Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Viewpoint construction software solutions are designed to keep all stakeholders apprised of the inner workings of a project, no matter where in the world he or she may be or what stage a project is in. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new respirable crystalline silica standards go into effect in three days on September 23, 2017.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Fiat Chrysler announced Tuesday it is recalling 494,000 Ram heavy-duty pickups and medium-duty trucks to inspect and replace, if necessary, their water pumps. The models involved are: Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs from the 2013 to 2017 model years. All 494,417 of the vehicles involved have 6.7-liter engines. Fiat Chrysler said the affected models have a water pump bearing that can overheat and cause a fire under the hood.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new respirable crystalline silica standards go into effect.
Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The Cat D10 dozer, which introduced the elevated sprocket design, is 40 years old this month. The Cat D10 dozer, which introduced the elevated sprocket design, is 40 years old this month.
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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.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Pay no attention to talk of a multifamily housing bubble. The ranks of potential renters and condo buyers are going up by a million a year, while only 400,000 new units are coming on line. True, the Federal Reserve Bank recently cautioned lenders about a potential bubble in the luxury arena. In some cities—Miami and New York stand out—the high end of the market may be slowing a bit.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
More than ever, today’s schools must address complex global issues while anticipating future changes in education and technology. To help us meet this challenge, we look beyond the world of K-12 education to inform and enrich our understanding of what a future-ready schools looks like.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Last Friday night, crews gathered at the foot of Seattle's Space Needle to raise a 28,000-pound platform 400 feet up to its position just under the tower's Tophouse. From there, 12 operators controlling independent cables and motors rode the donut-shaped platform for four hours as it made its way up the tower under a perfect nighttime sky.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Four companies will expand or relocate to the Las Vegas area and are projected to create 719 total jobs over the next five years with the assistance of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). PRA Group, Virtual Guard, Xtreme Manufacturing, and Tissue Life were recently approved for incentives by the Board of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Even as hard-hit areas of two of the country’s most developed regions push for normalcy after back-to-back hurricanes in early September, policymakers and construction industry experts are weighing the longer-term implications of the damage in Houston, Florida and the Caribbean from Harvey and Irma—and how and whether infrastructure resiliency can be accelerated and how that will affect coastal development.
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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.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Optimizing energy efficiency in buildings obviously saves money on utility bills, but there are several other ways that green initiatives can boost ROI. Government programs.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
When student intern Ana Padilla left her job with Sundt Construction in Tucson, Ariz., this past summer, she received plenty of hugs and well-wishes from her colleagues on the Interstate 10-Ina Road interchange project.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
In the digital age, the unthinkable is now possible. Innovative coatings can transform facades with color. Our color-matching technologies are second to none, allowing design visions to come to life.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
As the construction industry has moved toward more collaborative forms of project delivery, many owners have begun engaging outside professionals who are known as owners project managers (OPMs).
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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?
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
After a fire recently swept through a historic textile factory originally known as Malden Mills, several of the site’s buildings, built between 1879 and 1925, were destroyed. From the destruction of these buildings, a new concept for a multifamily housing development was born.
Digger Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Hitachi says that its new hybrid hydraulic excavator combines proven technology with future innovations. Hitachi says that its new hybrid hydraulic excavator combines proven technology with future innovations.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
With crews at work dismantling two Hurricane Irma-damaged cranes in the city of Miami and a third in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., local leaders are wondering whether Florida’s crane regulations are adequate for the highly vulnerable region.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Stealth Trailers, a manufacturer of open and enclosed cargo trailers, will establish a second manufacturing location in Indiana, opening a new facility in Marion. As part of its growth, the company plans to create up to 115 new jobs by 2020. (Photo: Stealth Trailers). “After careful consideration of several locations, we have found the city of Marion, Grant County and the state of Indiana as the best possible solution for our expansion plans,” said Don Emahiser, president and chief operating off
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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.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Drones rapidly are becoming a game-changer for safety and efficiency in construction. But drone providers still need to overcome some practical and regulatory obstacles.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Nearly 360 Stantec employees from across five New York offices have been consolidated into one new location at 475 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The new space provides the company with 40,000 sf across four floors in a 24-story LEED Silver certified building.
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Get detailed information on how to choose the pile foundations on the basis of cost vs. other foundations for construction projects and factors which impact the cost of pile foundation. Sometimes, it becomes difficult for structural designer to take stable decision to select types of foundations like pile foundation or ordinary strip or mat foundation to be used for the structure.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Passing the baton to future leaders means creating a methodical approach to identifying, developing and cultivating talent.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Real-world equipment enables a high level of instruction.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Major delays in a pair of multibillion-dollar bridge proposals have handed Canada’s Trudeau government a setback as it pushes to get marquee infrastructure projects moving to boost the economy.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Navien has taken a strong position in support of wholesale distribution only to professionals.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The concrete exterior structure of the 62-story residential tower in Miami is anything but straightforward.
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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!
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. E arlier this year, top Louisiana governmental officials and the executives with Lotte Chemical USA announced a project that is proof the five-parish area of Southwest Louisiana not only is growing in population and economic vitality, but garnering the interest of domestic and international firms that want to do more than build production facilities in the area.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Contractors seeking extensions of project deadlines because of Harvey and Irma are likely to send out letters to owners over the next few weeks.
Construction Marketing Ideas
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The ongoing Construction Marketing Ideas poll asks a simple question: “How do you attract most of your new business?” and the top answers should be a wake-up call for anyone seriously trying to figure out how to improve their business marketing on a frugal budget. At latest review (Sept. 20, 2017), the largest single source […].
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