Fri.Jun 15, 2018

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Virtual Tours Used to Sell American West Homes

Construction Marketing

When it comes to marketing new home communities, the tried and true model home is the traditional venue. However, the Las Vegas new housing market is aggressive right now, so new construction homes are being purchased practically before the lots are released. Such is the case for American West Homes’ newest community, Rainbow Crossing Luxury at Coronado Ranch in southwest Las Vegas.

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Detailed Line Item Estimating is REQUIRED for Best Value Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Whether estimating renovation, repair, new construction projects or creating deficiencies resulting from facility condition assessments (FCA), detailed line item estimating, using locally researched cost data, provides the best value to owners, contractors, AEs, and oversight groups. Assemblies and other higher level estimating approaches are of limited value at best, while square foot or building models provide even less benefit.

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4 project management mistakes to avoid at all costs

BD+C

High-performing AEC firms prioritize project management training. Technical, leadership, and business management skills all play a vital role in producing projects that are on time and on budget. With that in mind, there are a number of common mistakes that even well-trained project managers make. Keep a look out for these in order to ensure project profitability.

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$1.5B set to expand mixed-used project in Dallas suburb

Construction Dive

Developer and commercial real estate agency Bright Realty broke ground this week on a new mixed-use, "urban core" project at its continually growing Castle Hills development in Lewisville, Texas.

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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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Portland?s newest office buildings put nature on center stage

BD+C

Comprising 300,000 sf of office and retail space, Field Office in Northwest Portland is one of Oregon’s largest real estate investments in the past decade. The two new office buildings will house some of the city’s fastest-growing companies.

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Faraday Future selects GC for its 1 million-sf EV factory

BD+C

Faraday Future (FF) announced today that Bernards, a commercial builder headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., will serve as the general contractor for the 1 million-sf FF factory in Hanford, Calif.

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$1B will transform historic Chicago hospital to hotel

Construction Dive

Crews under general contractor Walsh Group will transform the 102-year-old building, which has been vacant for 16 years and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, into a hotel.

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Home Pro Success Helps Contractors Generate High Quality Leads

Contractor Bookkeeping

Home Pro Success And How They Help Contractors Generate Leads. Leads, Leads, and more Leads! That is what contractors want! You post it on hundreds of forums, you talk about at the business network events with your friendly competitors. Facebook is one of the hottest places to generate leads for your construction contracting company. It works for Handyman, Trade Contractors, General Contractors, Remodel Contractors, and home builders.

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Ford Issues Two Safety Fuel and Brake Recalls

Construction Equipment

Ford recall number 18S17. Select 2018 Ford F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5-liter GTDI V6 engine for high-pressure fuel pumps with misaligned welds. Ford announced Thursday it is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 7,500 2018 Ford F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5-liter GTDI V6 engine for high-pressure fuel pumps with misaligned welds.

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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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California budget includes $1.2B for new lawmaker offices

Construction Dive

The Capitol building's 66-year-old annex, which houses the governor's offices, has safety and accessibility issues.

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Volvo CE Plots Pioneering 5G Technology

Construction Equipment

. . Volvo Construction Equipment will be among the first in the world to trial 5G mobile technology as part of a unique collaboration with mobile operator Telia Company.

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Some vital methods for concrete curing

Construction Cost Estimating

METHODS OF CURING :- Based on the type of construction work, the curing of concrete is done with the use of the following processes :- 1) COVERING: Under this method, wet gunny bags or hessian are utilized to wrap the newly developed concrete surface. This process is very effective for horizontal and vertical surface. 2) PONDING: Under this process, the entire surface is segregated into rectangular or square cages with the development of tiny clay bunds and these cages are filled with water occa

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PHCC Legislative Conference: The future is right now

Contractor Magazine

Politics is NOT a spectator sport and your involvement is key to successful advocacy at all levels—local, state and national.

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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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Construction Begins on $50-Million Powerhouse Science Center Project in Sacramento

ENR Construction

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Design for manufacturing

BD+C

For the past decade, San Antonio-based design firm Lake|Flato has been refining its Porch House concept, a system of modules with floor-to-ceiling windows and connecting porches that link the single-family structure to the outdoors.

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Trump Bailout of Coal & Nukes Faces Heavy Opposition

Construction Equipment

The Trump administration is reportedly drafting an order to force energy system operators to keep coal and nuclear plants operating for at least two years. Engineering News-Record's (ENR) recent article says President Trump may use emergency powers under Defense Production Act to keep the coal and nuclear plants open in an effort to strengthen the nation's power grid resilience.