pipeline sued, Atlantic Coast Pipeline halted
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Virginia alleged the $4.6 billion Mountain Valley project repeatedly violated environmental laws and permit talks for the $7 billion Atlantic Coast line stalled.
Almost Home Kids opens third residence in Illinois for children with health complexities
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Children with medically complex conditions represent an estimated three million children who account for 40% of Medicaid spending on children. Growing at 6% annually, they are among the most rapidly growing sectors of the pediatric population. As hospitals struggle to manage costs and resources, moving children with such maladies through a continuum of care is critical to meeting the clinical, social, and emotional needs of this population and their families.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Big machines in a sensor-filled world: Analytics and data at Caterpillar
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The allure of efficiency is driving construction and other traditionally low-tech sectors to tap equipment manufacturers that tout a more connected world.
A modular, scalable mobile hospital can quickly respond to natural disasters and crises
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
In a medical emergency, the faster a patient receives attention, the better their prognosis becomes. Natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods can make transferring a patient to a hospital difficult. What if the hospital could come to the patient? That question spurred the creation of the Medical Motherboard (MM), a modular, scalable mobile hospital that can adapt to multiple crises at any scale.
Connecticut DOT unveils 5-year, $12B infrastructure plan
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The capital construction program is a near $5-billion increase from the last cycle, but state lawmakers have yet to settle on a source of funding.
Owens Corning solutions bring breakthrough innovation to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art expansion
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) reopened in May 2016 following three years of construction to make SFMOMA the largest modern and contemporary art museum in America. The expansion project team, led by Norwegian firm Snøhetta, assembled a multi-disciplinary roster of composites companies, architects and general contractors to meet ambitious sustainability, performance and design goals.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Building Ventures closes $53M debut round, backed by industry giants
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
DPR, Gilbane, Mortenson and other AEC powerhouses supported the venture firm's inaugural fund, aimed at identifying early-stage companies with the potential to drive industry innovation.
New Life Science Building at University of Washington designed for the next generation of research and teaching
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The University of Washington Biology department educates more STEM students than any other program in the state, and now it has a new centerpiece in the Perkins+Will-designed Life Science Building (LSB). The 207,000-sf facility features a separate 20,000-sf research and teaching greenhouse with 2,400 species of plants that will eventually include a direct connection to the LSB.
Tech Toys: Raken debuts offline mode, HoloBuilder adds SiteAI to portfolio
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Plus, TrueLook's new jobsite camera includes built-in LTE and a smartphone app lets users create augmented and virtual reality project imagery.
California’s transportation problems could prevent state from reaching carbon reduction goals
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
California ambitious carbon reduction goals face a major challenge : getting people to travel by more environmentally friendly means than personal cars. The Golden State’s car culture is still going strong, despite the legendary traffic jams. So, other efforts such as stricter green building codes are likely to fall short of emission reduction goals unless that changes.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Minneapolis' $2B Southwest rail attracting $1B in mixed-use development near stations
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DECEMBER 12, 2018
Despite Metro Transit's report, some developers say construction near the light-rail line's 16 planned stops would have boomed regardless.
Plastics & Chemicals: World-Class Cluster In Northeastern Tennessee
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DECEMBER 12, 2018
The northeastern end of the volunteer state is home to a dynamic plastics and chemicals materials and manufacturing cluster. - Read: Plastics & Chemicals: World-Class Cluster In Northeastern Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
Cyber Predictions for 2019
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2018
2018 was a rather prolific year for both innovation and also cybercrime.
Infrastructure Investment Opportunities Evolve as Federal Funding Lags
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 12, 2018
As uncertainty drags on concerning federal funding levels for major infrastructure projects, stakeholders are looking more intensely than ever into what kinds of private capital are available—not only from entities traditionally interested in infrastructure, but also from companies such as Facebook.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
VEGA Americas To Create 120 Manufacturing Jobs In Louisiana
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The Germany-based company will invest $22.4 million in an advanced manufacturing center in Geismar, LA. - Read: VEGA Americas To Create 120 Manufacturing Jobs In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
How to calculate the self weight of the different structural elements
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 12, 2018
A building load belongs to a force that should be confronted by the house frame. The frame should be designed in an efficient manner to resist eight of these loads ranging from wind, earth, and snow devoid of catastrophic stress on the structure. Given below, the detail calculation method of self weight for the structural components: a. Beam: It is applicable to different types of shapes like rectangular/square/tee/trapezoid for measuring the weight.
Thermafiber solutions bring breakthrough innovation to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art expansion
BD+C
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) reopened in May 2016 following three years of construction to make SFMOMA the largest modern and contemporary art museum in America. The expansion project team, led by Norwegian ?rm Snøhetta, assembled a multi-disciplinary roster of composites companies, architects and general contractors to meet ambitious sustainability, performance and design goals.
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