3 Top Tips for Improving Specialist Subcontractors’ Project Quality
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 13, 2020
One of the greatest opportunities for contractors to improve the quality of projects rests with the data collected in the field.
Mon.Jan 13, 2020
190 
Cold Weather Concreting: Guidance, and Strategies
The Constructor
JANUARY 13, 2020
Cold weather concreting is the process of placement, finishing, curing, and protection of concrete during cold weather, as per ACI 306.1. The cold.
Join 160,000+
professionals
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Construction employment increases by 20,000 in December and 151,000 in 2019
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2020
Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in December and by 151,000, or 2.0 percent, in all of 2019, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
USDOT launches interactive map to encourage opportunity zone investment
Construction Dive
JANUARY 13, 2020
The map highlights infrastructure and transportation improvements that can create greater access to the distressed areas, making them more attractive to investors.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
Advertisement
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.
Construction Law Summit in Nashville: How to Claim an Invitation!
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 13, 2020
I have been blogging for over 10 years now. I have spoken at construction and leadership conferences all over the country. Do you want to know my favorite place to speak? My favorite place to speak is wherever I am. That’s right, I enjoy people-meeting, story-telling, and especially problem-solving. Best Practices Construction Law is about all of those.
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Professional Constructor Central brings together the best content for construction professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
|
More Trending
What is a Protective System for Trenches?
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2020
Excavation and trenching are considered two of the most dangerous construction operations by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, and the governmental agency cites numerous contractors for infractions every month. Occasionally, a trench collapse claims the life of a worker.
Henning Larsen designs all-timber neighborhood for Copenhagen
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2020
Henning Larsen, in collaboration with biologists and environmental engineers from MOE, recently unveiled the new master plan for Fælledby i Vejlands Kvarter, a new neighborhood that will be Copenhagen’s first district to be built fully of wood. .
Construction Employment Increases by 20,000 in December
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2020
Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in December and by 151,000, or 2.0 percent, in all of 2019, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Demographic Shifts Will Impact The Global Workplace By 2030
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2020
New opportunities, challenges arise for global cities as 693 million boomers reach retirement age and 1.3 billion Gen Z enter workforce, according to Cushman & Wakefield study. - Read: Demographic Shifts Will Impact The Global Workplace By 2030 at BusinessFacilities.com.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
Advertisement
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.
Mississippi Excavator Cited for Trench Violation
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 13, 2020
Advanced Construction & Development LLC faces nearly $80,000 in fines after an OSHA compliance officer reportedly saw employees working in a trench without proper shoring.
Accenture Creating 165 Tech Jobs In Tennessee
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2020
The Fortune 500 professional services firm will locate operations in the Sylvan Supply project at the former Madison Mill site in Nashville, adding 165 technology jobs. - Read: Accenture Creating 165 Tech Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
Lawsuits follow last year's Google Seattle site crane collapse
Construction Dive
JANUARY 13, 2020
Families of two of the four deceased are suing crane owner Morrow Equipment, general contractor GLY Construction, Northwest Tower Crane Service, Omega Morgan and Seaburg Construction.
Spirit Airlines Breaks Ground On South Florida HQ
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2020
The airline will invest up to $250 million and create 225 new jobs at its new Broward County corporate campus. - Read: Spirit Airlines Breaks Ground On South Florida HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
Advertisement
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?
Elon Musk’s Tunnel Company Seeks To Expand Its Reach in Las Vegas
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2020
The $52.5-million project will link the existing Las Vegas Convention Center complex with the under-construction, 1.4-million-sq-ft West Hall.
Two Projects Will Add Up To 80 Jobs In Lawrence County, AL
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2020
CCI Manufacturing USA Corp. will invest $21.5 million to construct an advanced production facility and Progressive Pipe Fabricators has broken ground on a new 82,000-square-foot facility in Lawrence County. - Read: Two Projects Will Add Up To 80 Jobs In Lawrence County, AL at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR New York's 2020 Top Young Professionals
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2020
The next generation of leaders make contributions to the future of the construction industry and give back to their communities.
Linked DWG Xref Overlay vs Attached Bug
Revit OpEd
JANUARY 13, 2020
Revit has long understood the difference between a DWG having an attached or overlay external reference (Xref). It uses the same logic for its own linking behavior for RVT files. Recently a client began reporting seeing DWG files including Xref layers in Object Styles and Visibility/Graphics even though the DWG has only an overlay Xref. Revit seems to be converting the overlay Xref to a block element and including it and all the layers in the process.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
Advertisement
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.
Retirement Housing Gets Luxurious in Brooklyn
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2020
The $330-million Watermark project is transforming an historic hotel into a senior living residence with elite amenities.
Combined Footing - Definition and Types
Civil Lead
JANUARY 13, 2020
What is Combined Footing? When individual footing has to accommodate two or in exceptional case more than Two columns is known as the combined footing. or when two or three columns are located very near to each other, we provide a single substructure for them and the footing is known as a combined footing. Combined footings are also usually made of reinforced concrete.
City Scoop: Buffalo
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2020
Dodge data on projected 2020 construction starts in the Buffalo area.
City Scoop: Hartford
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2020
Dodge data on projected 2020 construction starts in the area Hartford
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
Advertisement
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!
New York and New England Industry News
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2020
New York & New England Pulse
New York and New England People
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2020
Updates about construction professionals in the New York and New England regions.
On the Scene: New York
ENR Construction
JANUARY 13, 2020
On the Scene: National Apprenticeship Day in New Jersey, more.
Let's personalize your content