Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 9, 2018

Celebrate construction technology and innovation with Viewpoint at this week’s BuiltWorlds Summit , April 11-13 in downtown Chicago. The event, held at the Westin Chicago River North, brings together 250+ construction executives, technology innovators and industry thought leaders. More than 60 speakers and presenters—including Viewpoint—will share more than 11 hours of groundbreaking educational presentations, panel sessions and more.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2018

What is “ LEAN Construction ?”. LEAN construction is a collaborative process that drives significantly enhanced productivity. More specifically, Job Order Contracting, JOC, a LEAN construction delivery method, consistently delivers over 90% of renovation, repair, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders.

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BD+C

APRIL 9, 2018

This month, Autodesk will be rolling out its next generation of BIM 360 products that will include BIM 360 Design and BIM 360 Build modules ( [link] ), making this suite the industry's first unified design-construction platform. BIM 360 is built on top of Forge, Autodesk’s cloud-based software platform, which the company launched in 2015.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 9, 2018

Without an environmental approval from the DOT, the project may not be built before the existing tunnel fails, crippling the Northeast Corridor.

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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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BD+C

APRIL 9, 2018

Thanks to the emergence of the U.S. Green Building Council, founded in 1993, we’ve witnessed an incredibly fast transformation of building design and construction—probably the most rapid market transformation since the industrial revolution. Sweeping innovations in materials science, systems efficiencies, and technology have fueled the changes. Designers and builders have adapted their processes and delivery models—but the goal post has consistently and rapidly moved further downfield.

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BD+C

APRIL 9, 2018

As BIM/VDC adoption rates have accelerated substantially over the last decade, helping to usher the design and construction industry into the digital age, a slew of heralded technologies—from VR to computational design—has emerged to reveal that the AEC world is ripe for a seismic disruption. At the center of this tech infusion is the smart jobsites movement.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 9, 2018

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 350,000 2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions, as well as 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions for a potentially unseated transmission gear shift cable clip.

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BD+C

APRIL 9, 2018

Construction employment increased by 228,000 jobs over the past year despite a weather-related dip last month, and the industry's unemployment rate fell to 7.4%, the lowest yet for March, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials called for revitalizing and adequately funding career and technical education and training programs to ensure that employment in the high-paying industry would continue to grow.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

In addition to its wholesale component, Banner Plumbing Supply’s showroom is an impressive display of the latest kitchen and bath products and trends.

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 9, 2018

The project must employ 60% Wisconsin companies and 70% of the hours on the project must be worked by state residents.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 9, 2018

In a recent issue of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Marketer Magazine, Craig Park suggests that architectural, engineering and construction businesses should consider a high-tech industry business development model: The executive briefing. The concept: You bring either one or a small group of non-competitive but similar clients together for a serious day of […].

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 9, 2018

With the shortage of H-2B workers, landscaping companies struggle to find employees for their workforce.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 9, 2018

Associated Press reports more workers taking down the plutonium finishing plant at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation inhaled or ingested radioactive contamination, with some workers unknowingly carrying radioactive particles into their cars.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 9, 2018

Having issues keeping the grass green? You could be making some common lawn care mistakes.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 9, 2018

Manitowoc Cranes has announced a new smartphone solution, the Manitowoc Diagnostic Code App , that will help operators and owners diagnose technical issues on their cranes much faster.

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BD+C

APRIL 9, 2018

A group of more than 50 business leaders in the United Kingdom have called on the government to set a goal of mandating zero-carbon buildings by 2030. The goal would be to reduce all energy use as far as technically possible, with the remaining energy demand to be met through renewables. The letter making the recommendation was signed by a wide range of investors, property developers, manufacturers, and construction industry executives.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 9, 2018

The multi-million dollar investment in the Carroll County commercial flooring manufacturing operation will retain local jobs with assistance from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. - Read: Mohawk Industries Expanding Virginia Manufacturing Operation at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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PC Construction

APRIL 9, 2018

An April snow squall couldn’t deter PC Construction’s project team from “topping out” the Robert V. Connors Elementary School in Lewiston, Maine by placing the building’s final piece of steel. The beam – which had.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 9, 2018

With an excellent quality of life and a robust set of available tax incentives and credits, Stamford, Connecticut leads the pack in commercial and residential development. - Read: Stamford, Connecticut: Innovating Since 1641 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

More than 2,500 additional plumbers will participate in training in coming weeks via online and in-person sessions.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 9, 2018

Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities. - Read: Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index increased 0.5 percent in February to 146.9 (2000=100) from the revised January reading of 146.2. The momentum index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 9, 2018

The weather can't make up its mind, which has landscapers fighting between winter and spring.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

Noritz tankless unit key component of historic residential rehab.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 9, 2018

Landscaper struck and killed by another vehicle during snow-plowing operations.

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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

APRIL 9, 2018

First-time acceptance of the approach, used by the US and UK, would allow contractor SNC-Lavalin and other firms to settle criminal charges.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 9, 2018

Part 3: What characteristics separate the elite 5 percent of fast-growth companies from the rest?

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ENR Construction

APRIL 9, 2018

The 450-MW plant follows a smaller project that was completed six miles downstream on the Konkoure River in 2015.

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