The Constructor

JANUARY 23, 2019

Concrete and Steel make up any structural building as concrete is high in compressive strength and steel provides the resistance to tensile stresses.

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Concrete Structural Engineering Materials Engineering 252

FDR Safety

JANUARY 23, 2019

We are in the midst of a technological revolution. No matter the job, technology continues to find its way into every corner of every industry, including construction. Heading into 2019, one of the most interesting (and concerning to some) technology that we will be seeing on construction sites might not be on site, but above it. This is largely due to OSHA’s 2018 implementation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to improve safety inspections.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 23, 2019

Tackle Your Tax Questions During Viewpoint’s 2019 Tax Symposium for Construction. That three letter word is back: TAX. That word can mean something different depending on your role at your construction organization. For many, it’s a puzzling, stressful and taxing (pun intended) word. Even CPAs who may enjoy crunching numbers may find it frustrating to make sense of the construction tax landscape.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

While HQ2s and office projects draw the most eyeballs, companies like Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are driving construction outside cities and across the country in the form of data centers, warehouses and more.

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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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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2019

America’s Federal Buildings and Physical Infrastructure. Key FY 2017 Statistics. Total buildings: 127,416 Total square footage of buildings: 1.2 billion square feet Total structures: 191,883 Total land acreage: 9.3 million acres $16.5 Billion – Annual Operation Costs $7.92 – Average O&M Costs per Square Foot $27.49 – Average Lease Costs per Square Foot.

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Leases Infrastructure Statistics Management 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 23, 2019

Tackle Your Tax Questions During Viewpoint’s 2019 Tax Symposium for Construction.

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Organization Construction 130

Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

Completion of the world's longest 3D-printed pedestrian bridge and other recent milestones indicate the technology is making big advancements.

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Construction 134

BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2019

While AEC firms are catching up on integrated marketing and branding techniques, many continue to market their services the way they have for decades. These firms will begin adapting in 2019 — before it’s too late. Marketing is changing rapidly. In 2018, we saw the impact of native LinkedIn video skyrocket, the Google Medic Update, and technology obsessions with blockchain, virtual reality and artificial intelligence get more intense.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

Crews are working hard at these developments to meet the schedule after, in some cases, several years of construction and delays.

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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 23, 2019

Architecture firm billings growth softened in December but remained positive for the fifteenth consecutive month, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for December was 50.4 compared to 54.7 in November. Despite the positive billings, a softening in growth was seen across several regions and sectors, as well as in project inquiries and design contracts.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

Hillsboro officials said they have not received any applications for add-ons to the tech giant's facility there, but insiders say planning could start soon.

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Oregon Plans 99

Digger Blog

JANUARY 23, 2019

Anyone with an interest in construction machinery needs no further reason to visit Plantworx in June than the plethora of state-of-the-art equipment on display. But for the romantics, nostalgics and super-enthusiasts, there’s the best reason yet – a display of classic plant in action. Anyone with an interest in construction machinery needs no further reason to visit Plantworx in June than the plethora of state-of-the-art equipment on display.

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Equipment Construction 86

Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

Completion of the world's longest 3D-printed pedestrian bridge and other recent milestones indicate the technology is making big advancements.

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Construction 95

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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

JANUARY 23, 2019

Researchers working for Japanese cybersecurity company Trend Micro were able to take control of construction cranes with surprising ease, according to a report in Forbes.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

But the manufacturer reported that construction is on schedule with more than $200 million invested so far and 95% state-based companies on the job.

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Wisconsin Schedule Construction 90

Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2019

The concept is simple enough in theory: You build a reputation for yourself and your organization as the true thought leader in your area of expertise. You gain so much attention and recognition that potential clients call you because they (a) know you are there and (b) believe you truly are the most knowledgeable expert […]. The post The thought leadership process: How to get the attention your marketing-self craves appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

The Federal Highway Administration's recent 2019 funding commitment of $45.3 billion, however, could be reduced by new legislation from Congress.

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DOT 84

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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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Business Facilities

JANUARY 23, 2019

The Finland-based content discovery and distribution company will create 60 jobs as it moves its NYC office to Atlanta. . - Read: Smarp Investing $3M To Relocate North American HQ To Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 23, 2019

New Braunfels, Texas, will obtain tax revenue via a public improvement district to fund $11.2 million of infrastructure on the 98-acre Solms Landing.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2019

A construction company is an exciting place to work. Every day is different, and change seems to be the only constant.

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2019

Standing since the 1970’s, the West Middlesex Turnpike building has served as a home to local businesses of all kinds in Bedford, Mass. Yet, after more than four decades of an aging brick exterior, the building owner wanted to bring the facility’s facade into the 21 st century. Metl-Span insulated metal panels (IMPs) were selected for the renovation because they provide superior insulation values and a crisp, contemporary façade.

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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!

Contractors

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2019

Given the technology available at that time, there were two ways of mechanizing an asphalt paving project in the early 1930s: mixing it at a batch plant and placing it with a grader or form-riding spreader; or road mix, in which aggregates and hot oil were blended together on the roadbed by…

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Roads 54

BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2019

Named for Charlotte Baldwin Allen, who, in the 1800s used her inheritance to finance Houston’s entire construction industry, the C. Baldwin hotel is a high-end, independent hotel that will serve as a social anchor for the Allen Center, a 3.2 million-sf mixed-use campus.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2019

The National Asphalt Pavement Association has named Audrey Copeland president/CEO. She succeeds Mike Acott. “NAPA is in a position of strength and financially sound, having grown in membership and reputation over the past 30 years,” Copeland said in a press release.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

One week later, our Florida-based sustainability expert reflects on the energy and innovation he saw last week on the sprawling, international show floor in Atlanta.

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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!

Construction

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2019

Jack Fendrick has been appointed chief operating officer/VP over Kobelco USA’s excavator and crane divisions. Fendrick has been with the company since 1996, most recently as VP of the crane division.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

Basically, every forecast comes in one of two flavors: the way things have been going is the way they will continue OR, the way things have been going is about to radically change.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2019

The Caillier Group, operating more than 500 ready mix concrete and aggregate trucks, will implement Lytx Driver Safety Program and DriveCam Event Recorders, according to Lytx.

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