Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 7, 2017

From project management to estimating, Viewpoint helps companies like yours be successful in many ways. Our suite of software makes it easy to professionally present yourself and keep tabs on jobs, equipment, and team members. But running a construction company isn’t just about getting bids, staying under budget, and bringing in revenue. It’s also about keeping in tune with your employees whether they work in the office, in the field, or as part of the on-site team.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting (INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY) – RELATIONSHIP CONTRACTING. LEAN Construction Job Order Contracting follows the fundamental aspects of integrated project deliver versus simply being a method to bypass delays and/or checks and balances provided by traditional procurement and/or construction delivery methods.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 7, 2017

From project management to estimating, Viewpoint helps companies like yours be successful in many ways.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 7, 2017

LEAN JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROCESS INTRO 2 – LEAN Construction is an integral part of JOC and other integrated project delivery methods. 1. Involve all key stakeholders including Owner, contractor, subcontractors, and building users in the process. 2. Identify key technologies , such as cloud based cost estimating and project management and begin to capture key parameters. 3.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 7, 2017

We’re a little more than halfway through 2017, and I can say without a doubt that this has been one of the busiest, most frenetic years on record for me—both in my professional and personal life. In my professional life, new projects, planned initiatives and unexpected fire drills have kept me more than busy. Outside of my career, unexpected life stresses, new opportunities and sudden about-face changes have not let me get a moment’s rest.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2017

Construction employment increased in 264 out of 358 metro areas between June 2016 and June 2017, declined in 57 and stagnated in 37, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that even though most metro areas added construction jobs, the employment gains were particularly pronounced in the western third of the country. “Western metro areas, from southern California and Nevada to Oregon and W

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 7, 2017

Someone with an obvious self-interest in marketing budgets (we earn 95 per cent of our revenue from advertising sales) might want to change the headline phrase to “invest” and encourage you to put as much money into the process as possible. But I’ve learned some time ago that the amount you spend/invest turns out to […].

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2017

Toyota and Mazda announced Friday plans to build a new manufacturing plant in the U.S., bringing 4,000 jobs to the as yet unnamed location. The plant will have an annual production capacity of about 300,000 vehicles, and will produce Toyota Corollas as well as a new Mazda crossover vehicle for the North American market. Currently, all of Mazda's cars sold in the U.S. are made in other countries.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2017

The new design for an existing storage center in Heidelberg, Germany attempts to take an existing boring cylindrical tower and turn it into a knowledge center, tourist attraction, and symbol of the transition towards renewables.

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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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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2017

In her letter to Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa) last week, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao notified House and Senate authorizing committees of 10 projects selected by the agency. Earlier this year, the department said it was taking new grant applications for the $710 million in 2017 grants and combine those with the 2018 applications.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 7, 2017

Completion of new data center projects started in 2016 will create enough new server capacity to meet the voracious appetite of expanding cloud providers, easing a shortage of available storage space. - Read: Serving The Cloud: Data Center Supply Races To Meet Demand.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2017

Eric Marcoe is 42 years, married, two young kids, likes to canoe and hike. Nothing out of the ordinary until you hear that for the past two years Marcoe has been Miron Construction’s “dream coach,” a position the Wisconsin-based contractor initiated in 2015 to help its supervisors achieve personal goals that sometimes—but not necessarily—coincide with the company’s work goals for them.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2017

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao notified House and Senate authorizing committees of 10 projects selected by the agency for grants. Earlier this year, the department said it was taking new grant applications for the $710 million in 2017 grants and combine those with the 2018 applications.

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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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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2017

It has taken longer than you hoped for, it has cost even more, but you are the happiest employer around. Your newest hire has been great. You are getting positive feedback, the employee is meeting your benchmarks, and all is well in your company’s world. The following are some signs that you have the right person for the role—and if you don’t, how to find that perfect candidate: Beyond the performance review.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2017

Toyota and Mazda announced plans to build a new manufacturing plant in the U.S., bringing 4,000 jobs to the as yet unnamed location. The plant will have an annual production capacity of about 300,000 vehicles, and will produce Toyota Corollas as well as a new Mazda crossover vehicle for the North American market. Currently, all of Mazda's cars sold in the U.S. are made in other countries.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2017

In September, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat will launch a 12-month research project, “Creating Industry-Accepted Criteria for Measuring Tall Building Floor Area.”.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2017

Researchers in RMIT University in Australia have figured out a novel way to cut environmental hazardous waste and make urban roadways cooler. Mix old ciggie butts into the asphalt. Why? It seems old cigarette butts (CBs) aren't biodegradable because their filters are made of cellulose acetate, a plastic-type material made from wood. They collect toxic substances such as cadmium, arsenic, zinc, iron and copper while the cigarette is in use, but once discarded and exposed to water, the filters rel

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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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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 7, 2017

Excavation support or earth retaining structures are vital where deep excavation is created and arrangement of necessary slope is not possible. Given below, the details of different types of excavation supports. What Are Excavation Supports? Usually, to develop a structure either over the ground or underneath the ground, excavation of soil should be arranged in the ground.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2017

ENR MidAtlantic announces its 2017 Best Project winners

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2017

Time-saving strategies put project team on track to deliver 3,400 beds to Texas A&M in two years.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2017

Carl A. Baumert, Jr., Keast & Hood principal emeritus, died on July 11 in Delaware County, Pa. He was 88.

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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!

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2017

ENR’s Midwest Top Specialty Contractor’s survey is still open through August 18.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2017

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.

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