Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

A brief look at five intriguing stats about construction data collection from the field.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

S&P Global reports that construction on the Constitution Pipeline will resume after New York waived its water quality authority, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Hospitality is hot—and, as we shall see, it’s also cool. Very cool. The global hotel construction pipeline hit a 10-year high in 2018, according to Lodging Econometrics. In the U.S., nearly 670,000 rooms were in development or under construction last year—116,000 rooms shy of the 2008 peak. New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and Houston are particularly robust.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Tracking construction projects: The path to success From this corner, we have many times highlighted how messy a construction project can be without the right systems and processes in place. Therefore, it is crucial that everyone on site is able to report progress, communicate problems and ask questions quickly and efficiently. In that sense, digital.

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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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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Does your multifamily property have Peloton bikes in its fitness center? If so, hang onto them for dear life. They may be the last ones you’ll ever see. The reason: Peloton will no longer sell its bikes to multifamily residential communities. Let me go back a bit to explain.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Suing for emotional distress, the plaintiff will likely have to prove a high level of negligence, an attorney said.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks boast increased torque packages for the 2020 model year. The 2020 Ram 1500 has a third-generation 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel with 480 lb.-ft. of torque, with towing capability of 12,560 pounds.

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Modeling 71

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Budgetary estimates are often an overflowing well of frustration for building owners and their representatives. There are just so many ways a budget can go bad. Often, budgeting mistakes can be traced back to construction costs. Sometimes the costs themselves are out-of-date. Other times, user error is to blame, good data is misapplied. In either case, these early mistakes can ripple throughout the life of the project.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

K-Tec Earthmovers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with JDC Corporation of Japan for promoting K-Tec’s earthmoving scrapers in ASEAN Countries. With this agreement, the company hopes to diversify and partner with global enterprises.

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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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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The company's contractor pages draw on both data and user reviews to paint an accurate picture of how quickly a general contractor pays its subs.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Gehl RT135 CTL has an operating weight of 6,510 pounds and a rated operating capacity of 1,350 pounds at 35 percent tipping load. Height to hinge pin is 110 inches, dump height is 83.6 inches, and dump reach is 23.3 inches. A Yanmar engine provides 46.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

To meet growing demand from Midwest manufacturing and healthcare industries, the industrial gas company will invest $38 million in a new, large-scale air separation unit in Indianapolis. - Read: Messer To Build New Air Separation Plant In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Robert P. Madison started the first African-American-owned architecture firm in Ohio and only the 10th in the U.S., served in the 92nd infantry during World War II and fought in Italy, studied under Gropius and Le Corbusier and designed some of the most iconic buildings in Cleveland as well as major projects in places as far away as Senegal. Please join us in honoring him with ENR Midwest's Legacy Award December 3 at the Renaissance Chicago.

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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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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Companies located in South Carolina’s Business Corner enjoy quick, easy access to both domestic and international markets, a plentiful and qualified workforce and it’s in a place where the cost of living and doing business are well below the national average. Learn more at www.nesasc.org. - Read: The North Eastern Strategic Alliance | Put Success In Your Corner at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When touring the former Traverse City State Hospital property, you might be surprised to find an old root cellar. If you check out the visitor’s center gift shop at the Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park, tucked in the back of the shop is an approximately 50-foot long brick tunnel. It connects the store to the subterranean cellar once used to store root vegetables grown on the hospital’s farmland.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy. - Read: Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Budgetary estimates are often an overflowing well of frustration for building owners and their representatives. There are just so many ways a budget can go bad. Often, budgeting mistakes can be traced back to construction costs. Sometimes the costs themselves are out-of-date. Other times, user error is to blame, good data is misapplied. In either case, these early mistakes can ripple throughout the life of the project.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Honda Lawn & Garden Products Marketing Manager Elisha Lipscomb shares highlights of the new Honda HRN mowers that are replacing the popular HRR series

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Certifications to CAN/CSA solar thermal standards now recognized in Canada.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The equipment manufacturer plans to position itself as an industry leader in the agriculture, construction, powertrain and commercial vehicle markets

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Citing a shift in the marketplace, heavy equipment manufacturer CNH Industrial has provided details its planned spin-off of its on-road truck business from its agricultural and construction equipment business.

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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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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

MCAA urged members and interested parties to comment on the proposed regulations.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Universal spinner’s tough construction resists wear, reducing costs and maintenance

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

New orders have dropped every month since April at the fastest rate since March 2009.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Over the next decade, Georgia Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity by 45 percent — from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units to 8 million TEUs per year. Learn more. - Read: Georgia Ports Authority: Garden City Terminal Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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