Mon.Nov 05, 2018

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How the built environment can help the climate crisis

BD+C

The recent report delivered to the United Nations by the International Panel on Climate Change (I.P.C.C.) paints a dire picture of what will happen to the world if global temperatures rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), a threshold that scientists now believe could happen by 2040. Thousands of species will go extinct. Wildfires and food shortages will increase.

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What You Can Learn from AECOM Hunt's Approach to Jobsite Tech

Construction Business Owner

Although it’s hardly a new solution for the industry, the use of 3D modeling on construction projects is still not ubiquitous on and off the jobsite. But there are many advantages to using a 3D model on even a smaller project for a long-term client. Take, for instance, the Walnut Grove Elementary School, an AECOM Hunt project still in progress in a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Championing Regulatory Compliance with the Right Construction Management Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The right construction management software can help construction organisations stay on top of compliance issues. The fact of life about running a construction-related firm is that adherence to regulations, laws and specifications is a gargantuan challenge. With violations often resulting in enormous fines and serious punishments (a case in point is the current ramifications of using polyethylene core-filled panels currently affecting firms in Melbourne), companies are placed in a position where

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Kansas City airport terminal costs approach $2B

Construction Dive

The price tag has almost doubled from estimates during the bidding phase, which the development team attributes to airline design changes like adding gates and airplane parking spaces.

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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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Modernizing schools is paying off in creating better learning and teaching environments

BD+C

It has been estimated that more than half of U.S. public schools need renovations or modernizations to be considered in good overall condition. The cost of bringing those schools up to par, though, could total nearly $200 billion. Cash-strapped school districts that don’t have the funds to fix everything are searching for answers about where infrastructure improvements will have the greatest positive impact on students’ ability to learn and faculty’s ability to teach.

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Skanska bowed out from certain types of P3s. How will that affect the market?

Construction Dive

Avoidance of certain high-risk-high-reward projects is understandable for Skanska, legal experts said, and while the move may slightly reduce competition, it could also serve as a "wake-up call" for other contractors.

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44-acre mixed-use project completes in Northridge, Calif.

BD+C

After a three phase construction plan, The Mix at Harman Campus has officially opened. The 44-acre site combines office, retail, and restaurant space in a campus environment that promotes walkability and connection between buildings.

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Construction manager named for $1.6B aluminum mill

Construction Dive

Industrial Project Innovation LLC will oversee Braidy Industries' 2.5 million-square-foot facility in Ashland, Kentucky, which should create more than 1,000 construction jobs before its projected 2020 completion.

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Everything You Need To Know About Modular Construction

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Modular construction, it’s one of the hot words in construction right now and rightfully so. For the last hundred years we’ve been building the same. Put up a crane, pour a foundation and stick build the remainder of the building. Modular construction is a way of re-thinking how we typically build. What Is Modular Construction? Modular construction or off-site construction involves removing some of the on-site production and instead, fabricating components of a building in a factory.

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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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Massachusetts contractor fined $837K for wage violations

Construction Dive

Force Corp. allegedly failed to make timely wage payments to employees and took illegal deductions from their paychecks for tools, safety equipment, discipline and advances.

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From blogging to content marketing — evolving in practice

Construction Marketing Ideas

In part because of travel, for the past few days I haven’t maintained this blog’s daily cycle. This isn’t the first time I’ve broken my one-entry-a-day guideline. While away on extensive overseas vacations last winter and summer, I also failed to maintain the blog’s schedule. However, these breaks are reasonably recent.

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OSHA cites Florida roofer in fatal fall, proposes $134K fine

Construction Dive

The agency cited Kasper Roofing & Construction for the accident and for not training its other employees on fall hazards.

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Jeff Hux Named Plumbing Contractor of the Year by PHCC & Delta Faucet

Contractor Magazine

Award salutes the contractor that best demonstrates professionalism, merchandising and management skills, innovative plumbing skills, trade involvement and community service.

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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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3 cities in 'late-stage' talks to win Amazon HQ2

Construction Dive

Reports suggest the winning location could end up in Dallas, New York or Northern Virginia — but Amazon remains tight-lipped.

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New Low-Mow Grass at Former President's Home Only Had to Be Cut Once this Year

Green Industry Professionals

These low-mow grasses have been gaining traction because of their look and the ultra-low maintenance required.

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2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year Deadline Extended

Business Facilities

The deadline for submissions for Business Facilities' 2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year has been extended to November 20, 2018. - Read: 2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year Deadline Extended at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Elon Musk to Develop a ‘Futuristic, Blade Runner Pickup Truck’

Construction Equipment

Elon Musk has released more information on Tesla’s upcoming pickup truck, describing its design as a “futuristic-like cyberpunk, Blade Runner pickup truck,” according to the Verge.

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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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No. 1 Industry Gathering Continues to Grow

Green Industry Professionals

A larger footprint and increased attendance combine with new show features for another record-setting year.

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JLG Opens Atlanta-Area Service Center

Construction Equipment

JLG Industries recently opened a new 14,400-square-foot service center in Hiram, Georgia. The new center will inspect, maintain, and repair all brands of lift and access equipment at the facility, or on location at a customer’s job site, the company said.

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Arcosa Marine Products Creating 300 Jobs In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The inland barge manufacturer will invest more than $10 million over the next few years to expand its operations in Ashland City, TN. - Read: Arcosa Marine Products Creating 300 Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ARTBA Names Matthew Jeanneret as new VP, COO

Construction Equipment

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) named Matthew J. Jeanneret as the company’s executive VP and COO, effective Nov. 1.

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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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Greenbuild 2018: Resiliency is the Word

Contractor Magazine

PREVIEW: The Big Green show arrives in Chicago this month, intent on helping the built environment to better withstand the effects of natural disasters and climate change.

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Some vital points to be remembered before purchasing ready mix concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

The ready mix concrete is better as compared to the ordinary concrete mix since it needs less labour, time, efforts and cost. It facilitates to retain homogeneous quality during the work and provides the high speed of concrete construction. With ready mix concrete, various types of issues like inferior workability, segregation, and bleeding, inappropriate water cement ratio, insufficient mixing time can be easily resolved in the construction site.

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FAQ: How Does Fleet Management Software Save Me Money?

Contractor Magazine

Read common questions companies are asking about fleet management software and how it can improve your company.

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Groundskeeper Accepts Reduced $78 Million Award in Monsanto Cancer Suit

Green Industry Professionals

His duties included mixing and spraying hundreds of gallons of Roundup, a glyphosate-containing weed-killer.

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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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PHCC, Delta Faucet Honor Daniel Judd with the Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Award

Contractor Magazine

Judd joined the Fairfax County Public Schools Plumbing Apprentice Program in 2015.

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Petition to Limit Gas-Powered Landscaping Equipment Is Gaining Speed

Green Industry Professionals

A new petition asking for less gas-powered lawn maintenance equipment is making the rounds on Daniel Island.

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Apollo Harnesses a Hot Specialty Market

ENR Construction

Mechanical contractor is a team player on some of the the Northwest's most complex projects.