Thu.Aug 09, 2018

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The convergence of product design and architecture

BD+C

Some of my favorite designers—Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen, Alvar Aalto and Mies van der Rohe, among others—all subscribed to the idea that design is everything. These masters set standards of simplicity, honesty and functionality through their ideas and prototypes for furniture, products and architecture that still inspire great design to this day. .

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5 ways construction can build on the advent of digital technologies

Lets Build

The advent of digital technologies has taken every aspect of our personal and professional life by storm. From social media platforms to e-commerce giants, new technologies are transforming the field both from a customer and a corporate perspective. Productivity and sustainability rates are getting higher, while the user online experience is improving.

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A Guide to Selecting the Right Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. That’s why many turn to modern software solutions to streamline and manage a wide variety of workflows.

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August 2018 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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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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TASBO – Efficient School Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Delivery Approach

Job Order Contracting

Efficient School Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Delivery is now within the grasp of every school with the availability of ASC/4BT OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting. This better way to improving the delivery of mission critical school renovation, repair, and minor new construction services, assures complete financial transparency and the consistent completion of projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction… without excessive administrative fees.

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First innovation building on the master planned UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park breaks ground

BD+C

Gardner Company, UNLV, and the UNLV Research Foundation (UNLV RF), recently announced the groundbreaking of the first innovation building on the new Harry Reid Research and Technology Park campus.

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Another look at the Net Promoter Score (NPS) metric

Construction Marketing Ideas

I remember the “wow” reaction when I first learned about the Net Promoter Score in a Harvard Business Review article some years ago. At last, I learned, someone had figured out a method of truly measuring whether you offer “great customer service” — with a tool that could track your progress, and if you want […].

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Populous-designed Buffalo Bills training center expansion will begin construction this fall

BD+C

The Buffalo Bills are about to embark on a $18 million expansion project of the team’s ADPRO Sports Training Center. The expansion will add 25,000 sf and expand the facility’s strength and conditioning, sports science, and sports medicine departments.

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CCIM Institute proposes adaptive reuse as separate property category

Construction Dive

With an official definition, the institute said the industry can start to measure investment in this sector and use those figures to encourage similar development nationwide.

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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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Do you know where your fire rated glass comes from?

BD+C

In the last decade or so, American consumers have demanded more transparency when it comes to the products that they buy. Architects and building owners are starting to apply the same principle to the building products that they select and purchase for their projects. Whether it's meeting sustainable design principles or supporting American workers, we’ve noticed a demand (or at least a preference) for USA-made products. .

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Jacobs posts strong Q3, touts last year's acquisition of CH2M Hill

Construction Dive

The December absorption, which chairman Steven Demetriou said is surpassing expectations, has been a factor in the engineering-focused construction firm's year-over-year revenue gains of 65%.

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Denver’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030 includes net zero energy buildings

BD+C

Denver’s plan to commit to 100% renewable energy by 2030 includes ensuring that all new buildings achieve net zero energ y by 2035. The goal also includes reducing the energy use of all commercial buildings by 50% by 2050 and implementing low-income community solar programs. Denver recently became the 73rd city in the U.S. to commit to 100% renewable energy.

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Mississippi River Diversions Could Save Louisiana's Drowning Coast

ENR Construction

Louisiana attracts worldwide attention as it strives to stem disastrous land loss by diverting a portion of the Mississippi River to rebuild wetlands.

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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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Projections reveal nonresidential construction spending to grow

BD+C

Construction spending is projected to grow through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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Virginia demands tunnel-boring for Hampton Roads project

Construction Dive

All competing contractors must use the boring method of tunnel construction when calculating their bid proposals for the $3 billion project.

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Mississippi River Diversions Could Save Louisiana's Coast

ENR Construction

Louisiana attracts worldwide attention as it strives to stem disastrous land loss by diverting a portion of the Mississippi River to rebuild wetlands.

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Maryland Purple Line to bring years of 'intrusive' construction, official warns

Construction Dive

The new light rail line will carve a path through neighborhoods and expose residents to the sounds and vibrations of drilling and maybe even blasting.

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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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ENR Editors Honored by Media Alliance

ENR Construction

The first recipient of the Construction Media Alliance’s Tudor Van Hampton Award for Editorial Excellence is ENR Managing Editor Scott Blair.

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RYAN Announces Second Annual National Aerate your Lawn Day

Green Industry Professionals

National Aerate your Lawn Day seeks to educate consumers and professionals about the benefits of aeration.

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Field Service Management, Construction Management and Vehicle Tracking/Monitoring Solutions

Contractor Magazine

Technicians in the field, from their own portals, can view their schedules, view and update details of their jobs (including turn by turn directions to the jobsite).

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Lawn Care Company that Trimmed Too Much Green from Worker Pay Must Now Pay the Price

Green Industry Professionals

That money went to 40 employees after investigators found the company violated overtime and minimum-wage standards.

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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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Ferguson Acquires Four Companies in July

Contractor Magazine

Ferguson announces four acquisitions that will grow its commercial and residential business in Louisiana, Kentucky and California.

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How to Get Started with Xeriscaping

Green Industry Professionals

The idea behind xeriscaping is to create a beautiful landscape while conserving water resources to the greatest extent possible.

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Malco Products, SBC, Provides Six-Figure Support for Trade Education Programs

Contractor Magazine

Malco annually donates more than $130,000 of in-kind tools and apparel to skilled trade education programs across the country.

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Green Industry Professionals - Untitled Article

Green Industry Professionals

The association is working to attract employees to the green industry to fill an estimated 1.5 million positions in the next five years.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Thomas Assante Appointed President of Brasscraft Manufacturing

Contractor Magazine

Assante comes to Brasscraft Mfg. Co. as a 17 year veteran from one of its sister companies – Delta Faucet Company.

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Honoring the Best in Safety: Best Projects 2018

ENR Construction

After weeks of deliberation, a team of independent industry judges have selected ENR Texas & Louisiana's Excellence in Safety Award winners. This year our judges have recognized eight projects for their outstanding safety records and job-site procedures.

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Winter Equipment Expands Offerings to Contractor Market

Green Industry Professionals

Winter Equipment announced that it will be expanding into the contractor distribution and sales markets.