Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 2, 2019

Today’s leading construction firms operate as digital contractors that take advantage of the latest technologies to gain competitive edges. As uncertainty lurks in the future of construction industry spending , contractors have placed a focus on technology transformation as a key differentiator moving forward. Amidst lower construction spending, labor uncertainty and an overall cooling of the economy, questions may simmer for contractors about how to set up and weather any potential recess

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The Constructor

APRIL 2, 2019

The idea of 3D printing of structures, although still novel to many, is striding its way towards the root of the construction industry. Today, 3D.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 2, 2019

State legislators are considering a new test for contractors to use when deciding if laborers and tradesmen qualify as independent contractors.

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Lets Build

APRIL 2, 2019

At the end of January, GenieBelt, in collaboration with BIMobject and Construction News had the honour to host the European ConTech Summit 2019. The discussion took place in London and some of the greatest minds in the construction industry came together in order to exchange ideas and insights about the digital journey of the sector.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 2, 2019

As uncertainty lurks in the future of construction industry spending, contractors have placed a focus on technology transformation as a.

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BD+C

APRIL 2, 2019

Proponents of open offices claim that the design promotes employee collaboration, but a recent study found just the opposite. Wide open workspaces actually reduce the time employees spend in face-to-face interactions by 73%, according to researchers at Harvard Business School and Harvard University. The researchers studied people who switched from individual cubicles to an open office plan.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 2, 2019

A few weeks ago, I pulled one of my old black journals from the storage area, and leafed through pages written four decades ago. As a 25-year-old, I was embarking on a life-changing African experience. Selective parts of that adventure remain vivid in my memory, but the journal brings back the details, along with moments […]. The post The dusty black book: Youthful memories and lessons learned four decades ago appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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BD+C

APRIL 2, 2019

Depending on whom you ask, brick-and-mortar retail stores are not just on shaky ground, they’re on a precipice of complete oblivion. Honestly, I am exhausted by the constant death knell for retail. I question the statements that I read over and over from economists and journalists who say that brick-and-mortar is done and that we’re moving wholly toward a digital, on-demand retail future.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 2, 2019

The research found that younger generations of Americans place an even higher value on lawns than their parents and grandparents.

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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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Business Facilities

APRIL 2, 2019

Henderson’s Culture of Opportunity makes business expansion easy with agile and accessible government, favorable tax and incentives all paired with a surprising quality of life. - Read: Sports Turns Spotlight Onto Nevada City at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 2, 2019

Pemex officials said design and construction should take about three years, though other experts say this type of project can take five to 10.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 2, 2019

A network of leaders came together at the California Economic Summit to help make sure that opportunity and a sustainable environment are watchwords for growth in the Golden State. - Read: California Dreamin’ at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

Which states in the U.S. offer plumbers and pipefitters the highest wages? You might want to move after you view this gallery.

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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

APRIL 2, 2019

The citation and proposed fines resulted from investigators witnessing Corley Contractors expose employees to unsafe conditions at an Acworth jobsite.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

In this brief article we will focus on one key aspect of contractor marketing that is often difficult or confusing to many, the brand promise.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 2, 2019

The length of America’s structurally deficient bridges, if placed end-to-end, would span nearly 1,100 miles according to a report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The group recently released a U.S.

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BD+C

APRIL 2, 2019

Located on the 61st floor of the Lebua at State Tower, Chef’s Table is a new restaurant that sits 820 feet above the city of Bangkok. Because of the restaurant’s unique location, the architecture firm in charge of the project, dwp, created a conceptualized theater-like, 360-degree open culinary kitchen with an open floor plan.

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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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APRIL 2, 2019

Construction spending totaled $1.32 trillion in February, up 1.0 percent from January and a gain of 1.1 percent compared to February 2018. Construction employment increased in 65 percent of metro areas, according to the Associated General Contractors.

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BD+C

APRIL 2, 2019

Although a year away from its completion in 2020, the new National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) is already making an impact. Located on the Syracuse University campus in New York State, the NVRC will facilitate the efforts of several on-campus veteran related organizations by combining them in the same facility for the first time. Syracuse University’s roots with the US military and veterans date to the first World War with the oldest continuously operating ROTC unit and include supporting re

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced an estimated $6 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans in 2019.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 2, 2019

Although not intentional, this could be considered a part 2 of last Friday’s blog/podcast episode or a continuation post dedicated to all brand-new contractors who just started their own company, to trade professionals who would like to restart their bookkeeping system, or simply to all our valued email subscribers – old and new. The time, effort, and money you’ve put through in running your construction business is a testament of your commitment to this industry.

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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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Business Facilities

APRIL 2, 2019

The full-service fabrication, machining, assembly and electroplating job shop’s $17.1 million investment is projected to create an additional 31 new jobs in Greenwood County, SC. - Read: Greenwood Fabricating And Plating Expanding In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 2, 2019

A worker fell 23 stories and died on site at a Loews Hotel project in downtown Kansas City. The man had been working on the 8th floor, but went up to higher floors of the building for unknown reasons. It is unclear what caused the fall. According to the report, the job site is run by J.E.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 2, 2019

The construction method of the road is started once the site is fully prepared. It involves the following steps :- Formwork: Normally, wooden sheets, battens, plywood, fibre hard board, steel plates, angles, rope etc. are utilized for form work. Prior to start the form work, check that there should not be any type of materials like dust, cement. The concrete should be set in proper depth and for this purpose, 2.5 – 5 cm thick and 3 mtr long wooden sheeting should be applied.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 2, 2019

The upgraded G Series 777 rigid frame off-highway truck carries 98.4 tons with a volume of 83.8 cubic yards. It uses a 916-horsepower Cat C32 ACERT Tier 4-F engine with 7 percent higher torque than the F Series. With seven forward and one reverse speeds, the transmission tops out at 41.7 mph.

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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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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

! I want our trade to become vibrant again. I want new blood to come into it and to be proud of their chosen craft.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 2, 2019

The ZW550-6 wheel loader is the first in the Dash-6 series from Hitachi Construction Machinery Loader America (HCMA), formerly Kawasaki. The 512-horsepower wheel loader has an operating weight of 104,000 pounds and comes with either an 8.2- or 9-cubic-yard bucket.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

Proceeds from Royal Flush Casino Night given to Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire.

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