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Expert talk: Digital innovation is the number one priority in the industry!

Lets Build

“Digital innovation is the number one priority in construction.” That point, as expressed by Jason Ruddle UK MD at GenieBelt, was one of the most vital conclusions of the European ConTech Summit 2019 that took place in London at the end of January. GenieBelt was extremely proud to host this great discussion in collaboration with.

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Construction Spending Slips in December, Yearly Totals Increase in Most Segments

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction spending declined by 0.6 percent from November to December but increased from a year earlier in most major categories, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors. The new spending data shows strong overall demand for construction services, but association officials cautioned that labor shortages could undermine continued growth for the industry. “This data shows moderate and balanced growth across residential, private nonresidential a

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3 Companies Partner to Increase Job Safety With IoT Tech

Construction Equipment

As the construction industry continues to capitalize on IoT technology to combat job site safety risks, wearable devices are becoming instrumental in improving risk identification and response to incidents. Gilbane Building Co.

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The Best Reason to Invest in a Drone

Construction Business Owner

Today’s jobsites are complex environments requiring multiple trade suppliers to coordinate across all project stages. Additional complexity comes in the form of labor challenges, regulatory changes and, for some contractors, outdated work systems. Fortunately, in a historically low-tech industry, advanced technologies are starting to mature and add real value to construction site management.

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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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Jobpac Connect Software Release – 10th March

Viewpoint Construction Technology

There will be a scheduled outage on Sunday 10th March 2019 between the hours 7pm-10pm AEDT (UTC+11). This is for deployment of our next Jobpac Connect software release. Release notes can be viewed here. An email will be sent out when the system becomes available.

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Setting Up Implementation Training for Successful Technology Adoption

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Training your end users thoroughly on how to use new software and technology is vital to successful implementations. Have you ever implemented new software, trained the whole company and then less than a month later your end users are complaining they either haven’t been trained, they don’t remember the training, or they simply can’t use the new program?

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World of Concrete 2019 Sees Best Attendance in 10 Years

Construction Business Owner

What you need to know from the 2019 World of Concrete show as told my the editors of Construction Business Owner magazine.

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TASBO 2019 – School Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

The Power of Partnership School Construction Services Quality, On-Demand, On-Time, and On-Budget Repair, Renovation, & Minor New Construction Booth #414. Visit Allied States Cooperative & 4BT at TASBO 2019, Booth #414, to learn about the innovative OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting Construction Services available to schools and other ASC member organizations.

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FIU bridge collapse contractor files for bankruptcy

Construction Dive

Magnum Construction Management said that the Chapter 11 filing is not an attempt to shirk responsibilities related to the deadly March 2018 incident.

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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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Job Order Contracting and Spreadsheets

Job Order Contracting

What every public sector real property owner, facilities manager, procurement professional, and construction contractor should know about Job Order Contracting and Spreadsheets, The Power of Collaboration, Partnership, and Current Actionable Information. Simple fact list…. 1. Spreadsheets have serious limitations. Few people truly understand spreadsheet function or their limitations.

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Sweden’s tallest timber building is open for business

BD+C

Made of solid timber and situated about an hour from Stockholm in the Kajstaden district of Västerås, a recently completed multifamily development has become the tallest timber building Sweden. The walls, beams, balconies, elevators, and stairwells are all made from cross-laminated timber.

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Setting Up Implementation Training for Successful Technology Adoption

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Tale of Two Learning Scenarios.

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Hotel and indoor waterpark under construction in the Catskill Mountains

BD+C

The Kartrite Hotel & Indoor Waterpark is nearing completion in the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York. The hotel is located next to a 100,000-sf casino and the Monster Golf Course.

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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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The 50 States of Construction: Is Oregon's growth sustainable?

Construction Dive

Mike Salsgiver, executive director of the AGC's Oregon-Columbia chapter, said the biggest threat to the market's continuing recovery is a potential state-level fiscal crisis.

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Arata Isozaki named 2019 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate

BD+C

Arata Isozaki, distinguished Japanese architect, city planner and theorist, has been selected as the 2019 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the award that is known internationally as architecture’s highest honor.

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Virginia Economic Development Partnership Receives 2018 State Of The Year Award

Business Facilities

Virginia Economic Development Partnership President and CEO Stephen Moret was presented with Business Facilities’ 2018 State of the Year Award today by BF Chief Business Officer Ted Coene. - Read: Virginia Economic Development Partnership Receives 2018 State Of The Year Award at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Caterpillar Updates 797F Haul Truck to T4-F

Construction Equipment

The 797F rigid-frame haul truck now meets Tier 4-F emissions standards using selective catalytic reduction with diesel exhaust fluid. The aftertreatment system is modular for serviceability.

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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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LA Metro approves $3.2B Purple Line extension budget

Construction Dive

The cost of the subway's Section 3 has almost doubled since Los Angeles County voters approved a tax to fund the project in 2016.

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Persistent flooding having economic impact on coastal cities

BD+C

Persistent flooding from high tides and minor storms are damaging economies in some coastal cities including Atlantic City and Annapolis. In Annapolis, Maryland’s capital, eight flood-affected downtown businesses missed out on 3,000 customer visits in 2017, according to a study by Stanford University researchers. The losses amounted to between $86,000 and $172,000, the study says.

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F.E. Moran: An example of how to build an effective blog for education, SEO and brand-building

Construction Marketing Ideas

Chicago contractor F.E. Moran provides services for commercial and residential HVAC, plumbing and fire protection clients. It is a long-established and successful business, and this heritage is reflected in its solid blog that avoids pretension while providing simple, actionable insights on a range of topics within the contractor’s market overview.

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VIDEO: JLG App Allows Wireless Control

Construction Equipment

JLG mobile-control app enables users to drive, steer, and load R Series scissor lifts while in a stowed position. The Mobile Control app allows operators to view the job site while moving equipment, improving safety conditions and reducing potential damage to the work environment.

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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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Luxury Plumbing Fixtures Market to exceed $26B by 2024

Contractor Magazine

The growing preference for smart homes coupled with the rising affluence among consumers has been majorly stimulating luxury plumbing fixtures market.

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PHIL updates the Autogate Tailgate

Digger Blog

Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc, otherwise known as PHIL, is a US firm based in Peoria that specialises in customising off-highway trucks. Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc, otherwise known as PHIL, is a US firm based in Peoria that specialises in customising off-highway trucks.

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Employment Opportunities In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Samantha Jones. From designing to planning and project management to creation, construction jobs play a significant role in building a site. Construction is involved in various things such as skyscrapers, bridges, houses, hospitals, railways, airports, and more. Generally, construction experts and professionals make sure that the projects they build are attractive, secure and sustainable.

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Bobcat Adds Dealers in Pennsylvania, Maryland

Construction Equipment

McGrew Enterprises will operate three Bobcat dealerships serving Pennsylvania and Maryland. Bobcat of York and Bobcat of Adams County are located in Pennsylvania, and Bobcat of Frederick in Maryland.

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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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Basic differences among brick masonry and stone masonry

Construction Cost Estimating

Masonry belongs to the method of setting out one masonry unit i.e. bricks and stones, concrete blocks etc. over another by applying mortar uniformly to build up a member or an component of the building. Masonry buildings particularly made of stone masonry have strong resistance capacity against harsh weather and they are not easily injured with physical or ecological forces.

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Ford Updates Transit Vans

Construction Equipment

Ford is updating its Transit vans as part of the enhancing of its commercial lineup for 2019 and 2020 models. The company is continuing unveilings that began last month for F-250 and F-350 SuperDuty pickups with announcements during this week’s Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Ranger Design, Moen, Olfa, General Pipe, Tjernlund, Isuzu, Matco-Norca

Contractor Magazine

This week's product gallery highlights these products: an aluminum ladder rack for service vehicles; a water-saving spa shower; a series of die-cast aluminum utility knives; a drain-cleaning machine with easily interchangeable drums; a chimney stack kit that allows water heaters to be vented through existing connectors; a road-ready service body for gas trucks; and a lead-free domestic water meter flange.