The Future of the Connected Jobsite
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 21, 2019
Marcum’s Chuck Schwartz highlights the benefits and challenges of connected construction jobsites.
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What are BIM objects?
Lets Build
MAY 21, 2019
What are BIM objects and how can you benefit in construction management? BIM or Building Information Modeling is the future of construction. Using BIM, you can break down silos that hinder collaborative engagement – thus, allowing information to flow seamlessly among different construction stakeholders. BIM aims to make information accessible, instantly, across the board to.
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The top 10 reasons contractor succession planning has evolved
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2019
Societal and economic forces like the labor shortage and the rise of technology have changed the way construction business owners plan their next steps.
Real estate learns to share
BD+C
MAY 21, 2019
Uber. Amazon. AirBnB. WeWork. Common. These are some of the prominent brands and business platforms that have come to define the “shared” or “gig” economy in the U.S. and beyond. They are reflections of and responses to societal and behavioral changes in the ways that people want to live, work, and play. Their success is linked inextricably to the ubiquity of mobile tools that connect users to the Internet that, as one AEC firm put it, “is the circulation system of the shared economy.”.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
What do you want? (And living through a real-life marketing challenge
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 21, 2019
If you’ve been reading this (now more occasional) blog for the past few weeks, you’ll know that my mind-marketing energy has been directed to a new product, Ontario Construction News. We’ve been going for about three weeks now with our daily newspaper for Ontario’s construction industry. I perhaps should put the word “newspaper” in quotes […].
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Honda Aircraft Investing $15.5M In North Carolina Expansion
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The company will break ground on a new 82,000-square-foot production facility in Greensboro, NC this summer. - Read: Honda Aircraft Investing $15.5M In North Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
American Airlines, DFW announce up to $3.5B capital program
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Design work on a sixth terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport should start immediately.
NPK Purchases Genesis Attachments LLC
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NPK Construction has purchased Genesis Attachments LLC (U.S.), Genesis Holdings (Germany), and Genesis GmbH (Germany). Genesis was founded in 1997 and is based in Superior, Wisconsin. Genesis GmbH was founded in 2002 as the European licensee and exclusive sales partner of Genesis Attachments LLC.
Cost Variables To Help You Choose A Construction Accounting Software
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MAY 21, 2019
Many contractors with expensive high-end construction software are re-examining if QuickBooks for Contractors is all they really need and if switching over to it makes sense. The first thing we ask is which of The Four Types of Contractors best describes your company? Salt of The Earth. Dog And Pickup Truck. Professional. Enterprise Level. Having used several high-end construction software programs costing over $60,000 and a few low-cost programs under $500 like QuickBooks and Peachtree, and som
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
FRD Appoints Michael Sato as President
Construction Equipment
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Furukawa Rock Drill (FRD) has named Manabu “Michael” Sato as president following the retirement of Jeff Crane. Crane served FRD USA for more than 45 years, and will remain a senior advisor to FRD, reporting to Sato.
Georgia Tech Research Institute adds 350,000 sf of specialized tech facilities
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Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has completed a $42 million redevelopment project that includes two specialized technical facilities across 350,000 sf on the Cobb South Campus in Marietta, Ga.
Driver Crashes into Crane, Ejected from Vehicle
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A man in Franklin, Wisconsin died after his pickup crashed into a crane on a highway site last Thursday morning. According to a report by the Journal Times a GMC Sierra, reportedly driven by 58-year-old Peter Kaishian, was traveling east when it crossed the center line and struck a parked crane.
Medacta USA To Create Over 50 Jobs At New Tennessee HQ
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MAY 21, 2019
The orthopedic and medical device maker will invest $2.5 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Franklin, TN. - Read: Medacta USA To Create Over 50 Jobs At New Tennessee HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Surges in March
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MAY 21, 2019
Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its monthly Construction Backlog Indicator expanded to 9.5 months in March 2019, up 0.7 months or 8.8% since February 2019 when CBI stood at 8.8 months. “The U.S. economy has been humming and construction backlog is correspondingly elevated,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “While there was a period of weakness in backlog in January, those dynamics, which may very well be seasonal, are no longer affecting the market.
3 Steps to Unifying the Moving Parts of a Large Company
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MAY 21, 2019
While our company has continued to grow immensely over the years, I felt it was time to incorporate more structure and efficiency in how we work.
Ram recalls 410,351 pickup trucks to upgrade tailgate locking mechanisms
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MAY 21, 2019
FCA US discovered the power lock in the tailgates of 2015-2017 model-year Ram pickups share a small internal component that could break and allow a vehicle’s tailgate to unlatch
Weekly Product Gallery: Erico, BainUltra, DeWalt, DewAir, Danner, Nantucket
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Dodge Momentum Index Dips in April
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The Dodge Momentum Index fell 0.5% in April to 144.3 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 145.1. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
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Makita USA, Inc. 18V X2 (36V) LXT® Lithium?Ion brushless cordless 14" chainsaw
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Makita says the XCU03Z chainsaw has a 14” guide bar and has zero emissions and reduced maintenance. Powered by two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries. Additional features include: Makita-built Outer Rotor BL brushless motor direct-drive system provides.
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The main limitation of air-source heat pumps is a significant drop in performance when outdoor temperatures reach the freezing range.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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Ford issues safety recall for select 2019 Ranger vehicles
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No Slowdown in Sight for Region’s Designers and Contractors
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Zoom Drain Adds California Location
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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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ENR New England's 2019 Top Young Professionals
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The latest class of New England's young leaders show an impressive range of accomplishments
Trump lifts tariffs on Canada, Mexico
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