Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

This Fourth of July, as America celebrates a young 242 years as a free nation, you might be tempted to think of other things you’d like to break free from — debt, social drama, jury duty or perhaps work-related stress. If you’re a contractor still using too many manual processes or having to do even more work because of outdated technologies, that last item might be foremost on your mind, and it might be time for a change.

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Lets Build

JULY 3, 2018

It’s official! GenieBelt and SustainSolutions join forces in order to empower collaboration and optimise communications during the ambitious large-scale energy renovation project in DGI-Byen. The 30,000 m2 leisure and business centre is located in central Copenhagen and it is about to undergo an extensive energy renovation. The project is expected to cost a total of.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 3, 2018

Michigan is first in the nation to implement a coordinated effort to better manage the state’s drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and private utilities under legislation signed July 2 by Gov. Rick Snyder. “Having sound and modern infrastructure is vital to the health and well-being of the people of Michigan,” Snyder said. “This legislation helps us take the necessary steps to ensure Michigan has a modern and reliable infrastructure system.

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Lets Build

JULY 3, 2018

It’s official! GenieBelt and SustainSolutions join forces in order to empower collaboration and optimise communications during the ambitious large-scale energy renovation project in DGI-Byen. The 30,000 m2 leisure and business centre is located in central Copenhagen and it is about to undergo an extensive energy renovation. The project is expected to cost a total of.

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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.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 3, 2018

Since the dark days of World War II, the Navy Seabees have been building the military's vital infrastructure, and when need be taking up arms to fight the enemy.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 3, 2018

United Rentals announced Tuesday its plans to acquire liquid-management firm BakerCorp International Holdings for approximately $715 million cash. The boards of directors of United and BakerCorp have unanimously approved the agreement, which will add about 24,000 units to United’s fleet.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 3, 2018

The lack of H-2B workers jeopardizes the survival of businesses and puts American workers at risk of losing jobs.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 3, 2018

Milwaukee officials, Kiewit construction workers, streetcar operators in training and members of the public gathered Monday for a ceremonial last weld of the streetcar tracks at Second Street and St. Paul Avenue in Milwaukee.

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ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2018

Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest building materials makers, decided to prove the performance of its products in a real work setting by creating a high-performance environment in its North American headquarters in Malvern, Pa., and using the 289,000-sq-ft retrofit expansion of a 1960s building as a guinea pig for an occupant comfort study.

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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.

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JULY 3, 2018

Milwaukee officials, Kiewit construction workers, streetcar operators in training, and members of the public gathered Monday for a ceremonial last weld of the streetcar tracks at Second Street and St. Paul Avenue in Milwaukee. Nicknamed 'The Hop', Milwaukee's new old-school public transportation system will connect Downtown Milwaukee from Clybourn Street north along Wisconsin Avenue, past Catheral Square on Kilbourn, then north on Jackson to Burns Commons on Ogden Avenue.

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Construction Dive

JULY 3, 2018

The Navy will not release the property to the city and developers until the soil has been retested.

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Business Facilities

JULY 3, 2018

The $283 million technology and innovation headquarters project is expected to create 330 jobs in West Hartford at the former UConn Campus. - Read: Seven Stars Cloud Group Establishing Global HQ In Connecticut at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 3, 2018

The week’s gallery highlights drains: a drain installation kit for freestanding bathtubs; a sink drain that eliminates the gap around the drain; a roof drain/overflow; a bathtub drain cover for old drains; a sink drain for a seamless interior; and self-guided drain for freestanding tubs.

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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?

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JULY 3, 2018

In this construction article, you will get detail information on the different types of cracks generally found in building walls. Types of Cracks in Walls: Type # 1. Horizontal Crack at the Junction of Roof Slab and Masonry Wall Support i. Crack in load bearing wall: Because of the following factors, horizontal crack at the roof level of the uppermost floor, underneath the slab, may happen :- a.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 3, 2018

Triple H misled American workers in advertisements for more than 450 landscaping jobs to discourage Americans from applying.

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Construction Dive

JULY 3, 2018

The Navy will not release the property to the city and developers until the soil has been retested.

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ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2018

How accepting a low bid sent a firehouse project out of control.

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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.

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Construction Dive

JULY 3, 2018

The Navy will not release the property to the city and developers until the soil has been retested.

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ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2018

Scientific laboratories and offices are a big revenue opportunity in the region, panelists and attendees agreed at the Life Sciences 2018 Real Estate Development Symposium in New York City—held in June just before the American Institute of Architects annual national meetup.

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ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2018

Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest building materials makers, decided to prove the performance of its products in a real work setting by creating a high-performance environment in its North American headquarters in Malvern, Pa., and using the 289,000-sq-ft retrofit expansion of a 1960s building as a guinea pig for an occupant comfort study.

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ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2018

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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!

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