Mon.Oct 08, 2018

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The role of Site Engineer & Project Engineer in a construction project

Construction Cost Estimating

Site engineers and project engineers frequently work in tandem on a job performing various things. Both play important role for major projects with equally significant liabilities. Comparing Site Engineers to Project Engineers: Both the site engineers and project engineers take diverse liabilities for accomplishment for different types of construction projects.

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San Francisco looks toward tougher seismic building codes

Construction Dive

City officials are targeting recommendations at the 100 out of 156 high-rises that were built before modern seismic codes went into effect.

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4 Surprising Benefits of Industrialized Construction

Construction Business Owner

When many people hear the term prefabrication, they think of uniform, unattractive tract housing—the “little boxes made of ticky-tacky” derided in Malvina Reynolds’ satirical anthem. But in fact, design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) has the potential to help design and construction firms create innovative projects that bring clients’ visions to life in new ways.

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5 stadium projects that are knocking construction out of the park

Construction Dive

These projects feature billion-dollar mixed-use developments to keep consumers coming back — and spending money — after game day.

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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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Wyoming: Microsoft Expansion Of Cheyenne Data Center Underway

Business Facilities

The $200-million project, announced in 2015, was not needed until this year due to improved server efficiency. - Read: Wyoming: Microsoft Expansion Of Cheyenne Data Center Underway at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Helping architects by educating code officials on fire rated glass

BD+C

In commercial construction, we refer to the International Building Code (IBC) as a base code standard for protecting public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction of buildings. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), the IBC has been adopted throughout the United States and in some countries in the Middle East.

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Michigan, Enbridge agree to build $350M to $500M underground pipeline

Construction Dive

The tunnel will replace the above-ground line that runs across the Straits of Mackinac and could take up to 10 years to complete.

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One size doesn't fit all: Student housing is not a pair of socks

BD+C

Over the last few decades NAC Architecture has been involved with an eclectic variety of student housing projects all around the West Coast. The institutions vary from commuter campuses introducing housing for the first time, to those with well-established, highly sophisticated residential life programs. Throughout our work, we have maintained a very singular mission: to create living/learning environments that enhance the social, emotional, and academic wellbeing of students.

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Fall Is a Great Time to Add Trees to the Landscape

Green Industry Professionals

The root systems of fall-planted trees and shrubs have an opportunity to become established if planted now.

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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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Global construction set to rise to US$12.9 trillion by 2022, driven by Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East

BD+C

The global construction industry is expected to grow by an average of 3.6% a year over the forecast period 2018 to 2022, according to .

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Autonomous Mining Trucks Approach Milestone

Construction Equipment

Komatsu has more than 130 autonomous mining trucks in operation on three continents and they’re closing in on 2 billion tons of material hauled in the last 10 years—with zero system-related incidents or injuries.

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Netflix leases Epic, an under construction office tower in Hollywood

BD+C

Netflix will soon have a new Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard after signing a lease for the currently under construction Epic office tower. Epic will provide 328,000 sf of Class A office space, all of which was recently leased by Netflix, over 13 stories across the street from space the company leases in Sunset Bronson Studios.

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Elon Musk's Massive Boring Machine Controlled with Xbox

Construction Equipment

The Verge has reported that The Boring Company, which has had a hand in digging some serious tunnels in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and recently won a bid to build a high-speed express train under Chicago, can control a section of its boring machine with an Xbox controller.

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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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Change a System Parameter from Type to Instance - Not Length

Revit OpEd

It is fairly common knowledge that we can change a built-in parameter like Width from Type to Instance by going through the side door , selecting a dimension assigned to the parameter and changing it to Instance on the ribbon (see the image). Kurt Thompson wrote to me to share how he gets around this issue when the parameter isn't something a dimension can be associated with.

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Caterpillar Skeleton Buckets

Construction Equipment

Used primarily to separate rocks and large debris from soil and sand, the company’s Skeleton Buckets are used by skid steer loaders, CTLs and compact wheel loaders operating in agriculture, construction, land clearing, demolition, landscaping, and scrap handling.

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MCAA GreatFutures Forum A Huge Success

Contractor Magazine

GreatFutures connects employers with a huge pool of new talent; connects students with internships and employment opportunities.

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GE Appliances Plans $200M Investment In Kentucky

Business Facilities

The expansion of the company’s Louisville manufacturing facilities will create 400 new jobs and boost dishwasher and laundry production. - Read: GE Appliances Plans $200M Investment In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Five Reasons People Might Hate your Website

Green Industry Professionals

A poor user experience can lead to low conversion rates, low Google rankings and high page abandonment.

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Construction Spending Extends Year-to-Date Gains in August, Contractors Struggle to Find Workers

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction spending increased 0.1 percent from July to August and 5.3 percent for eight months of 2018 combined, with continued year-to-date gains for major public and private categories, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that these spending figures showed strong demand in construction across the country but that growth in the construction industry still depends on contractors’ ability to find suff

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Simon Landscape Grows through Relationships and Acquisition

Green Industry Professionals

The landscape design business offers a full range of landscaping services for residential and commercial properties.

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Financial Structure: From Novice to Expert

Contractor Magazine

The business of business requires us to layer on in that growth phase financial structure.

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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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Unit Sales of STIHL Battery-Powered Products See Major Jump in U.S.

Green Industry Professionals

Within 15 months, the market share of STIHL battery-powered tools in the U.S. has increased tenfold.

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Texas & Louisiana Snapshot: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children’s North Campus

ENR Construction

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/Texas-Louisiana/Submit_Photos.

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Tackle Dirt and Grime from the Gutter to the Driveway

Green Industry Professionals

STIHL designed its RB 400 Dirt Boss pressure washer to deliver a powerful clean with 2,700 PSI of water pressure.

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Epiroc CC 2300, CC 3100 Cutters

Construction Equipment

Two models have been added to the Combi Cutter line.

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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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Blowers that Can Help You Blow away the Competition

Green Industry Professionals

ECHO says its PB-8010 backpack blower comes equipped with a new engine that delivers high blowing performance.

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Texas & Louisiana City Scoop: Tulsa

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2018 construction starts in the Tulsa area.

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A Battle Ax of a Skid-Steer Mulching Attachment

Green Industry Professionals

Loftness released its Battle Ax horizontal drum mulcher for skid steers with a new tooth design and two-stage cutting chamber.

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