Fri.May 04, 2018

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A Beginner's Guide to the Connected Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

For most business executives, the internet of things (IoT) is far from a foreign concept. According to a recent Hewlett Packard study, more than 95 percent have an understanding of the IoT, while 85 percent plan to implement it by 2019. When it comes to making the most of IoT technology, however, things tend to get a little murky.

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Retro hotel is inspired by Spaghetti Westerns

BD+C

Cue the Ennio Morricone music, a new retro-inspired hotel hopes to bring the ambiance of classic Spaghetti Westerns to Irving, Texas. The boutique hotel is across from the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas and Toyota Music Factory.

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May 2018 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

Each month, the Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics from several different sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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How the Bank of San Antonio achieved comfort and efficiency in their new office building

BD+C

The Bank of San Antonio’s reputation for strong relationships and quality service has led to exponential growth. In 2015, they broke ground on a 56,000-square-foot office building to accommodate an increasing number of customers and employees. Their HVAC system requirements included energy efficiency as well as high-quality comfort control. They learned that Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology from Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating could help them achieve those goals.

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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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Caterpiller Hires Andrew Bonfield for CFO Job

Construction Equipment

. . Following an extensive global search, Caterpillar has announced its board of directors has appointed Andrew Bonfield as chief financial officer (CFO) effective September 1, 2018. Bonfield will succeed Brad Halverson, whose retirement became effective May 4, 2018. Bonfield brings more than three decades of financial expertise to the role, most recently serving as Group CFO and board member of National Grid plc, a British multinational electricity and gas utility company.

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Caterpillar Hires Andrew Bonfield for CFO Job

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar named Andrew Bonfield its new CFO effective September 1, 2018. Bonfield will succeed Brad Halverson, whose retired today. Above, from left: Andrew Bonfield and Joe Creed. Bonfield brings more than three decades of financial expertise to the role, most recently serving as Group CFO and board member of National Grid plc, a British multinational electricity and gas utility company.

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Plans unveiled for $2.5B mixed-use project near Jacksonville NFL stadium

Construction Dive

Co-developer Cornish Cos. said the waterfront district will be a "small city" around the Florida team's EverBank Field.

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Bud Orders Up To 800 Hydrogen-Electric Nikola Trucks

Construction Equipment

Anheuser-Busch announced Thursday it has ordered up to 800 Nikola hydrogen-electric semi-trucks, according to engadget. The company plans to put them in service in 2020 as part of converting its entire long-haul fleet to renewable power by 2025.

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Phase 2 of $500M Oroville Dam repair kicks off

Construction Dive

California officials have been paying more attention to the condition of the state's dams since the Oroville Dam's failure last year.

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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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California Military Department's Consolidated Headquarters Complex now under construction

BD+C

The California Military Department’s (CMD) new Consolidated Headquarters Complex (CHQC) will be one of the first large scale new Zero Net Energy projects implemented by the State of California after the issuance of Gov. Jerry brown’s Executive Order B-18-12 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy in California.

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University of Washington to spend $1B on construction

Construction Dive

Building is planned or underway for a number of projects, and funding sources include a $210 million donation from the Gates Foundation.

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Retro-inspired hotel is inspired by Spaghetti Westerns

BD+C

Cue the Ennio Morricone music, a new retro-inspired hotel hopes to bring the ambiance of classic Spaghetti Westerns to Irving, Texas. The boutique hotel is across from the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas and Toyota Music Factory.

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Pace Glass Creating 150 Jobs In New Jersey

Business Facilities

The company just broke ground on the $55 million, 250,000-square-foot glass recycling facility that will open early next year in Andover Township, NJ. - Read: Pace Glass Creating 150 Jobs In New Jersey at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Structural Design of ASDIP Concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

ASDIP Concrete is a set of modules which are fully devoted for the design of concrete members like beams, columns and walls depended on the newest ACI 318 specifications. These specifications can explain the time wasting calculations in any type of structural engineering office; while this ASDIP Concrete 3.1.7v is developed by ASDIP Structural Software and can perform well with Windows.

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Top 10 News 2018 Related To Construction

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Carol James-Petrol, Manager Of Stancespice.com. --.

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A Preliminary Look at ENR Mountain States’ 2018 Top Design Firms

ENR Construction

The good news is that design revenues appear to be up around the region, with more work coming into the pipeline and more firms reporting they are busier than this time last year.

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Immigration status concerns for employers remain high

Construction Dive

Employers in the construction and other industries said the Trump administration has brought relief on several fronts, but also exacerbated other concerns, according to a new report.

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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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Construction Jobs Rebound in April after March Decline

ENR Construction

Industry's April unemployment rate improves to 6.3% from year-earlier 7.4% but ticks upward from March.

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ENR Northwest Announces 2018 Legacy Winner

ENR Construction

Architect William Bain Jr. of NBBJ will be profiled in June issue of ENR Northwest.

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ENR Northwest Announces 2018 Legacy Winner

ENR Construction

William Bain Jr. helped lead NBBJ in Seattle as it grew from a single office to a major international architecture firm.

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Secrecy Decried as Architects Weigh Steps After Meier Sex-Harass Claims

ENR Construction

Sex harassment allegations against noted architect Richard Meier propel push against kept-quiet deals to hide bad behavior toward women.

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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!