Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

Compared to other industries, construction tends to be slow to go digital. That doesn’t mean the industry isn’t going digital at all, though. The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. Every year, JBKnowledge releases its Construction Technology (ConTech) Report detailing the state of technology use throughout the construction industry.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

Jeff Hart. Regional Operations Manager. Brasfield & Gorrie.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

Research is in its early stages, and questions about how fungus will survive within concrete's harsh environment still remain.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 24, 2018

The construction industry has historically lagged behind most other major industries in its adoption of technology. Contractors tend to be pragmatic in what they spend money on and what they feel provides value. Compared to a backhoe or service van, a computer server has less of a clear connection to a contractor’s profitability. Consequently, information technology has often taken a back seat to other, more clear-cut company initiatives and investments.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

Repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and revocation of temporary protected status workers could be significant blows to the labor-strapped industry.

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BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2018

Kihei High School on Maui is slated to become the Hawaii Department of Education’s (HIDOE) first net-zero school and Maui’s first Hawaii-Collaborative for High Performance Schools (HI-CHPS) project. The school will serve grades 9 through 12 and be located on more than 77 acres of undeveloped land. The campus will comprise multiple buildings and approximately 215,000-sf.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

This data hub looks at three construction reports, all in one place.

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BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2018

Thirteen years ago, the Alabama-based developer EBSCO broke ground on Alys Beach, a 158-acre residential community that was the last piece of available beachfront property on Florida’s Panhandle along the Gulf of Mexico. Delays related to the weather and economy slowed construction for several years, but this luxury community, where home price range from $2 million to more than $6 million, now appears to be in fuller swing.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 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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BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2018

Studies have shown that daylight in the workplace increases productivity and general employee health, with probable impacts in reducing sick time and improving employee retention.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

Failure to follow the rules carries a maximum fine of nearly $13,000 per violation for firms with 10 or more employees.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 24, 2018

As part of the OSHA reporting regulations, employers with more than 10 workers are required to track workplace injuries and illnesses, then send a summary of that information to OSHA each year. Using Form 300 - Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses - for each work site, employers must record injuries/illnesses that result in death, loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work activity or job transfer, and medical treatment beyond first aid.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

Only 2% of workers could transition to new jobs if immediately called on to take another job that matched their skill set, according to a report from the World Economic Forum.

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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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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 24, 2018

Eric Gagnon’s Business Marketing Institute Tuesday Marketing Notes provides refreshingly substantive advice to anyone who is working in the business-to-business marketing space. (This of course is broader than this blog’s overall construction marketing focus, but the content is relevant to virtually anyone whose primary market is in the business-to-business or business-to-government segments, rather than individual […].

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BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2018

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) concluded the year in positive terrain, with the December reading capping off three straight months of growth in design billings. . The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the December ABI score was 52.9, down from a score of 55.0 in the previous month. This score still reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). .

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

The announcement comes just three weeks after reports suggested turnkey modular builder Katerra was readying for a $200 million funding round.

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BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2018

The five U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by project count are: New York (180 projects; 30,699 rooms), Dallas (149; 17,860), Houston (146; 15,714), Nashville, Tenn. (116; 15,793, and Los Angeles (110; 16,733), according to Lodging Econometrics. New York has the most new hotel openings forecasted for 2018, with 57 projects and 9,534 rooms debuting this year.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

The positive end to 2017 puts industry activity on solid ground for the coming months.

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 24, 2018

Mini skid steers continue to grow in popularity for their ease of operation, attachment versatility and jobsite performance.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 24, 2018

Mack Trucks now offers a split-shaft functionality for its mDrive HD automated manual transmission, which provides high-demand power take off (PTO). The split-shaft PTO is mounted in the middle of the driveline to receive output directly from the transmission, which supplies required torque. When the PTO is engaged, power to the axles is disconnected.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 24, 2018

The latest JLL data shows resilience in the global real estate market, despite geopolitical uncertainty. - Read: London, Los Angeles, New York Top Cities For Global Real Estate Investment 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 Equipment

JANUARY 24, 2018

The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down the state's worker's compensation law that said oil and gas well operators and owners could not be sued when a worker is injured or killed on the job. The Tuesday ruling was the result of a suit brought by the family of David Chambers who was severely injured and later died following an accident at an oil well operated by Stephens Production Company in Crescent, Oklahoma in 2014.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

The battery-operated sensors take readings every eight hours and monitor such things as crack width, temperature, joint movement and angle changes.

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BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2018

The International Code Council and the Alliance for National & Community Resilience (ANCR) have begun the development of the nation’s first whole-community resilience benchmarks. The ANCR technical committee will first focus on creating benchmarks for buildings, water, and energy—core functional areas for all communities. The organization is seeking volunteers for committee openings.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 24, 2018

Mack Trucks Configurator is an online tool that enables users to build and customize Granite and Granite MHD models virtually. "Customers can tailor several spec options to create a truck that best fits their specific needs," says Tim Wrinkle, construction product manager. Applications include tractors, concrete mixers, and dump trucks. After selecting the application, users can spe exterior, interior, and chassis components, along with engine, transmission, and axles.

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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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2018

Repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and revocation of temporary protected status workers could be significant blows to the labor-strapped industry.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 24, 2018

Novelis Inc, has announced it plans to build a $300 million plant to produce flat-rolled aluminum products such as those used by auto makers who are designing in lighter weight materials to meet fuel efficiency requirements. The facility's capabilities will include heat treatment and pre-treatment lines, which prepare aluminum for use in vehicle parts such as body-in-white, hoods, doors, lift gates and fenders, said a company news release.

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BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2018

Glass continues to be a popular material for designers and a modern alternative to the materials of the past. Those seeking interior design products that transform function to fashion should look no further than annealed back-painted glass. These products offer limitless configurations and colors, and their flexibility allows them to blend wonderfully with other existing design characteristics of a space.

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