Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. Viewpoint’s Portland headquarters is a LEED Gold building , so we’re certainly familiar with the goals of those who want to achieve green building certification, as well as the challenges along the way.
The Constructor
JULY 23, 2018
Performance level of structures against earthquakes describes limiting damage condition that assumed to be satisfactory for a given building and a.
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FDR Safety
JULY 23, 2018
Working around energized equipment can be very hazardous, it is good to know these helpful tips to prevent yourself from becoming the path to ground electricity is always searching for. Overhead lines: One thing to pay attention to when you are at your jobsite is your location and proximity to overhead lines or utility poles. Electricity always tries to find the easiest path to ground.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
While LEED is well-known in the United States, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (.
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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
JULY 23, 2018
Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more. - Read: Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2018
Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report keeps pace with the evolving priorities of economic development and tracks red-hot growth sectors, including cybersecurity and autonomous vehicles. - Read: Business Facilities’ 14th Annual Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
JULY 23, 2018
Pennsylvania today kicked off its first Construction Opioid Awareness Week to bring light to a problem that its government says is threatening the lives of the industry's workforce.
BD+C
JULY 23, 2018
Framework, a 12-story tall wood building planned for Portland, Ore., has been placed on hold for the foreseeable future. The structure was billed as the first wood high-rise in the U.S. Initiated in 2014, the mixed-use project was said to push the boundaries of resilient and sustainable innovation.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 23, 2018
ALPHARETTA, GA — Hansgrohe, Inc., a leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath products and a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Hansgrohe SE, has announced it has appointed Oliver Bahr as President/GM, effective July 23.
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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.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 23, 2018
This is the second in a series of posts about the challenges and routes to differentiating your business in the marketplace In the previous post, I outlined the paradox behind effective marketing differentiation. It is either so easy to do you don’t even need to think about it (because your business/marketing project has its own […].
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 23, 2018
Landscaping staffs are working longer hours, sales volumes are dropping and customer complaints are going up.
Construction Equipment
JULY 23, 2018
Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June 2017 and June 2018, while 32 states and D.C. added construction jobs between May and June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials cautioned that continued job gains may depend on improving the training and education pipeline for workers to enter the industry.
Construction Dive
JULY 23, 2018
The contractor, a leader in the segment, will build Iron Mountain's 555,000-square-foot expansion during a five-year period.
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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 Equipment
JULY 23, 2018
Volvo has announced that a combination of competitive products and high demand in most markets saw Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) report net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up by almost a third, rising 32% compared to the same period in the year before. Good cost control as volumes return also resulted in strong improvement in profitability.
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2018
California and New York topped two new high-tech rankings categories appearing in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report, released today. - Read: CA Tops In Cybersecurity Jobs, NY Is Drones Leader at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
JULY 23, 2018
Volvo Construction Equipment said net sales in Q2 2018 were up 32 percent over the same period in 2017, to about $2.757 billion. Operating income increased, to about $415 million versus $278 million in Q2 2017. Orders grew by 41 percent, Volvo said, and deliveries were up 38 percent to 24,108 machines. Orders in China was particularly strong, rising 72 percent driven by increased demand for SDLG wheel loaders and SDLG and Volvo excavators.
ENR Construction
JULY 23, 2018
A team from Washington State University wants to take one of the construction industry’s largest source of waste and turn it into a plausible building solution.
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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
JULY 23, 2018
Efforts seek to improve water use efficiency, enrich outdoor environments and drive sustainable agriculture in developing countries.
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2018
Business Facilities' 2018 Global Rankings Report measures international locations’ progress on a range of factors, including cybersecurity, renewable energy, economic growth potential, global competitiveness, and beyond. - Read: Business Facilities’ 2018 Global Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 23, 2018
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index grew.8 percent in June to 165.5 (2000=100) from the revised May reading of 164.2. The momentum index 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. In June, the commercial component of the momentum index moved 1.1 percent higher, while the institutional component eked out a.3 percent gain.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 23, 2018
DOE has recently updated an online tool that easily connects users to proven approaches and professional connections for financing renewable energy projects.
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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
JULY 23, 2018
Raising Men Lawn Care Service challenges young people through social media to mow 50 lawns in their community.
ENR Construction
JULY 23, 2018
Construction and design teams overcome wind, water and poor soil to build mixed-use project.
ENR Construction
JULY 23, 2018
The proposals address some, but not all, of the concerns of construction groups that say ESA administered incorrectly can slow down projects.
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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 Dive
JULY 23, 2018
In response to an executive order that created two entities — the President's National Council for the American Worker and the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board — an expert told HR Dive that a lot more must be done.
ENR Construction
JULY 23, 2018
Dodge offers data on 2017 starts in the greater Sacramento area.
ENR Construction
JULY 23, 2018
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