Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Many equipment owners associate wheel loaders with being durable, versatile machines because they can withstand long hours of use, transport heavy payloads and operate multiple attachments. As some equipment manufacturers expand their product lineup with smaller wheel loaders, many business owners are realizing that smaller wheel loaders can work just as hard as their larger counterparts.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Job Order Contract Training and Certification. Job Order Contract Training and Certification are key to a successful Job Order Contracting Program. Virtual, Regional, On-site. Introductory, Advanced, Refresher. Instructor, Hands-one, Self-paced. . Learn more… . Testimonials…. Great session… provided very supportive information, in detail! Everything I need to support JOC implementation at my organization!
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BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Tradition is giving way to innovation and necessity at a growing number of America’s 13,515 public school districts. Principals, administrators, school boards, and teachers themselves are acknowledging that the once-hallowed education model of teacher-as-lecturer is leaving too many students unengaged and unprepared for college and the workplace.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2016
As part of the Impulsing Paradigm Challenge through Disruptive Technologies Program (ImPACT)’s Tough Robotics Challenge Program, a group of research leaders at Osaka University, Kobe University, Tohoku University, Tohoku University, The University of Tokyo, and Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a prototype of a construction robot for disaster relief situations.
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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.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
An interesting trend has been unfolding in academic libraries. The library has been welcoming new neighbors. Specifically, programs that support student and faculty success such as math emporiums, writing centers, academic enrichment programs, and excellence-in-teaching centers, are now being given prominent real estate within the library. Before examining the opportunities and challenges of these synergies, it is important to place it in the larger context of the academic library's evolution an
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BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Everyone remembers the classic Fred Flintstone car; a simple design made from rock, wood, and animal hide that is powered by the feet of those riding within it. Not only does the design solve the whole ‘internal combustion engines haven’t been invented yet’ thing, but it is also a completely sustainable design that provides quite a workout for the passengers.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA today said activities in the hydraulic fracturing water cycle ‘can impact—and have impacted—drinking water resources’. read more.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
New York University has recently revealed the design of a new $1 billion development comprising a gym, a swimming pool, performance theaters, and classrooms at 181 Mercer Street. The 735,000-sf building will include a variety of academic facilities and be topped by faculty and student housing towers, TheRealDeal.com reports.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Fire broke out today on the fifth floor of the Kimmel Pavilion, next to the NYU Langone Medical Center's campus on New York's East Side. The building began construction in 2013 and is slated to open in 2018. No one was injured but thick black smoke could be seen over the city. Sources say roofing materials fueled the fire. Video: abc7NY.
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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.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
A sense of place is a long-standing concept. At a grand scale, this has manifest in walled cities and specific architectural traditions. This parallels rituals, traditional garb and dress, and regional cuisines in defining cultures. With the exception of a few very high-level executives, this desire to develop a sense of place seemed to have been lost at the end of the last century in corporate culture.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2016
The Federal Reserve said today it will raise its benchmark short-term interest rate for the first time in a year and expects to lift it faster than previously projected in 2017. Officials said they would up the federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage point on Thursday, to between 0.50 percent and 0.75 percent. The move may cause home mortgages, consumer borrowing and business financing costs to rise as well.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Cities around the world need $375 billion in green investment to avoid catastrophic global climate change, the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group says.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2016
The Federal Reserve said today it will raise its benchmark short-term interest rate for the first time in a year and expects to lift it faster than previously projected in 2017. Officials said they would up the federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage point on Thursday, to between 0.50 percent and 0.75 percent. The move may cause home mortgages, consumer borrowing and business financing costs to rise as well.
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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?
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
A company in Windsor, Calif. recently announced it has developed a structural wall system that uses a combination of bamboo-based engineered panels and metal to produce wall cavities that eliminate almost all of the studs.
Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Matt Handal has written recently about the debriefing process — the opportunity you have after a competition (generally for public-sector work) has concluded for you to learn the basis of the selection board’s decisions. This information can help you understand why you performed well (or poorly) in the competition, especially relevant in the US for architectural and […].
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Using resilient construction techniques in regions prone to extreme weather events is worth the expense, according to a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2016
CEO Warrior founder, author and business mentor, Mike Agugliaro, hosts 80 home service business owners at company headquarters. More than 80 service business owners gathered for a four-day leadership event hosted by Mike Agugliaro, business mentoring and coaching service, CEO Warrior. read more.
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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.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 14, 2016
The national retail pharmacy selected Kansas City, MO for its new 762,000-square-foot distribution center based on the local workforce and centralized location. Read CVS Bringing 360 New Jobs To Missouri on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2016
The 142-room AC hotel in downtown Oklahoma City is rising quickly and when the job is complete, they mean finished.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
A recent story in the Birmingham (Ala.) Business Journal reported that so many local nonprofit organizations are competing for private capital to fund their building projects that there might not be enough money to go around. Among those projects is a new $25 million, 4.1-acre headquarters campus for the Salvation Army.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Operators of large-frame G-Series skid steers and CTLs gain added security features, along with insights into fuel, uptime and jobsite optimization.
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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!
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Collaborative problem solving was on the menu at BD+C’s 6th Annual Under 40 Leadership Summit, Chicago (October 26-28), and at its inaugural Women in Design+Construction Conference, Dana Point, Calif. (November 9-10). Each featured an AEC industry first: a business-oriented hackathon.
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 14, 2016
The chase to harness the massive amounts of data available today has led to increased stress and anxiety amongst companies and workers, according to Deloitte’s "2016 Shift Index.”. Read Technology Gap Is Shaping The Global Business Landscape on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Two new state laws in the Northeast are designed to level the playing field between manufacturers and dealers. But are they providing one with an unfair advantage? That largely depends on whom you ask.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Some pertinent quick-hit announcements and information from the A/E/C community in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Including: ABA Toy Drive, South Mountain Freeway OK’d Again, Henderson Goes LED, More.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Dr. Wilfried Achenbach to discuss technology, energy and environmental issues that will shape the work truck industry at Green Truck Summit on March 14.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 14, 2016
A fire broke out Dec. 14 at a hospital tower under construction at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City.
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2016
November 2016 will most certainly go down in the books as one of the most memorable months in recent decades. If the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in dramatic Game 7 fashion wasn’t enough to shock you, then the events that unfolded during the late evening on Nov. 8 likely were. Regardless of which side of the aisle you stand on, election night was a jaw-dropping moment.
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