Tech & Tires: What You Need to Know Now
Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2018
What you need to know about top trends in on-the-road tire manufacturing and tire design.
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iPads reportedly save contractor $1.8M annually
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
Contractor Rogers-O'Brien says that giving field workers tablets reduces countless mistakes and saves massive amounts of time.
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Viewpoint Named “Enterprise Technology Company of the Year” in 2018 Oregon Tech Awards
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 16, 2018
Recognizing Growth and Technology Achievements.
Sustainability is dead: Regenerative architecture is the new green
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
While it had good intentions, sustainability was a concept that failed on launch and simply should have never been. Its original premise was to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs—all within available resources. But, does that make sense? Imagine a bucket brimming with any finite resource.
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.
Dodge: Mobile tech improves data collection, project efficiency
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
A Dodge Data & Analytics study revealed that mobile technologies help contractors increase productivity, control costs and bridge the gap between the field and office.
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3DR's new app simplifies drone surveying
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
The Android app will leverage Trimble’s Catalyst hardware to ensure greater accuracy while simplifying workflows, the company says.
Pampering the pups: Why dog-washing stations are a ‘must-have’ in multifamily developments
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
There’s a construction boomlet under way in dog-washing facilities at U.S. and Canadian apartment and condominium communities. Half of U.S. dog owners live in the 25 largest U.S. metro areas, where dog-focused amenities are common at apartment and condominium properties. More than half (55.2%) of respondents to this publication’s 2017 “Amenities Survey” said they had installed a dog-wash spa in a multifamily project.
Contractors can leverage data to improve energy efficiencies
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
Sensors, algorithms and technical analysis, among other data-related tools, provide ways to reconfigure systems to slash commercial utility costs.
Game, set, match: United States Tennis Association National Campus
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
The creation of the first six Italian red clay tennis courts in North America was no easy feat. More than 200 tons of red clay had to be shipped from Cremona, Italy, in small five-pound bag increments, which meant more than 80,000 bags of the red clay were delivered on site before they were meticulously placed and rolled to complete the courts.
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.
Facebook headquarters construction permits now exceed $1B
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
A 523,000-square foot addition and four-story office building are among the projects planned at Facebook's main California campus.
Switching pozzolans with ease
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 16, 2018
Switching pozzolans with ease. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 05/16/2018 - 11:53. GCP Applied Technologies. May 16, 2018. If you’re like most concrete producers, you’re already well versed in the benefits of pozzolans, including fly ash and ground-granulated blast-furnace slag, for improving the durability and strength and reducing the permeability of concrete.
Construction marketing trends: Are you following them?
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 16, 2018
Brian Gallagher has written a worthy article, Marketing Trends Impacting Construction, where he reviews 10 general marketing evolutions that are influencing marketing best practices. I’ve covered several of his points in other blog posts, but will look at some of them in greater detail in the weeks ahead. His summary touches on the key issue […].
Seattle construction workers brace for possible slowdown
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
Despite the Washington city's building boom, its construction workers wonder how the new head tax and other factors will affect business.
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?
Los Angeles mixed-use building uses prefabricated wood frame to reduce costs
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
A new six-story residential building in Los Angeles provides 82 units in a tight 182-foot by 127-foot lot. The design of the building put an emphasis on natural light and using its small space as efficiently as possible.
NYC district attorney charges contractor in $9.5M wage fraud scheme
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
Executives and associated companies allegedly stripped 500 workers out of $1.7 million in pay and the New York State Insurance Fund out of $7.8 million in workers' compensation premiums.
New resources offer tips on off-site construction
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
The National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council has released three new documents concerning modular construction. These new resources are: — “Getting the Most Out of Off-Site Construction: Steps for Success,” which provides a step-by-step approach to help overcome barriers. It outlines the process for the deployment of an effective off-site construction project.
Terex Advance Joins Terex Services To Support Concrete MixerTrucks
Construction Equipment
MAY 16, 2018
Terex Advance and Terex Services jointly announce a cooperative agreement to enhance customer service to concrete producers and mixer truck owners across the United States. This agreement will augment the services and repairs of Terex Advance customer’s equipment by providing on-site support and parts at Terex Services facilities. With intentions to expand this support across the United States, the agreement will initially commence with facilities located in Whitehouse, TN and Charlotte, NC.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
New tap room and brewery in Ghiradelli Square designed specifically for millennials
BD+C
MAY 16, 2018
Society views millennials in the same light that Homer Simpson views alcohol: they are the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.
Study Finds Need for Improved Waste Water Pipe Repair Procedures
Construction Equipment
MAY 16, 2018
Purdue University has published the results of an in-depth review of environmental protections for a common storm water culvert repair practice—cured-in-place pipe repair, or CIPP. Chad Jafvert, a professor of civil engineering and environmental and ecological engineering, said the purpose of the research is to better understand CIPP risks and incident causes.
Lawsuits threaten to derail Musk's Los Angeles tunnel
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
Activists in southern California are pushing back against the city's proposal to exempt the tunnel plans from some environmental reviews.
ENR 2018 Top 400 Contractors: The Market Keeps on Rolling
ENR Construction
MAY 16, 2018
Large contractors know it can’t last, but right now the market continues to expand, and few firms see any clear signs of a slowdown.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Delta gets $1.4B loan for $4B LaGuardia terminal construction
Construction Dive
MAY 16, 2018
Part of the funding comes from New York's Empire State Development special facilities revenue bonds.
Robot-Printed 'Tiny House' Is Prototype for Rapid Housing
ENR Construction
MAY 16, 2018
A construction tech company that printed the walls of a 350-sq-ft “tiny house” in 48 hours in Austin, Texas, in March is now partnered with a nonprofit that aims to start printing walls for 800-sq-ft homes in El Salvador—in 24 hours for each—by the end of the year.
Landscapers Find Buried Safe 7 Years After Theft
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 16, 2018
It's not every day landscapers find a safe full of valuables buried in the lawn they're working on.
Momentum for Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Continues to Grow
ENR Construction
MAY 16, 2018
Vertical integration, labor shortages and increasing interest from private equity firms are among key drivers of mergers and acquisitions, new survey says.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Chemring Group Expanding Tennessee Kilgore Flares Facility
Business Facilities
MAY 16, 2018
The defense contractor will invest $40 million and create approximately 100 jobs in an expansion of its Kilgore Flares operations in Toone, TN. - Read: Chemring Group Expanding Tennessee Kilgore Flares Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
High-Speed Rail Plans Move Forward in Texas, Northeast
ENR Construction
MAY 16, 2018
Construction could begin as soon as next year on a 240-mile high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas if permitting goes smoothly, according to officials.
Potomac Raw Water Pump Station Completes Final Function Demonstration Test
PC Construction
MAY 16, 2018
Loudoun Water’s new Potomac Raw Water Pumping Station is in the final stages of start-up and commissioning and is nearing site acceptance testing. The pump station will deliver up to 40 mgd of flow to.
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