Job Order Contracting
MAY 25, 2018
Attention JOC Contractors – Business Opportunities are available to qualified, service-oriented local builders. # 1 University of Texas – San Antonio. Link to Request for Proposal – Job Order Contracting Services (JOC). With over 30,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree. programs, the University is the second largest institution in the University of Texas.
Construction Dive
MAY 25, 2018
The state expects to have 100,000 active apprentices, many of them in the construction trades, by the end of 2020.
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BD+C
MAY 25, 2018
Over the last decade, there has been a renewed awareness in the role of designed natural environments and health. This becomes extremely important in environments like healthcare facilities, where patients’ physical or psychological well-being is impaired.
Construction Dive
MAY 25, 2018
Wentworth Institute construction students have logged 4,500 hours learning about the building Gilbane is currently erecting on the Boston campus.
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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.
CK Power
MAY 25, 2018
It’s the debate of the hour: Diesel or battery power? Here’s an honest answer: They’re two vastly different power sources, and there’s a time and place for each. This is a separate discussion from the renewable energy debate, as the electricity powering a battery engine could very well be sourced from a coal plant instead of a wind farm. Rather, this is a discussion of the various benefits and drawbacks of battery energy and diesel energy — and which is the better choice for various applications
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CK Power
MAY 25, 2018
Diesel fuels our economy. Many of the industries that make our day-to-day lives a possibility —farming, construction, infrastructure and more— depend on diesel to power their equipment. In the 1990s, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started phasing in emissions regulation for off-road diesel applications to reduce harmful pollutants. The latest iteration of these phased regulations — Tier 4 emissions regulations — aimed to reduce harmful pollutants by as much as 90% over unregulated lev
BD+C
MAY 25, 2018
54% of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. In response, association officials have launched a new mobile advertising campaign urging drivers who routinely pass through certain work zones to slow down and be alert.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 25, 2018
David H. Pink‘s new book: When: The scientific secrets of perfect timing, in some ways addresses what we already know — most of us are “better” in the morning and we can all use a brief afternoon nap to enhance our functioning and productivity.
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 25, 2018
Construction Contractors Need Help From Knowledgeable Advisors. Everywhere there a Buzz Words and lots of people who say they are Experts in their field. Question is What the Expert knows is in a topic that is useful to you? Everyone wants to be paperless. It is not so much about saving a Tree as saving Time. How can I get to My Bookkeeper, My Accountant, My Tax Accountant the information they need to develop the reports?
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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?
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2018
California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary David M. Lanier announced last week that there are nearly 82,000 active apprentices in California – the highest number in the 79-year history of formal apprenticeship job training in the state. In 2015, California had approximately 53,000 active apprentices and is on track to double the number by the end of 2020.
Construction Dive
MAY 25, 2018
Billionaire Dan Gilbert's company Bedrock will capture various state taxes to help pay for proposed projects, which include a tower that would be the city's tallest.
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2018
The hydroelectric Bagnell Dam on the Osage River in mid-Missouri is responsible for holding back the 600-billion-gallon Lake of the Ozarks and creating 722,000 MWh of renewable electricity per year. Designed in the 1920s by Stone & Webster, Bagnell is an unreinforced gravity dam with three sections.
Business Facilities
MAY 25, 2018
PwC will invest $20 million on the expansion, which includes establishing Stamford, CT as the headquarters for its Insourced Solutions for Tax (IST) division. - Read: PricewaterhouseCoopers Connecticut Expansion Will Create 400 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2018
After a two-year investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service , Indiana States Attorney Josh Minkler has announced federal charges against six individuals, including a former regional construction project manager of a bank, who are alleged to have operated a multi-level scheme to defraud and embezzle over $8 million from a Pennsylvania-based bank and a Pennsylvania insurance company. • John L.
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2018
The 2018-19 spending plan, which begins July 1, calls for nearly $2 billion in construction, with the majority directed to rail and transit expansions.
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2018
After a two-year investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Indiana States Attorney Josh Minkler has announced federal charges against six individuals, including a former regional construction project manager of a bank, who are alleged to have operated a multi-level scheme to defraud and embezzle over $8 million from a Pennsylvania-based bank and a Pennsylvania insurance company.
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2018
The proposed route calls for north-south line between Fort Collins and Vail, and an east-west route extending through downtown Denver and Vail.
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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
MAY 25, 2018
California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary David M. Lanier announced last week that there are nearly 82,000 active apprentices in California – the highest number in the 79-year history of formal apprenticeship job training in the state. In 2015, California had approximately 53,000 active apprentices and is on track to double the number by the end of 2020.
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2018
The 2018-2019 spending plan, which begins July 1, calls for nearly $2 billion in construction, with the majority directed to rail and transit expansions.
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2018
The Toro Company today reported its second quarter sales which show the company's professional segment net sales for the second quarter were $660.4 million, up 8.1 percent from $610.9 million last year. For the first six months, professional segment net sales were $1,064.0 million, up 8.3 percent from the comparable 2017 period.
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2018
The joint venture, Bayport Polymers, will take ownership of Total's existing 880-million-lb-per year polyethylene facility in Bayport, Texas and a $1.7-billion, 1-million-tons-per-year ethane steam cracker that is being built by CB&I in Port Arthur, Texas. The cracker is slated to begin operating in 2020.
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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!
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2018
The hydroelectric Bagnell Dam on the Osage River in mid-Missouri is responsible for holding back the 600 billion gallon Lake of the Ozarks and creating 722,000-MWh of renewable electricity per year. Designed in the 1920s by Stone & Webster, Bagnell is an unreinforced gravity dam with three sections.
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2018
When the North Cascades Highway opened in September 1972, it lasted just two months before snow closed the 37-mile stretch through Washington’s North Cascades mountain range. The two-month window was a fitting omen of what was to come for the roadway.
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2018
The Toro Co. reported its second quarter sales, and its professional segment net sales were $660.4 million, up 8.1 percent from $610.9 million last year. For the first six months, professional segment net sales were $1,064.0 million, up 8.3 percent from the comparable 2017 period. Professional segment earnings for the second quarter were $165.0 million, up 10.7 percent from $149.0 million in the same period last year.
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2018
The joint venture, Bayport Polymers, will take ownership of Total's existing 880 million pound per year polyethylene facility in Bayport, Texas and a $1.7 billion, 1 million tons per year ethane steam cracker that is being built by CB&I in Port Arthur, Texas. The cracker is slated to begin operating in 2020.
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Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2018
Senate and House committees unanimously clear measures authorizing $2.4 billion for Corps projects.
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