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DECEMBER 3, 2019
With the countdown on to 2020 – and the start of a brand-new decade right around the corner – it’s time for our annual look back at the commercial construction industry “highs” and “lows” from 2019. From positive trends and new business opportunities to ongoing challenges that impact how we do business, here are five factors and industry trends that shaped our work in the past year.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2019
While many countries require the use of building information modeling for some projects, the AEC industry in the United States relies on a non-mandatory standard.
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Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 3, 2019
With the construction labor shortage still posing a problem within the industry, jobs continue to be on the rise alongside growing salaries. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment increased by 279,000 jobs in 2019.
BD+C
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Olson Kundig recently unveiled the design of the world’s first facility for “natural organic reduction,” a process that gently converts human remains into soil in about 30 days. The project was designed in partnership with, and for, Recompose, the company that offers this natural organic reduction service.
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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.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Homebase, Simplifyy and Mark II Transfer Station are expected to bring a total of 388 new jobs to the Kansas City, MO region. - Read: Three Companies Expanding, Investing $4.9M In Kansas City, MO at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Rio Tinto will invest $1.5 billion in its copper mine in Kennecott, Utah, to be spent over the next six years, beginning in 2020. It will allow operations in the mine to continue to 2032.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and environmental firms need to continually stay abreast of what is happening in marketing and business development.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Schlouch Inc., winner of a 2016 Fleet Master Award, has invested in B2W and Vista software to improve its workflows, processes, and reporting. It used the software packages to ensure its estimating, operating and accounting systems worked together.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The U.S. Green Building Council recently announced LEED Positive – a vision statement and LEED development roadmap that USGBC hopes will lay the foundation for a “regenerative” built environment.
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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.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The global information, communication and technology (ICT) cooling solution provider will establish manufacturing operations in Greer, SC, creating 116 new jobs. - Read: AIRSYS Cooling Technologies Investing $5M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
A David Creation
DECEMBER 3, 2019
We hear this question all the time, and it’s 100% valid: is Facebook really any good for lead generation, or is it just a branding tool? . Let’s answer that question with another question: if we know that literally billions of people are on Facebook, and hundreds of thousands are living right around you and in your service areas, how could Facebook NOT be a lead generation tool?
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 3, 2019
A fatality on a Massachusetts bridge project has a local labor union questioning whether two union construction workers were properly trained to run the aerial lift they were operating at the time.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The prefabrication methods at TDIndustries ensure that this leading mechanical systems contractor is ready for anything.
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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?
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Once you have made the decision to become a government contractor, it is important that you learn your way around the rules and regulations that will be imposed on you.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Software platform for residential and commercial service contractors begins expansion into new market.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 3, 2019
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The traveling showroom will highlight Sloan’s expertise in performance, design, and sustainability.
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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.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The GravelyPro-Turn Z series of packs commercial grade features into every inch of this machine
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Johnston is responsible for operations of all Bradley manufacturing/plant locations.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The carbon frame of the blower makes it lightweight, lessening fatigue for the user
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 3, 2019
When becoming a government contractor there are many new things to think about.
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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
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Cybertruck electric pickup truck is promised for late 2021 or 2022.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Air Conditioning Contractors of America's leaders have had a busy year, and good news to report.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The project planning process starts with a proposal estimate.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2019
New projects, new reports and a heightened focus on safety dominated the headlines in November.
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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!
Construction Law
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The government’s replacement for private finance is the subject of consultation, held up like so much else at the Brexit roadblock, and now by a general election. The conclusion of the consultation is keenly awaited by an industry worried about what infrastructure will actually be built – as opposed to the programmes promised by politicians caught up in election hysteria – and crucially, how it will be paid for.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 3, 2019
According to a Washington Times report, President Trump says he will reinstate tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Argentina and Brazil.
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