Tue.Oct 15, 2019

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Who Runs the World? Women in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’re honoring the movement that is changing the face of construction —and the organizations behind it.

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October 2019 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats, October 2019.

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Content Marketing Best Practices – Webcast and Survey

Construction Marketing

Content marketing is arguably the hottest topic in marketing. But what about the nuances of content marketing and the construction industry? Thats where the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) comes in. Please register for our Content Marketing Best Practices Webcast on Thursday November 7, 2019 at 1 PM CST. Register here. In support of the webcast, CMA is conducting a national survey that will identify the most popular and effective content marketing examples, tips, and ideas for Architec

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Blow up your mindset: Recovery speed is about process and materials

Construction Dive

Our disposition to want to maintain the status quo hinders a "build back better" philosophy and reconstruction in the aftermath of disaster.

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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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Fuel Efficiency Tips

Construction Equipment

Working in a way that can save fuel can end up saving money, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). To begin reducing fuel use, AEM recommends examining top fuel usage influencers in off-highway applications.

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Should you repair or replace a roof? How to decide

BD+C

Roofs on buildings of all types are prone to damage, wear, deterioration, or leaks. When this happens, it leaves the owner wondering whether to address the problem through repair or replace the entire roof. How to decide? There are a number of key considerations: .

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The Case for a Regionalized Fleet

Construction Equipment

We have discussed the advantages of centralizing the fleet and placing all of the organization’s equipment assets under the direct control of a knowledgeable and experienced equipment manager.

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Skybridges connect SOM’s two trapezoidal Buenos Aires towers

BD+C

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill have released the first design details for Catalinas Rio, a waterfront office building in Buenos Aires’ Catalinas Norte business district expansion that comprises retail, public greenspace, and two intertwined trapezoidal towers.

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AHR Expo Announces the 2020 Education Program

Contractor Magazine

Sessions offer insight into some of the industry’s biggest opportunities, challenges, new products, technologies and applications.

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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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New 80,000-sf coworking space completes in Chicago

BD+C

Spaces, an IWG-company that owns and operates creative, flexible workspaces, has recently opened its third Chicago location in a former Sports Authority building at LaSalle and Ontario.

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Deere Turns to Leasing: Analysis

Construction Equipment

The Wall Street Journal analyzed federal transaction records and suggests John Deere is buying new farm and construction equipment and leasing it to customers in order to combat lagging new-equipment sales.

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Why Track The Construction Company Owner's Time On Jobs

Contractor Bookkeeping

As a construction company owner, you are getting paid, paying someone, or both. Contracting is all about money and taxes. With your job being not only physically demanding but also mentally draining, have you considered valuing your efforts? I understand how challenging it is for you to keep tabs on your employee's schedule, but make sure you also track yours.

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New Bobcat Dealership Opens in Arkansas

Construction Equipment

Bobcat of Independence County is a new dealer for Bobcat. Located in Batesville, Arkansas, the distributor is authorized to provide new and used sales, service, and parts. Steve Merritt, owner, has run Merritt Equipment Co. for more than 40 years and opened Venture Equipment in 2006.

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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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New Navien Release Reinvents Non-Condensing Tankless

Contractor Magazine

Taking its first step into the non-condensing market, the manufacturer this month unveiled its new NPN series at a special event in Irvine CA.

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Sunbelt Acquires King Equipment

Construction Equipment

Sunbelt Rentals has acquired King Equipment, a Los Angeles-based aerial equipment rental provider. The development enlarges Sunbelt Rentals’ California footprint and provides King’s customers with access to a diverse product and service offering.

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Best Interior/Tenant Improvement: Four Seasons Hotel Modernization

ENR Construction

Through careful phasing, innovative materials and luxury details, the team on the $8.1-million Four Seasons Hotel modernization in Austin was able to deliver the project on a fast-paced schedule without disrupting operations or the high-end atmosphere.

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Vermeer PTX42 Trencher

Construction Equipment

Vermeer PTX42 walk-beside plow/trencher has a maximum plow depth of 24 inches, and the trencher goes 42 inches deep and 6 inches wide. It is powered by a 46.8-horsepower Kubota WG1605 gasoline engine that is coupled to planetary axles to reduce stress and torque to the driveline, the company says.

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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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LifeNet Health Investing $18M In Indiana Biologics Facility

Business Facilities

The Virginia-based regenerative medicine company will create up to 127 new jobs in Hendricks County, IN by the end of 2023. - Read: LifeNet Health Investing $18M In Indiana Biologics Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Vermeer MX300 Mixing System for HDD

Construction Equipment

Vermeer MX300 mixing system can be paired with up to two tanks at once to speed up horizontal directional drilling operations. The 23-horsepower Kohler ECH 7300 gasoline engine provides 350 gpm of flow. The mixing system can be used with a 750- or 1,000-gallon tank.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Navien, Keen, Ridgid, Watts, Stowe, Sensata

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery highlights noncondensing tankless water heaters; a line of work boots; thermal imagers; a smart mixing valve; a 2-in-1 tool storage system; and a line of pump pressure sensors.

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Vermeer to PD5R, PD5 Pile Drivers in 2020

Construction Equipment

Vermeer is expanding its pile driver product line with the PD5R and PD5 pile drivers. The 15-foot mast can remain fully assembled when transporting, and it has a 90-degree rotating platform. Transportation weights are 10,300 and 10,350 pounds, respectively.

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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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Best Highway/Bridge: North Tarrant Express 35W

ENR Construction

The team on the $1.4-billion reconstruction of a 6.5-mile section of I-35W in downtown Fort Worth relied on tactical safety planning, fast-paced scheduling and robust engineering to deliver this megaproject two months ahead of schedule, within budget and without major injuries.

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Bobcat R2 Series Compact Excavators to be Released in 2020

Construction Equipment

Coming in early 2020, the new Bobcat R2 Series E42 and E50 compact excavators are conventional-tail-swing models using a Bobcat D18 diesel engine that does not require a diesel particulate filter for emissions control. The excavators are rated at 42 and 49 horsepower, respectively.

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Instrumental Errors in Leveling | Type of Errors in Leveling

CivilJungle

Errors in Leveling As explained earlier, in leveling, it is possible to make blunders, systematic errors, and accidental errors. Proper note keeping and systematic Fieldwork will eliminate the first two, while multiple readings can reduce the third to a minimum. Blunders in leveling may occur due to, Using the wrong point for a benchmark Reading […].

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Bobcat R Series Loaders Coming in 2020

Construction Equipment

The first models of the new Bobcat R Series loader lineup (the S76 skid steer loader and T76 compact track loader) will be available in early 2020.

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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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Weekly Product Gallery: Navien, KEEN, Ridgid, Watts, Stowe, Sensata

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery highlights noncondensing tankless water heaters; a line of work boots; thermal imagers; a smart mixing valve; a 2-in-1 tool storage system; and a line of pump pressure sensors.

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Utah adopts 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

BD+C

Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July. The new code permits the use of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2016 standard, giving building owners and design teams an alternative compliance path. Any plans submitted for permitting on or after July 1 are required to follow 2018 IECC new energy code requirements.

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Award of Merit Higher Education/Research: University of Utah Garff Executive Education Building

ENR Construction

This facility houses the university’s executive education programs and an expanded business career services center along with administrative and faculty space.