Wed.Dec 07, 2016

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4 Strategies that Build Agility & Competitive Success

Construction Business Owner

The pace of change in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is accelerating, and many leading organizations may not be prepared for the inescapable shifts taking place. AEC companies increasingly experience the impact of changes in how clients select design consultants and in how projects are funded. Global competition is growing as geographic barriers become more inconsequential.

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Low Cost Housing Construction Techniques and Speedy Construction

The Constructor

Low cost housing construction is possible with use of low cost building materials and planning. Techniques for low cost housing construction is.

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Pipeline Delays Cost Builder $83.3 Million a Month

Construction Equipment

Energy Transfer Partners said in court documents that building delays on the Dakota Access pipeline have already cost the company more than $450 million and estimates continued delays could cost $83.3 million per month.However, a report in U.S.News.com says while the stop order issued by the Army Corps of Engineers earlier this month will be expensive, industry experts don't feel the additional costs will kill the project.

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voided slab analysis

The Constructor

Hi, I am from Nepal. I am civil engineering student. I want to do final year project on bubble deck. I want to use this technology in my country.

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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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Could this idea for an Urban Droneport facilitate the future of drone-based deliveries?

BD+C

Companies have been wondering aloud for quite some time about the possibility of using drones as the couriers of the future. Amazon has not made it a secret that they want to use drones to deliver packages in the near future and, earlier this year, Domino’s delivered the first pizza by drone in New Zealand.

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The world’s tallest religious building is under construction

BD+C

A new Hindu temple, named “Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir” and dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Sri Krishna, is under construction in Uttar Pradesh, India. Once completed, it will become the tallest religious structure in the world. The building, designed by the Indian firm InGenious Studio, will stand 700-feet-tall and rise 70 tiered stories, Arch Daily reports.

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The Constructor

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Update: Change in CDL Final Driver Training Rule

Construction Equipment

According to the Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators final rule, to be published Thursday by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (text available here ) the earlier proposed requirement that new drivers must have 30 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience has been eliminated.

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How corporate design keeps educational design relevant

BD+C

There are many different terms used to describe learning and what method is best for today’s student and how school design supports each modality. However, when we break down each description— personalized, flipped, 21st century, project based, problem based—these teaching methods are simply designed to engage students and maintain an interest in learning. .

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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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Subcontractor Discusses Safety on Copper Lounge Collapse

Construction Equipment

. After the Copper Lounge building collapsed last Friday in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, city inspectors said Hultgren Construction did not have the required permit to make structural changes. When the contractor began to remove a load-bearing wall that stood between the Copper Lounge Building and the next building south, the wall gave way killing worker Ethan McMahon and trapping Emily Fodness under the rubble for three hours.

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How fire sprinklers came to Camas without an ordinance

Contractor Magazine

In 2003, legislation was introduced to require fire sprinklers in new residential housing in Camas, Wash., a small city in the southwestern part of the state. read more.

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Reading Hospital expansion project saves two months in construction schedule thanks to nora nTx

BD+C

When Reading Hospital embarked on a 476,000-square-foot addition to its West Reading, Pennsylvania, location, the goal was to replace and relocate operating rooms spread across four buildings and provide 150 new private patient rooms. The nine-story tower that opened in October includes five floors of private patient rooms, 24 surgical suites, eight minor procedure rooms, reception and recovery areas and an expanded trauma unit.

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Beyond commodity: How do you (really) add — and earn — value with marketing?

Construction Marketing Ideas

There’s nothing wrong with commodities. Sugar in the grocery store, gasoline, iron ore. they all have value and prices which fluctuate with market conditions. You (and your business) most likely are not commodity businesses. However, if you are an architect, engineer, contractor, or building products manufacturer, you most likely use commodities on […].

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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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PC Construction Selected as Construction Manager for $200+ Million Burlington Town Center Redevelopment Project

PC Construction

Devonwood Investors LLC, owner and developer of the Burlington Town Center (BTC), today announced that it has retained PC Construction as the general contractor and construction manager for the Burlington Town Center redevelopment project. Following.

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U.S. lumber industry pushes for import duties on Canadian softwood

BD+C

Leaders in the U.S. lumber industry are lobbying the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission to put import duties on Canadian softwood lumber. They claim the product is being sold in the U.S. below fair market value. Canadian software lumber imports were up 33% in the first eight months of this year compared to same period of 2015, according to U.S. industry representatives. .

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Waterbury State Office Complex Earns Two Awards

PC Construction

Last night, the team of PC Construction, Freeman French Freeman and the State of Vermont accepted a Best Builders Award from the Associated General Contractors of Vermont for the Waterbury State Office Complex project. Completed.

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TDIndustries joins Paradigm for Parity movement to address gender parity in corporate leadership

Contractor Magazine

TDIndustries, in partnership with the Paradigm for Parity℠ coalition, today announced its commitment to achieving gender parity throughout its corporate leadership structure by 2030. read more.

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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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FEUER Powertrain Open For Business In Mississippi

Business Facilities

The crankshaft manufacturer’s first U.S. manufacturing operations, located in Robinsonville, MS, represent a $140 million corporate investment and 300 new jobs. Read FEUER Powertrain Open For Business In Mississippi on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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2016 ASPE Convention & Exposition continues a legacy of success

Contractor Magazine

The energy and enthusiasm experienced at the 2016 ASPE Convention & Exposition reinforced the show's reputation as the premier professional development event in the plumbing system design industry. read more.

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We Knew Concrete Could Absorb Carbon—New Study Tells How Much

ENR Construction

Concrete’s large carbon footprint—that is, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the cement manufacturing process—is estimated to be 5% of industrial CO 2 emissions, a source of concern in the battle against human-caused climate change.

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Triangle Tube: Committed to the trades

Contractor Magazine

Triangle Tube’s continued emphasis on education can be seen with a new training facility — from the offices of a manufacturer’s rep in the Chicagoland area. read more.

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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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American Marksman Expanding In Missouri

Business Facilities

The ammunition manufacturer and distributor is expanding in the Kansas City region, creating 65 advanced manufacturing jobs with the help of an incentive package from the Missouri DED. Read American Marksman Expanding In Missouri on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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PMI and AWE collaborate on Water Efficiency Study in five states

Contractor Magazine

Study to gauge potential water savings from replacing older toilets with high-efficiency models. PMI and AWE today announced a joint partnership on a study to determine potential water savings that could be achieved by replacing older, inefficient toilets. read more.

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Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce | Dyersburg, Tennessee

Business Facilities

Dyersburg/Dyer County Tennessee is centrally located on the I-69 corridor, featuring CN Railroad service, a new intermodal river port nearby, newly designated foreign trade zones, a “Deal Ready” speculative building and rail sites ready for development. Read Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce | Dyersburg, Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Government funding bill without geothermal tax credit for jeopardizes thousands of U.S. jobs

Contractor Magazine

The GEO today expressed extreme disappointment that the House stopgap spending bill to fund the U.S. Government does not include an extension of the Investment Tax Credit for geothermal heat pumps. read more.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Ameren | Serving Mid-Missouri and The St. Louis Metropolitan Area

Business Facilities

As an electric and natural gas utility serving central and southern Illinois, mid-Missouri and the St. Louis metropolitan area, Ameren’s economic development professionals are ready to assist your next expansion. Read Ameren | Serving Mid-Missouri and The St. Louis Metropolitan Area on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Dodge Momentum Index Inches Up in November

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index moved 0.3 percent higher in November to 133.2 from its revised October reading of 132.7 (2000=100). The index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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Ameren | Serving Central and Southern Illinois

Business Facilities

As an electric and natural gas utility serving central and southern Illinois, mid-Missouri and the St. Louis metropolitan area, Ameren’s economic development professionals are ready to assist your next expansion. Read Ameren | Serving Central and Southern Illinois on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.