Mon.Jul 15, 2019

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Understanding Horizontal Lifelines & Anchors

Construction Business Owner

A major advantage of horizontal lifelines is the fact that it is largely anchor independent making it flexible enough for nearly any jobsite at any stage of work. These are a must for construction worker safety. Read more here. .

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Penetration Resistance Test on Hardened Concrete- Purpose and Applicability

The Constructor

Penetration resistance tests on concrete offers a means of determining relative strengths of concrete in the same structure or different.

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The Performance Enhancements & Maintenance Requirements of Tier 4-Compliant Diesel Engines

Construction Business Owner

Major changes to nonroad diesel engines have resulted in emissions reductions due to changes from Tier 3 to interim Tier 4 and, finally, to Tier 4. Construction equipment manufacturers have designed systems more holistically—instead of producing a diesel engine that is just a component of the larger system. .

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Credentials: why do they matter?

Construction Dive

Credentials are a vital piece of our workforce development system and offer a path to a successful and lucrative career.

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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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Hospitals are moving into their communities

BD+C

In the healthcare industry, provider loyalty no longer comes from proximity alone. Thanks to a global trend of digitalization and increasingly available medical knowledge, healthcare consumers are now empowered to seek out providers that offer greater levels of accessibility, convenience, and service.

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Can a kids’ healthcare space teach, entertain, and heal?

BD+C

Sometimes a building isn’t just a building. Occasionally, a building invites you to interact with it, injecting a moment of levity in your visit to a museum, gym, school, office, or hospital. And who appreciates those whimsical touches the most? Children. We brought this idea to our work on three new treatment centers for ErinoakKids, an organization that provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to children with a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities, communicati

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Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility

Business Facilities

The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs. - Read: Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Investors eye startups focused on automating construction

BD+C

Investors are pumping in billions of dollars into the construction technology sector, according to a Wall Street Journal report and Construction Dive. .

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[VIDEO] Hawaii DOT Tests Carbon-Injected Concrete

Construction Equipment

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) plans to use carbon-injected concrete in all future construction as part of its sustainable transportation initiative, according to Smart Cities. The material has been approved for “all flat work” such as roads and sidewalks.

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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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7 new multifamily developments to track this summer

BD+C

Here's a recap of the noteworthy multifamily projects to open their doors this summer. . . . LUXURY TOWNHOUSES ON NEWPORT BAY.

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Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State

Business Facilities

April was a banner month for economic development in Arkansas, with a haul of more than $200 million in investment and more than 900 new jobs. - Read: Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Steven Holl Architects and Architecture Acts to design Ostrava Concert Hall in the Czech Republic

BD+C

A new 1,300 seat concert hall is set for construction in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Steven Holl Architects and Architecture Acts won an international competition to design the project.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

Marijuana Regulation at Work. Understandably, marijuana regulation at work has been a topic of much discussion in the media and at the state and federal regulatory levels over the past few years. With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites.

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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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Summer assignments: 2019 K-12 school construction costs

BD+C

For students, summer is a time of freedom and fun. For schools, summer is a time to ramp up construction work, complete safety upgrades, and renovate academic, athletic, and artistic spaces. Schools plan these projects well in advance of when they actually start, and they use accurate construction cost data to forecast prices and to budget appropriately. .

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It’s a Trap! Why Online Booking Isn’t Really What Your Customers (or you) Want!

Contractor Magazine

Register today for this Interactive Learning Video, sponsored by Pointman and part of the Contracting Technology Bootcamp!

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Lack of standards hampers development of exoskeleton industry

BD+C

The exoskeleton industry is being held back by a lack of standards, according to Forbes contributor Borislav Marinov. A lack of guidelines, common terminology, and testing methodology leave it to users to develop their own best practices and evaluation procedures. Exoskeleton technology can augment construction workers physical ability and potentially reduce injuries.

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After Quakes, California Military Sites Resume Ops

ENR Construction

Damage was limited in Ridgecrest, but earthquake research institute reports two red-tagged buildings.

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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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USGBC calls for proposals for feedback, concepts for next LEED version

BD+C

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently called for proposals to solicit feedback and concepts for the next version of LEED. The request follows a successful public input process for the development of LEED 4.1. LEED is updated through a continuous improvement process, and with each new version USGBC is evolving LEED’s approach and challenging the building sector to be more resource efficient and sustainable, according to a USGBC news release.

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After Quakes, Military Sites Resume Ops

ENR Construction

Limited damage in Ridgecrest, but EERI reports two red-tagged buildings.

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Call for entries: Student housing roundup

BD+C

We're looking for the best new "student housing" communities for our Fall Issue (November) of Multifamily Design+Construction. Send high-res photos (with brief description and PHOTO CREDIT) of completed projects with complete project description—project name, location, # of units, # of beds, developer, key AEC firms involved (architect, MEP engineer, builder or contractor)—and what's special about the project. .

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Resource Management Maturity Model

ENR Construction

How mature is YOUR resource management practice? About 55% of respondents in our GAUGE survey said they have reached resource management maturity for their organization.

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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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What Luxury Homes will look like for Millennials

BRIKS Design-Build Group

What will luxury homes look like for Millennials? For the future generation of homeowners, sustainable luxury, innovation, and energetic design will be the new signal of affluence. That doesn’t mean that there won’t still be incredible class, timelessness, and luxury involved in the design process. From luxurious penthouse apartments to 10,000-square-foot “humble abodes,” Millennials still […].

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Architect Philip Freelon, Designer of Notable Public Buildings, Dies at 66

ENR Construction

He designed civic and cultural projects throughout the U.S., including notably for a number of historically African American colleges.

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5 New Trends for the Hottest Kitchen Designs

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Each year, the hottest kitchen design trends make headlines, and this summer is no different. In architecture, interior home design and custom-home building, today’s hottest kitchen designs are soulful and quiet with earthly materials, fusing indoor and outdoor worlds, two-toned cabinetry and mingling metals with matte black everywhere and a general weathered sea-salt-of-the-earth feel.

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If You Can’t Measure Your Business You Can’t Improve Your Business

ENR Construction

Have you really thought about how much money poor quality data or bad business intelligence is costing your company?

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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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Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

ProcurementExpress.com

Source. Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. They manage multiple projects, purchase a large quantity of materials, and work with a variety of subcontractors and vendors.

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Stantec to Start Study Exploring Sea-Tac Airport Growth

ENR Construction

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Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

ProcurementExpress.com

Source. Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. They manage multiple projects , purchase a large quantity of materials, and work with a variety of subcontractors and vendors.