Lets Build
MARCH 1, 2018
According to Jan Mischke, Senior Fellow at McKinsey & Company and one of the writers of the well-known McKinsey report ‘Reinventing Construction: A Route to Higher Productivity‘, the gap in productivity between average economy and construction is up to $1.6tn a year. This is a shocking statistic which highlights the potential.
Construction Marketing
MARCH 1, 2018
Metal roofs are increasingly becoming a popular choice among numerous homeowners across the globe. These roofs are not only durable but also quite affordable. You can utilize a variety of color and design options to make your metal roof pop out distinctly. Fitting your home with a good roof isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about protecting your loved ones against harsh weather conditions and unpleasant environments for years on end.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 1, 2018
Query and navigate BIM data! . BIM button” is a very powerful tool that allows you to visually browse your BIM model or to query the data it contains. Furthermore the BIM button enables you to manage multiple BIM federated models. . Watch the video… Watch the video to find out how Building in Cloud Professional adds value to your BIM data!
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2018
The number of net zero commercial buildings under construction in the U.S. and Canada in 2017 rose by nearly 50% over the previous year. Though the total number of “emerging” net zero buildings, 279, is small, observers say interest in pursuing these projects has never been stronger and is growing quickly. “Zero energy” refers to buildings that generate at least 100% of their own power from renewable sources that are either onsite or built specifically for the project.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 1, 2018
The starting point for LEAN is focus upon “best value outcomes” Successful implementation, however, requires alignment of internal and external organizational cultures and change management. LEAN construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC, for repair, renovation, and minor new construction have been proven over the past decades to consistently deliver over 90% of projects on-time, on-budget, and t
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Construction Dive
MARCH 1, 2018
The law would require general contractors to pay subcontractors' past-due wages under certain conditions. Similar measures are being enacted in other states.
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2018
Nearly three fifths of respondents to recent poll of 800 small businesses operating in 17 sectors plan to invest this year in technologies that would improve their companies’ productivity. Nearly half intend to invest in mobile technologies that could help them increase market share or cement customer relationships. And close to half of those polled say they’ll invest this year in cybersecurity tools to protect their data.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 1, 2018
Sometimes an effective architectural, engineering and construction marketing concept can be so close to you that you take it for granted. I realize now that my thinking about marketing to and with construction specifiers fits this category. This may have been an error on my part, because the one thing you should not do is […].
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2018
On Feb. 27, Macy’s announced via a press release it will be selling the 8 th through the 14 th floors of its flagship State Street store in Chicago to a private real estate fund sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management. Brookfield intends to convert the floors into office space.
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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 Equipment
MARCH 1, 2018
An excavator operator in England has been found guilty and sentenced for violating the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 tThe British version of OSHA) after he deliberately drove his machine into another excavator on a site in southwest London last August. After taunting another operator, he then threw his excavator into reverse and crushed a nearby worker into a wall.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
California and Massachusetts are preparing to spend millions to support microgrid projects as the microgrids—energy systems that can run separately from the wider grid system to protect critical facilities from power outages—are gaining steam nationally and worldwide.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 1, 2018
A new $70 million high school is in the works for the Dunning neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago. Construction is expected to be finished by the fall of 2019, with a school capacity of 1,200 students. However, construction schedules could be affected to accommodate special procedures that are in place due to certain “archeological concerns” on the site.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
What makes a project outstanding? To answer that question, every year, ENR invites teams from around the country to submit their best work to its regional Best Projects competitions, where it is judged on teamwork, safety, problem-solving, innovation and quality.
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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 Equipment
MARCH 1, 2018
The Hill reports House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster's earlier prediction that a bipartisan infrastructure bill could be ready this summer may be changing. Instead, in a meeting Wednesday with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Shuster suggested employing a lame-duck strategy after the midterm elections.
Safety Services Company
MARCH 1, 2018
Confined Space Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover confined space training. Everyone working at a jobsite with a confined space needs to be able to recognize and have a fundamental understanding of confined spaces and permit required confined spaces (PRCS). This is necessary to know how the signs and posted permits may be relevant to help you or another person avoid danger.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
Fabricated at a former dry dock for World War II ships located near Baltimore, 11 concrete tubes—each 10 times larger than a subway car—were towed 220 miles down the Chesapeake Bay by tugboats to Portsmouth, Va., without incident.
Business Facilities
MARCH 1, 2018
A Silicon Valley startup tells economic developers it can make 50-year predictions of the impact of climate change on available sites. - Read: Climate Consultants at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
Copper and canyons, long synonymous with Arizona, are the unmistakable inspiration for the 10-story, copper-clad Biomedical Partnership Building on the Phoenix Biomedical campus in downtown Phoenix.
Construction Dive
MARCH 1, 2018
Talib Lokhandwala reportedly deposited bribery payments into shell bank accounts, enabling him to avoid detection for years.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
Copper and canyons, long synonymous with Arizona, are the unmistakable inspiration for the 10-story, copper-clad Biomedical Partnership Building on the Phoenix Biomedical campus in downtown Phoenix.
Construction Dive
MARCH 1, 2018
Preconstruction work has begun, with major construction set to start this spring — but a lawsuit and funding issues could impact the project.
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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!
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
Once a meandering marshy stream, then a polluted eyesore, the Chicago River is now a major hub of recreation, education and economic development thanks to a promenade providing a pedestrian connection between Lake Michigan and the confluence of the river’s north and south branches.
Business Facilities
MARCH 1, 2018
Rex Lumber Co. will invest $110 million to build a state-of-the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Pike County, AL, creating more than 110 jobs. - Read: Rex Lumber Investing $110M In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
After a century of multiple uses—cargo storage, community center and movie and TV-show backdrop—the historic Recreation Pier in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood has been reborn once again as a 128-room luxury hotel with a host of amenities for guests and visitors alike.
Business Facilities
MARCH 1, 2018
Ernst & Young LLP will invest $8.2 million to expand its operations in Mecklenburg County, NC over the next five years. - Read: Ernst & Young Expansion Creating 375 Jobs In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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!
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
Looking to boost the output of one of its biomedical manufacturing facilities, project owner Biogen challenged its design-build team to complete a major upgrade of the plant at Research Triangle Park during a 14-week shutdown period.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 1, 2018
The small business owners say they can't get enough American workers to take jobs at competitive wages.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2018
In aspiring to create the first structure in California to meet the Living Building Challenge—and become one of only a handful of such projects around the globe—the team behind the Sacramento offices for Architectural Nexus confronted a steep learning curve.
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