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Calm before the storm? What the construction industry can expect in 2019

Construction Dive

Recession may hold off another year, economists say, but contractors should still keep an eye on risks and strategize around labor to prepare for the worst.

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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

GCP Applied Technologies

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. michael.delros…. Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. GCP Applied Technologies. November 02, 2018. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA) Sustainable Concrete Plant Certification (the "Certification") provides ready mix plant personnel specific guidance to assess their production practices and implement sustainability strategies that will ultimately lower their overall carbon footprint.

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Episode 9: Getting the Most out of Your Construction Software—Part 2

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 9 : Getting the Most out of Your Construction Software—Part 2. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, Robert Kruse with MDU Construction Services Group follows up on our previous podcast on getting the most out of software investments. Kruse, the director of financial software systems for MDU, talks from the contractor perspective about the rigid planning and research that goes into both making a software deci

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Construction expert Matt Ghinn: The programme is king!

Lets Build

A few weeks ago GenieBelt had the honour of being nominated at Digital Construction Week Awards 2018 with VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd in the “Best Application of Technology” category. Currently, VolkerFitzpatrick is using GenieBelt in the West Anglia Main Line (WAML) Capacity Improvement Project. The WAML is part of Network Rail’s Lee Valley Rail Programme to deliver.

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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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Episode 9: Getting the Most out of Your Construction Software—Part 2

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, Robert Kruse with MDU Construction Services Group follows up on.

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Fuel Total Systems Investing More Than $60M In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The automotive components manufacturer will create 150 new jobs at a new manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant, TN. - Read: Fuel Total Systems Investing More Than $60M In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Chicago rejects Related's $1B dual-tower proposal

Construction Dive

Alderman Brendan Reilly reportedly rejected the developer's plan after it failed to address constituent concerns about the project.

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New Milwaukee Bucks home called world’s first bird-friendly sports arena

BD+C

Changes made to the design of the new Milwaukee Bucks arena, Fiserv Forum, will make the building less likely to cause bird mortality. The Bucks and designer Populous incorporated bird-friendly features early in the design process after being urged to do so by the director of the advocacy group Bird City Wisconsin. The project is being billed as the world’s first bird-friendly sports arena.

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Rural Florida Creates Inviting Environment For Residential & Manufacturing Growth

Business Facilities

Florida’s 28 million miles of untapped, rural land creates an environment that is primed to manage both residential and manufacturing growth, with each complementing the other. - Read: Rural Florida Creates Inviting Environment For Residential & Manufacturing Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Nonresidential spending retains momentum in September, up 8.9% year over year

BD+C

National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.3% in September but remains historically elevated, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today. Total nonresidential spending stood at $767.1 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate in September, an increase of 8.9% on a year-ago basis.

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Isometric Drawing, Projection – Its Types, Methods.

CivilSeek

In this article, you’ll learn Isometric Drawing, Isometric Projection – Its Types, Methods, etc. in details. So, Let’s Get Started. Isometric Projection. In an isometric projection, the plane is placed. Read more Isometric Drawing, Projection – Its Types, Methods. The post Isometric Drawing, Projection – Its Types, Methods. appeared first on CivilSeek.

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Savannah College of Art and Design offers new four-year degree in Immersive Reality

BD+C

Immersive reality. Extended reality. Augmented reality. Whatever you want to call it, it is safe to say technologies like virtual and mixed reality are here to stay in the AEC industry.

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Systematic Payments: Why Should Businesses Use Payroll Service?

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Sheena Justine Baxter. Content Writer And Editor. Running a small business can be hectic. There are plenty of tasks for a business owner to oversee when handling the managing of daily operations. Inspecting staffing requirements, attendance, business reviews and more, can fill its plate on a daily or weekly basis. Completing payroll is another task that must be done once or sometimes twice a month, depending on the pay periods.

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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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Daimler Trucks Hosts Technician Skills Competition

Construction Equipment

Daimler Trucks (DTNA) recent Technician Skills Competition tested technicians’ ability to diagnose and repair the company’s Freightliner Cascadia, New Cascadia, Detroit Diesel heavy-duty engine, and DT 12 transmission.

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California contractors pegged in alleged $6M fraud

Construction Dive

Charges against the company's owners include workers' compensation fraud and underpaying employees.

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Genie Sales Up 14 percent in Q3

Construction Equipment

Terex Corp. reported sales of $1.2 billion in the third quarter, up 11 percent versus Q3 of 2017. The AWP business segment, which includes Genie, increased sales by $78 million, up 14 percent versus 2017, driven by growth in North America and Asia.

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Preview of ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2018 Top Specialty Contractors

ENR Construction

ENR Texas & Louisiana will publish its annual list of Top Specialty Contractors in the December 17 print edition. You'll see these firms ranked by revenue, as well as by state and sector.

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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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Case Updates N Series Backhoe Loaders for 2019

Construction Equipment

Updates for 2019 N Series backhoe loaders include a PowerBoost button on the joystick that enables a boost of increased hydraulic power without decreasing engine rpm.

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How to measure the land area for irregular & large land tracts

Construction Cost Estimating

Various types of surveying methods are used for conducting survey of irregular and large land tracts. Some methods are easily understandable and based on elementary geometry, others are complicated and may contain GPS and satellite imagery. In this article, useful information is given on various options and technologies accessible to the surveyor. The calculation should be done for Land for different purposes like prior to purchase, while performing stock taking, erecting a boundary wall, contro

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VIDEO: Crane Collapses in Napa While Lowering 50-Ton Wall Panels

Construction Equipment

A recent video capturing a crane collapse in Napa Valley, California, hit the web after YouTube user Brett Albrecht posted the content to his public channel.

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The Wealthy Landscaper Formula

Green Industry Professionals

Watch this video to learn three dangerous trends all landscape business owners need to know about before pricing jobs. You can learn how to avoid them, and price lawn and landscape work with confidence in a small classroom setting.

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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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Construction Adds 30,000 Jobs in Oct., Jobless Rate Falls

ENR Construction

Industry's unemployment rate dips to 3.6% from Sept. 4.1%, year-earlier 4.5%, BLS reports.

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Green Industry Pros User Agreement

Green Industry Professionals

General Notice These are the Terms of Service for 'Green Industry Pros' and for the services available through or at Green Industry Pros (the "Services," or a "Service"). This "Agreement" is a legal agreement between you (an individual) and Green.

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Creative Solutions for Works of Art-itecture

ENR Construction

Customized access for unique structures.

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ACBM Privacy Notice

Green Industry Professionals

Last Updated: [10-25-2018] This Privacy Notice (“Privacy Notice”) describes and governs the information collection, use, and sharing practices of ACBM, LLC, located at 201 N Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 (“ACBM,” “we,” “us,”.

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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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QuikDeck® & HD Laser Scanning

ENR Construction

Innovative solution keeps mill fully operational during major rehab project.

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Stealth Mode—Professional-Grade Lithium-Ion-Powered UTVs for Hauling

Green Industry Professionals

Greenworks Commercial recently unveiled its first-ever line of lithium-ion-powered utility terrain vehicles.

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Taking Commercial Debris Clean-up Productivity to a New Level

Green Industry Professionals

Billy Goat recently unveiled its Hurricane X3 and Z3 zero-turn radius stand-on blowers for commercial debris cleanup.