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Streamlining the construction process: 6 smart approaches

Lets Build

In 2013, the UK government published the Construction 2025 strategy – created to target a reduction in time, greenhouse gas emissions and whole life costs of a construction project by the year 2025. This, along with the knowledge that in 2017 17% of UK businesses were categorised as companies within the construction sector totalling over.

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Key Construction Tradeshow Tactics for Delivering ROI

Construction Marketing

Trade shows offer construction companies a unique way to connect with their target audiences for a little face-to-face time. There’s really nothing like it today. Businesses of any size get to experience exposure to a large number of potential customers with the ability to interact with them personally. For larger brand manufacturers trade shows are often a staple component in their overall marketing strategy mix.

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Los Angeles development booming

Construction Dive

Luxury residential projects lead a building spree that has 4 million square feet of new commercial construction remaking the city's downtown.

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70% of Contractors Struggling to Meet Deadlines as Labor Shortage Persists

Contractor Magazine

Results of new Commercial Construction Survey show the challenge of changing perceptions to revitalize the workforce.

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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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Customer Relationship Management: Why Good Relationships Are Good Business in Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

Most people think of commercial construction as a physical, “bricks and sticks” industry. But if you ask me, commercial construction is first and foremost about relationships. After all, the strongest foundation you can give any commercial construction project is a solid partnership between the client and the commercial contractor. That’s why at Englewood Construction, we work hard at building relationships at every phase of business – starting with our business development efforts and continuin

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Lacey’s Silt Theory of Canals

The Constructor

Lacey investigated the stability conditions of different alluvial channels and came up with Lacey’s silt theory which explains about the different.

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Integrated Project Delivery Toolset for LEAN Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Integrated Project Delivery Toolset. www.4bt.us. The post Integrated Project Delivery Toolset for LEAN Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT.

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Plaza Construction to lead phase 2 of $400M NYC casino expansion

Construction Dive

The segment involves expanding gaming space in the Queens venue and building a 10-story hotel by the end of 2020.

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Telling the story really effectively: The Korte Company Blog

Construction Marketing Ideas

General contractor The Korte Company has published its blog for several years, and it has entered and done well in the Best Construction Blog competition with successful results. The blog’s quality is defined by its depth and story-telling capacities. I’ve read few business start-up and growth stories as moving as How education changed the direction […].

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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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Saudi Arabia just purchased the largest 3D construction printer in the world

BD+C

Saudi Arabian construction company Elite for Construction & Development, Co. recently purchased the world’s largest 3D construction printer, the BOD2 , from Copenhagen-based COBOD. Elite for Construction & Development made the purchase in response to Saudi Arabia’s need to build 1.5 million houses in the next ten years.

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HDD Safety Through Virtual Reality

Construction Equipment

More than 50 percent of reported underground utility damages are the result of insufficient excavation practices, according to Common Ground Alliance’s 2017 "Dirt Report.

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$50 million industrial-focused business park under construction in Las Vegas

BD+C

A new industrial-focused business park is currently under construction in West Henderson near Las Vegas. The $50 million project, designed by Lee & Sakahara, will comprise light industrial, showroom, flex, and amenity space.

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Construction Spending Totals $1.28 Trillion in January

Construction Equipment

Construction spending increased by 1.3 percent from December to January, according to data analysis by the Associated General Contractors. Spending totaled $1.28 trillion in January at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, and gained 0.3 percent over January 2018.

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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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PHCC Supports March 18-24 Fix-a-Leak Week

Contractor Magazine

Fix-a-Leak Week is a prime opportunity to spread awareness that household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide.

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Komatsu GD655-7 Motor Grader

Construction Equipment

The 218-horsepower GD655-7 motor grader offers cab enhancements not available on the Dash 6 model. Operating weight is slightly higher, at 38,140 pounds, and it carries the same 14-foot blade. The steering wheel is slightly smaller to provide more visibility and operator room.

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Brewery Cheers New Efficient Boiler System

Contractor Magazine

In an effort to keep up with demand, a bourgeoning east-coast microbrewery sought to significantly increase production, but, to do so, it required a more cost-efficient and effective heating process.

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Reversing Camera Available for Telehandlers

Construction Equipment

A reversing camera is available for all SkyTrak telehandlers and the JLG G5-18A telehandler. The system features a built-in microphone and speakers, allowing the operator to hear job-site activity outside the cab.

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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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DENSO Investing $9.5M In New Indiana Distribution Center

Business Facilities

The Japan-based mobility supplier will open a new distribution center in Jeffersonville, IN, creating up to 50 new jobs by 2023. - Read: DENSO Investing $9.5M In New Indiana Distribution Center at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Dana Releases Fleet Management Platform

Construction Equipment

Dana Rhombus TireAnalytics Version 3.0 is a cloud-based platform that allows fleets to establish best practices for their tire maintenance programs, and tracking compliance across all terminals. The platform also allows managers to identify and predict maintenance issues to minimize downtime.

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Scholle IPN Packaging Investing $10M In Virginia

Business Facilities

The sustainable packaging solutions manufacturer will expand its facility in Smyth County, VA, creating 42 new jobs. . - Read: Scholle IPN Packaging Investing $10M In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Gehl RS4-14 Compact Telehandler

Construction Equipment

The RS4-14 telehandler reaches to 14 feet 3 inches with a rated operating capacity of 4,400 pounds. Operating weight is 9,237 pounds, and turning radius is 10 feet 1 inch. Powered by a 56-horsepower Kubota engine, it has three steering modes: 2- and 4-wheel, and crab.

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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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Tall Buildings Council Dubs New Tallest Timber Building

ENR Construction

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has dubbed the 85.4-meter Mjøstårnet , in Brumunddal, Norway, as the world's tallest timber building.

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JCB 504-13 Telehandler

Construction Equipment

The 504-13 Loadall telehandler has a lift capacity of 4,000 pounds with a lift height of 13 feet 3 inches. It is powered by a 39-horsepower Perkins engine coupled to a two-speed hydrostatic transmission. Permanent 4-wheel steering runs on four equal sized wheels.

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EGIA’s 'Cracking the Code' Weekly Show: Service Agreements as a Marketing Tool

Contractor Magazine

Continuing his focus on the importance of service agreements, Weldon Long demonstrates how service agreements can drive year-long business. Gary Elekes explains service agreements and customer loyalty.

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Properties and benefits of self compacting concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

Self-consolidating alias self-compacting concrete is an extremely flowable type of concrete that does not need vibration for setting and compaction. It is compressed into each corner of a formwork perfectly with its self weight exclusive of any external vibrators. It is a fully engineered concrete with greater fluidity. Self compacting concrete retains all the strength and characteristics of concrete satisfying desired performance requirements.

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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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U.S. and Canada differ on how to evaluate field performance of windows, curtain walls

BD+C

The U.S. and Canada have much in common when it comes to design and construction, but a notable difference is how the two countries evaluate field performance of windows and curtain walls.

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Get Ready For Spring With HD Aerial Imagery

Green Industry Professionals

Save time & money by using Nearmap’s crystal-clear HD aerial imagery to find, measure & win come spring. With in-browser tools you can plan, estimate, & quote in a fraction of the time. Prospect for new work with current maps, & actively grow.

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Construction input prices rise for first time since October

BD+C

According to an .