Construction Business Owner
JUNE 25, 2019
Heavy construction is catching up to other sectors when it comes to deploying software, which is prompting contractors to closely examine the roles and integration of software solutions for field operations (where profits are made) and accounting (where profits are measured). .
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 25, 2019
Forget BIM, Forget ISO, … Sure, BIM and ISO have their role, but neither provides a robust, usable methodology and associated suite of tools and services to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Today’s article will explain how any real property owner or facilities manager can team with their service providers and consistently achieve measurably improved, mutual
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The Constructor
JUNE 25, 2019
A rock is aggregate of mineral constituents, which forms the earth’s crust. Rocks are also one of the important building materials. The.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2019
It's important for contractors to know what their insurance policies cover and, in the case of commercial general liability, what they don't cover.
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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.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 25, 2019
This week's gallery highlights these products: a free-standing tub; a variable-speed fire pump; large flange sillcocks; a high-efficiency heat pump; a series of water treatment valves; and a cloud-based platform for temperature, humidity and other measurements.
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Construction Equipment
JUNE 25, 2019
Renee Connor, the national executive director of Mentoring a Girl in Construction (MAGIC), conducted her ninth annual construction camp for girls ages 14 to 18 last week.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2019
Building façades that double as public art installations. Mega-scale “superlabs” that facilitate learning, teaching, and ideating at mass scale. High-rise elevators that put on a show for thrill seekers. Google’s coolest office project to date. An experimental hotel room that will allow occupants to finally get some darn sleep! . Welcome to the 2019 edition of BD+C ’s Design Innovation Report, an annual compilation of projects, trends, initiatives, and teams that are pushing the limits of archit
Business Facilities
JUNE 25, 2019
General Motors Co. is investing an additional $20 million at its Arlington Assembly to upgrade plant conveyors in preparation for the launch of GM’s all-new full-size SUVs. - Read: GM Will Invest Another $20M In Arlington, Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2019
Originally built between 1896 and 1928 for St. Luke’s Hospital and used as a hospital services wing, the four-building complex has now been transformed into 205 market-rate apartments. The redevelopment included new infill and interior renovation to create residential units and amenity space.
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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
JUNE 25, 2019
Mitsubishi Motors North America will invest $18.25 million to move its U.S. headquarters to Tennessee, TN bringing 200 jobs to Franklin. - Read: Mitsubishi Motors Relocating U.S. HQ To Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2019
As the nation’s economy continues to improve, the number of Americans forming households in the U.S. has recovered to a more normal pace. Ironically, the multifamily engine that helped sustain the housing market under bleaker economic conditions has been sputtering a bit as things have gotten better.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 25, 2019
Construction and energy services company McKinstry is testing virtual reality technology in the job site office of Amazon’s two-tower Block 21 development in Seattle.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2019
Ellsworth Kelly developed a clear vision for the final piece of his career as an internationally-acclaimed artist. In the building he designed, Austin , Kelly wanted to bend light in different ways through an array of 33 colored windows, 14 black and white marble panels and an 18-foot tall totem, one of Kelly’s common sculptural forms.
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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?
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2019
The U.S. Government Accountability Office found a number of safety infractions on Department of Defense jobs.
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2019
Tanazanian president says $50 million in compensation for people displaced by Belt and Road Initiative project was diverted to individuals in Dar es Salaam.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 25, 2019
Today's Guest Article Is From Sawailal Jangid. Are you running a construction business and want to succeed faster? If yes, then a well-thought growth plan may help. A ‘growth plan’ is essentially a long term vision for a business, a game plan to meet its set targets and ways to plan constant growth for the company. It does not just make the objectives of a business clearer but also the means to achieve them.
Digger Blog
JUNE 25, 2019
Plantforce Rentals’ new Hyundai wheeled excavator is an interesting machine for several reasons. But mostly, it is interesting for having been devised as a solution for lone workers.
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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.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2019
Setbacks have added more than $260 million to the Washington, D.C.-area rail project, which is already more than a year behind schedule.
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2019
The World Bank report says making infrastructure strong, more able to respond to natural disasters and regular stressors saves $4 to every $1 spent.
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 25, 2019
In concrete compression test, generally the concrete cube samples with dimensions 150mmx150mmx150mm are utilized. But, in place of 150mmx150mmx150mm concrete cube samples, 100mmx100mmx100mm concrete cube samples are applied for the test. Fundamentally, the force produced through a concrete compression machine is a definite value. For the use of normal concrete strength, suppose under 50MPa, the stress provided by a 150mmx150mmx150mm cube is adequate for the machine to smash the concrete sample.
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2019
The Spot-R tag from Triax Technology can monitor when a worker experiences a sudden fall and alert supervisors. Now its compatible with site access control technology for a clearer view of where workers are on the jobsite.
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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!
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2019
For urgent reasons, an infrastructure pact has a good chance of surviving the defeatist gloom.
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2019
For urgent reasons, an infrastructure pact has a good chance of surviving the defeatist gloom.
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2019
Facility planners need more guidance in use of future risk projection tools, says new GAO study.
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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!
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2019
U ntil now, what it means to be “organized for success” has eluded many contractors.
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