Wed.Nov 14, 2018

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Episode 10: Combatting Sexual Harassment

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 10: Combatting Sexual Harassment A little more than a year ago, after hearing an inappropriate comment made during an industry event, Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) leaders Kevin Booth […]. The post Episode 10: Combatting Sexual Harassment appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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The 7 KPIs of construction, and how technology can measure them

Construction Dive

Autodesk recently commissioned Dodge Data & Analytics to identify and quantify seven key performance indicators of construction to effectively measure and manage performance.

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Episode 10: Combating Sexual Harassment

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A little more than a year ago, after hearing an inappropriate comment made during an industry event.

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Being 'value generators' instead of 'order takers'

Construction Dive

A contractor turned college professor tells attendees at Procore's Groundbreak conference that they need to find solutions to customers' complex problems — even if they don't ask.

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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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Monitor these 9 vital signs to avoid widespread mold & moisture problems in your building

BD+C

Unique vital signs can help determine the health of a building as it relates to a mold and moisture problem, similar to measuring the health of a human body by taking vitals. This analogy is applicable to many different building types and construction phases. This kind of analysis can help locate the hidden risks of a mold and moisture problem and can also be beneficial when planning a renovation by bringing awareness to potential moisture-related problems, allowing owners to course-correct, bud

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National Arts Centre: O, Canada

BD+C

The national arts centre is the jewel in Canada’s cultural crown. Designed by Fred Lebensold (1917-1985) and completed in 1969 as one of Canada’s Centennial projects, it is a key component of Ottawa’s Confederation Square National Historic Site. In more recent years, the NAC, marked by its heavy Brutalist style, came to be viewed as “disconnected” from its urban context.

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NYC delays worker safety training requirement to June 2019

Construction Dive

The Department of Buildings postponed a Dec. 1 deadline for city workers to complete 30 hours of safety training after reportedly determining that the number of providers cannot meet demand.

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BIG’s ‘wooden hillside’ residential building in Stockholm officially opens

BD+C

The idea behind Bjarke Ingels Group’s 79&Park in Stockholm was to create an inhabitable landscape of cascading residences that combines the touches of a suburban home with urban living. The resulting structure, referred to as a “wooden hillside,” provides 169 residential units, almost all with unique layouts, across approximately 270,000 sf.

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What you need to know about Amazon HQs in New York City, Virginia

Construction Dive

Navigating the legal agreements of $5 billion in investments — and requests for helipads.

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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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Big project, big time and cost savings

BD+C

When the owner of a new vehicle dealership in southern Texas was looking for additional cost savings on his new build, Viega products came up as a compelling solution.

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Los Angeles-area light-rail extension reshuffles resources due to higher costs

Construction Dive

Higher-than-expected bids forced the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority to fast-track one phase by two years, delay another and propose an increase in the budget from $570 million to a total of $2.1 billion.

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O’Keefe monster munches through Shoreditch office block

Digger Blog

O’Keefe Demolition has been using a high-reach excavator with a special concrete-munching attachment to dismantle a large four-storey office building in central London. O’Keefe Demolition has been using a high-reach excavator with a special concrete-munching attachment to dismantle a large four-storey office building in central London.

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Digital Deals: Autodesk to bring 3D, VR/AR to CAD and international con-tech firms seal big funding rounds

Construction Dive

Apart from Autodesk moves, Dubai's WakeCap, maker of internet of things-connected hard hats, raised $1.6 million in seed funding — only to be topped by Norwegian BIM firm Imerso, which raised $2 million.

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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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Mississippi Has The Winning Formula

Business Facilities

A business-friendly environment and a can-do cooperative spirit smooth the way for relocating companies and for those who are planning new facilities or expansions in Mississippi. - Read: Mississippi Has The Winning Formula at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Tellurian on track to start construction on $27B Louisiana LNG terminal

Construction Dive

Construction on the Driftwood Holdings liquefied natural gas export terminal will begin in 2019 and the facility expects to produce LNG by 2023.

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Amal Clooney Delivers Keynote at Opening of Greenbuild 2018

Contractor Magazine

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney gave the keynote address during the opening plenary for Greenbuild 2018 in Chicago.

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Obsolete safety standards may have been used in cleanup of former naval shipyard

BD+C

The cleanup of the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, a large site slated for a major redevelopment project in San Francisco, has been rocked by scandal , according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.

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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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Manitowoc Updates Diagnostic App, Adds Grove and National Crane Codes

Construction Equipment

Manitowoc’s diagnostic mobile app has undergone an update, adding new codes for National Crane Boom truck models, and select Grove mobile cranes. The free app allows users to understand numeric diagnostic codes generated by on-board control systems.

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Do You Need a Mower Blade that’s Consistently Eversharp?

Green Industry Professionals

Fisher Barton’s LaserEdge Eversharp lawn-mower blade sharpens itself while in use, thereby avoiding costly downtime.

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EPA Launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to Reduce NOx Emissions

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to further decrease nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty trucks and engines. The CTI will update the existing standard, and fine-tune compliance and certification requirements.

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Some useful guidelines for constructing parapet wall

Construction Cost Estimating

Parapet wall stands for a protection wall that can resist the collapsing from terrace to ground. Different types of parapet walls are found which range from brick wall masonry parapet wall, wooden handrail, iron grill etc. Size of parapet wall: 1. Thickness of parapet wall should be minimum 9''. (full brick parapet wall) 2. Half brick parapet wall is not recommended for use. 3.

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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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Infographic: Worst Maintained Roads in the U.S.

Construction Equipment

Teletrac Navman recently provided a closer look into deteriorating urban roads, and their costs to drivers, in an informative infographic. Data was pulled from a TRIP study examining road quality, pavement conditions, and travel trends. The infographic maps the cities with the worst roads in the U.

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Brave 26” Brush Cutter

Green Industry Professionals

The 26” brush cutter powered by Honda, tackles large areas in no time and maneuvers tough terrain with ease. This unit is ideal for thick field grass and overgrown brush. Fully enclosed deck for operator safety, aids in minimizing discharge and.

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Bentley to Acquire AIworx, Incorporate Machine Learning and IoT Tech

Construction Equipment

Bentley Systems has acquired Quebec City-based AIworx, a provider of machine learning and internet of things (IoT) technologies.

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Maxim Tiller/Cultivator

Green Industry Professionals

Till and cultivate with Maxim’s Mini Max tiller/cultivator, the MTC35H. Standard with heavy-duty transmission, it can till widths of 7-, 13- or 16-inches. The Mini Max features 6 rugged steel forged tines and is powered by a Honda GX35 engine for.

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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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ServiceTitan Secures $165 Million in Series D Funding

Contractor Magazine

Software platform for home service contractors raises largest vertical SaaS funding round, led by Index Ventures.

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JRCO Leaf Plow

Green Industry Professionals

JRCO’s 55” one-piece galvanized steel blade with hemmed edge stiffeners & folded top, center and bottom support for durability. The leaf blade can be folded up over the deck of many mowers to reduce space on the trailer. Flat, 4.5“long.

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AECOM May Consider Market Shifts Amid Profit Shortfall

ENR Construction

The design-build giant's revenue rose, but results signal changes in P3 infrastructure and global work.