HardHatChat
AUGUST 28, 2018
Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. While we do our best to provide budget estimates that are as accurate as possible, there are inevitably times when projects bids come in higher than the client expected, or that unanticipated costs push the job over-budget.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2018
Lawyers offer some practical advice for contractors to prevent and weather these claims, which they say for many companies are inevitable.
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Constructonomics
AUGUST 28, 2018
The construction industry is comprised of numerous tools and equipment that are used for some heavy-duty work. Regular maintenance is necessary but you must also know when it is time to upgrade the equipment. Read on to know more. What Happens When Equipment Fails? Equipment is constantly being used in the construction business. This makes it critical that you inspect the construction equipment regularly so that they perform at their maximum potential every single time they are used.
The Constructor
AUGUST 28, 2018
Wood is one of the most used natural building materials in the world. A number of valuable properties such as low heat conductivity, small bulk.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 28, 2018
We know you want to come to our Collaborate 2018 conference. After all, it’s quickly becoming one of the construction industry’s premier events. We understand you are anxious to learn tons of new construction management software skills in sessions based on your role , network alongside others in the industry, hear the latest industry trends and best practices from leading industry speakers and explore Portland in October.
Professional Constructor Central brings together the best content for construction professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 28, 2018
Prepare your organization for a changing future through a powerful but flexible collaborative LEAN construction delivery methodology. Real property owners can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-demand by adopting robust, proven LEAN processes. For many organizations this requires significant change management that impacts people, process, place, and of course, outcomes.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 28, 2018
We know you want to come to our Collaborate 2018 conference.
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
As America celebrated National Bourbon Day on June 14, downtown Louisville also celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the Old Forester Distillery. This event is also touted as a triumphant return of America’s first bottled bourbon in continuous production by the same family before, during and after the Prohibition to the Whiskey Row.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2018
Researchers projected that the tallest skyscraper in 2050 will be more than 3,720 feet high and that there is a chance it will even surpass one mile.
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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?
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
Aesthetics have always ruled in the specification of glass for commercial buildings, but performance is nipping at its heels. With today’s building codes and demands for high-performing materials, it is crucial to consider how glass, as beautiful as it may be, will improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Can it keep the building warm in cold climates, saving on heating costs?
Business Facilities
AUGUST 28, 2018
The automotive components manufacturer will create 143 new jobs at its new 145,000-square-foot facility in Spring Hill, TN. - Read: Faurecia Interior Systems Investing $30M In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
TOP 150 MULTIFAMILY ARCHITECTURE + AE FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 MULTIFAMILY REVENUE. 1. Humphreys & Partners Architects. $78,198,031.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2018
Failure to follow a defined process can delay the start of a project by weeks and impact the project's budget and quality objectives.
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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.
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
TOP 160 HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE + AE FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 HEALTHCARE REVENUE. 1. HDR. $257,119,928. 2.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2018
The construction giant claimed that its goal of reducing the United Kingdom's volume of onsite construction 25% by 2025 would increase speed, quality and safety while potentially creating thousands of jobs.
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
TOP 175 UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE + AE FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 UNIVERSITY REVENUE. 1. Gensler. $90,000,000. 2.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2018
According to the agency, Hammers Construction and Montes Construction did not provide sufficient fall protection and did not keep employees from standing on the mid-rails of scissor lifts.
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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!
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
The University of Nevada’s new Arts Building will require about 100,000 bricks to be installed in the three-story building. But for the first time in Nevada, about 60% of those bricks will be laid by SAM, a bricklaying robot.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 28, 2018
Professor Chris McLeod, an associate professor of population and public health at the University of B.C., has begun a study on how injured construction workers can resume work quickly and safely.
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
Miller Park, located in the heart of Chattanooga’s Innovation District, is nearing the end of a $10.3 million project to bring the park up to street level, making it more inviting and accessible. Spackman Mossop Michaels (SMM), a landscape architecture firm, and architecture firm Eskew Dumez Ripple (EDR) partnered on the project.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 28, 2018
Caterpillar plans to invest over $13.5 million in Greenwood County, South Carolina, over the next five years, “bringing 85 jobs in exchange for infrastructure tax credits and other perks,” the Index Journal reports.
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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!
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
TOP 35 ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURE FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 ENG/ARCH REVENUE. 1. Jacobs. $1,438,750,000. 2.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 28, 2018
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has begun a rulemaking process that would limit the hours worked for commercial truck drivers. The proposal will be published as an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, also known as a “pre-rule.
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
A property tax abatement of $100,000 hasn’t enticed many New York City building owners to green up their roofs. Only seven roofs have been granted the abatement in the program's nine years. Today, green roofs cover only 1 in 1,000 buildings across the city’s five boroughs.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 28, 2018
Trimble has enhanced its Trimble FieldMaster Logs solution with Tap & Go technology, addressing a major concern fleet and field service organizations face. With existing Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), the driver login procedure is time consuming and error prone.
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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!
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
TOP 130 CONTRACTORS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 GC REVENUE. 1. Turner Construction. $11,766,060,622. 2.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 28, 2018
Watch the construction of the Massachusetts MGM Springfield Resort from EarthCam, an onsite camera that captured the action from March 2015 to August 2018. The process can be seen from start to finish in the time-lapse video below.
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2018
TOP 105 UNIVERSITY CONTRACTORS + CM FIRMS. RANK. COMPANY. 2017 UNIVERSITY REVENUE. 1. Turner Construction. $1,308,183,754.
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