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The Constructor
DECEMBER 10, 2018
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, approves $2.5B light-rail project
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 10, 2018
The agreement is one of several that the regional transportation authority must secure before the state moves ahead with design and construction of the 17-mile line between Durham and Chapel Hill.
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Suffolk breaks ground on large housing/dining complex for UMass Dartmouth
BD+C
DECEMBER 10, 2018
The national general contractor Suffolk has had a longstanding relationship with the University of Massachusetts. Over the years it has built nine residential facilities on that institution’s 9,000-student campus at North Dartmouth, Mass., between Providence and Cape Cod, including the 800-bed Pine Dale and Oak Glen halls, and the 1,200-bed Woodland apartment complex.
Michigan lawmakers advance $350M to $500M pipeline tunnel
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Critics of the project have accused Gov. Rick Snyder of trying to push the project through before he leaves office in January.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
The art and science of drawing: Humanizing the design process with a bit of controlled mayhem
BD+C
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Today’s architects are living in interesting times. Long gone are the days when we had to be experts in drafting by hand; computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3-D modeling tools can generate measured drawings and photorealistic renderings with a keystroke. Is this a good thing? Not always. When it comes to the design process, technology is both a blessing and a curse.
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Getting It Right The 1st Time
Chianelli Estimating
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Do you need your construction estimate ‘yesterday’? Is the material take-off list imperative for your bid, and the bid opening is due tomorrow? As you know, this situation happens more frequently than we’d like. Calling an outsource construction estimating service is a convenient way to go to assist you when these predicaments arise.
3 'Buffalo Billion' defendants sentenced to federal prison
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 10, 2018
The New Yorkers were also ordered to pay fines of $500,000 each for their roles in a bid-rigging scheme that netted their construction companies hundreds of millions.
Luxury residential development completes in downtown Charleston
BD+C
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Caroline, a seven-story, mixed-use apartment tower in downtown Charleston’s WestEdge development has recently completed construction. The building features 237 luxury residential units, approximately 18,500 sf of ground-floor restaurant and retail space, and a parking facility that can accomodate 1,000 vehicles. Amenities include a pool, club room, and a full gym. .
Malco Products, SBC, Honored with Manufacturer of the Year Award
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recognizes Malco Products as Medium Manufacturer of the Year at the first-ever Business of Manufacturing Awards.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
An Aerial Landmark Takes Shape at Louisiana Airport
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
A distinctive building design and sinking soils were among the challenges the project team tackled on this massive effort at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Troubleshoot High Level Symptoms in Complex Machines
Dezide
DECEMBER 10, 2018
When I visit customers all around the world in various industries that manufacture very complex machinery, we always end up spending a lot of time on one thing in particular – getting our heads around how to troubleshoot high level symptoms that the field service engineers face all the time out there. I have visited Read more. The post Troubleshoot High Level Symptoms in Complex Machines appeared first on Dezide.
Pursuit of Innovation Drives Success
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Specialty Contractor of the Year Baker Triangle says its strong growth is the result of investment in workers and a focus on both technology and innovation.
RectorSeal Names Jeff Underwood VP Sales and Marketing
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Underwood also assumes the same position for RectorSeal’s parent company, CSW Industrials, Dallas.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
UK High-Speed Rail Chief Quits After Delay, Cost Details Emerge
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Terry Morgan's ouster as chair of HS2 and Crossrail comes as the latter London tunnel line faces a new $2.5-billion budget hole and a likely finish beyond 2019.
Preservation Is Critical Part of Holocaust Museum Expansion
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Renovation and new construction efforts combine on this $49.4-million project currently rising in Houston’s Museum District.
Israeli Auto Supplier To Triple Indiana Workforce
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Omen USA will expand its manufacturing operations in Richmond, IN and create up to 200 new jobs by 2022. - Read: Israeli Auto Supplier To Triple Indiana Workforce at BusinessFacilities.com.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Central City in Motion Puts Newfound Focus on Portland Transportation Infrastructure
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
With 18 different construction projects under consideration, Portland's plan aims to change the city’s approach to its downtown transportation infrastructure.
How to design rectangular and T shape beam
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Beams are defined as members which are exposed to flexure. So, it is important to give attention to the analysis of bending moment, shear and deflection. When the bending moment operates on the beam, bending strain is created. The resisting moment is formed with internal stresses. Under positive moment, compressive strains are developed in the top of the beam and tensile strains in the bottom.
Judge Won't Allow Preconstruction Work on Keystone XL
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
TransCanada denied permission to continue work preparing sites in Montana while the U.S. State Department conducts another environmental review.
Texas & Louisiana People: Construction business updates for December 2018
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Updates about construction professionals in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Survey: Workers Lack Awareness of Potentially Hazardous Nanomaterials
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Researchers and workplace health specialists are scrambling to keep up.
Texas & Louisiana City Scoop: Construction Starts in Lake Charles
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Dodge offers data on projected 2018 construction starts in the Lake Charles area.
Texas & Louisiana City Scoop: Construction Starts in Little Rock
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Dodge offers data on projected 2018 construction starts in the Little Rock area.
Texas & Louisiana On the Scene: December 2018
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Reports from key industry events across the Texas and Louisiana region.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
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