Fri.Mar 06, 2020

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How AA Jedson Company Manages Challenges on Urban Projects

Construction Business Owner

How AA Jedson Company Manages Challenges on Urban Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 03/06/2020 - 13:21. Urban space construction projects have different types of challenges, which propagate simply from the presence of construction itself and its proximity to homes and businesses. No one likes waking up to a neighbor hammering away early in the morning, or having a dinner ruined by loud concrete trucks delivering materials next door.

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Allowing Employees to Voluntarily Wear Dust or Surgical Masks and the Coronavirus

FDR Safety

With the growing concern about the COVID-19/Coronavirus employers may have employees who express a desire to wear a respirator or mask in the workplace. If the employer allows employees to wear a respirator or a surgical mask certain sections of the OSHA respiratory protection standard may apply. The most common type of respirator employees will ask to wear is a dust mask which may be labeled as a NIOSH N95 respirator.

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IPD – Ensuring Construction COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond!

Job Order Contracting

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. The integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology is the only proven pathway to the consistent delivery of quality projects on-time and on-budget.

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Construction industry growth predicted in JLL 2020 report amid cost upticks, coronavirus uncertainty

Construction Dive

Contributing to the overall economic environment of the industry are the usual suspects of rising material costs and trade policies as well as a new health crisis that could impact those factors even more.

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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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Attention Contractors and Owners. Stop paying TOO MUCH for Indefinite Quantity Construction Contract & Job Order Contract Cooperative Construction

Job Order Contracting

If you aren’t using the Allied States Cooperative for Job Order Contracting then the odds are good that you are paying 300% to 400% more in administrative fees than necessary! The Allied States Cooperative only carries a two percent (2%) fee payable by awarded JOC contractors. Other cooperatives charge threes times (3X) or higher for equivalent, or in some cases less robust JOC Programs.

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Construction employment increases by 43,000 in February and 223,000 over 12 months

BD+C

Construction employment increased by 42,000 jobs in February and by 223,000 or 3.0% over the past 12 months, as the industry’s unemployment rate hit a new February low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said some of the gains were attributable to mild winter weather in many parts of the country last month but added that the main reason for the gains was strong demand for construction services.

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete mix design. michael.delros…. Fri, 03/06/2020 - 18:13. GCP Applied Technologies. March 06, 2020. / concrete / mix design. . Index. Air entrainment. Clay mitigation. Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Corrosion inhibitors. High-range water reducers (HRWR). Hydration stabilizers. Macro synthetic fiber reinforcement.

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Clark settles $5M The Wharf DC lawsuit with Perkins Eastman for undisclosed amount

Construction Dive

The general contractor for Phase 1 of the $2.5 billion development sued the architecture firm for design flaws in 2018 and the latter retaliated with a claim about not being paid. Clark says the pair are now ready to work together again.

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Cat 725 Articulated Dump Truck (ADT)

Construction Equipment

The new Cat 725 ADT has a 26.5-ton payload and is designed, says Caterpillar, for application in heavy and general construction, mining, quarry/aggregates, landfill, waste, and industrial operations.

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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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In a world of changing construction costs, success hinges on accurate data

Construction Dive

Inaccurate construction costs can be the pitfall of construction projects.

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The Art of Earth Architecture

Natural Building

Studio Rick Joy’s Tucson Mountain House was constructed from rammed earth an is a mix of modern minimalism and vernacular construction. This house is one of 250 buildings in The Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, Future , a new book by Jean Dethier and Princeton Architectural Press. Dethier is a curator and historian and has dedicated his 50-plus-year career to exploring architecture made from earthen materials.

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Annual Tax Return Pointers For Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Preparing for tax season is a year-round endeavor. Well-organized small businesses are better positioned to minimize their tax bill while avoiding penalties associated with missing or inaccurate information. Tip number one for construction company owners is to update financials every month, using a streamlined software or cloud-based system. This way, come tax time, everything you need is all in one place.

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Construction Equipment Launches Data-driven Fleet Tool

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment magazine has partnered with Baromitr to offer a new data-driven solution providing critical age and usage fleet benchmark insights to equipment managers.

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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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Fast Response Times Are Essential! Here’s Why

A David Creation

How quickly do you answer the phone when customers call you? Do you send them through a call tree first? When you get an email for a quote, do you reply back within minutes, hours, or days? What about inquiries online, such as Facebook Messenger or Google My Business? Do you have someone who monitors these channels to answer questions and book appointments with lightning speed?

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Kubota SCL1000 Stand-On Track Loader

Construction Equipment

Kubota Tractor Corp. has entered the stand-on track loader market with the SCL1000, designed, says the company, with wide tracks, narrow body, and a rated operating capacity of 1,000 pounds. The new SCL1000, with an overall width of 36 inches, features a standard 9.8-inch track.

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Luma Arles complex nears completion

BD+C

Luma Arles is a contemporary art center in Arles, France that envisions an interdisciplinary center dedicated to the production of exhibitions and ideas, research, education, and archives. The project balances the original 19th century industrial site with the Center’s new contemporary purpose.

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JLG 670SJ Boom Lift

Construction Equipment

According to JLG Industries, the idea for its new 670SJ self-leveling boom lift resulted from the realization that conditions are seldom ideal for the use of boom lifts on the typical job site. “The world is neither flat, nor does it come with improved surfaces,” says JLG.

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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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Medical Device Manufacturer Investing $14M In Indiana Expansion

Business Facilities

Incipio Devices will expand its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operations in Huntington County, IN, creating up to 52 new jobs. - Read: Medical Device Manufacturer Investing $14M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Doosan Intelligent Load Management System

Construction Equipment

Doosan Portable Power now offers a generator option designed to reduce the potential for “wet- stacking” (unburned fuel passing into the exhaust system) and the associated damage and performance issues wet-stacking can cause for diesel generators.

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Design firms creating plans to re-imagine D.C.’s tidal basin

BD+C

Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin , a man-made body of water surrounded by cherry trees, is facing an increased risk of flooding. The area not only faces higher tides due to sea-level rise, but the land itself is also sinking. The National Mall lies in a 100-year flood plain, and the walkway near the Jefferson Memorial already floods at high tide most every day.

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Doosan Portable Power XP185 Air Compressor

Construction Equipment

Doosan Portable Power has expanded its small air compressor lineup with XP185WDO, a high- pressure model producing 185 cfm and 125 psi, making it ideal, says Doosan, for a variety of applications, such as general construction, sandblasting, pneumatic-tool operation, pipeline testing, and fiber…

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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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Virginia OKs Gas Tax Increase

ENR Construction

Gas tax revenue has steadily declined in recent years, limiting the state’s ability to keep pace with road and bridge maintenance needs.

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Caterpillar 910, 914, 920 Compact Wheel Loaders

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar has added three new models to its compact wheel loader lineup: 910, 914, and 920, the latter replacing the 918M. New options are available on the new models, says Caterpillar, and certain features available only as options on former models are now standard.

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ENR CA & NW's Owner of the Year: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

ENR Construction

ENR California & Northwest names the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as its 2020 Owner of the Year.

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Caterpillar D7 Crawler Dozer

Construction Equipment

The new Cat D7 crawler dozer, replacing the D7E, features a high-drive undercarriage, fully automatic four-speed transmission designed to continuously adjust for optimum power, and the Cat C9.3B engine rated at 265 horsepower.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Construction Jobs Growth Stays Strong, 42,000 Gain in Feb.

ENR Construction

All construction sectors added jobs in Feb., led by specialty trade contractors segment.

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IMT 6000-Series Crane

Construction Equipment

Iowa Mold Tooling Co. (IMT) has introduced its new 6000-Series hydraulic telescopic crane and Dominator I mechanics truck package.

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Coronavirus Impacts Clear on Global Manufacturing Purchasing Index

ENR Construction

Falloff is the steepest since 2009, says economics firm IHS Markit.

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