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Don’t Waste a Good Recession

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Look into the Construction Crystal Ball with Leading Economist, Anirban Basu. Anirban Basu isn’t physic nor does he own a crystal ball. However, some may consider the knowledge he possesses close to having a sixth sense. After he earned exceptional college test scores in micro and macroeconomics, he learned he had a knack for helping organizations make better business decisions by using his knowledge in economics.

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10 Design and Construction Mistakes Cause Earthquake Failure of Buildings

The Constructor

Buildings require great design and suitable construction practice to be able to withstand earthquake forces. There several common design and.

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Building the wall: A construction timeline

Construction Dive

Construction of U.S.-Mexico border infrastructure is underway; here's our periodically updated guide to the players, contracts and scope of work involved.

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5 Tips for Better Lifting With Your Compact Excavator

Construction Business Owner

Avoid project delays and machine instability with these five best practices for lifting with a compact excavator lifting.

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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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10 Construction Flaws to Avoid in Earthquake-prone Areas

The Constructor

Buildings require great designs and sound construction practices to be able to withstand the disastrous forces of an earthquake. There are several.

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10 Design Flaws to avoid in Earthquake-prone areas.

The Constructor

Buildings require great designs and sound construction practices to be able to withstand the disastrous forces of an earthquake. There are several.

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The 10 traits successful contractors have in common

Construction Dive

In a crowded AGC convention session, a seasoned consultant listed the top traits among the industry's fastest-growing and most profitable contractors.

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Don’t Waste a Good Recession

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Look into the Construction Crystal Ball with Leading Economist, Anirban Basu.

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AIA awards six projects with the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Award

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association will award six libraries with the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design. You will find each project and a brief description from the AIA below. For more information, click the project name or image. .

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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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We will go to the end of the world for our customers: 4 onboarding stories we want to share

Lets Build

Every rollout is different as every organisation has its own needs, objectives and digital culture. However, there are some core principles and steps that should be followed every time. That’s why onboarding is always seen as one of the most crucial elements for the successful implementation of a digital tool not only in construction but.

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Chicago makes major building code overhaul

BD+C

Chicago recently announced a “comprehensive” overhaul to local building codes. It had been 70 years since the last wholesale revamp of the city’s codes. The city has adopted the International Building Code’s (IBC) terminology and classification systems. The new code will include: · Provisions for modern materials. · Update sprinkler requirements to increase safety and encourage development.

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The Woodlands, TX: A Thriving Hub For Corporate Headquarters

Business Facilities

Located just 27 miles north of Houston, The Woodlands Area includes The Woodlands and the cities of Oak Ridge North and Shenandoah. - Read: The Woodlands, TX: A Thriving Hub For Corporate Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field progresses toward its 2020 completion date

BD+C

Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers currently-under-construction ballpark, is progressing towards its March 2020 completion date. The ballpark is designed by HKS architects with VLK Architects acting as the associate architect. The stadium is the cornerstone of Texas Live!, a dining, entertainment, and luxury hospitality complex that has been under construction since 2016.

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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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[VIDEO] Reconstructed Oroville Dam Reopens

Construction Equipment

The reconstructed Oroville Dam reopened on Tuesday, the first time since the spillway split open in February 2017. Water returned to the spillway at 11 a.m. local time, after a 9 a.m. press briefing at the state Department of Water Resources field division office in Oroville, California.

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DOD awards six ID/IQ contracts for up to $975M of Navy construction

Construction Dive

Contractors including Fluor, AECOM and CH2M Hill will compete for Navy construction projects around the world.

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Food Processing: Digital Transformation Is On The Menu

Business Facilities

Food manufacturers are picking up the pace in adapting to the emerging industrial Internet of Things, with nearly a third of facilities in the sector now utilizing wireless networks. - Read: Food Processing: Digital Transformation Is On The Menu at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Topcon Enhances 3D Dozer System

Construction Equipment

Topcon has updated its 3D dozer machine control system, 3D-MCMAX, introducing support for the 4-way pusher class of dozers. The inertial measurement unit (IMU) based system, without a mast needed for the blade, is now available for more machine control configurations and diverse applications.

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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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Battery-powered drill rig innovation

Digger Blog

Liebherr is set to take the wraps off a battery-powered drilling rig at the Bauma fair next week. Liebherr is set to take the wraps off a battery-powered drilling rig at the Bauma fair next week.

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PHIL Introduces New Positive Seal Tailgate

Construction Equipment

Philippi-Hagenbuch has released a new version of its Autogate Tailgate for off-highway trucks that require a 100-percent positive seal. The design incorporates a fluidic seal material to create a watertight seal that keeps liquid materials within an off-highway truck body.

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Multimatic Investing More Than $22M In Indiana Expansion

Business Facilities

The Canada-based automotive engineering and manufacturing company will create up to 75 jobs in an expansion of its Allen County, IN operations. - Read: Multimatic Investing More Than $22M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Victaulic Celebrates 100 Years

Contractor Magazine

Milestones includes one billion solution installations worldwide, contributions to Eiffel Tower, Hoover Dam and other iconic projects

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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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Case Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steers

Construction Equipment

Case celebrated 50 years of skid steer manufacturing with a ceremony on April 3 at its Wichita, Kansas, plant.

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Some crucial tips to check the quality of Fe 500D TMT bars

Construction Cost Estimating

To make your house stronger, it’s vital to use standard quality of the TMT bars which build up the foundation of your constructions. Fe 500D rods are considered as the most safe and quality bars in the market to safeguard your homes against natural disasters whereas providing the flexibility and greater strength for your house. Given below, some useful tips to verify the quality of the Fe 500D rods obtainable in the market. 1.

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Silver vinyl reveals save money and meet design needs

BD+C

Gries Architectural Group, Inc. was tasked with designing a new car showroom to accentuate the sleek design of the vehicles that will inhabit it. Architects turn to reveals when they desire to create modern lines and clean interiors, this project included. Aluminum reveals have long been the best option to achieve this look. However, silver vinyl reveals are now available and at a lower cost than aluminum reveals, while offering the same look, and faster installation.

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North Carolina Proposes Coastal Wind Farm Ban

ENR Construction

North Carolina legislators are considering a proposal to exclude new and expanded wind power projects from a 100-mile-wide corridor bordering the state’s coastline.

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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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Three Southwest Military Projects On DOD List For Reallocation To Fulfill National Emergency Declaration

ENR Construction

Projects at White Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico and Ft. Huachuca in Arizona are especially vulnerable.

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New York City Lets Contract For Oversight of L Train Fix

ENR Construction

New York City Transit Authority President Andy Byford wanted third-party review of the city’s planned repair work on the L-train subway line.

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Travelers Models Chronic Pain Probability

ENR Construction

Severity Predictor aims to get ahead of chronic pain and to avoid opioid dependence.

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