FDR Safety
APRIL 27, 2017
By Jim Stanley. President, FDRsafety. What a difference a few months can make, as can be seen with changes at OSHA. A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. Then, the publication was full of news about companies being cited and fined.
Lets Build
APRIL 27, 2017
In the US there are a lot of construction companies doing different work within areas like commercial, institutional, industrial, and civil construction services. But who are the biggest construction companies in the US? That is something GenieBelt has decided to figure out. We hereby present our master list of the biggest construction companies in each state of the US.
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Construction Equipment
APRIL 27, 2017
In an 8 to 3 vote Tuesday, California's Senate Committee on Governmental Organization took another step towards passing SB30 that bars any business involved with building the barrier wall between the U.S. and Mexico from doing business with California. SB30 be heard next by the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB30 is sponsored by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) is one of two bills taking aim at contractors who choose to work on the border wall.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2017
The Detroit Free Press building is ready to undergo a massive renovation to change what was once a newspaper building into a mixed-use building with retail, office, and residential space. On April 25, Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group announced it was selected as the architect of record and historic consultant for the project.
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 27, 2017
. . Telematics are an important part of tracking equipment, setting geo-fences, and monitoring security. Eyrus, a data collection and software company in Washington, D.C., has developed a new way to track who's who on construction jobsites. FOX5 in Washington, D.C. posted this video explaining how construction companies in the D.C. area are using Eyrus data to stay on budget.
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BD+C
APRIL 27, 2017
Billed as “the world's first fully-automated, coin-operated car vending machine,” Carvana vending machines are starting to “protrude” from high visibility properties around many urban areas lately. Beyond visual interest, this belies a subtle shift we see in the automotive retail typology moving forward. It’s much less about advertising as in the past, and more an all-out assault on the conventional car buying model, which traditional dealerships are being forced to address.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 27, 2017
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab has posted a video of its Digital Construction Platform (DCP) which is designed to fabricate large scale architectural forms on-site in real time. The DCP v.2 is a mobile tracked, self contained, solar powered robot with two arms that uses additive construction techniques and materials (such as spray foam, concrete, fiber) to create a 2,786 cubic meter structure.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2017
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings program has an extensive list of plug load utility incentives available for free download. The document provides a state-by-state compilation of programs utilities offer to help customers make their use of electronic equipment more energy efficient. The list is composed of roughly 380 different programs.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 27, 2017
Hitachi announced Tuesday it is purchasing Sullair, air compressor manufacturing company based in Illinois, from Luxembourg-based Accudyne Industries for $1.24 billion in a move designed to mesh greater global market presence with data monitoring.
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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
APRIL 27, 2017
There are 109,748 architects in the United States, according to the 2016 Survey of Architectural Registration Boards. While this represents a minimal drop from the previous year (roughly 0.4 percent), the survey also reveals that architects increasingly hold licenses in multiple states. In fact, U.S. architects now have 126,554 reciprocal (out-of-state) licenses, a 3 percent increase from 2015.
Construction Dive
APRIL 27, 2017
Many state court rules call for a losing party to pay the winning party’s attorney fees and other costs if the loser asserted its claim in bad faith or without substantial justification. A recent decision of Maryland’s highest court avoided the improper imposition of this severe sanction on a construction contractor. Read more.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2017
Wynn Resorts is preparing to convert a 130-acre golf course in Las Vegas into Paradise Park, a $1.5 billion development with a 20-acre lagoon at its core. According to CNBC , the park was originally disclosed last year, but it wasn’t until just recently the company’s board approved the project.
Construction Dive
APRIL 27, 2017
A ground breaking took place this week for the new luxury hotel that will go up at the Johnson Controls Pro Football Hall of Fame Village in Canton, OH. The 243-room, 345,000-square-foot hotel is scheduled to open in 2019. Read more.
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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?
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 27, 2017
Michael Stone has posted comments about a developer/general contractor’s offer to subs, worded like this: We are in receipt of proposals from several well-qualified general contractors, all of whom have shown interest in our project. We anticipate that the eight homes. immediately followed by seven more homes. […].
Construction Dive
APRIL 27, 2017
Share ideas and meet new friends at the Project Management College of Scheduling (PMCOS) 2nd Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA – May 7-10. The conference will feature lectures and panel discussions on scheduling topics, including best practices, risk and claims. Read more.
The Korte Company
APRIL 27, 2017
When it’s time to consider building a cold storage space, facility managers for large-scale food processors, distributors and local grocers alike need contractors to understand two things. First, the facility being built or renovated must be easy to keep clean. Second, construction scheduling and phasing must accommodate a fully-operational facility.
BD+C
APRIL 27, 2017
When West Sacramento completed its citywide needs assessment, results determined that a multi-generational facility was necessary to support cultural activities, theater productions and educational classes. As architects began planning the facility, they knew the design had to complement the urban cityscape, so they chose to build with coated metal to achieve the bold look they were after. .
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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.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 27, 2017
Forty high school students from Warren County High School in Warrenton, NC, took a 20-hour bus ride to Hastings, MN, to learn about job prospects in the construction industry and how to operate Komatsu equipment.
Business Facilities
APRIL 27, 2017
A new natural gas pipeline, installed with help from state, local and private partners, made the expansion possible. Read Louisiana Cat Expanding New Iberia Operations, Adding 60 Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 27, 2017
The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. (NCNLA) is honored to support the endeavors of institutions, organizations, educators and other industry-affiliated entities through sponsorships and grant funding annually.
Business Facilities
APRIL 27, 2017
The Henrico County, VA Board of Supervisors has approved a separate tax rate that will dramatically reduce the property tax for data centers. Read Henrico County, VA Cuts Data Center Tax Rate on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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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!
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 27, 2017
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recently published revised voluntary safety standards for consumer and commercial lawn mowers, the result of a five year review. Robotic mowers slated to be next.
PC Construction
APRIL 27, 2017
This week PC Construction’s Ashlyn Couture, Bob Morris, and I had the opportunity to attend the SkillsUSA NC annual Leadership and Skills Conference in Greensboro, North Carolina. Over 2,300 high school, technical school and college students.
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 27, 2017
This article is extracted from an exclusive construction article written by Noel Mades, a renowned civil engineer. The article sheds light on working stress design and its criterions. Working stress design is a useful design process in which structures or members are well-balanced toward prearranged working loads at stresses which are under their ultimate values; linear distribution of flexural stresses is accepted.
ENR Construction
APRIL 27, 2017
What are the implications and liability exposure for using or relying on data gathered by an automated drone in a construction project? This fast-paced technology evolution could leave existing law behind and force courts to rely on outdated precedents to resolve disputes involving drone technology.
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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!
Construction Dive
APRIL 27, 2017
This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Trump Overturns Obama-passed OSHA Recordkeeping RuleTrump Executive Order Seeks to Enforce Buy-American ActTiny Homes May Be a Good Option for a Lot of PeopleSocial Media Trends & Tips for Usage Read more.
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