BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
There is an unprecedented wave of speculation and investment in Artificial intelligence (AI) sweeping the industry with ideas like machine learning (ML) appearing as a magic wand of business innovation.
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2018
More than 30 professional and building standards organizations will work to develop a more consistent global approach to fire safety.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 30, 2018
It’s the middle of the summer, and my construction marketing ideas thoughts have been distracted by some forward personal travel planning. Once a year for the past nine years, Google has invited me to California (once to NYC) for a meet-up or summit because of my voluntary contributions on the AdSense Help Forum. There’s a […].
Construction Marketing
JULY 30, 2018
Have you ever watched a building come down? I’ve seen everything from a neighborhood of large block tenement buildings blown up, to a small cottage being crunched by a bulldozer in an hour. It’s kind of exciting in many ways, and rather distressing in others. What’s exciting is the power of our machinery to move that much material in such a short amount of time.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
2018 Mid-Year Commercial Construction Market Update. Down 5.5% – Non-residential starts YTD. Down 6.3% – Non-residential starts June 2018 versus June 2017. Down 27% – Commercial construction starts YTD. Down 12% – Institutional starts YTD. Down 29% – Higher education starts YTD. Down 34% – Private office building starts YTD.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
Another series of well-received training classes was just complete in mid-July 2018. A Job Orde r Contacting & Line Item Estimating Basics Workshop, and our series of contractor training classes for the Allied States Cooperative Job Order Contracting Services Contract for the State of New Mexico drew the following comments… Very well explained and friendly envir onment!
BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing seven projects with its Healthcare Design Awards for cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social problems while also being functional and sustainable.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction NOW AVAILABLE in New Mexico – OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Construction has arrived! On-demand, on-budget, on-time, qualify construction services are now available throughout the State of New Mexico from the following quality service providers via the Allied States Cooperative and 4BT OpenJOC LEAN construction solution.
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2018
Fullerton Pacific Interiors did not properly compensate 476 workers on 26 projects, according to California labor authorities.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2018
Detailed Line Item Construction Cost Estimating Matters a great deal to estimating, risk management, facilities management, and service providers (A/E’s, builders…). While many professionals talk about contingencies, a focus upon assuring the use of experienced line item cost estimators (likely with a decade of more of experience… inclusive knowledge of field work processes) and the use of standardized terms, definitions, and data architectures (CSI MasterFomat – 50 Divi
BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
The construction industry continues to tackle the challenges of rising construction materials costs, a skilled labor shortage and overall lack of productivity improvements, offering an expansive opportunity for disruption. According to the newly released JLL research report, “ The State of Construction Technology ,” Silicon Valley investors are stepping in to seize that opportunity.
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2018
Both California and Maryland have new laws that make general contractors responsible for the wages of even their subcontractors' employees.
BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
Work in the higher education market is steady, but uneven geographically. The South and West are the hottest markets, with the Northeast and Midwest lagging a bit. Nationwide, demand is most robust for housing and interdisciplinary academic and research buildings. Overall higher education construction spending is projected to increase 1.6% in 2018, the lowest increase reported in the last five years, according to the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University.
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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?
Business Facilities
JULY 30, 2018
Madison, WI lands the top spot for Quality of Life, Orlando leads in Job Growth in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Madison, WI Takes Quality Of Life Crown at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JULY 30, 2018
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 4.1% rate during the second quarter of 2018—the fastest rate of quarterly growth since the second quarter of 2014, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data released today.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 30, 2018
The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado collected information to help create more fire-wise landscapes.
Business Facilities
JULY 30, 2018
The Austrian plastic manufacturer will invest nearly $7 million in a 100,000-square-foot expansion of its Bowling Green warehousing facility. . - Read: Alpla Expanding Bowling Green Plant, Creating 24 Jobs 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.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 30, 2018
Lawn care and landscaping is the 10th most deadly industry in the nation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 30, 2018
The Experience included an overview of the company's history, important information on their products and services, as well as a chance to drive a racing car at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 30, 2018
In this construction video tutorial, you will come to know about the properties of good RCC. Given below, the details of properties :- It should have the ability to withstand tensile, compressive, bending and shear forces. In RCC, there should not be extreme deflection in structural members. There should be perfect cover for reinforcement. The materials in RCC should have the good resistance capacity against fire.
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2018
Design firm deal, which would boost its parent's transportation, power and environmental capability, is set to close in Q4.
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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!
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2018
The Scattergood 3 project involved repairing equipment damaged during a storm at sea.
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2018
ENR MidAtlantic is pleased to release its 2018 Best Projects winners.
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2018
Nevada construction activity remains hot and record-breaking as Phoenix office construction and training programs also take their turn in the Roundup spotlight.
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2018
Big Fix PDX, the Oregon Dept. of Transportation's major repaving and bridge repair work in downtown Portland, is much needed despite major traffic woes.
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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!
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2018
Plan approving a 600-ft tower in a tidal zone ignores laws and processes put in place to ensure public rights on the waterfront, according to opponents.
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2018
Measure authorizing more than $1.2B per year for Perkins grants awaits Trump signature.
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