Construction Business Owner

JULY 24, 2017

Any job in engineering, construction or manufacturing is sure to keep you on your toes, both physically and mentally. With some of the most stringent compliance standards out there, companies must be diligent in keeping up. As a manager, this requires a joint effort from both you and your employees. While it is the responsibility of each employee to complete training, managers should play a role in encouraging their team to pursue certifications.

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Lets Build

JULY 24, 2017

The role of asset tracking software in the construction industry. The construction industry is a burgeoning sector, hammering out the very foundations of modern society as we know it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the number of people working in this sector was close to ten million as far back as 2014. However, construction projects aren’t just about managing surveyors, builders, and foremen; there is also a staggering amount of equipment to procure, distribute, and maintain on t

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Construction Equipment

JULY 24, 2017

Hyundai Construction Equipment announced today it expects to build 2,200 mini-excavators for CNHi in a deal worth $449 million. The agreement ends in 2021. After separating from Hyundai Heavy Industries in April, this move is seen as part of the firm's effforts to expand its global reach. Hyundai Construction said it is seeking to increase its sales volume in North American by 40 percent and build sales in Oceania by 45 percent.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 24, 2017

This week we highlight low-flow, high-performance faucets: a bathroom faucet with anti-scald features; a hands-free kitchen faucet; a series of electronic faucets with self-sustaining power systems; a solid-brass widespread lav faucet; an ADA-compliant faucet with distinctive spout; and residential lavatory faucets in single- and double-handle models.

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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 24, 2017

Bechtel Ltd is working on Europe's largest construction project, the Elizabeth Line, which is the first full new ungrounded rail line built for London's Tube in 30 years. Called the Crossrail,( until it is renamed the Elizabeth Line upon competition) the project will bring eight new subsurface stations and 26 miles of tunnels under the city, eventually carrying riders to 40 London Underground stations.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 24, 2017

The economy keeps rolling along, and with it, healthy activity in construction. That translates to continued growth in orders for vocational trucks, said Kenworth Truck Co. executives at their headquarters in Kirkland, Wash., last week. Above: The T880, introduced in 2014, now accounts for 75 percent of all orders for Kenworth vocational trucks, the builder says.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 24, 2017

Last night, in a temporary diversion from considering issues involving ethical architectural, engineering and construction marketing, I visited the dark web, a marketplace for drugs, porn, pirated software and stolen bank PINs and contact information. My purpose in visiting the marketplace of evil wasn’t of course to participate — but to assess how easy it […].

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BD+C

JULY 24, 2017

Non-union labor is a growing force in New York City’s construction industry , according to an industry trade group official. Lou Coletti, president of the Building Trade Employers' Association (BTEA), says that 95% of its construction managers and general contractors are open-shop. Coletti said competitive pricing environment favors non-union labor, though he would rather see his group be 100% union.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2017

Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan have been named the Top Manufacturing States in a new rankings category in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report; Louisiana is tops in Cybersecurity Growth Potential. - Read: Manufacturing Is Job One For Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan.

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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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Construction Equipment

JULY 24, 2017

Rocco Zucchero, deputy chief of engineering for planning at the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, is asking for input on how to fix the highway interchange where Interstate 294, the I-88 tollway, and I-290 merge into one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the country.

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PC Construction

JULY 24, 2017

Today we are excited to launch our next “Building Communities: PC Gives Back” charitable giving contest. Get ready to vote because all of you will determine the winners of a $10,000, $3,000 and $2,000 donation!

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 24, 2017

Power Zone president believes the idea of putting a robot in charge of lawn care will eventually make the cut.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2017

The Fortune 500 company is investing more than $45M and will create over 120 jobs at its new Whitestown, IN facility. - Read: AmerisourceBergen Opens Indiana Pharmaceutical Distribution Center.

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For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. Through integrated back office and field capabilities, you can improve how you bid, plan, staff, run, monitor, and close out self-performing projects, all while improving operational excellence.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 24, 2017

'They are superheroes that smell like lawn clippings,' homeowner says of lawn care company that caught burglars in act.

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ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2017

Crews hit a milestone in the $1.7-billion Regional Connector project, which entails burrowing through an underground jungle of infrastructure.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2017

LiveXchange offers a unique opportunity for corporate executives eyeing locations for their new facilities to have quality face-time with major economic development agency representatives. - Read: Inside LiveXchange 2017.

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BD+C

JULY 24, 2017

Earlier this month, Shawmut Design and Construction put the finishing touches on its renovation and expansion of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, a 70,000-sf building located on the Queens, N.Y., campus of St. John’s University.

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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

JULY 24, 2017

Our dedicated economic development team works with companies every day. More & more companies are coming to depend on us as they look to Midwest locations. - Read: Location Spotlight Of The Week: Ameren Missouri & Illinois.

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BD+C

JULY 24, 2017

During a recent restoration, Hotel Breakers, a 110-year-old hotel located adjacent to Ohio’s Cedar Point amusement park, was outfitted with almost 500 Nu-Wood brackets. One of the goals during the hotel’s 2014 and 2015 refurbishment was to create a low maintenance exterior. Because so many brackets were required, and due to the high elevation at which many would be installed, future maintenance would be costly and difficult.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 24, 2017

This construction video tutorial sifts through the process for evaluating engineering drawing easily. In this video, some crucial topics like grid lines in civil engineering, problems found in the drawing, are explained briefly. A civil drawing contains a series of various types of site drawings. It is a type of technical drawing that provides information on utility, grading and drainage, site improvements, and landscaping plans as well as other site details.

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BD+C

JULY 24, 2017

Earlier this month, Shawmut Design and Construction put the finishing touches on its renovation and expansion of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, a 70,000-sf building located on the Queens, N.Y., campus of St. John’s University.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 24, 2017

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute offers 12 tips to help prepare for unpredictable storms, hurricanes and floods.

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ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2017

Preserving iconic Armory and other historic building facades creates complex challenges for MGM Springfield project team.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 24, 2017

Senator encourages businesses not to waste any time by applying now for H-2B visas for workers they need this season.

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ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2017

Elkus Manfredi Architects’ footprint can be seen in master plans across Boston’s diverse neighborhoods.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 24, 2017

Along with pest control and snow removal, the firm also cares for lawns within a 50-mile distance of its home base.

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ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2017

Hospitality sector is strong, but state budget woes could threaten infrastructure work.

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BD+C

JULY 24, 2017

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) .

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