Construction Business Owner

MARCH 3, 2020

Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:00. 2 p.m. EST. Whether you self-perform or manage subcontractors, you need access to accurate, timely information so you can make the strategic decisions that will move your projects—and your business—forward. If you run your business with disconnected project teams, you face delayed project updates, duplicate data entry, greater risk of errors and unnecessary costs.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Robust LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery tools and services are readily available. They enable a proven outcome-focused approach that integrates People, Process, Information, and Technology to drive BEST VALUE for all participants and stakeholders.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 3, 2020

Women make up 50% of U.S. labor but less than 10% of the construction workforce, so savvy leaders are using a range of tactics amid a relentless labor shortage.

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The Constructor

MARCH 3, 2020

Measurement of steel reinforcement corrosion in concrete is essential to analyze the strength and durability of structure. Not only does the steel.

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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 Equipment

MARCH 3, 2020

Ditch Witch has launched the Orange Intel Fleet Management System to enable contractors to centralize fleet and machine information, maintenance indicators, and other data.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2020

New York City’s scarcity of developable sites, and pressures on the use of what land is available, have created opportunities for innovative design that, for the past few years, FXCollaborative has taken advantage of by creating hybrid buildings that pair tenants that typically stand alone. “Our experience is understanding the three-dimensional puzzle,” says Dan Kaplan, a senior partner at the firm.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 3, 2020

Production-related issues and order cancellations slowed the commercial aerospace sector last year, but long-term demand for passenger jets remains robust. - Read: The Aerospace Industry: Cruising To A Higher Altitude at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 3, 2020

March 1 through 7 is designated “National Women in Construction Week,” and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will use the week to raise awareness about growing opportunities in the industry for women. Lynn Bolek, a project manager for a.j. Veneklasen Inc.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2020

Located in Bellevue, Wash., the new REI headquarters building will feature many opportunities for employees to get outside with courtyards, bridges, and open park space. The eight-acre campus will feature nearly 400,000-sf of space spread across three buildings in the Spring District neighborhood. The landscape will become a seamless part of the public and private realms through a series of pedestrian connections, interior courtyards, and a large-scale roof deck.

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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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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. michael.delros…. Tue, 03/03/2020 - 19:28. GCP Applied Technologies. March 03, 2020. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. The following articles are filled with tips and techniques for concrete production, from the selection of materials through the successful delivery of each concrete batch.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 3, 2020

B2W’s One Platform construction software allows equipment managers to manage and estimate construction operations under one cohesive platform. The platform consists of several modules relevant to a manager’s tasks, and aims to help contractors win more bids at better margins.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 3, 2020

Take a fresh approach to fleet management with comprehensive machine health views and utilization data.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 3, 2020

Construction spending in January increased 1.8 percent to $1.369 trillion from December and 6.8 percent from January 2019, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

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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 Dive

MARCH 3, 2020

A state senator is questioning $24 million in claims from Tutor Perini's Cherry Hill Construction, noting the project is two years behind schedule.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 3, 2020

The boating parts manufacturer will also expand its Berks County manufacturing operations, creating 97 new jobs. - Read: Seakeeper Investing $11M To Move Headquarters To Pennsylvania at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

MARCH 3, 2020

The wallcoverings industry has developed Product Certification Scorecards, a new sustainability tool. The tool provides transparency into how products earned their NSF 342 certifications. Manufacturer and distributor performance are disclosed on the document that was developed by the Wallcoverings Association and NSF International.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 3, 2020

What Is Plinth? A plinth is a base or platform that supports a plinth, column, or structure. Structurally, the plinth distributes weight and pressure down evenly across a column across a wider space. You can also elevate structures above the ground to protect them from water or other elements. What Is Hight of Plinth? The […].

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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 Cost Estimating

MARCH 3, 2020

Safety first! The age-old construction motto has never wavered even in modern days. Accordingly, it is in effect also when planning for formwork systems. A proper plan that observes safety protocols strictly will let you avoid undesirable circumstances arising in work. Also, it will reduce the chance of accidental happenings. Work supervision, equipment utilization and construction procedures all must ensure the safety of the workers.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the fourth quarter of 2019 reports healthy levels of construction spending in large part due to the ongoing strength in infrastructure-related categories. Nonresidential construction spending stood at an annualized rate of $779.6 billion in December 2019, down 1.2% from the previous month but up 4.4% year-over-year.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 3, 2020

The most common type of them, a precast concrete pile is a deep foundation used to transfer loads from a upper, soft layer of soil to a hardar, capable lower layer. They can be rectangular, square, round or polygonal in shape. Extra reinforcements are provided in the concrete so as to provide support for the forces received before the instalent. The precast concrete piles are constructed in a casting yard.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2020

In most of the region’s major metropolitan areas, project sectors are still driving significant construction activity.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2020

ENR Northwest’s upcoming print issue will rank the region’s biggest projects to break ground in 2019. Check out a preview of some of Alaska, Oregon and Washington's largest starts.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2020

In February, Georgia Power reported that workers at the Vogtle 3 and 4 project completed the final concrete placement inside the Unit 3 containment vessel, which houses the unit’s reactor.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2020

The early-morning tornado caused widespread damage, including significant destruction to the offices of a landscape architect in East Nashville.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2020

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority embarks on a landmark construction program to expand mobility in the air, and on the ground.

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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

MARCH 3, 2020

Ronald Tutor would remain at the helm after a sale, company says.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2020

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute is planning to construct the Moffitt Cancer Center Hospital in Tampa.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 3, 2020

I-35 was last modified in the 1970s with the addition of upper-deck travel lanes in the downtown area.

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