Fri.Apr 12, 2019

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AI and machine learning: What’s in it for the construction industry?

Lets Build

AI or artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept that fits the best in science fiction novels or films. The technology is evolving faster than what most of us had imagined earlier. AI algorithms and software solutions are being deployed in a lot of sectors like hospitality, healthcare, food, entertainment and many more. A.

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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

HardHatChat

Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. Our firm takes pride in being a true partner to our clients, and we believe a great way to elevate that client relationship is to work on a negotiated basis – a process where the client hires a general contractor early-on in the project after agreeing on general conditions and a contractor fee.

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When Women’s PPE Doesn’t Fit

Construction Equipment

As more women enter male-dominated fields, the supply of appropriate and necessary safety gear hasn’t always caught up with the changes. This is why last month, an advisory panel on women in the Armed Forces made the request for equipment sized to the female body.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

Mitigate Construction Procurement and Project Delivery Variance and Risk. Achieve agreed outcomes on the basis of mutual trust and respect, sharing risk and rewards, financial transparency, and long term mutually beneficial relationships. Assure substantial cost and quality benefits without the adversarial relationships common in traditional construction contracts.

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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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Chicago council approves $6B Lincoln Yards, $7B The 78

Construction Dive

As a condition of city subsidies, Sterling Bay and Related must use 30% minority- and 10% woman-owned contractors on their respective mixed-use megaprojects.

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L.A. County’s first sustainability plan tackles carbon, air quality, transportation, resilience

BD+C

Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the U.S., recently released a draft of a comprehensive sustainability plan. The plan addresses carbon emission reduction, air quality, transportation, equitable and sustainable land use, and resilience. The land use section addresses gentrification and the ability of residents to afford to remain in their neighborhoods.

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Fall hazards get Florida roofer $133K of proposed fines

Construction Dive

OSHA investigated the roofing contractor's jobsite as part of a regional emphasis program meant to reduce workplace hazards.

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L.A. County’s first sustainability plan tackles carbon, air quality, transportation, resilience

BD+C

Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the U.S., recently released a draft of a comprehensive sustainability plan. The plan addresses carbon emission reduction, air quality, transportation, equitable and sustainable land use, and resilience. The land use section addresses gentrification and the ability of residents to afford to remain in their neighborhoods.

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Lawyers: FIU bridge engineers dismissed cracks hours before collapse

Construction Dive

Lawyers in civil proceedings are hashing out who gave the all-clear before the deadly incident at Florida International University last March.

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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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NYC officials partner with nonprofit to build modular affordable housing

BD+C

In a local partnership of the New York Housing Preservation and Development office, Brooklyn-based FullStack Modular, developer Thorobird, architect Think! Architecture and Design, and nonprofit group Bangladeshi American Community Development and Youth Services (BACDYS) are building more than 160 affordable housing units in New York City. .

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What’s So Hard About Hardscaping?

Green Industry Professionals

Not much if you’re using a compact track loader, which can be a hardscape contractor’s best friend before, during and after a project.

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New health pavilion completes on the Health Education Campus at Case Western Reserve University

BD+C

The recently completed Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion on the Health Education Campus at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic combines the education of students from medical, nursing, and dental schools under one roof.

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Landscaping Is Number 4 on Homeowners’ Top Home Improvement To-Do List?

Green Industry Professionals

Only 31 percent of homeowners say their do-it-yourself projects have been successfully completed without major problems.

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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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Contractor Bookkeeping: Outsource Or Do It Yourself

Contractor Bookkeeping

I would like to start my blog post by asking you to reflect on your WHY. Pause for a while and think about the reason or reasons why you started your business. I highly doubt that your answer is rooted in accounting tasks or involved any type of bookkeeping project at the slightest. It is apparent that you’re passionate about what you do and you love working in the construction industry, be your own boss, and have the freedom you’ve dreamed of.

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New ballpark is another draw for thriving downtown in Summerlin, Nev.

BD+C

On April 9, the Las Vegas Ballpark, home to the Las Vegas Aviators Triple-A baseball team, opened in Downtown Summerlin, Nev. The club and ballpark are wholly owned by Howard Hughes Corporation, which claims this is the first minor-league ballpark in the U.S. to be built within a master-planned community.

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BCforward Bringing 300 New Jobs To Central Indiana

Business Facilities

The global IT consulting and staffing firm is expanding its operations in Hamilton County with a new digital training center. . - Read: BCforward Bringing 300 New Jobs To Central Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Deadline nears on New York City sprinkler requirement for tall office buildings

BD+C

In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, New York City enacted a requirement that all office buildings 100 feet tall or taller install sprinkler systems. The deadline for meeting that code mandate is this July 1. Building owners must submit a final report on the sprinkler system by an engineer or architect by that date. The deadline is not for receiving approval from the city, says Daniel Colombini, principal and director of plumbing and fire protection engineering, Goldman Copeland.

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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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Fontaine 55L Low-bed Trailer

Construction Equipment

The Magnitude 55L low-bed trailer carries 55 tons in 13 feet. It has a 26-foot deck length and a loaded height of 18 inches with 6 inches of ground clearance. The hydraulic removable gooseneck can be connected or disconnected in seconds, according to the manufacturer.

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NBBJ creates Design Performance Group whose goal is to connect building design with occupant wellbeing

BD+C

In an effort to provide its clients with reliable information about how their buildings are likely to impact their occupants, the architectural firm NBBJ has created a Design Performance Group that is being led by Peter Alspach, a building physicist; Margaret Montgomery, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, an environmental futurist; and Nate Holland, a computational expert.

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Communication—Proving Your Customer’s Investment Is Worth It

Green Industry Professionals

It’s so important to make a positive lasting impression on each client and make every point of contact count.

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Construction Sees Minor Job Growth in March, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 16,000 net new jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment is up 246,000 jobs, representing a 3.4% increase. Nonresidential employment added 3,200 net new jobs last month, with the bulk of growth among nonresidential specialty contractors, which added 5,500 net new jobs.

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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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Bipartisan 'Invest in America Act' gains industry support

BD+C

The recently unveiled bipartisan “Invest in America Act” would attract as much as $125 billion in global investment in aging buildings and crumbling infrastructure in the U.S., according to supporters of the federal legislation. The bill is supported by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The Real Estate Roundtable (RER). It could create as many as 284,000 American jobs, sponsors say.

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Different grades of Ordinary Portland cement

Construction Cost Estimating

Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC) is extensively utilized in the construction sectors as primary component for developing concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grouts. Ordinary Portland Cement is graded on the basis of its strength. The grade specifies the compressive strength of the mortar cube that will be achieved once 28 days of setting is completed.

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'Inquiries Are Flocking in': Sheep Advertised as Ride-on Lawn Mower

Green Industry Professionals

The sheep, photographed with a seat on its back, was advertised as a barely used ride-on lawn mower in good condition.

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Why We Need High-Frequency Digital Twins

ENR Construction

There is still a way to go before these models are mainstream.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Pesticide Ban? Las Cruces Continues to Wrestle with Concerns over Pesticide Use

Green Industry Professionals

Many cities are banning Roundup in all public places as concern mounts that is a serious threat to human health.

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How I See China and the World Economy On The Eve of a Trade Deal

ENR Construction

The line between international investment and exploitation is thin and easily crossed.

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Steinberg Hart-Designed TOD Gets Pasadena Approval

ENR Construction

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