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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Compared with a few short years ago, commercial construction moves at an incredibly fast pace today. Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The risk-to-reward ratio in construction is among the most unbalanced of any mature industry. The disproportionate downside, risks associated with an extremely bad project, far outweigh the upside gained from even the most successful projects. At their worst, truly disastrous projects can cost firms and owner/agencies millions of dollars, push their best people to the breaking point and cause long-term damage to reputations and key relationships that are important to future work.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Stamped concrete is a very intelligent and innovative innovation in concrete widely applied for floor in patios, car porch, driveways and sidewalks.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. It can improve speed and accuracy, increase efficiency, and set up an overall plan for construction phases. Viewpoint’s software integrates with BIM to enhance collaboration. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase.

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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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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Objective of Vee-Bee test is to determine the workability of freshly mixed concrete using consistometer. Apparatus, procedure, precaution and.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As Hurricane Irma threatens the Miami area, construction companies are taking steps to secure construction sites and equipment. Miami's building boom has also brought about 25 tower construction cranes to the city that pose a unique threat if Hurricane Irma hits. In a statement issued by the City of Miami Tuesday, Deputy Director of the Building Department Maurice Pons said he would not advise staying in a building next to a construction crane during a major hurricane like Irma.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Goodbye, Newman. In a case saturated in pop culture references, a fake architect named Paul J. Newman has been sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison after he was caught in a New York state fraud investigation dubbed “Operation Vandelay Industries,” a reference to the 90’s sitcom Seinfeld. Newman was sentenced on Sept. 5 after pleading guilty to six felonies that included grand larceny and fraud, the Associated Press reports.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Navistar International Corporation today announced a third quarter 2017 net income of $37 million. Revenues in the quarter were $2.2 billion, up 6% from the same period one year ago, primarily due to an increase in truck segment volumes.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Dhani Irwanto has developed RetainWall. It is an exclusive software that can be used for making the design of a concrete or masonry retaining wall. The wall may preserve soil or other granular material. It examines the strength of the wall on the basis of the loads and resistances, and leads to bearing pressure, sliding, overturning and rotational stabilities.

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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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Digger Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

With summer coming to an end, many plant hire companies are looking back on a season where their equipment spent almost as much time at festival, f�tes and sporting events as they did on construction sites. With summer coming to an end, many plant hire companies are looking back on a season where their equipment spent almost as much time at festival, fêtes and sporting events as they did on construction sites.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

After presenting its second Interim Status Memorandum report regarding the Oroville Dam spillway incident to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Independent Forensic Team (IFT) leader, John France, asked that the IFT report be made public. Although the IFT’s work will not be completed and its final report will not be issued until fall 2017, the IFT wanted to share some of its findings to date, so that they may inform the ongoing spillway evaluations at other projects.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Amid a construction boom, 70% of construction firms say they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions , according to the results of an industry-wide survey by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

After presenting its second Interim Status Memorandum report regarding the Oroville Dam spillway incident to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Independent Forensic Team (IFT) leader, John France, asked that the IFT report be made public. Although the IFT’s work will not be completed and its final report will not be issued until later this fall, the IFT wanted to share some of its findings to date, so that they may inform the ongoing spillway evaluations at other projects.

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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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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Marriott International currently has the largest construction pipeline of any franchise company with 1,288 Projects/166,096 Rooms. Their largest brands in the Pipeline are: Fairfield Inn with 283 Projects/27,244 Rooms, Residence Inn with 187 Projects/23,617 Rooms and TownePlace Suites with 184 Projects/18,757 Rooms.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Charter NEX Films is locating new specialty film manufacturing operations in Richland County, SC. The project is expected to result in $85 million of capital investment and the creation of more than 110 new jobs. Located in the Carolina Pines Industrial Park in Blythewood, SC, the company will build a new 140,000-square-foot facility. Hiring is projected to begin in the second quarter of 2018.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The sharks are seeking investments from all types of companies in the green industry at the Green Industry & Equipment Expo.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Regardless of whether a construction project involves millions of dollars and dozens of subs and consultants or has a modest budget and scope, keeping track of progress and payments is a critical, ongoing process. Owners, who have multiple contractual obligations, have a particularly large stake in the process.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Speakers will share expertise on technician recruitment and retention, lead tracking and management, and training techniques.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As the cleanup and eventual rebuilding proceed, increased demand for materials and labor will push costs upward.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Updated hurricane forecast prompts officials to warn of significant overwash and limited-to-moderate overtopping at several coffer dams on Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida.

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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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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The New Hampshire Dept. of Transportation began Rush inspections of 16 red-listed bridges on Sept. 6 after a large piece of concrete fell off the N.H. Route 102 Bridge onto moving traffic on I-93 in Derry, N.H. a week earlier.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017Time: 2:00PM ET Sponsored by: You may not be using Facebook - but your customers are. The average user spends 2 hours on social media every single day.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The release will end in about three days as gates must be closed to protect them from storm surge.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium defeats 40 competing bidders to build refinery that will start with 30,000 barrel-per-day output and eventually double that rate

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

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.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Updated hurricane forecast prompt officials to warn of significant overwash and limited to moderate overtopping at several coffer dams on Herbert Hoover Dike.

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