Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2017

While weather experts predicted the 2016-2017 winter to be less harsh than the previous year, January has already proven that the majority of the United States is not immune—with snow already on the ground in 49 of the 50 states. Additionally, the Pineapple Express, a weather phenomenon causing torrential rain, heavy snow and damaging winds, has already hit Northern California and Nevada bringing the worst flooding in 11 years.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 26, 2017

JLG plans to close three plants, including its telehandler assembly lines in Orrville, Ohio, moving all North American telehandler manufacturing to its Pennsylvania locations. The current JLG telehandler offering in North America will remain unchanged. Engineering services in Orrville will continue normal operations.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2017

Professional construction business coach and industry speaker George Hedley helps contractors grow, profit and build better all year round. In 2016, he focused on improving your business strategy and how you can better manage your workforce. In case you missed one of his monthly columns, check out the list below to help you revolutionize your company and its culture in 2017. .

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 26, 2017

United Rentals will acquire NES Rentals under a definitive agreement announced this week. The deal is for approximately $965 million in cash and is expected to close early in the second quarter of 2017, subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance and customary conditions. The board of directors of United Rentals and Diamond Castle Holdings LLC, the majority owner of NES, unanimously approved the agreement.

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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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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2017

While weather experts predicted the 2016-2017 winter to be less harsh than the previous year, January has already proven that the majority of the United States is not immune—with snow already on the ground in 49 of the 50 states. Additionally, the Pineapple Express, a weather phenomenon causing torrential rain, heavy snow and damaging winds, has already hit Northern California and Nevada bringing the worst flooding in 11 years.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2017

While weather experts predicted the 2016-2017 winter to be less harsh than the previous year, January has already proven that the majority of the United States is not immune—with snow already on the ground in 49 of the 50 states. Additionally, the Pineapple Express, a weather phenomenon causing torrential rain, heavy snow and damaging winds, has already hit Northern California and Nevada bringing the worst flooding in 11 years.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 26, 2017

Williams Sausage Company will invest about $37 million to expand with a second facility in Union City, TN. Read Food Manufacturer Creating 226 Jobs With Second Tennessee Plant on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 26, 2017

While the root cause of delays may vary, disputes invariably arise as to the excusability, compensability and duration of the resulting time impact. If a delay is due to contractor-caused problems, it may result in costly liquidated damages. If the owner is responsible, the contractor may be entitled to a mix of direct, overhead and impact costs. On larger projects, thousands, if not tens of thousands, of dollars per day may be at stake.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2017

Mike Fredricks, Fortiva Retail Credit. Research shows that more than 50 percent of all home improvement projects over $5,000 require financing, according to the Certified Contractors Network. read more.

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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 Dive

JANUARY 26, 2017

Everyone needs a challenge. So there has been a wave of events to show off some excavator operation skills. The events took place in different countries including one in Canada last August. Take a look at impressive things these operators can do.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2017

ABM announced that its ABM Technical Solutions group has acquired Mechanical Solutions, Inc., a provider of HVAC services, plumbing and building automation in the Dallas, TX area. read more.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 26, 2017

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at:In This Expansion Construction Market, Why Isn't Your Business Growing5 Steps for Building a Construction Business Website4 Recent Changes to the Construction IndustryRead more.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C.— National construction employment declined by 3,000 net jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, according to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data recently released by the Associated Builders and Contractors. The industry added 102,000 net new jobs on a year-over-year basis, the smallest increase in more than four years.

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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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Business Facilities

JANUARY 26, 2017

The company will invest $7.5M to expand its corporate headquarters, R&D, manufacturing and warehouse operations in Prince William County. Read Dulles Glass And Mirror Expanding In Virginia on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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BD+C

JANUARY 26, 2017

A massive 2.7-acre mixed-use development in Los Angeles is promising to be the city’s next premier rental location when it opens in early 2018. The development, dubbed Circa, is located in the heart of the South park District at 1200 S. Figueroa Street and sits directly across from the Staples Center and L.A. Live.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2017

Three 19-year-old plumbing apprentices sat in the front of the room during a recent customer service seminar. They were mostly attentive and engaging. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 26, 2017

A massive 2.7-acre mixed-use development in Los Angeles is promising to be the city’s next premier rental location when it opens in early 2018. The development, dubbed Circa LA, is located in the heart of the South park District at 1200 S. Figueroa Street and sits directly across from the Staples Center and LA Live.

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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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JANUARY 26, 2017

This e-book being offered by contractingbusiness.com collects content from Penton Media's entire Mechanical Systems Group. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 26, 2017

Alan Greenberger, FAIA, former Philadelphia Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the City Planning Commission, has been selected to receive the 2017 Thomas Jefferson Award. The Thomas Jefferson Award recognizes excellence in architectural advocacy and achievement. Greenberger will be honored at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017 in Orlando.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2017

American Residential Services held the Great Garment Giveaway at Hope Church on January 21. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 26, 2017

The design for the new 200-meter, 54-story Jardins de l’Arche Tower has been unveiled by Ateliers 2/3/4/. The tower will rise in Nanterre La defense, Paris and comprise 65,000 sm across three sliding, superimposed volumes. The first volume will provide 15,000 sm of office space while the second and third volumes will contain 700 hotel rooms. However, these rooms will be split between three different hotel complexes.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 26, 2017

Stanley Fatmax Shovel features ControlGrip technology for easier, more comfortable use.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 26, 2017

PBS.org reports the Trump administration has instituted a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants. The order is seen as a part of a broader communications clampdown within the executive branch. Emails sent to EPA staff and reviewed by The Associated Press detailed specific prohibitions banning press releases, blog updates or social media posts.

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