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Credentials Your Employees Need

Construction Business Owner

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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How asset tracking software solves major construction management challenges

Lets Build

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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Hyundai Construction Equipment Announces $449M Deal with CNH

Construction Equipment

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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Miami retail structure’s honeycomb façade fluctuates between opacity and transparency

BD+C

The Verge Building, a planned 8,400-sf retail structure located in Miami’s Design District, is designed to take full advantage of its small lot size and reflect the contemporary architecture that surrounds it.

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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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Bechtel Using Wax and 3D Printing to Build London Tube

Construction Equipment

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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Vocational Truck Sales Grow: Kenworth

Construction Equipment

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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Manufacturing Is Job One For Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan

Business Facilities

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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Plans to Rebuild Parts of Illinois Hillside Strangler

Construction Equipment

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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Help PC Construction Give Back!

PC Construction

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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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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Robotic Lawn Mowers Arrive in Southwest Virginia

Green Industry Professionals

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

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AmerisourceBergen Opens Indiana Pharmaceutical Distribution Center

Business Facilities

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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Superheroes in Disguise: Lawn Service Workers Help Catch Accused Burglars

Green Industry Professionals

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

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A Tight Tunneling Feat to Transform LA Transit

ENR Construction

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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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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Inside LiveXchange 2017

Business Facilities

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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The renovation of the business school at St. John’s University looks to keep up with the Joneses

BD+C

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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Location Spotlight Of The Week: Ameren Missouri & Illinois

Business Facilities

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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Nu-Wood brackets give 110-year-old hotel another level of distinction

BD+C

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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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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Some useful tips to read civil engineering drawings efficiently

Construction Cost Estimating

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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An economical reno transforms the business school at St. John’s University in New York

BD+C

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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12 Tips to Get Outdoor Power Equipment Ready Before a Storm Strikes

Green Industry Professionals

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

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MGM Casino Project Rejuvenates Springfield

ENR Construction

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

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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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Senator Says Additional H-2B Visas Are Too Little, Too Late

Green Industry Professionals

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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Creative Process Drives Boston Firm

ENR Construction

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

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Green Industry Professionals - Untitled Article

Green Industry Professionals

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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Designers, Builders Capitalize on Region’s Steady Growth

ENR Construction

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

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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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AIA selects seven projects for Healthcare Design Awards

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) .

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Diverse Expertise Drives Clark's Growth

ENR Construction

Contractor of the Year wins innovative projects by keeping its promises.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Low-flow faucets

Contractor Magazine

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.