Mon.Mar 12, 2018

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5 Benefits of Using a Mini Excavator with Rubber Tracks

Construction Marketing

Your mini excavator is in need of spare parts, but the greatest challenge lies on what to choose between rubber tracks and steel tracks. Rubber tracks have consistently grown in popularity over the traditional steel tracks since the late 80’s; this can perhaps be attributed to the many upcoming areas in need of lighter and less destructive equipment for smaller earthworks operations.

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LEAN School Maintenance Operations Construction

Job Order Contracting

LEAN School Maintenance Operations Construction is easily attainable with capable leadership and the implementation of best management practices. Whether you are head of M&O, Construction, Chief Financial Officer, Procurement, or Superintendent… efficient management of the numerous and ongoing repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects, common to all K12 Schools, is critical to both the bottom line and the quality of educational services being offered.

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Home Depot giving $50M for construction skills training

Construction Dive

Such programs are part of an industry-wide push to encourage millennials and generations after them to explore the trades.

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Sound advice on workplace design

BD+C

Open office design draws mixed reviews these days, and noise is one of the primary reasons. Spaces intended to facilitate the free flow of people and ideas often allow noisy distractions to travel, too. But thoughtful design, paired with a change management program to educate staff, can both enhance connectivity and minimize distractions. .

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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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Facebook building $2.5B Atlanta-area data center

Construction Dive

The data center, scheduled to be operational in 2020, will generate hundreds of construction jobs and be powered completely by renewable energy.

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Best Value: Did You Really Lose On Price?

Help Everybody Everyday

I hear it all the time. I’m sure you do as well. “Oh, we lost that one on price.”. Let me explain why that’s not always true. And I’ll provide you a simple rule of thumb to determine when you’ve lost due to your best value price and when you could have done more to help your client justify going with your higher price. A Common Price Misconception. A common misconception is that it’s all about price.

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Movers + Shapers: Monetizing R&D

BD+C

Last November, Thornton Tomasetti partnered with RWDI, an engineering firm whose specialties include wind damping for supertall buildings. The duo established a new company called Hummingbird Kinetics, which offers affordable and flexible tuned mass damping solutions that reduce the impact of wind motion on tall structures.

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HomePro Success: A really simple blog with really useful content

Construction Marketing Ideas

Recently, I adapted a post from the homeprosuccess.com blog about differentiation for an article here, not connecting the dots that the site would be next on the list for a 2018 Best Construction Blog competition review. But the fact this blog is getting two mentions in less than a week is a sign of its quality: […].

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Steel Company Investing $240M In Central Florida

Business Facilities

Nucor Corporation’s new rebar micro mill will create 250 new jobs in Frostproof, FL. - Read: Steel Company Investing $240M In Central Florida 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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L.A. mayor proposes mandatory seismic retrofits for steel buildings, daycare centers, private schools

BD+C

Garcetti’s plan to make buildings more resilient to earthquakes would also apply to daycare centers and private schools.

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Developer reveals $660M plans for Seattle's KeyArena upgrade

Construction Dive

OVG and architecture firm Populous have included an upper-deck club space where fans can view the arena bowl and the Space Needle at the same time.

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Komatsu-Owned Dealers Phasing Out Wirtgen

Construction Equipment

Komatsu America will phase out sales and service of Wirtgen America products at three Komatsu-owned dealerships. As of September 30, 2018, Komatsu Northeast in New Jersey, Komatsu Southwest in New Mexico, and Edward Ehrbar of New York will no longer be authorized dealers of Wirtgen Machinery. By March 31, 2019, these three dealers will no longer be authorized dealers for Wirtgen OEM parts or be Wirtgen authorized service centers.

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Practical approaches to reducing Legionella contamination

Contractor Magazine

Legionella is big news again. It certainly was a big story in 1976 when a major outbreak of a mysterious illness occurred during an American Legion convention at a Philadelphia hotel.

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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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Video: Savanna Bridge Demo

Construction Equipment

The 86-year old Savanna-Sabula Bridge that connects drivers from Illinois to Iowa over the Mississippi River was taken down last weekend in a picture-perfect display of demolition. Celebrated at Bridge Fest-The Last Drive, the old truss bridge built in 1932 and known for its narrow lanes and metal grid bridge deck, was put out of service last November.

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How to Weed Out an Ineffective Herbicide Program

Green Industry Professionals

Follow these six easy tips to establish a successful herbicide program for you and your customers.

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February Construction Employment Up 254K Over Feb. '17

Construction Equipment

February was the best month for construction employment gains since March 2007, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) analysis of today’s employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The sector added 61,000 net new jobs on a monthly basis in February, an increase of 0.9 percent, and 254,000 net new jobs on a yearly basis, an increase of 3.7 percent.

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Trial Begins for Teen Suing over Lawn Mower Injury

Green Industry Professionals

The plaintiffs claim the lawn mower had inadequate warnings and instructions, preventing the avoidance of injury.

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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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Video: Savanna-Sabula Bridge Demo

Construction Equipment

The 86-year old Savanna-Sabula Bridge that connects Illinois to Iowa over the Mississippi River was taken down last weekend in a picture-perfect display of demolition. Celebrated at Bridge Fest-The Last Drive, the truss bridge, built in 1932 and known for its narrow lanes and metal grid bridge deck, was put out of service last November. It had been the crossing for U.S.

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East Coast Nor’easters Amplify Calls for Resilient Building Code Regulations

ENR Construction

After three nor’easters pummeled the East Coast this year, architects, engineers and environmental groups are calling for regulators to force building owners to protect their properties from extreme wind, flooding and heat related to climate change and sea level rise.

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Dan Gilbert, Detroit close to deal for downtown land swap

Construction Dive

Gilbert wants to build a stadium for a Major League Soccer team, but the city has not heard whether it will be awarded a franchise.

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Products from the 2018 Work Truck Show

Contractor Magazine

This week we focus on truck accessories such as sliding tray cargo management systems; a series of locks designed to provide one-key access to multiple locks; corrosion-resistant aluminum truck bodies; 16-gauge steel truck bed security drawers; pre-assembled aluminum roof racks; and storage boxes for cab-over trucks.

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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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Subcontractor & Vendor Outreach Event in New Hampshire

PC Construction

Please join the PC Construction team on March 21 to learn more about upcoming partnering opportunities. We are actively pursuing or constructing the following projects from our Manchester, New Hampshire, office and are looking to.

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NTEA Work Truck Show 2018: Advances, options and unveilings

Contractor Magazine

The Work Truck Show held March 6-9 at the Indianapolis Convention Center displayed some of the latest, greatest innovations for the trades to ever hit the road.

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Rubber And Plastics Manufacturer Expanding In Tennessee

Business Facilities

Over the next five years, JDS Technologies, Inc. will invest $2.2 million and create approximately 110 new jobs in Winfield, TN. - Read: Rubber And Plastics Manufacturer Expanding In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Shelton Man Accused of Burglarizing Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership

Green Industry Professionals

Video surveillance shows man stealing outdoor power equipment and is suspected in a series of other burglaries.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Specialty trades added 37,600 positions in February

Contractor Magazine

Construction employment remains robust; unemployment rate steady.

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Connecticut Man Accused of Burglarizing Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership

Green Industry Professionals

Video surveillance shows a familiar man stealing outdoor power equipment; he is suspected in other burglaries.

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Construction employers add 61,000 jobs in February and 254,000 over the year

BD+C

Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, association officials cautioned that the Trump administration's newly imposed steel and aluminum tariffs have the potential to undermine future employment growth for the sector.