Mon.Nov 11, 2019

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20 Female Leaders in Construction You Need to Know

Construction Business Owner

Currently, women represent only 9% of the construction workforce. In the field, that statistic has an even starker contrast: For every 100 men on the jobsite, there is only one woman. However, many of the women who go to work in construction every day do so with the drive and a vision for a more diverse and more inclusive workforce. In the following pages, we’ve highlighted 20 of those women. .

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'They've defended America, now let's help them build it': Experts talk combating construction labor shortage with veterans

Construction Dive

While countless jobs in the construction industry go unfilled, a stream of highly capable veterans look for work. Some experts say it's a marketing problem.

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‘The Whale’ will be an arctic attraction 185 miles north of the Arctic Circle

BD+C

Andenes, Norway, approximately 185 miles north of the Arctic Circle, is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Just a few miles from shore lies the deep sea valley, Bleiksdjupa, where migrating whales frequently pass by, and soon, a new “whale” will be spotted sandwiched between the edge of the ocean and the rocky Norwegian shore.

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22 States Bid on Hyperloop Test Track

Construction Equipment

The Wall Street Journal reported that 22 states including Missouri, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio have bid on the first Hyperloop certification track. Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One sent out a request for proposals asking states to bid for a chance to host a 6-mile test track.

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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 continues its year-over-year growth

BD+C

In its fall report, buoyed by a steady consumer-driven economy, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that the total U.S. construction pipeline stood at 5,704 projects/700,496 rooms, up 6% by projects and 8% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Pipeline totals continue to climb closer to the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in the second quarter of 2008, and are just 179 projects shy.

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Woolworth Tower Residences: What a view!

BD+C

Upon its completion, in 1913, the Woolworth Building was the tallest building in the world. Designed by Cass Gilbert (1859-1934), the 62-story, 792-foot Neo-Gothic skyscraper at 233 Broadway, New York, held that honor until 1930. Now, more than a century later, it is being cited for the extraordinary effort by construction manager CNY and its project team in converting its upper tower into 31 luxury residences and one enormous penthouse, a five-story “townhome in the sky.”.

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Acela Truck Gains GSA Listing

Construction Equipment

Acela Truck Co. has been approved by the U.S. General Services Administration for listing on the Federal Supply Service Schedule. The listing facilitates the procurement of vehicles under prenegotiated terms and prices.

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Major cities are adopting new building performance standards

BD+C

Three large jurisdictions adopted Building Performance Standards (BPS) policies in 2019, and more are considering such action.

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Caterpillar Plans to Offer Visible Pricing on All Machines Going Forward

Green Industry Professionals

With plans for transparent equipment pricing and other customer-centric services, Caterpillar is poised to transform the way green industry retailers do business.

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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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Business Group Says $50 Billion Needed for Boston Infrastructure

Construction Equipment

A nonprofit group of Boston businesses called "A Better City" says $50 billion is needed to fund investments in transportation infrastructure.

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Axiom Group Inc. Bringing 250 Jobs To Ohio

Business Facilities

The Canadian automotive supplier will invest $20 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Toledo, OH, its first U.S. facility. - Read: Axiom Group Inc. Bringing 250 Jobs To Ohio at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Are you creating a culture that is toxic to innovation?

BD+C

Since removing impediments and barriers that contribute to unhealthy business practices is generally part of our pitch as consultants on innovation, I felt it best to address my personal observations on this subject in an extended blog post. .

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Wacker Neuson Sales Up 12.4 Percent in Q3

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson reported sales in the third quarter of EUR 467.2 million (about $515 million), up 12.4 percent over the same period of 2018. Revenue in the Americas amounted to EUR 114.9 million (about $127 billion), which is an increase of 17.6 percent.

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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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Army Corps to spend $300M on border wall quality control

Construction Dive

Selected contractors will be able to bid on new quality assurance work for wall construction at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Vanair Air N Arc 150D

Construction Equipment

The Air N Arc 150 D features a 20 cfm reciprocating air compressor, 5kW generator, 150 amp high frequency 100 percent duty-style welder, 190 amp battery booster, and battery charger. The system also comes with a remote mount control for user safety.

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New retrofit design guide for metal roofing published

BD+C

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new design guide, "Retrofit Metal Roofing.”. The manual provides code-compliant and market-ready materials, methods, and best practices to re-roof buildings using metal roofing and light-gauge steel framing systems. Chapters are dedicated to market history, fundamentals, applications, framing systems, assembly details, metal roofing systems, and energy savings.

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TDIndustries Promotes Justin Beard to Vice President

Contractor Magazine

Justin Beard will serve as VP of the San Antonio office of TDIndustries. He has led several successful projects for the mechanical systems leader.

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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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A Warrior’s Mission to Get Back to the Dirt

Green Industry Professionals

Custom KIOTI K9 UTV aids Army veteran and nonprofit founder

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Wiegmann Associates Completes Project for Budnick Converting, Inc.

Contractor Magazine

Wiegmann Associates work included installing a 20-zone variable volume HVAC system for Budnick Convertings's 25,000 sq.ft. warehouse.

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Vanair Units Now Available in Lightweight Design

Construction Equipment

Vanair has re-enginerered four of it's products to use aluminum, offering less weight without reducing the units' durability.

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Difference Between OPC Vs PPC | What is Cement | OPC Cement | PPC Cement

CivilJungle

What Is Cement? Evidence of the use of cement is believed to have been found in the hidden civilization of Mohenjodaro dating back 5000 years. The ancient Greeks used some form of mortar, but it remained for the Romans to develop and use cement. Cement is a substance that is used in a soft or plastic state, which […].

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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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KIOTI Tractor: One Veteran’s Mission to Get Back to the Dirt

Green Industry Professionals

A gift of a custom modified KIOTI K9 2440 UTV, created in collaboration with Life Essentials, was the perfect way to help at veteran

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Coming Soon to a Screen Near You!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We've overhauled Vista to make for a faster, more efficient operating experience.

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Burnside Bridge Two-Year Fix Undergoing Finishing Touches

ENR Construction

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Demystifying Bloodborne Pathogen Safety

Safety Services Company

Demystifying Bloodborne Pathogen Safety. Working in an environment that exposes you to bodily fluids like blood bears serious risks. These fluids can carry pathogens that can cause fatal diseases. Bloodborne pathogens are especially dangerous. One tiny cut from a small needle can be the difference between a long healthy life and a chronic disease that needs maintenance medicine. .

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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!