Remote control: Contech firms pitch ways to progress projects during social distancing
Construction Dive
MARCH 25, 2020
Tech and software firms offer solutions for managing on-site work while maintaining social distancing guidelines.
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California Competes Tax Credits Are Awarded
Business Facilities
MARCH 25, 2020
The latest round of the Golden State incentives went to 14 companies who are expected to create 2,327 new jobs. - Read: California Competes Tax Credits Are Awarded at BusinessFacilities.com.
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How Swinerton employs robots, apps and 3D to communicate with clients, jobsites
Construction Dive
MARCH 25, 2020
Operations Manager Paul Nielsen walks us through how important tech is to the contractor's construction process, from an image-capturing robotic dog to its custom app that makes “napkin sketches” reality.
Designing public health laboratories to safeguard researchers during pandemics
BD+C
MARCH 25, 2020
Written gratitude does not feel like enough at this moment, but we want to start this piece just by saying THANK YOU to the research teams around the world. You are true heroes in a time when we need you most. Many of the researchers who work in disease testing, prevention and treatment within the U.S. work at institutions like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and state-, county- and city-run public health laboratories.
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.
Healthcare expert: Open-space workplaces are relatively low risk for coronavirus
Construction Dive
MARCH 25, 2020
An American Society of Safety Professionals representative said that spaces where workers are regularly 6 feet apart and wearing gloves don't necessitate the acquisition of extra masks for prevention of COVID-19.
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'Virtual town hall' on coronavirus offers contractors tips amid uncertainty
Construction Dive
MARCH 25, 2020
A Fieldwire-hosted webinar touched on several coronavirus-related issues, including future cash flow and the best ways to help employees keep a safe distance from each other while on the job.
Pandemic Halts or Delays Projects for 28% of Contractors, Survey Finds
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MARCH 25, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has caused more than one out of four contractors to halt or delay work on projects, according to a survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The survey results show how quickly market conditions have changed compared to data showing a majority of metro areas added construction jobs through January. Association officials noted that a relief bill the Senate is considering includes some favorable tax and loan provisions.
Australian collaborative that includes Lendlease working to inject tech into the construction process
Construction Dive
MARCH 25, 2020
Building 4.0 CRC recently received $16 million in funding to update the construction life cycle for the “fourth industrial age.
$5M In HIRE Fund Loans Awarded To Kansas Hospitality Businesses
Business Facilities
MARCH 25, 2020
Kansas’ new Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund will help the state’s hospitality industry recover from the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. - Read: $5M In HIRE Fund Loans Awarded To Kansas Hospitality Businesses at BusinessFacilities.com.
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.
State-by-State Coronavirus Construction Status Updates
ENR Construction
MARCH 25, 2020
Up-to-date status of shelter-in-place orders and construction status, sorted by state.
Swinerton, Katerra, WSP and others make executive moves for future growth
Construction Dive
MARCH 25, 2020
With the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, leading construction companies need the right people in top positions now more than ever.
Ford F-150 Tech Enlisted for Coronavirus Fight
Construction Equipment
MARCH 25, 2020
The Ford F-150 pickup has joined the coronavirus fight, a report from Fox News says. Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.
Ten Minutes With Audrey Copeland, President and CEO of the National Asphalt Pavement Association
ENR Construction
MARCH 25, 2020
Audrey Copeland, president and CEO of the National Asphalt Pavement Association, spoke with ENR’s transportation editor Aileen Cho at CONEXPO-CON/AGG earlier this month about sustainable pavements and encouraging more women to join the industry.
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?
Topcon Thermal Mapper System
Construction Equipment
MARCH 25, 2020
Topcon Positioning Group Thermal Mapper system is designed to monitor temperature segregation in asphalt paving. It also is used to measure performance and to provide accurate compliance reporting—all with real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning accuracy.
Strengthening The Greater Sacramento Economy Amid COVID-19
Business Facilities
MARCH 25, 2020
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, economic leaders in 20 Greater Sacramento communities are aligning initiatives to stabilize the region. - Read: Strengthening The Greater Sacramento Economy Amid COVID-19 at BusinessFacilities.com.
Bobcat of Cache Valley Joins Bobcat Network
Construction Equipment
MARCH 25, 2020
Bobcat of Cache Valley has joined the Bobcat dealer network. It is located in North Logan, Utah, and is a division of Valley Implement Co. The dealership will serve the Cache Valley area and surrounding counties in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming.
What Is FSI | What Is FAR | What Is Premium FSI | FSI Full Form | FAR Full Form
CivilJungle
MARCH 25, 2020
What Is FSI? FSI Full-Form Floor Space Index FSI (Floor Space Index) means Floor space index- the ratio of the built-up space on a plot into the Area of the plot is a regulation followed at the development control norms of many cities. FSI directly tells us about the maximum permissible floor area, which may […].
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.
Liebherr Crawler Concrete Pump 110 D-K
Construction Equipment
MARCH 25, 2020
Powered with a six-cylinder engine that meets Tier 4-F standards, the Liebherr 110 D-K crawler concrete pump has a maximum concrete output of 133 cubic yards/hour, and is particularly suited says the manufacturer, for applications in which pumping locations are constantly being relocated around…
Update: House Vote Nears on Stimulus Bill With Billions, Potentially, for Construction
ENR Construction
MARCH 25, 2020
In some cases, states, localities would determine how much to spend on operations or construction.
Thunder Creek Equipment MTO Trailer
Construction Equipment
MARCH 25, 2020
Thunder Creek Equipment MTO service, fuel, and lube trailer can accommodate up to five different fluid types, including fresh oil, grease, reclaim, diesel exhaust fluid, and diesel fuel.
Update2: House Vote Nears on Stimulus Bill With Billions, Potentially, for Construction
ENR Construction
MARCH 25, 2020
In some cases, states, localities would determine how much to spend on operations or construction.
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!
Create or Opening a Section View Crashes Revit
Revit OpEd
MARCH 25, 2020
Have you encountered this issue (and/or elevations)? By crash I mean Revit stops responding , the blue spinning wheel of death. One cause I've identified is HVAC Zones. I've been able to resolve each on so far by deleting the related zone(s) and creating the zone(s) again. I haven't figured out what is going wrong with the zones. I'm just calling it corruption for now but I have no idea if it is something I can prevent or see first yet.
Update: Senate Passes Stimulus Package With Billions, Potentially, for Construction
ENR Construction
MARCH 25, 2020
In some cases, states, localities would determine how much to spend on operations or construction.
Boston Extends COVID-19 Construction Ban
ENR Construction
MARCH 25, 2020
Boston extended its moratorium on construction indefinitely on March 25 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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!
Senate Stimulus Package Has Billions, Potentially, for Construction
ENR Construction
MARCH 25, 2020
In some cases, states, localities would determine how much to spend on operations, not construction.
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