Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 22, 2018
Many midsize general contractors are implementing technology solutions to help them stay competitive and relevant in construction. In today’s digital world, the time has come for business owners to realize the benefits that technology brings to automating business processes and allowing field workers to easily access paperwork while on a jobsite and monitor product deliveries.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
Companies that believe "great change is imminent" are six times more likely to innovate, an AGC study titled "Managing Risk in the Digital Age" found.
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 22, 2018
As a contractor, there is no worse feeling than arriving at a jobsite only to realize expensive equipment has vanished. Low recovery rates make stolen equipment a huge financial challenge, and without a source of asset protection or a recovery method, construction businesses are often left asking, “What now?
Lets Build
AUGUST 22, 2018
GenieBelt and polymer specialist, REHAU, join forces to solve two of the biggest challenges that the construction industry faces on a constant basis: Money and time. REHAU will introduce to its customers an innovative project management portal powered by GenieBelt. The new REHAU portal is the result of a fruitful collaboration between GenieBelt and Unlimited.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 22, 2018
Are leaders born, or are they made? Is it nature, or is it nurture? Decades of research concludes that it is a mix of both, and construction management professional Lisa Lingerfelt is a testament to this conclusion. Lingerfelt, DPR Construction’s Mid-Atlantic business unit leader, recently chatted with CBO about her reasons for entering the industry, history with DPR Construction, accomplishments as a project manager, experiences as a woman in the industry, and what keeps her headed to work ever
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 22, 2018
Albert A. Cervero. Senior Vice President, Construction, Mining & Utility.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
To meet owners' requirements and attract younger workers, Stacy Scopano says contractors need to ramp up use of AI, AR/VR and other technologies.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2018
For an electrical engineer, the world of laboratory and pharmaceutical design can be a rewarding one – but you must be able to navigate the many challenges such design demands.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
Autodesk also injected $8 million into Rhumbix, a big name in the tracking and performance analysis space, and a construction equipment automation software firm was purchased by a publicly traded Chinese GPS company.
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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
AUGUST 22, 2018
A modernized three-story, 101,000-sf dining hall will replace the demolished Gibbons Hall on the James Madison University campus this fall. The new Skanska-designed D-Hall will offer additional seating and entrances directly from the commons.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
From getting on lists to looking the part, contractors share how they position themselves for success.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2018
Vanke Times Center, a 47,000-sm urban complex created from the bones of an old shopping mall in Beijing’s Chaoyang District, blends retail shops, offices, large art installations, a multi-functional exhibition space, and a bamboo meditation garden into one unique location.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
Wood buildings in Oregon can now be built up to 18 stories high without the design having to undergo special testing prior to permitting.
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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
AUGUST 22, 2018
Zero-lot-line (ZLL) below-grade construction is often necessary in urban settings where buildings are constructed up to or very close to the neighboring property line. There is often very little to no space between the buildings. This kind of construction frequently requires the application of blindside waterproofing – where the waterproofing system is applied before the wall concrete is poured - to various types of shoring conditions.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
The city will intensify its screening of contractors following a revelation that a contractor being investigated in the Twin Peaks Tunnel incident may have had a history of undisclosed safety violations.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2018
Zero-lot-line (ZLL) below-grade construction is often necessary in urban settings where buildings are constructed up to or very close to the neighboring property line. There is often very little to no space between the buildings. This kind of construction frequently requires the application of blindside waterproofing – where the waterproofing system is applied before the wall concrete is poured - to various types of shoring conditions.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
Officials are focused on determining whether design or maintenance issues are at fault for the deadly collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy.
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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 Equipment
AUGUST 22, 2018
The gasoline-powered Cat CUV85 and diesel-powered CUV105 D have been added to the line of compact utility vehicles. Both seat five people, have a rear cargo capacity of 1,000 pounds, and have a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
Asbestos removal contractor Emlo Corp. and its owner have been charged with failing to pay prevailing wages and benefits on an airport project.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 22, 2018
The RT185 Pilot Series compact track loader has a rated operating capacity of 1,850 pounds and an operating weight of 9,160 pounds. It can lift to 83 inches. It is powered by a 69.9-horsepoer engine and two-speed hydrostatic drive system.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2018
Architecture firm billings growth slowed again in July but remained positive overall for the tenth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 50.7 compared to 51.3 in June. Any score over 50 represents billings growth. While July’s ABI shows that aggregate demand for architecture firm services continues to increase, much of that growth came from one region—the South. .
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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
AUGUST 22, 2018
Dominion Energy Transmission can continue work on certain portions of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, despite a court order halting construction on the 600-mile project, according to an Aug. 14 decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
BD+C
AUGUST 22, 2018
Oregon recently became the first state to approve the use of science-based building code requirements for tall mass timber buildings.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 22, 2018
The D70 SW and D100 SW site dumpers have a tipper body and swivel bed with 180-degree, trilateral dumping ability. The units have 4-wheel steering.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 22, 2018
Construction cost data provider Gordian has launched a big-data-driven service designed to predict construction project cost changes up to three years into the future.
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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
AUGUST 22, 2018
The strategic expansion of the Copenhagen facility will meet increasing global demand for biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. - Read: AGC Biologics Expands In Denmark at BusinessFacilities.com.
Revit OpEd
AUGUST 22, 2018
I find this overlooked regularly. Each link has an Instance AND Type parameter called Workset. If we select a link (RVT) in the Project Browser we can see the Type parameter for workset, even if the link isn't loaded. If we right-click and choose Select All Instances > In Entire Project we can see the Instance parameter value, unless there is more than one instance (copies of the link).
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2018
As you might see from your own turfs, the reviews range all over the map with ones gushing about the outstanding service to ones throwing the firm under the bus.
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