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Best Value Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Job Order Contracting Delivers Integrated Planning, Design, Procurement, Construction, and Operations. LEAN Job Order Contracting delivers integrated planning, design, procurement, construction, and operations to virtually assure best value repair, renovation, and project delivery outcomes. Our integration of LEAN processes, locally researched and verifiable unit price cost data, procurement, and project delivery enables both owners and builders to optimally balance facility project needs w

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Declare Your Independence from Subpar Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Integrated Construction Software Boosts Productivity.

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Emotional intelligence is bettering the construction industry

BD+C

For many, the idea of emotional intelligence in construction reaffirms the notion that every generation gets a little softer. Unfortunately, this common misconception can create a persona that draws people away from wanting to work in the industry, specifically as a skilled laborer or tradesman. However, a better understanding of emotional intelligence and how it correlates with the construction industry can get people who are skilled at building with their hands excited about pursuing a career

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Construction Employment Increases in 39 States Since May 2018

Construction Equipment

Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between May 2018 and May 2019, while construction employment increased in 31 states and D.C. from April to May, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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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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In London, Autodesk homes in on construction management

BD+C

Last week’s Autodesk University event in London promoted the theme “The Opportunity of Better.” And its presentations made a compelling case for technology as essential to accelerating construction productivity a time when “more is inevitable“ but “the reality of less” exists.

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OMA unveils design for New Museum's second gallery building

BD+C

The New Museum recently announced plans for its second building, a seven-story, 60,000-sf structure that will include three floors of galleries, doubling the museum’s exhibition space.

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North Carolina Lands Lowe’s New Global Technology Center

Business Facilities

The home improvement retailer will invest $153 million and create more than 1,900 jobs in the Charlotte region. - Read: North Carolina Lands Lowe’s New Global Technology Center at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How To Build A Construction Company That Can Grow Without You

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you are the typical construction contractor trying to keep track of your construction projects, meetings, tasks, and conversations without the tools and technologies you could be living in a nightmare. You can either keep on "Powering Through"- spend your life endlessly chasing details, missing appointments, suffer untold losses in cash flow and profits; or you can start developing a plan and work on your business.

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John Deere Backhoe Attachments for SSLs, CTLs

Construction Equipment

The BH9B, BH10B, and BH11B backhoe attachments are designed for operators handling light construction, agricultural, landscaping, or utility work with the company’s G-Series skid steers and CTLs. The attachments offer swing speed control and 180-degree capabilities.

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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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Prefabrication Clears Industry Roadblocks

Contractor Magazine

Baker Group's new, 144,000 square-foot prefabrication facility contains offices as well as manufacturing space.

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Doosan Names Bobcat Omaha an Authorized Distributor

Construction Equipment

Doosan Portable Power has made Bobcat of Omaha an authorized distributor. The company will supply Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators, light towers, and light compaction equipment throughout Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa.

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When the Cobbler Gets His Shoes

Contractor Magazine

Third-generation plumber Michael Long installs the system for his own 4,000 sq. ft. home.

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Doosan Names Bobcat an Authorized Distributor

Construction Equipment

Doosan Portable Power has made Bobcat of Omaha an authorized distributor. The company will supply Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators, light towers, and light compaction equipment throughout Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa.

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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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Brick Bonds Types And Patterns

Construction Cost Estimating

A brick bond belongs to a pattern where the bricks are placed. The applications of brick bonds are found on the walls as well as for brick paving for paths & patios, concrete blocks and different types of masonry construction. Brick Bonds can improve the strength & stability of the structure, retain consistency to the structure and composition, and increase the visual appeal.

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Caldwell Multi-Grapple Lifting System

Construction Equipment

Multi-Grapple lifting system has three arms that are designed to lift wood, rock, stone, metal shavings, and scrap, and provide a stable lift of irregularly shaped heavy debris. The 3-point design allows a single operator to move large objects.

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Renfroe TLC Curved Surface Lifting Clamp

Construction Equipment

Model TLC Curved Surface Lifting Clamp is a vertical lifting clamp incorporating a "Lock Open", "Lock Closed" feature that facilitates attaching and removing the clamp from the curved plate/pipe.