Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 8, 2020

The Viewpoint Vista interface has been modernized to provide a better overall user experience.

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Viewpoint 225

The Constructor

JULY 8, 2020

Walls are a significant building component that encloses or divides a building and forms the periphery of a room. A wall supports the weight of the.

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Materials 150

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2020

DesertXpress Enterprises LLC will pay California $842,000 each year to lease the right of way on Interstate 15. Meanwhile, the California High-Speed Rail Authority's $100 billion bullet train project has appeared to have stalled.

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The Constructor

JULY 8, 2020

Excavation problems during construction usually emerge due to unfavorable groundwater conditions, inclement weather conditions, and slope.

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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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Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

Construction Junkie's 6th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. It was a very exciting competition this year, with a few records broken along the way. This year, there were 12 best podcast nominees, the most the competition has ever seen. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone were back and all had strong showings in the voting round.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2020

Jack Moran, manager of VDC services, talks about how the contractor adapted its tech tools and the coronavirus' long-term impacts on construction tech.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 8, 2020

EmbedTek, a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of embedded computer systems, software, sensors, and integrated displays, announced it has begun production and is accepting orders for PariRange, a peer-to-peer social distancing and contact tracing device.

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Site Software Software Products 101

BD+C

JULY 8, 2020

BIG, together with Vestre, a Norwegian manufacturer or urban furniture, has unveiled designs for the world’s most sustainable furniture factory. Dubbed The Plus, the project sits in the heart of the Norwegian forest and is envisioned as a village for a community dedicated to the cleanest, carbon neutral fabrication of urban and social furniture. The nearly 70,000-sf open production facility will double as a public 300-acre park for hiking and camping. .

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Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2020

Consumers Are More Optimistic About Homebuying. cbroderick. Wed, 07/08/2020 - 09:13. In June, renters were especially positive about homebuying compared to May. CNBC reports that an index measuring consumer sentiment in the housing market rebounded since its lowest level in April. Overall, 61% of consumers think now is a good time to buy a house and 41% think it is a good time to sell.

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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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BD+C

JULY 8, 2020

The American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) released strategies and illustrations recently that can help senior living communities mitigate risk of COVID-19. The resources are part of AIA’s “Reopening America: Strategies for Safer Buildings” initiative. AIA says the documents contain a set of strategies that can reduce risk for residents and staff while creating a more comfortable way of life that is supportive of overall wellbeing.

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Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2020

Construction Hiring Hits Record-Breaking Numbers. cbroderick. Wed, 07/08/2020 - 09:22. Construction sector hiring saw record-breaking numbers in May, according to NAHB. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey found that the hiring rate for construction fell to 3.7% in April but picked back up in May with a 9.6% hiring rate.

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BD+C

JULY 8, 2020

1. AEMSEN develops concept for sustainable urban living (BD+C). "The concept has been created for the redevelopment of the lots on the Barbizonlaan in Capelle aan den IJssel.".

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Business Facilities

JULY 8, 2020

Already at the forefront of emerging growth sectors like cloud computing and cybersecurity, Virginia continues to expand its high-tech portfolio. - Read: Virginia: Expanding The Envelope For Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2020

At The Boldt Co., cameras recognize workers’ faces and take their temperatures before entering 12 of the firm's offices nationwide.

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Wisconsin Contractors Office 94

Business Facilities

JULY 8, 2020

The global eye health company will invest more than $35 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, VA. - Read: Bausch + Lomb Expanding, Creating 79 New Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 8, 2020

Sunbelt Rentals has been adjusting its operations to protect customers and employees from Covid-19, and some new solutions, such as curbside pickup, will become a permanent offering.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 8, 2020

by Arwen Brenneman. All images courtesy Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd. Over the past few decades, construction has taken an increased role in public safety and security. “Use at your own risk” is still true, but good site design is expected to mitigate those risks. Bollards have taken a larger role in offering protection or guidance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines, widely adopted by civic institutions in several countries, offer ways to prevent terrorist and ram-raid thefts

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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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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2020

County judge allows restart but orders more documentation from owner Enbridge to state and federal officials on repairs to damaged east leg before it can reopen.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 8, 2020

On Monday, a multi-billion pound high-speed rail project in the U.K. said electric construction equipment had been trialed at one of his sites.

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BD+C

JULY 8, 2020

North America’s construction output is forecast to fall by 6.5% in 2020, with Canada projected to see the steepest decline in output (-7%) owed in part to the collapse in global oil prices, while construction output in the US is projected to decrease by -6.5%, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 8, 2020

Link-Belt X4 excavators purchased new after July 1, 2020, come with a standard full-machine warranty of five years or 5,000 hours. Included is a five-year/10,000-hour XtraStructure warranty.

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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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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2020

County judge allows restart but orders more documentation from owner Enbridge provided to state and federal officials on recent repairs to damaged east leg before it can reopen.

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Michigan Documentation 69

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 8, 2020

Base isolation is a best in class technique where the structure (superstructure) is isolated from the base (foundation or substructure) by presenting a suspension system between the base and the primary structure. In the setting of seismic design of structures , base isolation can be supplanted with seismic isolation i.e., the structure over the ground, which is generally influenced during earthquakes, is isolated from the impacts of earthquake powers by presenting an instrument that will assist

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2020

Ingham County Judge rules west leg of the oil and natural gas pipeline that crosses the Straits of Mackinac can reopen and more documentation must be shared by owner Enbridge, Inc., with state and federal authorities about repairs recently done to the east leg before it can reopen.

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Michigan Documentation 68

BD+C

JULY 8, 2020

Since its first introduction to the public in 1837, the John Deere name has stood proudly and unwaveringly as a symbol of an honest day’s work and a commitment to respecting the very soil upon which the American way was founded. John Deere’s promise to always deliver integrity, quality, commitment and innovation to those who are “linked to the land” is still fulfilled today in thousands of dealerships across the country.

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Innovation 52

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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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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2020

The Maine Dept. of Transportation has ramped up work and spending in response to the coronavirus.

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Transportation Maine 84

Constructlaw

JULY 8, 2020

On June 8, 2020, Level 10 Construction, LP (“Level 10”), a construction company hired by Sea World San Diego (“Sea World”), filed a Complaint in California federal court alleging that Sea World is withholding over $3.2 million dollars in payments from Level 10. In the Complaint, Level 10 alleged that Sea World has declined to issue payments until the Sea World park reopens.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2020

Colorado-based Hensel Phelps will serve as design-builder for the expansion after delays due to an earlier bid-rigging scandal.

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