Fri.Oct 05, 2018

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The Rise of AI in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Today, it seems as though everything is under construction. Be it downtown or beyond the county line, a walk outside unencumbered by a sleek looking building or bridge being built is almost a rarity.

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Different Types of Concrete Finishing Equipment’s

The Constructor

Concrete is a very versatile and workable material. It can be moulded or given any pattern or design on the surface before it hardens. Depending upon.

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Is the Hybrid Cloud for Me?

Construction Business Owner

The cloud continues to play an increasingly larger role in the construction industry, but many construction business owners aren’t ready to overhaul their systems and go all in on the cloud just yet. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Many are turning to a hybrid-cloud approach to manage their data and run their businesses more smoothly.

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Job Order Contracting – The LEAN Way!

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Delivery (repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, new construction) consistently drives quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.Exclusively available LEAN Construction Delivery Framework via the 4BT OpenJOC Solution(TM). Financial transparency via locally researched detailed unit prices organized using CSI Masterformat. A fixed priced, lump sum projects.

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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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Where Technology Is Taking Your Team

Construction Business Owner

Autonomous cars will soon be a regular feature of American highways. The nation’s farmers, suffering from years of agricultural labor shortages, are banking on manufacturers developing robot swarms to make planting and harvesting cheaper and more efficient. Mining companies have already been employing autonomous trucks in various parts of the globe.

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5 Ways to Spot a Political Player Poised to Wreck Your Success

Construction Business Owner

On paper, Brian was a rock star. In person, Brian was a costly mistake. His team recognized his disdain for real work, and they were appalled by his self-serving demands on those under his leadership. Sure, Brian flashed plenty of smiles. He slapped high-fives out on the jobsite and offered up empty promises like a political candidate, although he seldom kept his word.

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Detroit mixed-use high-rise could be one of tallest in US

Construction Dive

The firm owned by billionaire mogul Dan Gilbert that is redeveloping the iconic J.L. Hudson department store site proposed adding another 100 feet to the $909 million tower, and costs are likely to rise with it.

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4 Ways to Help Your Estimator Prioritize & Create More Accurate Bids

Construction Business Owner

All the time, effort and energy invested in winning a good construction contract or building a loyal customer relationship, which allows you to negotiate on a project, is wasted with an inaccurate or incomplete estimate. When this happens, firing the estimator will likely do your construction business more harm than good, as you need to continue bidding on a large volume of projects to keep the pipeline full.

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$2B Minneapolis light rail project down to one bidder

Construction Dive

The Lunda Construction/C.S. McCrossan joint venture is the last bidder standing after the Ames Construction/Kraemer team did not respond to the Metropolitan Council's third request for a contract award delay.

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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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When Is It Time to Open a Satellite Location or New Market?

Construction Business Owner

A strong market brings more customers, which often leaves business owners wondering if they should expand. Creating a strategy for entering a new market is a popular and attractive component of many business plans. Expansion is often an excellent growth engine, allowing a firm to grow, obtain and retain top talent, and position new talent in strategic roles.

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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education

The Korte Company

We’re in the thick of a construction boom. But if you ask anyone in the business, the boom could be so much more but for a big problem: There are too few skilled laborers to meet construction demand across the country. As a result, a potentially explosive growth opportunity in the construction sector is thwarted as owners and contractors confront the fact that they may not be able to consistently field a reliable roster of workers.

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Opioids & the Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

In 2017, the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency, and the construction industry certainly isn’t immune. According to a recent national study, an estimated 15 percent of construction workers have a substance abuse disorder—nearly double the national average of 8.6 percent.

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What Will the Landscape Company of the Future Look Like?

Green Industry Professionals

The speed of data sharing will lead to a power shift in the landscape industry where consumers will drive how providers offer services.

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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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Tunnel Boring Machine Reaches Final Destination in Atlanta

PC Construction

There were a lot of cheers in Atlanta yesterday as Driller Mike, the 853,000-pound tunnel boring machine, holed through to its final destination, right on target after five miles of hard rock tunnel boring. The.

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Dallas nonresidential construction activity dropped 44% year over year in August

Construction Dive

The slower pace of the nonresidential construction market has pushed total construction activity in the Dallas-Fort Worth market down 7% so far this year.

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Top 70 Religious Sector Architecture + AE Firms [2018 Giants 300 Report]

BD+C

TOP 70 RELIGIOUS SECTOR ARCHITECTURE + AE FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 RELIGIOUS REVENUE. 1. Gensler. $15,420,912. 2.

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Is Social Media Necessary for Construction Contractors?

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Tom Woodie, Writer And Editor. Let’s clarify what we’re talking about and why most businesses don’t get it, Social Media Marketing is unlike any other type of Marketing. People use Social Media websites for social reasons and social by definition doesn’t include the in your face business advertising approach that we have become all too familiar with.

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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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Case Announces 2018 “Diamond Dealer” and “Gold Dealer” Award Winners

Construction Equipment

Case CE has named its 2018 “Diamond Dealer” and “Gold Dealer” award recipients, recognizing dealerships across the U.S. and Canada for excellence in sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support, and training.

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Getting commitments from key subs critical on government contracts

BD+C

A recent decision by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals illustrates the importance for GCs to obtain solid commitments from key subcontractors when seeking government contracts. The ASBCA earlier this year dismissed a construction contractor’s claim for increased costs on a contract for the construction of dissolved oxygen injection systems in the Savannah River.

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VIDEO: Preventing Truck Driving Fatigue

Construction Equipment

Awareness of truck driving fatigue recently increased after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined that 100,000 reported crashes involve tired or distracted drivers each year.

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Top 55 Science and Technology Sector Engineering + EA Firms [2018 Giants 300 Report]

BD+C

TOP 55 SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING + EA FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 S+T REVENUE. 1. Jacobs. $219,890,000. 2.

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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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JLG Bolt-On Fall Arrest System

Construction Equipment

A Bolt-On Fall Arrest System can be bolted to existing JLG platforms in the field. The feature allows an occupant to exit the platform at height and step onto adjacent structures while being tied off to an approved lanyard anchor point on the platform.

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University of Georgia College of Environment and Design Ranks in Top Tier for Landscape Architecture

Green Industry Professionals

There are over 50 graduate programs in landscape architecture in the U.S. and 42 undergraduate programs.

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Hyundai R35Z-9A Excavator

Construction Equipment

The R35Z-9A excavator is a 3.5-ton unit with standard bucket capacity of 0.14 cubic yard. Powered by a 23.7-horsepower Yanmar engine, the excavator has maximum digging depth of 10 feet 3 inches and bucket breakout force of 6,900 lb.-ft.

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Top 65 Science and Technology Sector Architecture + AE Firms [2018 Giants 300 Report]

BD+C

TOP 65 SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE + AE FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 S+T REVENUE. 1. HDR. $88,132,113. 2. HOK.

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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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Caterpillar to Open Plant in South Carolina, Creating 85 Jobs

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar will open a plant in South Carolina early next year that will make casings used in engines and transmissions. The company is spending more than $13 million for the plant in the Greenwood County town of Hodges. Cat will begin filling 85 new positions immediately.

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Floor & Decor Creating 500 Jobs In Georgia

Business Facilities

The specialty flooring retailer will relocate its headquarters and expand in Cobb County, GA. - Read: Floor & Decor Creating 500 Jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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JLG Releases Safety System for Aerial Equipment Operators

Construction Equipment

JLG Industries has introduced the Bolt-On Fall Arrest System, a new safety system allowing operators to move outside of their aerial work platform without harm.

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