5 Sure-Fire Ways to Kill Innovation
Construction Business Owner
JULY 17, 2019
If your employees aren't innovating, it may be your fault. The following are five cardinal sin guaranteed to make certain innovation never sees the light of day. .
Construction Business Owner
JULY 17, 2019
If your employees aren't innovating, it may be your fault. The following are five cardinal sin guaranteed to make certain innovation never sees the light of day. .
GCP Applied Technologies
JULY 17, 2019
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 17, 2019
The Pennsylvania Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (CWMA) prohibits employers from improperly classifying their workers as independent contractors, not employees, to avoid their obligation to provide workers’ compensation benefits. In Dep’t of Labor & Indus.,Uninsured Emp’rs Guar. Fund v. W.C.A.B.(Lin and Eastern Taste) , the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently ruled that the CWMA is applicable only where a putative employer is in the business of construction.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 17, 2019
More and more contractors are moving to the cloud; Hear their reasons why:
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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.
BD+C
JULY 17, 2019
What if furniture could have superpowers? That’s the concept Hasier Larrea toyed with as he and his fellow MIT Media Lab graduate students—Carlos Rubio, Chad Bean, and Ivan Fernandez de Casadevante—explored how to use robotics to make interior spaces more efficient and usable.
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BD+C
JULY 17, 2019
West End Stadium, the future home of FC Cincinnati, was recently unveiled by the team’s ownership group. The $250 million, Populous-deigned stadium will feature “an interpretation of Cincinnati on the rise.”.
Digger Blog
JULY 17, 2019
Articulated dump trucks are the workhorse haulage machine of many a mine, quarry and construction site but are they always the best option? Not for everyone, it seems.
Construction Dive
JULY 17, 2019
An AI-based system can help spare water damage, which a contractor said is a "significant challenge on construction sites.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 17, 2019
I’ve failed to meet my personal standards for updating this blog for the last few months. In the “old days” the idea of missing a daily post would have been beyond the pale — to the point that, when I was travelling in Europe on a small cruise ship without Internet connectivity for a week, […]. The post Fuelling the constant content demand: Is there a better solution?
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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.
Construction Equipment
JULY 17, 2019
Construction companies that adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices on the job have benefitted from the increased efficiency the technology offers, according to an article in IoT For All.
BD+C
JULY 17, 2019
As soon as an architect friend showed him a video of the Ori system , Matt Branagh knew it was just what he was looking for. The fourth-generation Owner/CEO of Branagh Development, Lafayette, Calif., saw that Ori could make his studio apartments feel like junior one-bedroom units—perfect, he said, for the “huge wave of people” coming to Oakland from San Francisco to get more space at lower rental cost in a first-class building. .
Construction Dive
JULY 17, 2019
Following reports that global investment in construction technology is bullish, analysis shows that investment in American firms is strong but unlikely to beat last year's numbers.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 17, 2019
Michael Stone in a recent newsletter highlights the frustrating experience of a subcontractor dealing with a less-than-ethical general contractor. I have a scenario where the contractor is trying to get me to work that was not included in the original scope of work for free and getting hostile when I told him I cannot do […]. The post About branding and honesty: It isn’t hard to get things right appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.
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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?
BD+C
JULY 17, 2019
Homeownership isn’t what it used to be. Many young professionals, families, and retirees are turning to apartments for their convenience and affordability. Demand is far outpacing supply, and the imbalance is growing. . According to analysis completed by the National Multifamily Housing Council, the National Apartment Association, and Hoyt Advisory Services, the U.S. will see a demand for an additional 4.6 million apartments by 2030.
Construction Equipment
JULY 17, 2019
Aerial photos of two Google construction projects near its headquarters in Mountain View, California, have been released, showing significant progress to the canopies that cover the structures. The photos were taken by 111th Photography during a flyover on July 6.
Construction Dive
JULY 17, 2019
Webcor claims Greenland USA owes it almost $10 million under a $436 million contract to cover the costs of extra work for the $1 billion Metropolis.
Construction Equipment
JULY 17, 2019
Navistar’s Severe Service team has launched an Application Engineering Hotline, providing International dealers with direct access to experts who designed the vehicles. The hotline can be reached via phone call from any International dealer.
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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.
Business Facilities
JULY 17, 2019
The interior automotive parts supplier will invest over $15 million and create 90 new jobs at its new manufacturing facility in Gadsden, AL. - Read: Motus Integrated Technologies Creating 90 New Jobs In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
JULY 17, 2019
Monitum, a Brisbane company of professional surveyors and geologists, teamed up with researchers at Queensland University of Technology and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Center (IMCRC) to research a new satellite navigation monitoring sensor for infrastructure design and…
BD+C
JULY 17, 2019
A/E/C marketing is evolving—and now leading firms are using their website as a platform for thought leadership and a tool for both business development and talent acquisition. But many websites in the A/E/C industry simply weren’t designed and built this way. So whether your website is in need of an overhaul, or even recently launched, chances are it could be lacking some critical features that are absolutely essential for building a growth-focused A/E/C website.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 17, 2019
Selflessness, cooperation, and teamwork have made the PHCC Educational Foundation's e-learining program a valuable learning resource.
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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!
ENR Construction
JULY 17, 2019
Srinivasa “Hal” Iyengar, an eminent structural engineer known for innovative solutions for difficult projects, such as the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum in Spain, died July 4 in Fort Myers, Fla., after a battle with Parkinson’s and heart disease. He was 85 years old.
BD+C
JULY 17, 2019
Demand for design services at architecture firms decreased in June in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 49.1, which is down from 50.2 in May. Any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings. Both the project inquiries index and the design contracts index continued to soften in June but remained positive. .
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 17, 2019
Sand is considered as one of the vital construction materials for concrete, plastering, brickwork and flooring. Therefore, it is always recommended to use standard quality sand in the construction works. To check the quality of sand, silt content test should be conducted. Silt content stands for a fine material that is lower than 150 micron. It becomes unstable in the existence of water.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 17, 2019
The Accredited Snow Contractors Associated (ASCA) was formed in 2012 with two primary objectives: to provide the professional snow contractor with formalized education to ensure continued risk reduction in the industry, and to change the laws that.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JULY 17, 2019
How the right fleet management, location tracking, and inventory analysis tools can boost business operations for contractors.
Construction Test
JULY 17, 2019
CBR Test of Soil Procedure , Calculation & Graph is required to get the Bearing capacity of soil , soaked or un-soaked condition. Here we described CBR test procedure along with calculation and graph as per IS Code. What is CBR Test. The CBR test ( California Bearing Ratio test ) is a penetration test which evaluates the strength of flexible pavements in soaked or un-soaked condition.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 17, 2019
Homeowners are finding value in propane tankless water heaters.
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