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Your Construction Firm's Greatest Asset

Construction Business Owner

Your Construction Firm's Greatest Asset. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:11. Is your construction firm using its project and company data to its fullest extent? Learn how the use of analytics can help optimize processes, improve jobsite safety, and more.

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How Climbing Formwork Makes Concrete Construction Easy?

The Constructor

Climbing formwork is a special type of formwork that rises along with the progress of vertical concrete construction. It can move on its own by using.

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How to Create & Maintain a Productive Training Program

Construction Business Owner

How to Create & Maintain a Productive Training Program. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 12:18. Simulators—by their very nature—are well-positioned to help construction firms and vocational schools overcome the training challenges brought on by COVID-19. Workers involved in essential construction like public infrastructure, housing and health care cannot do their jobs from home, and training must continue to ensure that employees have the right qualifications to execute in a safe and product

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DST Innovations Project To Create 1,000 Jobs In West Virginia 

Business Facilities

An agreement between UK company DST and Blue Rock Manufacturing will bring a new manufacturing facility, and up to 1,000 new jobs to West Virginia. - Read: DST Innovations Project To Create 1,000 Jobs In West Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Trackunit Names New CEO

Construction Equipment

Trackunit has announced the appointment of Soeren Brogaard as its new CEO. A key member of Trackunit’s executive leadership and strategic direction, Soeren Brogaard joined the company in 2016. He takes over as CEO from Joergen Raguse, who has been appointed vice-chairman of the board at Trackunit.

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Volvo Truck Dealer Completes Rebuild, Expansion

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America dealer Tri-State Truck Center has completed a major rebuild and expansion of its location in Springfield, Missouri.

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Bechtel Team to Build $3-$6B Nuclear Test Reactor in Idaho

ENR Construction

Also, MIT says nuke power plant design-builders can cut rising costs to propel use in U.S.

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Kaeser Compressors Starts Facility Expansion

Construction Equipment

Kaeser Compressors broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot facility expansion on Nov. 23, 2020.

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Vaccine Focus Brings Aseptic Manufacturing, EPC Firms into Limelight

ENR Construction

U.S. production facilities for COVID-19 vaccines nearing approval for Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are delivered by EPC contractors. But supply chain availability has been a tricky process.

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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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Deere Wins FCC Auction to Deploy 5G in Plants

Construction Equipment

John Deere has successfully obtained 5G licenses in five counties in Iowa and Illinois as part of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auction for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) 3.5 GHz spectrum.

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World’s Largest Insect Protein Production Facility Coming To Illinois

Business Facilities

Innovafeed and ADM will establish a new livestock feed production facility and headquarters in Decatur, IL, expanding sustainable agriculture solutions and creating more than 280 jobs in the region. - Read: World’s Largest Insect Protein Production Facility Coming To Illinois at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Alta Equipment Picks Up Hyundai

Construction Equipment

Alta Equipment is now an authorized dealer for Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas in Illinois. Alta’s six dealerships across Illinois will expand HCEA’s North Central territory, according to Hyundai. Alta also sells Volvo crawler excavators and wheel loaders.

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Insulating below-grade with high-performing expanded polystyrene

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Insulfoam. by Kevin Keith. The distant sound of hammers pounding and the low murmur of a crew’s radio announce a day of hectic construction. When the temperature warms up, excavators can easily turn up the soil and crews can pour concrete without risk of frost. Teams can also accomplish more work below-grade with extended hours of daylight.

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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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GM to Recall Nearly 7 Million Pickups, SUVs

Construction Equipment

General Motors (GM) will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators, according to an Associated Press story cited by KTLA-TV The announcement came Monday after the U.S.

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Rare Inclined Elevator Nearly Complete at Pilgrim National Monument

ENR Construction

Crews head towards the home stretch on construction of a rare inclined elevator at the Pilgrim National Monument in Provincetown, Mass.

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Wacker Neuson CEO, CFO Step Down

Construction Equipment

Martin Lehner, chairman of the executive board, CEO, and CTO of Wacker Neuson SE, will step down at the end of the year. The company said the move was “fully amicable and by mutual consent.” He will serve in an advisory capacity until March 2021.

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Advancing Natural Building Colloquium Online Discount

Natural Building

This discount was just offered to blog readers: 25% off ticket price by using this promo code: OURallies. O.U.R. Ecovillage in British Columbia is hosting the Advancing Natural Building Colloquium as an online virtual event. They are inviting the natural building community & friends of the movement to join them Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 27th-29th to learn from 22 world class presenters with 20+ hours of content, including opportunities to engage in a digital Community Marketpla

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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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Trackunit and IPAF Partner on Digital PAL Cards

Construction Equipment

Trackunit, together with the International Powered Access Training Federation (IPAF), have announced the co-development of a digital Powered Access License, designated ePAL.

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Rise of the S: Q&A with ESG Researcher Avis Devine

Stok

With environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations and efforts on the rise for corporations, investors, and governments alike, stok decided to discuss the rise of ESG with someone who’s dedicated their research to it. Avis Devine is an Associate Professor of Real Estate with the Brookfield Centre in Real Estate and Infrastructure at Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto.

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The Advancing Natural Building Colloquium

Natural Building

O.U.R. Ecovillage in British Columbia is hosting the Advancing Natural Building Colloquium as an online virtual event. They are inviting the natural building community & friends of the movement to join them Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 27th-29th to learn from 22 world class presenters with 20+ hours of content, including opportunities to engage in a digital Community Marketplace, digital networking & social environments, and more unique offerings.

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Dodge Outlook 2021 Predicts Slow, Uneven Recovery throughout 2021

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Dodge Data & Analytics released its 2021 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts will increase 4% in 2021, to $771 billion. “The COVID-19 pandemic and recession has had a profound impact on the U.S. economy, leading to a deep drop off in construction starts in the first half of 2020,” stated Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics.

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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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Average Home Service Spending Jumps $4,000 in 2020

Pro Builder

Average Home Service Spending Jumps $4,000 in 2020. cbroderick. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 09:15. HomeAdvisor’s 2020 home spending report found that average household spending increased more than $4,000 compared to last year. The home services digital marketplace reported an average of $9,081 spent per household last year on home services and $13,138 this year.

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What is Waffle Slab| Waffle Slab Details | Advantages & Disadvantages Waffle Slab | Waffle Slab Design | Construction of Waffle Slab

CivilJungle

What is Waffle Slab? Slabs required supports which is given in the form of columns so that the load coming on the slab can be transmitted through it at the foundation. But sometimes the columns act as an obstruction where longer space is required. In the Construction of auditorium, Large seminar halls and Airports required slabs with the longer spans.

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Local Data Lists Jobsites as Top Spot for COVID-19 Outbreaks

Pro Builder

Local Data Lists Jobsites as Top Spot for COVID-19 Outbreaks. cbroderick. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 09:22. Construction jobsites have appeared to be much safer against COVID-19, but a multitude of reports and data are saying otherwise. Construction Dive says jobsite outbreaks have gained attention in San Francisco and the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, but not much past those events.

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Bechtel Team to Build $3B-$6B Nuclear Test Reactor in Idaho

ENR Construction

MIT says nuke power plant design-builders can cut rising costs to propel use in U.S. energy transformation.

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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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Win Over Active Seniors With Hospitality-Inspired Entertainment

Pro Builder

Win Over Active Seniors With Hospitality-Inspired Entertainment. cbroderick. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 09:29. A focus on entertainment and educational amenities will be the winning combination for selling to active seniors post-pandemic. Forbes says many active seniors are eyeing independent living communities with an emphasis on hospitality-inspired entertainment and trips, along with an attractive living environment.

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Construction Jobs Gain in 36 States: AGC

Construction Equipment

Thirty-six states and the District of Columbia added new construction jobs in October, yet employment in three-quarters of states remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Millennials Lead in Home Service Projects and Spending

Pro Builder

Millennials Lead in Home Service Projects and Spending. cbroderick. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 09:40. Being cooped up at home pushed Americans to spend more on home improvement projects this year instead of entertainment or travel. The National Association of Home Builders says HomeAdvisor’s latest State of Home Spending report is also influenced by the unprecedented surge in homebuying this year, as well, primarily by Millennials.