Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 13, 2018

The concrete is extended with the rise in temperature and contracted with reduction in temperature. The range in difference in temperature differs from areas to areas, seasons to seasons and day to day. The crack may happen in concrete because of contraction integrated with the impact of shrinkage. Sometimes, big and injurious stress may produce owing to deformation that takes place for temperature variation.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2018

Last week, my inbox brimmed with breathless inquiries from clients and colleagues wanting to know: Had I read the latest workplace research? A Harvard Business School study on the impact of the open plan had recently gone viral, spawning doomsday headlines that were predictably eye-catching, but all too familiar.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2018

In 2011, the Commerce Department’s Economics and Statistics Administration, using Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, predicted that STEM-related occupations would expand by 17% from 2008 through 2018, compared to 9.8% growth for all non-STEM jobs during that same period. Educators certainly bought into that projection, based on the increasing number of school districts across America whose high schools now offer STEM and STEAM courses or have built separate academies for these di

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 13, 2018

States are cracking down on unlicensed contracting, implementing everything from sting operations and construction site sweeps to consumer hotlines that identify unqualified or fraudulent operators. But professional, licensed contractors can also be cited for unlicensed practice due to innocent mistakes and quirks made during state licensing processes.

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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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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 13, 2018

Any organization can Improve Facilities Repair & Renovation Success Today. All the tools, training, information, processes, and support are available to ANY facilities management team that wants to consistently delivery renovation, repair, and minor new construction project on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. No LEAN, No Actionable Data = Poor Productivity, Low Value-add, Over-budget, Late, and Low Satisfaction for ALL.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2018

During the first half of 2018, five of the top ten metropolitan markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts ranked by dollar volume showed increased activity compared to a year ago, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Of the top twenty markets, eleven were able to register gains. At the national level, the volume of commercial and multifamily construction starts during the first half of 2018 was $101.4 billion, down 1% from last year’s first half, although still 2% above what

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 13, 2018

The more tall wood structures that can be built and safely occupied, the better the chances that building codes will eventually change, a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2018

Aventura Parksquare is a new mixed-use development that spans 7.4 acres in Aventura, Fla. The recently completed development’s design places a heavy emphasis on wellness.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 13, 2018

A robust multifamily market, which balanced an almost equal downturn on the commercial side, helped prop up overall starts in the first six months of 2018.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 13, 2018

Naturally, more and more consumers are getting curious about organic lawn care as the buzzword continues its eco-conscious climb in popularity.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 13, 2018

The McFadden Bridge in Orange County will be demolished and rebuilt as part of the widening of the massive north-south highway.

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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 13, 2018

The company is looking to help landscape contractors survive and thrive during the labor shortage.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 13, 2018

In a joint venture, Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Producers Inc. will build a new large-scale cheese and whey production facility in St. Johns, MI. - Read: Michigan Lands $470M Cheese And Whey Facility 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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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 13, 2018

The average person would spend nearly a grand if it meant their yard would be the finest in the neighborhood.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2018

ENR Southwest is pleased to announce that the judges have completed their work. Find out which projects have been selected as winners of the 2018 Best Projects competition.

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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 13, 2018

Lawn care companies say those operations with big commercial projects will feel the heat of the limitation most.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2018

The first-ever diverging diamond Interchange for Washington state enters the construction phase this year at the interchange between Interstate 5 and State Route 510 in Lacey, south of Tacoma.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 13, 2018

You must reap all of the capabilities of your GPS and telematics systems to maximize their full potential.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Spending on nonresidential buildings nationally increased only modestly last year, barely outpacing inflation in building costs. Halfway through the seventh year of continuous growth for the cyclical construction industry, 2018 might have looked to be the year that the industry would enter another recession. However, when polled at the beginning of this year, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel—consisting of leading economic forecasters— instead saw acceleration in activity, projecting

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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 13, 2018

Backpack and walk-behind leaf blowers make a fine pair to enhance ergonomics, productivity and profits.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Tools added as compliment to DiversiTech's existing 200 product categories.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 13, 2018

Most dealerships offer numerous types and brands of snow attachments, giving you great opportunity to choose the right attachment or combination of attachments to suit your unique needs.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2018

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 13, 2018

Part 5: Once you start developing your own talent, there are some rules for leading people and managing things.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2018

Placing blame for an industry with a worse-than-spotty recent safety history.

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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

AUGUST 13, 2018

For the second consecutive summer, the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation has completed substantial work on an accelerated bridge project early.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2018

Exec change follows new ownership link with his New York firm; buyups alter other industry C-suites

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2018

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