Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 2, 2020

Their are multiple causes of Construction Cost Overruns , some of which are noted in the following graphic. In reality, however, virtually all negative causal factors can be eliminated or at least mitigated through the use of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes (LCPPP). LCPPP processes have proven capable of a 90% success rate in the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Cat 150 AWD motor grader is an all-wheel drive model. Eco mode delivers up to 10 percent greater fuel efficiency without productivity loss, compared to the predecessor, and owning and operating costs are reduced via new filters and longer service intervals.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2020

Economists see many positive signs for construction this year, but warn that a contentious presidential race could cause potential clients to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2020

A worker fell to his death on Monday morning at a construction site in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. According to the Chicago Tribune Reynaleo Grimaldo, 54, as attempting to climb onto an elevated platform at the work site when he fell about 50 feet, according to police.

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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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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Willis Tower is currently undergoing a more than $500 million renovation that will transition it from an office building into a neighborhood that delivers life and work experiences. As part of this evolution, Willis Tower, under LEED’s latest v4.1 rating system, has become the largest building in the United States to earn LEED Platinum certification.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2020

Interest in embodied carbon accounting and smart buildings is growing among commercial real estate professionals, according to a recent survey by the STO Building Group. There is increasing momentum to account for carbon emissions, with 52% of those surveyed understanding embodied carbon—the carbon dioxide emitted during the manufacture, transport, and construction of building materials—together with end-of-life emissions.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2020

New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on Tuesday that will allow New York officials to “fast-track the contracting process on public projects,” according to NYC Curbed.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a white paper focused on Metal Composite Material (MCM) labeling. The document, Labeling: Who Cares and Why , addresses the need to make sure the MCM product or system has been tested by an approved agency and labeled according to IBC code. MCM is formed by joining two thin skins of metal—typically aluminum but sometimes zinc, copper, stainless steel, or titanium—to a polyethylene or fire-retardant core and then bonded under a precise temper

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2020

Caterpillar will introduce five new wheeled and crawler excavator models at Conexpo 2020. The Cat M318 wheeled excavator improves operator efficiency by up to 45 percent, the company says, with Cat Grade, E-Fence, and Payload options. Longer service intervals lower maintenance costs by 10 percent.

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Modeling 62

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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.

Industrial

Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2020

City officials have long claimed that using design-build for public works and other projects could save the city time and money.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2020

Hy-Brid Pro Series PS-1930 MEWP is the company’s tallest, with a platform height of 19 feet and a capacity of 650 pounds. The unit features a new color scheme to signify compliance with ANSI A92.20 standards. Working height is 25 feet, and the scissor lift is rated for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 2, 2020

Chief executives around the world are heading into 2020 with concerns about the risk of a recession and their ability to attract and retain talent, according to The Conference Board. - Read: Business Leaders Concerned About Talent Shortages, Recession Risk at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2020

LaBounty’s Mobile Rotating Pulverizer (MRP) and Multi-Jaw Demolition Tool (MRX) provide maximum productivity with minimal maintenance.

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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?

Procurement

Natural Building

JANUARY 2, 2020

Avid blog reader Phil Dodd wrote, “Are you aware that in mid-Wales, UK, a sustainable-living practitioner is now coming to the end of his second earthbag build on his land? Kris Harbour has now nearly finished building a large workshop with earthbag walls, and a turfed timber roof. One of the notable features of the build has been that Kris has produced no waste in the building process.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 2, 2020

Although construction firms expect demand to increase this year, they continue to worry about finding enough workers to meet it.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 2, 2020

What Is Plasticizer In Civil? Plasticizer us in concrete for workability, Strength, and Durability of concrete. Plasticizer in concrete for Water-reducing admixtures usually reduces the required water content for a concrete mixture by about 5 to 12 percent. The use of water-reducing admixtures is defining as Type A in ASTM C 494. The WRA mainly […].

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 2, 2020

Completion of the $740 million crossing is delayed by at least 5 years.

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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.

Contractors

Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2020

Kicking off the massive program, the transit agency announced that it is seeking qualified design-build firms for work on 23 subway and rail stations.

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