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LEAN Construction Project Delivery Toolkit

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Project Delivery. Any real public sector real property owner can efficiently and consistently procure and execute quality repair, renovation, and construction projects using the appropriate processes and tools. It’s not hard… really! Leveraging robust LEAN collaborative project delivery methods…with a proven track records spanning decades… allows schools, government agencies, and other not-for-profit institutions to achieve BEST VALUE, COMPLIANT, FULLY F

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Reynolds Experiment

The Constructor

The procedure of a laboratory experiment to find critical Reynolds number for a pipe flow in different discharge conditions is explained in this.

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Developer to convert Texas mall into $1B mixed-use complex

Construction Dive

Vacant shopping malls such as the Collin Creek Mall in Plano, casualties of the online shopping trend, are ripe for conversion to a variety of uses.

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Strong start to 2019 for architecture billings

BD+C

Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to a level not seen in the previous 12 months, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 55.3, compared to 51.0 in December. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts, also strengthened in January.

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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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VR forklift training removes risks, reduces costs

Construction Dive

The software transports trainees to a "simulated work setting," which can be useful for other heavy construction equipment training scenarios as well.

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Katerra to license process, market software and building components

Construction Dive

The firm's launches last week included a proprietary software that integrates and employs data gathered across a building’s supply chain and construction.

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KF Aerospace Investing $23M In Ontario Expansion

Business Facilities

The expanded aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) will create more than 275 new jobs. . - Read: KF Aerospace Investing $23M In Ontario Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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A new hospital in Qatar reflects local culture in its design

BD+C

This spring, the 1-million-sf Sidra Medical and Research Center in Doha, Qatar, is scheduled to launch a purpose-built clinic with in vitro fertilization services for reproductive consultation. The hospital, which had its official opening on November 12, is one of the few in Qatar offering health services specifically for women and children. The facility, whose nearly $8 billion construction cost was endowed by Qatar Foundation, has more than 50 outpatient clinics and 400 inpatient beds, expanda

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Mack Defense Readies Granites for Army Testing

Construction Equipment

Mack Defense is building five Granite-based heavy dump trucks (HDT) for testing by the U.S. Army. The Production Vehicle Testing is part of its $296 million contract for armored and armor-capable HDTs, named M917A3, according to the company.

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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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Top Utilities: Power Players For Development

Business Facilities

Size counts, but when it comes to making our picks for forward-thinking utilities, so do smart grids, renewable energy and a seat at the table when economic development deals are negotiated. - Read: Top Utilities: Power Players For Development at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Virginia awards $3.3B Hampton Roads tunnel project to Dragados-led design-build team

Construction Dive

The winning group beat out Hampton Roads Capacity Constructors, which included Fluor Corp., The Lane Construction Co. and AECOM.

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Studio NAB’s Superfarm project creates an entire ecosystem in an urban environment

BD+C

Studio NAB’s new Superfarm project is a 110-foot-tall vertical farm prototype that sits on a 40-foot by 40-foot platform built on the water in an urban area. The prototype goes beyond what typical vertical farms offer by creating an entire ecosystem across its six stories.

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Strategic hire, new plant tee Skender up for maximum tech efficiencies

Construction Dive

CEO Mark Skender and CTO Stacy Scopano, who comes from Skanska, share their strategy for improved data flow in the design, engineering and production of modular buildings.

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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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Hospitals not making much progress in reducing their carbon footprint

BD+C

Hospitals have been unable to reduce their carbon footprint over the past 20 years, according to Grumman/Butkus Associates (G/BA).

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Justice Department subpoenas Honolulu high-speed rail records

Construction Dive

The subpoena indicates that the federal agency is pursuing a criminal investigation into the beleaguered rail project.

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Looking at trends and relationships: The magic (and challenges) of association participation

Construction Marketing Ideas

Last night, the executive director and president of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) invited the local chapter executive and membership to a dinner to share observations and ideas about the association and bounce of ideas on how we could improve its effectiveness. It was a good if not inexpensive evening — I don’t get too many […].

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Washington, DC's $1.3B of medical construction led US

Construction Dive

The most populated 25 U.S. metros saw a total of $15.7 billion of activity in the healthcare sector last year.

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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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Big Crowds, Innovative Products at Design & Construction Week 2019

Contractor Magazine

The combined Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and International Builders Show drew huge crowds, and showcased some of the industry's most innovative products.

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Epiroc Adds James River to Dealer Network

Construction Equipment

James River Equipment, a John Deere dealer in Virginia, will now carry Epiroc drill rigs in that state, Epiroc said in a press release.

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Hitachi modified for forestry work [with video]

Digger Blog

Norwegian company Fageraas Skogsdrift DA is among the first contractors to test the Hitachi ZX135USL-6 forestry excavator in its natural habitat. Norwegian company Fageraas Skogsdrift DA is among the first contractors to test the Hitachi ZX135USL-6 forestry excavator in its natural habitat.

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Hard-Digging Hyundai HX220L Tackles Frosty Ground

Construction Equipment

On a cold December day punctuated with biting winds, Construction Equipment editors visited the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 training center in Wilmington, Illinois, to witness an independent operator/instructor and a second-year apprentice evaluate the feature-filled…

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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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Kent contractor heads for all-hybrid

Digger Blog

Rochester-based KKB Group provides niche services to the construction, remediation and recycling sectors. Rochester-based KKB Group provides niche services to the construction, remediation and recycling sectors.

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The Most Fill for the Bucket

Construction Equipment

Construction buckets, whether they be on excavators, loaders, backhoes, or innumerable other material movers, are the real power brokers on a construction site.

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Design and Construction Week Rocks Las Vegas

Contractor Magazine

The combined Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and International Builders Show drew huge crowds, and showcased some of the industry's most innovative products.

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Komatsu America Buys Forestry Manufacturer

Construction Equipment

Komatsu America will acquire TimberPro, a manufacturer of purpose-built forest machines and attachments, offering tracked feller bunchers and harvesters, forwarders, wheeled harvesters, and felling heads. The deal will close April 1, the company said in a press release.

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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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Multifamily Housing Production to Start Leveling Off

Contractor Magazine

Production levels are expected to moderate somewhat in 2019 and will stabilize in a range that that is considered normal.

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Follow the Money, Part I

Construction Equipment

You have heard what people say: If you want to know how something works, just follow the money. Equipment management is no different, and it is useful to trace the flow of funds through an organization in order to understand and communicate how things work.

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NAHB and NKBA Partner to Raise Awareness of the Skilled Labor Fund at Design & Construction Week

Contractor Magazine

Panel discussions, networking events and a fundraising celebration to raise awareness of the skilled labor shortage planned at Design & Construction Week 2019.

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