Tue.May 07, 2019

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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. It’s the skill of the labor, the creativity of the design and the intricacy of the engineering that shifts steel, concrete, brick, glass and so many other materials into finished work.

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US construction costs rose 5.7% in 2018

Construction Dive

Of the 12 metros in Rider Levett Bucknall's study, those experiencing the biggest cost increases, at over 7%, were Chicago and Portland, Oregon.

Portland 133
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SWOT and PESTEL analysis of Building Information Modeling

Lets Build

BIM Modeling since its emergence in the field of AEC Industry has bolstered the information management in the form of product or process throughout the life-cycle of a building. BIM is the digital representation of the building geometry in a 3D form that helps store information that can give access to updated information about any.

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Skanska Develops PPE for Women

Construction Equipment

Skanska has developed custom-built safety vests tailored to women’s sizes for use on construction sites. The personal protection equipment (PPE) will soon be available to Skanska employees nationwide, and throughout the industry.

Safety 97
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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Maximizing Materials Management.

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Fluor CEO steps down, company reports $58M Q1 net loss

Construction Dive

Carlos Hernandez became Fluor's interim CEO in place of David Seaton as the firm entered the new quarter with a $39.3 billion backlog.

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San Francisco plan would require largest commercial buildings to use 100% renewable electricity

BD+C

San Francisco recently announced a plan that would require its largest private commercial buildings to run on 100% renewable electricity. The first such requirement in the U.S. would be phased in next decade. By 2022, commercial buildings over 500,000 sf would have to meet the requirement. Two years later, buildings larger than 250,000 sf would fall under the rule.

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Mall demo paves way for $1B Dallas development

Construction Dive

The 23-acre Park Heritage project will redevelop a portion of the Valley View Mall with high-rise offices, residences and retail space.

Dallas 91
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Wellness and glass: Designing better spaces to promote better living

BD+C

Architectural glass allows the flow of natural light into buildings, and this is proven to contribute to occupants’ well-being. According to a report the World Green Building Council, Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in Offices: The Next Chapter for Green Building, it has been determined that people are more productive when they have greater access to windows, particularly when their views look directly out into nature.

Green 85
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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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Merck & Co. Investing Up To $1B In Virginia

Business Facilities

The global healthcare company will expand its Elkton, VA manufacturing facility to increase HPV vaccine production, creating about 100 new jobs. - Read: Merck & Co. Investing Up To $1B In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ABC says best practices can improve construction companies’ safety by 680%

BD+C

Construction companies that use proactive safety practices can reduce recordable incidents by up to 85%, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2019 Safety Performance Report.

Safety 81
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Insulation contractor guilty of $45M bid-rigging, fraud scheme

Construction Dive

Authorities said Michael Flynn conspired with other contractors to fix prices for a variety of public and private projects in Connecticut.

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Construction costs in major metros continued to climb last year

BD+C

Construction costs nationally rose in 2018 by an average of 5.73%, with Chicago and Portland, Ore., showing the greatest increases among major cities. Costs rose at a time when many markets are at or near their construction-activity cycle, and as industry unemployment remained higher than the country’s at large.

Metro 81
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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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Correlli Joins Hyundai Dealer Ranks

Construction Equipment

Correlli has become an authorized dealer for Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas (HCEA). Located in Dundalk, Maryland, it will represent the manufacturer’s full line of construction equipment.

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Center for Engineering, Innovation, and Sciences opens on Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Boston campus

BD+C

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s first new academic building in 45 years was recently completed on the university’s Boston campus. The Leers Weinzapfel Associates-designed Center for Engineering, Innovation, and Sciences is a multi-disciplinary facility meant to expand the school’s engineering education.

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NaturaLawn of America selected a 2019 Top 100 Franchise

Green Industry Professionals

Lawn care franchise ranked 49th on Fastest Growing Franchises list which focuses on price point concepts in line with the average prospect exploring franchise opportunities.

America 60
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Paperwork Processes Particular To Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

One of the biggest struggles contracting business owners deal with is the overwhelming amount of paper they have to organize as part of their everyday tasks. Invoices, receipts, bills, contracts, client records, pay applications, insurances, licenses - are just among the few in the seem to be never ending "etc". Keeping important documents is necessary.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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U.S. to add 30,000 seasonal worker visas as soon as this week

Green Industry Professionals

Associated Press obtains portion of President Donald Trump's plan that would benefit seasonal businesses

Plans 75
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WSP USA says it will be carbon neutral in 2019

BD+C

Engineering and professional services consultancy WSP USA announced its intent to become carbon neutral across its U.S. operations in 2019. The announcement pertains to all U.S. offices and employee business travel. WSP will manage and reduce its own greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts through energy efficiency, transportation, and travel efficiency.

Travel 55
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Midwest 2019 Top Design Firms Still Growing Strong

ENR Construction

The variety of design services Midwest architects and engineers offer is expanding as well as demand in markets that weren't as vibrant in the past

Design 53
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Office noise significantly reducing employee concentration, productivity, and creativity

BD+C

Workplace din is making it difficult for employees to get their work done, according to a new report released by commercial flooring company Interface. Noise negatively impacts a majority (69%) of global employees’ concentration levels, productivity, and creativity. The finding comes from a survey of more than 2,000 adult workers in the U.S., U.K., and Australia by Radius Global Market Research.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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MCM Plastics Investing $2.7M In Louisiana Expansion

Business Facilities

The company will expand its plastics manufacturing operations in Holden, LA, retaining 15 jobs in Livingston Parish. - Read: MCM Plastics Investing $2.7M In Louisiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How to build up an earthquake-resistant structure

Construction Cost Estimating

Earthquake means quick shaking of the ground due to the shift of rock and tectonic plates underground. The ground appears as solid, but the topmost crust of earth is deep and long periods of time produce pressure to develop among plates and fissures. When the pressure is applied, seismic vibrations and fierce shaking reverberate to the surface which instantly impact miles of land.

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Austin-area Boys & Girls Club opens headquarters with robust local financial support

BD+C

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America annually serve 4.3 million young people annually, through membership and community outreach, in 4,300 Clubs across the country and BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide.

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Cat 299D2 XHP Compact Track Loader designed for tough land-clearing tasks

Green Industry Professionals

Land Management compact track loader is a purpose-built machine solution for those involved in demanding vegetation management applications

Design 40
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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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Urbahn Fosters Postive Change and Longevity, By Design

ENR Construction

Design Firm of the Year says it seeks works that has the "maximum possible impact on the most individuals"

Design 53
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Construction Employment Increases in 218 Metros from March 2018 to March 2019

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment grew in 218, or 61 percent, out of 358 metro areas between March 2018 and March 2019, declined in 83 (23 percent) and was unchanged in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Meanwhile, new federal data on construction spending showed mixed results, as a steep decline in single-family homebuilding offset increases in multifamily and nonresidential construction.

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Record Dam Removals, Long Delayed, Are Awarded to Kiewit

ENR Construction

Contractor will develop GMP for the largest-ever such removal in the U.S., now estimated at $400 million.