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How You Can Plan to Prevent Rework

Construction Business Owner

How You Can Plan to Prevent Rework. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 01/27/2020 - 11:23. Use careful planning and a specific employee awareness strategy to cut down on the costs of rework your construction company deals with on every project.

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Dubai’s One Za’abeel will have the world’s largest cantilever

BD+C

One Za'abeel, a new mixed-use project in Dubai positioned between the old and new business districts, will comprise offices, hotels, residences, and retail across two towers.

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Lime Stabilization by deep injection

The Constructor

Would it be possible to reduce embankment settlement at the embankment / abutment interface by injecting lime deep into the underlying foundation.

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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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U.S. hotel construction pipeline finishes 2019 trending upward

BD+C

At the close of 2019, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total U.S. construction pipeline continues to grow with 5,748 projects/708,898 rooms, up 4% by projects and 6% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). The pipeline has now completed its eighth consecutive year of growth. These robust year-end counts are a mere 135 projects/76,649 rooms shy of the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in the second quarter of 2008.

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[VIDEO] 3D Printer Constructs 1900-Square-Foot Home

Construction Equipment

SQ4D, a New York-based 3D printer manufacturer, has completed construction of the world’s largest permitted 3D printed home. According to PR Newswire, the home is 1900 square feet and took only forty eight hours of print time over an eight day period.

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Two workers seriously injured, work halted at U of Alabama stadium project

Construction Dive

OSHA is investigating the accident that reportedly left one worker paralyzed and the other with massive head trauma.

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[VIDEO] China to Build 1,000-Bed Hospital in Days

Construction Equipment

China has begun building a new 1,000-bed hospital to treat victims of the coronavirus, and plans to have the building operational by February 3. Machinery including 35 diggers and 10 bulldozers arrived at the Wuhan, China, work site on Thursday night.

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First Speakers Announced For This Year’s LiveXchange

Business Facilities

The first speakers have been announced for this year's Business Facilities LiveXchange, which will take place April 19-21, 2020 at The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge in Charlotte, NC. - Read: First Speakers Announced For This Year’s LiveXchange at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Hyundai Recognizes National Equipment Dealers

Construction Equipment

During the recent Associated Equipment Distributors meetings in Chicago, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas named its 2019 Dealer of the Year: National Equipment Dealers. National Equipment Dealers covers the Carolinas, Florida, and parts of Texas for Hyundai.

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Amazon To Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The 855,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Memphis, TN is anticipated to launch in time for the 2020 holiday shopping season. - Read: Amazon To Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Elevating the human experience in public realm infrastructure

BD+C

As we work together to create a sustainable world for future generations, there are many innovative solutions in the public realm of our cities and communities that reduce waste, energy demand and carbon footprint. But how do these physical infrastructure ideas respond to human needs, and our behavior and mindsets? We must equally consider people as we design, build and evolve our future communities. .

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Speedy Delivery, Tilt Wall Challenge Tech Campus

ENR Construction

Project team develops fast solutions to handle an inflexible timeline and potential complications surrounding the use of tilt-up construction.

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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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Sacred Heart University to build $60 million hockey arena

BD+C

A new 4,000-seat, $60 million hockey and skating arena is set to begin construction this summer on the Sacred Heart University West Campus in Fairfield, Conn. The arena will be home to the Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs, the university’s nationally ranked figure skating team, and the men’s club ice hockey team. The arena will also feature amenities such as a pro shop, beer gardens, food venues, suites, meeting rooms, broadcast facilities, and offices.

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Louisiana High School Is First Step In Creating K-12 Campus

ENR Construction

Tight deadline drives use of precast construction and design-assist for the first new school in the Kenner, La., area in four decades.

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St. Edward’s University reveals new Recreation and Athletic Center

BD+C

The recently unveiled Recreation and Athletic Center at St. Edward’s University has been designed with a focus on holistic well-being. . The 12,400-sf addition to the existing facility, originally built in the mid 1980s, features new fitness and wellness facilities such as a yoga studio, a wellness center, and a meditation center with an openness and connection to the environment that is centered in the middle of the campus. .

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ENR Texas & Louisiana’s 2020 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Next generation of construction industry leaders is building a stronger, more diverse industry while giving back to their communities.

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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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Vitrified Tiles vs Ceramic Tiles | Wh?t Is Vitrified Tiles & Ceramic T?l??

CivilJungle

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Texas & Louisiana City Scoop: Construction Starts in Dallas

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2020 construction starts in the Dallas area.

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What Is Seasoning of Timber | Type of Seasoning of Timber | Benefit Seasoning of Timber

CivilJungle

What Is Seasoning of Timber? The wood spice process is the process by which the moisture in the wood is reduced to the required level. By reducing the moisture content, strength, elasticity, and durability properties are developed. A well-seasoned wood contains 15% moisture content. It is a process by which the amount of moisture in […].

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Pioneering Engineer Wendy Lopez Forges a New Path

ENR Construction

Wendy Lopez founded a design firm of one that grew to 200, and went on to lead more than 1,300 employees as an AECOM executive.

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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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8 Strategies for Technology Adoption

Construction Business Owner

8 Strategies for Technology Adoption. What you can do to get the most out of your technology investment. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 01/27/2020 - 14:54. If you are about to introduce a new technology to your business, you need a plan to ensure its success. This white paper gives you eight strategies to improve adoption, build a plan and more. Fill out the form on this page to download this white paper.

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Texas & Louisiana Snapshot: Hyatt Place Texas Christian University (TCU) Hotel

ENR Construction

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/Texas-Louisiana/Submit_Photos.

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Texas & Louisiana On the Scene: February 2019

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Texas and Louisiana region.

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Texas & Louisiana People: Construction business updates for February 2020

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.

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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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Winning Projects Represent Diverse Sectors Across the U.S.

ENR Construction

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Texas & Louisiana City Scoop: Construction Starts in Oklahoma City

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2020 construction starts in the Oklahoma City area.

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Portland-Area $7 Billion Transportation Package Moving Forward

ENR Construction