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2017 Construction Marketing Resolutions

Construction Marketing

Another year, and more soul-searching for new ideas to achieve marketing success! Last year we suggested content marketing planning and using marketing analytics. This year the team at the Construction Marketing Association is recommending: 1) Smarter prospecting , 2) Paid search and paid social , and 3) Marketing self-improvement. Smarter Prospecting.

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NYC Construction Workers Rally in Support of Construction Safety Act

Construction Equipment

Construction workers from various trades, union officials, labor leaders and supporters rallied in Manhattan Wednesday morning to urge the New York City Council to pass the Construction Safety Act to strengthen construction site safety.

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Using the exterior walls of museums as a public gallery

BD+C

Space is at a premium when it comes to museums. Only the best of the best of a museum’s collection gets the prime real estate that is displayed to the public. In fact, it is estimated that only 2% to 4% of a museum’s collection is actually shown to guests.

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Update: Dakota Access Builder Stopped Again

Construction Equipment

A federal judge said Wednesday he won't keep the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from launching a full environmental study of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline's disputed crossing under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota. Energy Transfer Partners had requested U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to order the Corps to not begin an environmental impact statement on the Dakota Access pipeline Lake Oahe crossing until after Boasberg ruled on a separate issue regarding if ETP has the necess

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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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Handheld weather device could help keep construction crews safer

BD+C

When lightning is nearby, high up on a roof or a steel girder is one of the last places you would want to find yourself. With the unpredictability of weather and cell phone and internet service making it difficult to anticipate exactly when and where a storm will hit, a recently released handheld device looks to add one more weapon to the arsenal of outdoor weather intelligence products that can help keep construction crews safe.

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How NYC is slashing 80% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

BD+C

New York City understands the very real threat presented by climate change. The city has first-hand experience with extreme weather—including subway and tunnel flooding during Hurricane Irene in 2011 and widespread power outages after Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

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ABB Investing $67.5M In Canada

Business Facilities

The Swiss engineering firm will establish a new North American headquarters and research and development facility in Montréal. Read ABB Investing $67.5M In Canada on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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A survey challenges the efficacy of decentralized nurses station design

BD+C

When evidence-based design collides with conventional wisdom, the outcome will sometimes be disruptive. Take, for example, the generally accepted advantages in patient care and observation related to decentralizing nurses’ stations in hospitals, which is becoming standard practice for healthcare clients and their AEC partners. A recent evaluation of a renovated Missouri hospital, conducted by University of Kansas faculty members, raised questions about the impact of decentralization on patient s

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Project Selection Tool: Reduce Risk of Project Failures

Construction Dive

According to a recent article in ENR by Thomas Schleifer, Ph.D, failed projects are more likely to occur when contractors seek new work outside their traditional niche. The more obvious scenario is work on a project in which the contractor has no experience at all, but failure is also more likely even when new projects are only slightly different than their prior experience.

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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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Handheld weather device could help keep construction crews safer

BD+C

When lightning is nearby, high up on a roof or a steel girder is one of the last places you would want to find yourself. With the unpredictability of weather and cell phone and internet service making it difficult to anticipate exactly when and where a storm will hit, a recently released handheld device looks to add one more weapon to the arsenal of outdoor weather intelligence products that can help keep construction crews safe.

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Port of Miami Tunnel Construction Time Lapse

Construction Dive

We recently uncovered this time-lapse video of the Port of Miami Tunnel (POMT), featuring the use of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) to excavate both tubes. The video shows the holing through and dismantling of the equipment. Read more.

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Using the exterior walls of museums as a public gallery

BD+C

Space is at a premium when it comes to museums. Only the best of the best of a museum’s collection gets the prime real estate that is displayed to the public. In fact, it is estimated that only 2% to 4% of a museum’s collection is actually shown to guests.

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Construction Blog Highlights

Construction Dive

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Construction Industry Poised for Another Good YearArchitecture Billings Skyrocketed in 2016Construction Junkie's Top 12 Technology for 2016Read more.

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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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A survey challenges the efficacy of decentralized nurses station design

BD+C

When evidence-based design collides with conventional wisdom, the outcome will sometimes be disruptive. Take, for example, the generally accepted advantages in patient care and observation related to decentralizing nurses’ stations in hospitals, which is becoming standard practice for healthcare clients and their AEC partners. A recent evaluation of a renovated Missouri hospital, conducted by University of Kansas faculty members, raised questions about the impact of decentralization on patient s

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The Reachpocalypse grains of salt: Social media in 2017

Construction Marketing Ideas

This Hootsuite content: How Companies Will Use Social Media in 2017, has been written to induce you to use the company’s social media management services. I’ll stand aside from the sales message within the article, and encourage you to read it for observations about social media marketing trends. There’s nothing too revolutionary here — we […].

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Compact Volvo welcomed to Skye

Digger Blog

James MacQueen Building Contractors Ltd is based on the Isle of Skye off the northwest coast of Scotland. James MacQueen Building Contractors Ltd is based on the Isle of Skye off the northwest coast of Scotland.

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Strong and stable growth predicted for home improvement and repair market in 2017

Contractor Magazine

The coming year is expected to see sustained momentum in home remodeling and repair spending, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA). read more.

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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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Piezoelectric hits the road

BD+C

Recent efforts in piezoelectric research have focused on converting mass friction from roads and highways into an alternative energy source. In December 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation awarded the University of Texas at San Antonio a $1.32 million contract to design and develop a system to collect energy created by vehicles moving over state roadways and convert it to low-cost renewable power. .

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EPA Finalizes Steps to Better Protect Bees from Pesticides

Green Industry Professionals

Applications of acutely toxic pesticides would be prohibited under certain conditions when bees are most likely to be present.

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ENR's 2016 Newsmakers Went Above and Beyond

ENR Construction

Engineers, contractors, owners, architects, professors, risk managers, researchers and scientists served the industry's and public's best interests.

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ABC Predicts Modest Growth for 2017 Nonresidential Construction Sector

Construction Superintendent Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors forecasts a slowdown of growth in the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2017. While contractors are vulnerable to rising commodity prices and potential interest rate increases in 2017, the middling consumer-led recovery should still lead to modest growth in construction spending and employment.

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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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Goettsch Partners to design Shenzhen-based headquarters complex

BD+C

The Chinese city of Shenzhen is often used as an example to illustrate the rapid transformation many Chinese cities have undergone in the past few decades. At one time a small fishing community of about 30,000 people, Shenzhen has become a massive city with a population exceeding 12 million. As the population began to rise, so too did the buildings.

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Almost Three-Fourths of Construction Firms Plan to Expand Headcount in 2017

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Seventy-three percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2017 as contractors expect private and public sector demand to grow in all market segments, according to survey results recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate. Despite the general optimism outlined in Expecting a Post-Election Bump: The 2017 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, many firms report they remain worried about the availability of

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Harley Ellis Devereaux merges with Deems Lewis McKinley

BD+C

Chicago-based architectural firm Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) is joining forces with Deems Lewis McKinley (DLM), a 57-year-old architecture and engineering services firm headquartered in San Franicisco. The merger, whose terms were not disclosed, is expected to strengthen HED’s presence in the K-12 and Community Education markets, where DLM has established itself as a recognized leader.

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Dodge Momentum Index Jumps in December

Construction Superintendent Magazine

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index increased 2.9 percent in December to 136.7 (2000=100) from its revised November reading of 132.8. 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.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Piezoelectric hits the road

BD+C

Recent efforts in piezoelectric research have focused on converting mass friction from roads and highways into an alternative energy source. In December 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation awarded the University of Texas at San Antonio a $1.32 million contract to design and develop a system to collect energy created by vehicles moving over state roadways and convert it to low-cost renewable power. .

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Architecture Billings Index Ekes out Small Gain

Construction Superintendent Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Coming off a modest increase after two consecutive months of contraction, the Architecture Billings Index recorded another small increase in demand for design services. As an economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the November ABI score was 50.6, essentially unchanged from the mark of 50.8 in the previous month.

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How NYC is slashing 80% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

BD+C

New York City understands the very real threat presented by climate change. The city has first-hand experience with extreme weather—including subway and tunnel flooding during Hurricane Irene in 2011 and widespread power outages after Superstorm Sandy in 2012.