Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 25, 2017

When everyone is on the same software, everything goes more smoothly, and that means maximized productivity.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES provides by Four BT, LLC , provider of independent, objective, and best values JOC solutions – UPBs, Technology, Services, & Support. A list of current (top) and past job order contracting opportunities for contracting serving public sector renovation, repair, and minor new construction requirements. Title: Job Order Contract – Fort Bliss, Texas (includes White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico).

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 25, 2017

Today marks the first day of Dexter + Chaney’s Connect 2017 User Conference , and we are excited! This is a great time for our clients to get to know Dexter + Chaney employees, meet many of the companies we partner with, and network with other clients and industry professionals. As Spectrum users dive into learning how to get the most out of their software, they have the opportunity to share their experience with other users and become teachers themselves.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 25, 2017

Improving market conditions helped Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) report strong growth in sales, profitability, order intake and deliveries in the first quarter of 2017. . During the first three months of 2017 Volvo CE saw net sales jump by 30 percent to SEK 16,163 M (SEK 12,452 M in Q1 2016). Operating income was also positively impacted, rising to SEK 1,617 M, up significantly compared to SEK 341 M in the first quarter of 2016.

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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.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 25, 2017

Conway Services was the presenting sponsor of the second annual Conway Services Charity Classic, benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) West TN Chapter. read more.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 25, 2017

The 2017 outlook finds global aerospace and defense industry revenues expected to surge to two percent growth, driven by higher defense spending. Read Aerospace Growth Gets Turbocharged on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Help Everybody Everyday

APRIL 25, 2017

I often say that there are so many unknowns in the proposal selection process that it is impossible to accurately predict whether or not you are going to win. In fact, it is probably best to stay away from speculation completely other than “do we have a reasonable shot?”. Let me illustrate why speculation is a fool’s game. You Might Not Know The Client’s Misconceptions.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 25, 2017

The fire department in west suburban Naperville, Illinois, is testing two new fire engines and two new service plans to determine which configuration best serves their needs for the next 10 years. The Daily Herald Newspaper reports the $1.4 million test will give the department data to compare which engine withstands the rigors of firefighting and which maintenance service meets the expectations of the department.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 25, 2017

Today, I listened to a marketing consultant provide some solid advice (with the intent, of course of building her own business). The issue: How do you make effective decisions about where to focus your efforts and strategy? And she said, rightfully, you need to plan — and you need to determine your differentiation (where it […].

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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.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 25, 2017

To solve labor challenges and improve efficiency in building remote, large-scale solar-power projects across the U.S., McCarthy Building Cos. is borrowing principles of an approach developed by the U.S. government during World War II to accelerate industrial production, despite limits on staffing.

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BD+C

APRIL 25, 2017

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia, Md., has recently received an outdoor performance venue that may be the most eye-catching aspect of the entire park. The “Chrysalis” is a bright green 5,000-sf performance space that includes a stage under a steel and aluminum-shingled shell.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 25, 2017

Industry experts, economic developers and site selectors debated the uncertain future of free trade agreements at Business Facilities' 13th Annual LiveXchange event. Read Global Implications Of Brexit, NAFTA Negotiations Analyzed At LiveXchange on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 25, 2017

This week's product gallery highlights a vehicle charger for tool batteries, a stainless-steel kitchen sink, a WaterSense-certified dual-flush toilet, a new line of lab fittings, redesigned harnesses for the jobsite, and a kitchen faucet collection. read more.

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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?

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Business Facilities

APRIL 25, 2017

A new report from JLL reveals what companies can expect to pay, out of pocket, for an office build out across the nation. Read Five Cities With Surprising Office Build Out Costs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 25, 2017

IAPMO and 61 of the nation’s leading manufacturers, associations, and professional organizations in the building industry delivered a letter Monday to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt urging continued federal funding for the WaterSenseSM program. read more.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 25, 2017

US Farathane, LLC is expanding its operations in the city of Port Huron, MI, creating 205 new jobs in the area over the next three years. Read Automotive Supplier Investing $15M In Michigan Expansion on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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BD+C

APRIL 25, 2017

The Washington, D.C. architectural and planning practice Quinn Evans Architects will expand to five office locations on May 1 when its acquisition of Baltimore-based Cho Benn Holback + Associates becomes effective. Quinn Evans, founded in 1984, also operates from offices in Detroit and Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Madison, Wis. The new addition brings Quinn Evans’ employee count to more than 140.

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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.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2017

Before starting the detailing work for foundations, the following general needs concerning machine foundations should be fulfilled and the results should be verified. 1. The foundation should have contained the capacity to bear the superimposed loads devoid of producing shear or crushing failure. 2. The settlements should have been inside the allowable limits. 3.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 25, 2017

Utility regulators in the U.S. are looking for ways to get natural gas to more homes, a move that could spark the construction of new distribution systems and increase the demand for larger natural-gas transmission pipelines.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 25, 2017

New products, education and travel discounts for the show to be held October 18-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY

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ENR Construction

APRIL 25, 2017

The June 19 issue of ENR MidAtlantic will feature the annual rankings of the region’s Top Designer Firms.

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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!

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Lets Build

APRIL 25, 2017

We have great news for you ! GenieBelt is ready with new features for you. Thanks to some great feedback and hard word, we are ready with some new features that can help improve the experience for our users. We are very thankful for the valuable feedback that we have recieved and wants to say thank you once again. That’s what’s keeps us going and constantly helps us improving.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 25, 2017

The Federal Highway Administration in late April dismissed a suit to block a $1.2-billion expansion of Interstate 70 through north Denver.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 25, 2017

When everyone is on the same software, everything goes more smoothly, and that means maximized productivity. Teams that work from an array of spreadsheets, older programs and off-the-shelf software can’t communicate via the cloud. Version compatibility is yet another issue. So, information is: Duplicated. Located across several databases. Scattered on several servers.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 25, 2017

Energy Secretary Rick Perry has directed his department to examine whether subsidies, wholesale markets or other incentives may be skewing electric markets to favor one electricity power source over another or make the electric grid less resilient.

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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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Construction Equipment

APRIL 25, 2017

TDOS-1 with SmartTouch is a new operating system that allows pipe handling functions to be performed using a single input on the joystick in SmartTouch operating mode. Available as an option on the DD2024 directional drill, TDOS-1 with SmartTouch allows the operator to use the cam rocker switch to advance through the pipe handling process. Each push of the switch corresponds to a sequence of pipe handling functions.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 25, 2017

This spring, the New England Regional Council of Carpenters is welcoming Woburn, Mass.-based Force Corp. into the union family, ending an adversarial relationship.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 25, 2017

As reported yesterday in Bloomberg.com , the Trump administration announced new countervailing duties ranging from 3 percent to 24.1 percent on Canadian lumber producers.

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