Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Commercial construction was reported at $85 billion in 2017, up 11% from 2016, according to the lastest FMI Insights and Expertise report. Construction is booming, yet miscommunication, equipment and crew management slip-ups, jobsite safety and certification issues, last-minute added costs, and delays are still rampant on the jobsite.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 4, 2019
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. It’s important to not that “3D” or “3D visualization” is not include in this core definition of BIM. BIM can provide huge benefits to the stakeholders in all phases of the building process – Planning; Design; Construction; and Operations and Maintenance.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Certain areas of the country are enjoying an added boost from the current construction boom. Here are some of the top projects in the most active states.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Trade wars may come and go, but U.S. ports are in it for the long haul: expanding their services and dredging harbors to make way for ships carrying gigantic containers. - Read: U.S. Ports: Sizing Up The Logistics Industry at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The process, rolled out this week, could put increased emphasis on the Fatal Four, a former Department of Labor official said.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 4, 2019
In the most recent post, I related to a problem of perceived betrayal of trust by someone who I and one of my colleagues had spoken with extensively as we prepared to launch Ontario Construction News. We discovered he had instead contracted with a new (and surprise) competitor, and I felt that we had failed […]. The post The dangers of assumptions: Often things aren’t quite what they seem to be appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The deterioration in construction output growth across emerging markets has been worse than previously expected, particularly in the US and the Middle East. Therefore, the forecast for global construction output growth in 2019 has been revised down to 2.7%, which will be the slowest pace of growth in a decade, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Four individuals were inducted into the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) 2019 Hall of Fame, honored for making contributions to transportation development. Inductees included Fred Fehsenfeld Sr., Dr. T. Peter Ruane, Ethel A. Birchland and William Boyd Burgett.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2019
This year, nearly 1.1 million Americas are expected to suffer “coronary events,” according to an American Heart Association report released earlier this year. The good news is that the number of deaths caused by cardiovascular heart failure or coronary heart disease has been falling steadily over the past several years.
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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
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Cummins has unveiled its research and development investment in oil sealing technology for Holset turbochargers. Its latest research reduces the risk of machine failure through the development of "a more robust sealing system," according to the company.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Stretching 1,765 feet into the sky, CITIC Tower has become the tallest building in Beijing. The tower draws inspiration from the form of the “zun,” a ritual vessel originating in Bronze Age China.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Today's Guest Article Is From David Hawke and Randall Soules. A real remodeling system designed to generate more wealth with less work. I know it sounds like a cliché, and possibly even far fetched, but in this podcast episode, you’ll hear how this system came to exist and what gives its users the path to more wealth with less work. That said, success is not a guarantee.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Ditch Witch unveiled its SK3000 full-sized stand-on skid steer during ICUEE 2019, offering a 360-degree view of the jobsite. According to the company, the SK3000 is the largest and most powerful unit in the Ditch Witch family of standard skid steers.
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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?
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The Q3 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index recently released climbed to a record high score of 77, up from 74 in Q2 2019. Half of all contractors expect revenue increases over the next year, rising 14 points quarter-over-quarter. Also, notably higher is the expectation for profit margins to increase in the next year, which grew by 12 points between Q2 and Q3 2019.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The Ditch Witch JT24 directional drill is equipped with a 101-gross horsepower, Tier 4 and and European Stage 5-compliant Cummins diesel engine. The unit also offers 24,000 pounds of thrust and pullback while still maintaining a small footprint.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2019
This year, nearly 1.1 million Americas are expected to suffer “coronary events,” according to an American Heart Association report released earlier this year. The good news is that the number of deaths caused by cardiovascular heart failure or coronary heart disease has been falling steadily over the past several years.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Though self-driving (autonomous) cars being tested by the likes of Google and Tesla get all the glamour and publicity, the construction industry remains ahead of the trendy curve that is autonomous vehicle deployment—primarily with the many dozens of rigid frame haul trucks working in mines and…
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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.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Is your firm working on a project that could be the next advance in design, engineering, technology, or construction? If so, send us information about it for possible inclusion in our upcoming “Game Changers” feature, which BD+C will publish in its January 2020 print edition as well as online.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Women in craft careers seek skills, solidarity and worldwide numbers at events in Manila, Sydney, Papua, New Guinea—and in Minneapolis.
BD+C
OCTOBER 4, 2019
This year, nearly 1.1 million Americas are expected to suffer “coronary events,” according to an American Heart Association report released earlier this year. The good news is that the number of deaths caused by cardiovascular heart failure or coronary heart disease has been falling steadily over the past several years.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Industry's jobless rate dips to 3.2% in September from August's 3.6% and year-earlier 4.1%, BLS says.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 4, 2019
A tour of the Echo plant in Lake Zurich, IL shows molds, assembly station before launching new products
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Tom Sawyer, ENR deputy editor, retires this week—leaving a lasting legacy for our enterprise.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 4, 2019
In Detroit colorful little homes are intended to help solve desperate urban problems. “Every single house is different on purpose,” said the Rev. Faith Fowler, the executive director of Cass Community Social Services , a nonprofit group that is building the two dozen tiny homes. Low-income adults, including people formerly homeless or incarcerated, are moving into the compound.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2019
As term begins Oct. 7, Justices could alter law on groundwater-carried pollutants, pipeline project routes, LGBTQ workplace rights and DACA protection for undocumented workers, students.
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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!
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2019
As term begins Oct. 7, Justices are set to review disputes on groundwater-carried pollutants and pipeline crossings, as well as LGBTQ workplace rights and immigrant status, among others.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Tom Sawyer, ENR deputy editor, retires this week—leaving a lasting legacy for our enterprise.
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