Tue.Oct 20, 2020

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Benefits of 4BT JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Software and Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

Here are just a few of the many benefits of 4BT JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Software and Cost Data that drive best value JOC Programs for public sector real property owners and their service partners. Assure that your organization achieves best value for your JOC Program, delivers and receives high quality services, and doesn’t pay excessive fees for unnecessary items.

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5 Reasons to Bring Construction Claims Experts into Early Planning

Construction Business Owner

5 Reasons to Bring Construction Claims Experts into Early Planning. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 16:01. Due to the many factors that have impacted and changed the construction industry throughout 2020, projects are facing increased risks that may open the door to some unique claims or litigation. With detailed knowledge and reporting essential to processing claims, construction business owners and their legal counsel can benefit from incorporating construction claims experts from the ons

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Major Problems in Concrete Pumping Works: How to Avoid Them?

The Constructor

The major problems that one encounters when pumping concrete are blockage of pipeline, and segregation and bleeding of concrete mix. Blockage is the.

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VW to Acquire Navistar

Construction Equipment

Volkswagen’s truck division, Traton, will move forward to acquire Navistar following a letter from the Navistar board approving a cash offer of $44.50 per share, a deal estimated to by $3.7 billion. The offer was up from $43 proposed last month.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Winning with teamwork

BD+C

Chase Center, home to the Golden State Warriors professional basketball team, exemplifies the centrality of technology, sustainability, community involvement, and building team coordination in the design, engineering, and construction of a modern-day sports venue.

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New multifamily complex completes in Austin

BD+C

Rhythm Apartments, a 327,145-sf multifamily complex located in northwest Austin, has recently completed construction. The 262-unit community features multiple public areas and amenities spread across its sprawling grounds. Britt Design Group designed all the common spaces including the main lobby, club lounge, game room, business center, media lounge, model units, and the leasing office.

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Tyler Eqt. Marries Old School with New Tech

Construction Equipment

Brooke Tyler III, president of Tyler Equipment, arrives at his dealership around 6 a.m., often manning the switchboard in those early hours. He catches up with people he does not have a chance to go out and see. “The relationship side [of this business] is fun,” he says.

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Co-op Live will become the UK’s largest arena

BD+C

Located on the Etihad Campus in Manchester, Co-op Live will be the largest arena in the UK. With a maximum capacity of 23,500, the arena is designed to become one of the world’s premier music and entertainment venues. The project was given the green light by Manchester City Council on Sept. 24.

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Pavement Tech Lowers City Temps

Construction Equipment

Arizona State University researchers are working with the city of Phoenix on a pilot program studying the use of "cool pavement" to reduce heat island effect, a phenomenon that raises temperatures in urban areas covered by asphalt and concrete.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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GM To Invest Nearly $2B To Build EVs In Tennessee 

Business Facilities

Fully electric vehicles, including the Cadillac LYRIQ, will be built at the Spring Hill, TN plant, General Motors’ largest facility in North America. - Read: GM To Invest Nearly $2B To Build EVs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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AIA releases updated contracts for multi-family residential and prototype residential projects

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing updated contract documents today, including two key residential contracts and a complimentary Condominium Project Guide.

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Roche Canada Creating 500 Jobs In Ontario

Business Facilities

Roche will invest $381 million to establish a Global Pharma Technical Operations site at its Canadian pharmaceutical headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario. - Read: Roche Canada Creating 500 Jobs In Ontario at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Volvo Awarded Grant For More Electric Trucks

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America was awarded $21.7 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage. The U.S.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Updated AIA Contractor’s Qualification Statement and Warranty Bond documents available

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released updated Contractor’s Qualification Statement and Warranty Bond documents.

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Alta to Acquire Howell Tractor and Eqpt.

Construction Equipment

Alta Equipment Group Inc. will acquire Howell Tractor and Equipment, LLC., a privately held heavy equipment dealer serving Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Howell Tractor carries heavy construction, mining, material handling, and crane equipment available for sale or rent.

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Best practices in S+T office design

BD+C

Demand for new S+T workplaces has remained strong and even increased in 2020 as companies pursue emerging therapies and look to develop work environments that facilitate research at the highest level. Researchers in STEM fields require access to a lab to perform much of their work, and although the highly collaborative, team-based nature of research projects is difficult to accommodate during a global pandemic, spaces that foster collaboration remain a long-term priority.

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Zurich Offers New Risk Management App for Constuction

Construction Equipment

Zurich North America Insurance is offering a new construction app through Zurich Services Corporation designed to help its construction customers manage their risks and help improve safety, quality, and insights while on the job.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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7 Most Durable Jeans for Construction Work!

Work Gearz

Being in construction work means tackling tough conditions throughout the day! For this, you definitely deserve clothing that is comfortable yet tough enough to withstand the harsh construction working conditions! And amongst clothing, the very first thing that should be taken into consideration is the pair of pants. You can wear any work pants of your choice, but nothing can beat the durability and the toughness of jeans!

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ARA Develops Covid-19 Safety Program

Construction Equipment

The American Rental Association has developed a member program--called “Clean. Safe. Essential”--designed to keep the rental experience safe through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Op-Ed: What's at Stake for Construction in the 2020 Elections

Construction Business Owner

Op-Ed: What's at Stake for Construction in the 2020 Elections. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 17:38. Election day 2020 will shape our country for years to come. While there are still many unknowns, one thing is certain: As voters, it is our responsibility to elect congressional leaders who create the conditions for job creators to create jobs and help the entire workforce achieve their career dreams and whose policy positions support the construction industry, which is the backbone of the

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Trimble & Boston Dynamics Partner for Robotics

Construction Equipment

Trimble and Boston Dynamics will integrate a variety of construction data collection technologies with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot platform.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Builder Confidence Remains Extremely High

Pro Builder

Builder Confidence Remains Extremely High. mbeirne. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 11:32. Builder sentiment set a record for the second consecutive month, reaching 85 in October compared with 83 during the previous month. September and October are the first instances ever when the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index has been above 80. . “Traffic remains high and record-low interest rates are keeping demand strong as the concept of ‘home’ has taken on renewed importance for work, study and other purposes in

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Trackunit Moves 'Eliminate Downtime' to Phase 2

Construction Equipment

Trackunit’s Eliminate Downtime movement has begun work on its next phase: creation of an industry blueprint for data-sharing.

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5 Best Paint Sprayer for Chalk Paint

Work Gearz

If you are someone who loves DIY projects, then painting a piece of furniture, or any other household item that needs a revamp is probably something you have thought about at some point. You do not have to be an artist or need a professional, to paint old items to look new in your house. All you need is the right tools for it. In this article, I will be covering a few of the best paint sprayers for chalk paint that will do wonders for all your paint related DIYs.

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Young Indian Architects and Builders Are Embracing Sustainability

Natural Building

There a slow revolution brewing in the world of construction. Since the mid-1960s British-born Indian architect Laurie Baker pioneered a newer method of construction by using locally available material. Many architects thought of joining this movement of making only sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings, but it mostly remained a romantic vision.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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Making the Spa Life Your Permanent Home

Pro Builder

Making the Spa Life Your Permanent Home. mbeirne. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 11:46. Rancho La Puerta, in Tecate, Mexico, is one of the world’s leading spas. The haven for health and wellness seekers is renowned for its organic farm, workshops, spa treatments, all-natural dining menus, and classes like the Organic Breakfast Garden Hike and Cardio Hip Hop. . The property is creating a new-home community for spa enthusiasts to live in on site.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in UAE

CivilJungle

Introduction to Top 10 Construction Companies in UAE. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of a federation of seven emirates. Construction Industry of UAE is one of the largest industry in the world. There are many Iconic structures Skyscraper and the tallest buildings in the world are found in Dubai. Dubai is renowned for the world’s best Infrastructure and one of the tallest buildings in the world.

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Builder Confidence Remains Extremely Confident

Pro Builder

Builder Confidence Remains Extremely Confident. mbeirne. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 11:32. Builder sentiment set a record for the second consecutive month, reaching 85 in October compared with 83 during the previous month. September and October are the first instances ever when the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index has been above 80. . “Traffic remains high and record-low interest rates are keeping demand strong as the concept of ‘home’ has taken on renewed importance for work, study and other purpos

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