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Measures for Better Monitoring & Managing Employee Stress

Construction Business Owner

If the workplace stress level, whether originating there or brought from home by the employee, is so high as to be unmanageable, then it can have a significant negative impact on productivity through lowered attention to detail, quality of work and their team. Learn how to reduce workplace stress levels here. .

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Increase Your Environmental Compliance through Smarter Systems and Software Solutions

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Australian contractors are facing increased environmental compliance pressure, but the right planning and software can turn challenge into opportunity.

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How Software Can Help Your Fleet Survive & Thrive in Colder Conditions

Construction Business Owner

With increased exposure to the elements, it is important for fleet managers to be on top of vehicle health, the safety of drivers and the location of all their assets. Advanced fleet management software can help construction companies of all sizes keep fleets in check, safeguard teams and improve the bottom line during winter. Read more here. .

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Important Terms Used in Masonry Construction

The Constructor

Masonry is a widely used term in the field of construction. Some of the important terms related to masonry works that must be known by the.

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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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November 2019 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats, November 2019.

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Stone Masonry Construction – Materials and Classification

The Constructor

Stone masonry is a type of building masonry construction that uses stones and mortar.

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Hensel Phelps sics Boston Dynamic robot dog on documenting its construction jobsite progress

Construction Dive

The contractor tested HoloBuilder’s reality capture app using the Spot robot on its $1.2 billion San Francisco International Airport project.

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PODCAST: Episode 5 – Building envelope training and expertise for AEC

GCP Applied Technologies

PODCAST: Episode 5 – Building envelope training and expertise for AEC. michael.delros…. Wed, 11/20/2019 - 20:25. Technical services engineer Jordan Merritt takes us through GCP's comprehensive training and expertise out in the field. Hard Hat Cast. November 20, 2019. > watch full podcast. Jordan Merritt, a technical services engineer at GCP Applied Technologies, takes us through their comprehensive building envelope training program.

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Construction's biggest executive moves in 2019

Construction Dive

Some of the biggest players have appointed new leaders to maintain dominance as the industry anticipates headwinds.

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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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ClosetMaid to celebrate 55 years in business at the 2020 NAHB International Builders Show

BD+C

Orlando, Fla. — November 8, 2019 — ClosetMaid LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), will celebrate its 55th anniversary at the 2020 NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas, January 21-23, 2020. Celebrity guest Anthony Carrino will make an appearance at the ClosetMaid booth (C6737) on January 21 from 2-4 pm PST to launch the anniversary celebrations.

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Battery Could Double Mileage, Reduce Weight: Nikola

Construction Equipment

Nikola Corp. touted a new battery that it said has a “record energy density of 1,100 watt-hours per kilogram on the material level and 500 watt-hours per kilogram on the production cell level.

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Demand for advanced, USA-made fire rated glazing “RAISES THE ROOF”

BD+C

In the last couple of months, SAFTI FIRST has embarked on an ambitious, $8M expansion to upgrade our fire rated glass, systems and door manufacturing capabilities in Merced, CA. This includes the addition of two new structures, a bigger door facility that houses state-of-the-art automated equipment and increasing SAFTI FIRST ’s SuperLite production facilities.

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Electrical subcontractor on Apple Park campus sued by EEOC for racial discrimination

Construction Dive

The lawsuit alleges that Air Systems Inc. tolerated racial harassment of African American workers on the tech giant's second campus project.

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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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Construction Employment Increases in 41 States in October

Construction Equipment

Forty one states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between October 2018 and October 2019, while construction employment increased in 28 states from September to October, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Private group starts construction of another stretch of US-Mexico border wall

Construction Dive

We Build the Wall's "Project 2" south of Mission, Texas, is already subject to additional cease and desist orders.

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PODCAST: Episode 7 – Cement trends to watch in 2020

GCP Applied Technologies

PODCAST: Episode 7 – Cement trends to watch in 2020. michael.delros…. Wed, 11/20/2019 - 20:25. An interview with cement additive expert Riccardo Stoppa. Hard Hat Cast. December 11, 2019. > listen to podcast. Global overcapacity, unprecedented production costs and other changing marketing dynamics are placing challenges on cement production. In this podcast episode, GCP Global Manager Ric Stoppa shares ways to maintain a profitable cement operation in 2020 and beyond. gcpat.com/podcast.

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Word of the Year: "climate emergency," says the Oxford English Dictionary

BD+C

The Oxford Word of the Year 2019 is climate emergency. (Isn't that two words?) That news comes from the folks who produce the Oxford English Dictionary. They track word usage via something they call the "Oxford Corpus." Last year's OWOTY was toxic ; 2017's was youthquake (look it up).

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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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Keith Walking Floor

Construction Equipment

Keith Walking Floor truck body has a reciprocating-slat mechanism that moves cargo in and out of the body without tipping it. The product is a safer alternative to dump bodies that can contact overhead obstructions and roll over if the truck is on uneven or soft ground, the company says.

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‘New Living Standard’ Seeks to Connect Buildings, People

Contractor Magazine

The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual exhibition and conference arrives in Atlanta this month with a greater emphasis on indoor air quality and international well-being.

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Mary Andringa Inducted into AEM Hall of Fame

Construction Equipment

Mary Andringa has been inducted into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Hall of Fame. Andringa is chair of the board at Vermeer, and has served as its CEO, co-CEO, president, and COO.

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Over 400 micro units spread across two communities under development in Austin

BD+C

Transwestern Development Co. has acquired a 0.56-acre site and a 1.6-acre site in Austin, Texas with the intention to build two micro-unit communities. The communities will be the second and third micro-unit developments for the company in Downtown Austin.

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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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Step-N-Secure Handle

Construction Equipment

Step-N-Secure is a patented product that installs into the truck bed stake hole, giving users a dual-purpose handle for stepping into the bed of their truck, as well as a raised tie-down for securing large cargo loads.

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SoftBank's Vision Fund reportedly aiming $150M at construction industry platform EquipmentShare

Construction Dive

A $150 million investment round could push the equipment rental giant's valuation to between $1.5 billion and $1.7 billion.

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Nokian Armor Gard 2 Excavator Tire

Construction Equipment

Nokian Armor Gard 2 can be fitted to a wider variety of excavators due to a new 11.00-20 size. The tire has 25 percent more vertical rigidity than its predecessor.

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Groups Aim to Widen Access to Best Equipment for Women

ENR Construction

Recent efforts to provide properly fitting personal protective equipment to women on construction jobsites are highlighting the connection between safety and long term careers in skilled trades and management.

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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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Volvo EC750EHR Demolition Excavator

Construction Equipment

The high-reach EC750 HR excavator reaches to 118 feet and can carry demolition tools weighing up to 8,000 pounds. Volvo produced this promo video.

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Collapsed New Orleans Hotel Set to Be Fully Demolished

ENR Construction

When the under-construction Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans partially collapsed on Oct. 12, the initial response was one of search and rescue, as well as a dramatic effort to secure the site that led to the controlled demolition of two tower cranes.

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Naturally Remodeled Mobile Home

Natural Building

I just received this email from Marlene Wulf, a long-time blog reader: I’ve been reading and enjoying the Natural Building Blog for years now and have been dabbling in natural building (earthbag, cob, rammed earth, etc.) for even longer. And I have a friend, Pack McKibben, who has been renovating his double-wide mobile home since the early 2000’s using natural building methods.