Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Smarter, faster, better…. Alternative Project Delivery (APD) offers the opportunity delivers significant added value versus traditional design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Agency?CM , and other “traditional” methods. Leverage LEAN Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery to Consistently Achieve Best Value.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Multifamily housing will remain a robust market for A/E/C companies heading into 2020, according to the most recent results of PSMJ’s Quarterly Market Forecast (QMF) survey. For the third quarter of 2019, the survey found that less than 9% of the nearly 100 respondents doing multifamily work reported a decrease in proposal activity compared with the prior quarter, while more than 54% saw an increase.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Incentives from the city and state have lured Google, which recently broke ground in the Columbus suburb, as well as Amazon and Facebook.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Occupying 137 to 139 Lower Marsh in London, “Stowaway” is a new five-story, 20-unit aparthotel with a unique twist: it is made entirely from 30-foot shipping containers. An aparthotel (short for apartment hotel, as you may have guessed) is an extended stay location that combines the features of a boutique hotel with the comforts and conveniences of an apartment.
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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.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The building is so unstable that no engineer would sign off on anything less than complete demolition, the mayor said, noting that the city will pass the millions in recovery costs to whoever is responsible for the deadly collapse.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Testing cannot distinguish recreational drug use from medical use, an NYU researcher said, meaning overly strict policies can harm companies and reduce employment opportunities.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Komatsu Ltd. sales for the first half of its fiscal year fell 7.9 percent compared to the same period last year, to 1.2 trillion yen (about $11 billion). The construction, mining, and utility equipment side of the business fell 7.4 percent. Sales to North America increased 0.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The expansions by three biotech firms will create 135 new direct jobs at the University of New Orleans and the New Orleans BioInnovation Center. - Read: Growing New Orleans Biotech Companies To Create Over 275 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Articulating Boom Lift maker JLG has selected the maintenance crew of Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fontana, California, as a winner of its “Crews Across America” sweepstakes.
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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.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
When public-private partnerships are not synched right and contractors carry too much risk, issues arise, panelists at the Design-Build Conference & Expo said. But the right circumstances and partners can bring extraordinary results.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Danfoss has formed a strategic partnership with Autonomous Solutions (ASI) to collaborate on autonomous technology. The goal of the partnership is to enable more customers to adopt autonomous solutions for the applications, according to a press release.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Five notable firms have joined a construction industry group aiming to use artificial intelligence to predict hazards and conditions that lead to safety incidents at construction sites. Skanska USA, Skanska Sweden, Webcor Builders, Obayashi, and concrete contractor Lithko Contracting have joined the Predictive Analytics Strategic Council. That group was launched earlier this year to share and analyze safety data.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution gives fleet managers real-time vehicle data, including location driver performance information. “We listened to our fleet customers’ feedback and have created a turnkey telematics solution,” said Ed Peper, U.S.
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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?
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The Swedish firm said a focus on profitability rather than volume helped it beat analysts' estimates.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
An improving economy has construction companies growing more comfortable about their risk exposure, with respondents reporting in a newly released survey that their “risk sentiment” has dropped to 4.91 (on a scale of 1-10). In the latest “Sterling Seacrest Risk Sentiment Index of the Construction Industry,” most report profit margins slightly better than last year, but concerns about staffing remain their number one issue.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Water-resistant barriers (WRB’s) that keep the sheathing dry have been part of the residential building process since at least the late 1800’s, in the form of builders’ felt (aka tar paper). Synthetic WRB’s first arrived in the late 1960’s. Since then, lots of similar products have hit the market. Research and experience have also led to the development of what’s known as a rainscreen wall - a detail that creates a space between the siding and the sheathing.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The company decided to cut workforce after a sales slump in the most recent quarter that was partially attributed to market conditions.
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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.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Even the best built machines will eventually need repairs, and you have several options when your machine breaks down – repair, replace, or rebuild.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The largest technology show for the multifamily real estate industry is right around the corner, and there are plenty of reasons to attend this year’s event. Hosted by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), the annual OPTECH Conference & Expo draws thousands of multifamily industry professionals, including C-suite executives and other key decision makers.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Weldon Long shares 'core strategies" and Gary Elekes provides insight into the homeowner's HVAC buying process.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Here's an early peek at the firms who have qualified for the top positions in our annual list of Top Specialty Firms across the region.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The 2020 Rotary master catalog features a complete line of outdoor power equipment parts, tools and accessories
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
With thousands of MarTech tools and apps on the market, design and construction firms are struggling to keep up.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The EGO Commercial Series is a new line of battery-powered outdoor power equipment for landscaping pros.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Injuries rose less than 1% in 2018 to 199,100; rate per 100 workers dipped to 3.0 from 3.1.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The EGO Commercial Series is a new line of battery-powered outdoor power equipment for landscaping pros.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The 107-m Haliade-X blade will undergo structural tests at Mass. R&D center in advance of turbine's global launch in U.S., set for 2021.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
EGO POWER+'s new Nexus Power Station offers a viable alternative to gas generators.
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