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Get Real Answers to Everyday Construction Challenges with Viewpoint’s Take 15 Learning Series

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Have 15 minutes? Do you want to learn some of the cool new ways technology is helping solve the real-world problems contractors like you run up against every day? Interested in seeing how much easier—and more productive—your projects could be? If so, you’ll want to join us for one or more of our new Take 15 Learning Series. The Take 15 series is a weekly, brief webinar (no longer than 15 minutes) led by Viewpoint product experts who will highlight challenges contractors face and how Viewpoint’s

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Investment expert Colin Smith: We enter a period of great opportunity in construction technology

Lets Build

‘We are not on the crest of a wave right now but we are actually entering a period of great opportunity for investment in construction technology!’ This is what Colin Smith, Software Entrepreneur, Angel Investor & NXD, highlighted during his talk at European ConTech Summit. The conference took place in.

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Get Real Answers to Everyday Construction Challenges with Viewpoint’s Take 15 Learning Series

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Do you want to learn some of the cool new ways technology is helping solve the real-world problems contractors like you run up against every day?

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 11:42. GCP Applied Technologies. April 03, 2018. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. Underground stations require a dry environment to ensure continued operations, safety, and aesthetic appeal.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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BIM to aid in Eiffel Tower makeover

Construction Dive

Not only will BIM help coordinate complex schedules and budgets, but its simulation abilities may help Paris better understand and prepare for potential threats.

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Tech Report 5.0: AI Arrives

BD+C

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to apply machine learning to planning and constructing buildings is still a theoretical proposition for many AEC firms. But in recent years, as data storage and computational power have expanded, more firms are willing to engage AI as a practical analytics tool. Their ultimate goal for using this platform seems clear: to generate predictive data that provides early hints about future trends and behaviors on everything from interior designs to jobsite safety.

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A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion

GCP Applied Technologies

A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:27. GCP Applied Technologies. April 03, 2018. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. Easier said than done. There are multiple factors that can compromise adhesion and shorten the flooring product’s lifespan, potentially leading to costly flooring repairs or even replacement.

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Construction boom paying off in executive compensation, bonuses, report says

Construction Dive

Construction firms also are spending big to recruit executives, especially those with experience in alternative project delivery methods.

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Providing mission-critical waterproofing

GCP Applied Technologies

Providing mission-critical waterproofing. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:05. GCP Applied Technologies. April 03, 2018. Many structures need to be waterproofed to protect against deterioration, but what if you have a building that needs to be kept very dry? How do you safeguard critical property and assets from water infiltration? Here’s how three organizations tackled this challenge.

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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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LEED v4.1 O+M for Existing Buildings available for beta testing

BD+C

The latest version of LEED, LEED v4.1 O+M, is now available for beta testing. The new version is “an incremental update,” according to the U.S. Green Building Council. “LEED v4.1 will be our most inclusive and transparent platform to date,” the council says. It will allow projects to earn LEED points through building performance monitoring via the Arc platform.

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Providing mission-critical waterproofing

GCP Applied Technologies

Providing mission-critical waterproofing. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:05. GCP Applied Technologies. April 03, 2018. Many structures need to be waterproofed to protect against deterioration, but what if you have a building that needs to be kept very dry? How do you safeguard critical property and assets from water infiltration? Here’s how three organizations tackled this challenge.

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Houston agency proposes new floodplain construction standards

Construction Dive

If all homes had been built to the proposed standards, 84% of the homes flooded by Hurricane Harvey would have survived the event high and dry.

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When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity

GCP Applied Technologies

When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:18. GCP Applied Technologies. April 03, 2018. When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down. For projects where high moisture in the concrete slab is an issue, installers may automatically turn to one of the lower-cost “high-performance” adhesives on the market rather than using a rolled moisture barrier specifically designed for mo

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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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Tropos Motors Features New ABLE eCUVs

Construction Equipment

With the introduction of its new ABLE product line, Tropos Technologies has evolved from distributor of the Cenntro METRO to manufacturer of electric low-speed vehicles and trucks.

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A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion

GCP Applied Technologies

A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:27. GCP Applied Technologies. April 03, 2018. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. Easier said than done. There are multiple factors that can compromise adhesion and shorten the flooring product’s lifespan, potentially leading to costly flooring repairs or even replacement.

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Contractors on $1.2B NYC Javitz Center project see design-build success

Construction Dive

The design-build team has made major changes while keeping the convention center open through the expansion project.

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When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity

GCP Applied Technologies

When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:18. GCP Applied Technologies. April 03, 2018. When flooring budgets are tight, contractors often look for ways to keep installation costs down. For projects where high moisture in the concrete slab is an issue, installers may automatically turn to one of the lower-cost “high-performance” adhesives on the market rather than using a rolled moisture barrier specifically designed for mo

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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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Westminster College’s new athletic stadium includes a turf field and seating for 2,000

BD+C

On March 13, Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., made a surprise announcement to students, unveiling plans to build a new $3.5 million athletic stadium. The new stadium will be located within the college’s existing sports complex, which includes a training facility, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, football fields, and soccer fields.

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February construction spending inches up 0.1%

Construction Dive

Despite the month's growth, the persisting labor shortage and steadily rising material prices are creating a drag on construction spending.

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Automotive Supplier Investing $10.8M In Tennessee Expansion

Business Facilities

Adient will expand its automotive seating plant in Lexington, TN, creating approximately 200 new jobs. - Read: Automotive Supplier Investing $10.8M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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OSHA Offers Searchable Outreach Trainer List Online

Construction Equipment

OSHA’s website now has a searchable list of authorized Outreach trainers to assist the public in finding authorized instru

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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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Contractor sues for $1.2M in unpaid invoices for Florida baseball park

Construction Dive

Other legal actions on behalf of ballpark contractors have been filed in an effort to collect past due payments totaling more than $10 million.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Work and safety gear

Contractor Magazine

This week’s gallery focuses on work and safety gear for the jobsite: a high-visibility sweatshirt with reflective stripes; ANSI A2 cut-resistance gloves with vending machine access; self-retracting fall-protection devices; a work boot with slip-resistance rubber sole and anti-microbial lining; safety goggles that channel water and sweat away from the eyes; and ANSI A4 cut-resistant gloves.

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Downtown Seattle receives new flagship Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square

BD+C

Located in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, a new Embassy Suites by Hilton is now open. The 282 all-suite property comprises two-room suites and studio suites with panoramic views of Seattle and Elliott Bay.

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Designs with raised Foundations in the flood likely area

Construction Cost Estimating

Building plans are most important for creating a worth dream house that will be flood resistant and beautiful, but also have open spaces and areas for everyone. Construction Industry is a difficult and risky area to perform the jobs on time, as while making buildings the contractors or builders have to face various kinds of problems like weather problem, natural disaster and the problem created by men or law etc.

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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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Universal Forest Products Opening New Facility In South Carolina

Business Facilities

The wood and wood-related products manufacturer will create approximately 120 jobs at its new plant in Orangeburg County, SC over the next several years. - Read: Universal Forest Products Opening New Facility In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Complexities Necessitate Intensive Collaboration

ENR Construction

Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts will accommodate 750 students when complete this fall.

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HVAC Marketing, Branding & Lead Generation

Contractor Magazine

Develop a contractor marketing plan designed to maximize your “Brand” while getting the required leads and reducing your cost per lead.

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