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The Stack Rock Group blog: How a landscape architect gets it right

Construction Marketing Ideas

The Stack Rock Group is a landscape architecture practise based in Boise Idaho, with an office in Salt Lake City, Utah. While Stack Rock’s market is clearly local and specialized, it has produced an exceptionally well-designed blog that serves its intended market and reaches beyond to include content that is worthy reading anywhere. I especially […].

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Insulated metal panels achieve high-tech design aesthetics

BD+C

Equipped with the latest tools and technology available, the innovative medical practice known as Urology of Virginia has a long history of diagnosing and treating all urological conditions with the highest quality of care. Over the years, this commitment has resulted in a larger number of patients, requiring the practice to expand their Virginia Beach facilities to service a growing community.

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Social + Strategy = Fresh Ways to Find and Engage New Hires

Construction Marketing

For small to mid-size businesses the hiring process is often ongoing throughout the year. Marketers need to step in and help companies realize the value of social networking platforms to help with their constant state of recruiting. Social media can provide construction businesses with an authentic and meaningful way to reach job seekers. Today, it’s simply not enough to post job openings on Indeed, Monster, and Construction Jobs.

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Slope stabilisation on the Cumbrian railways

Digger Blog

J Murphy & Son is moving 50,000 tonnes of soil to protect the railway in West Cumbria from landslips. J Murphy & Son is moving 50,000 tonnes of soil to protect the railway in West Cumbria from landslips.

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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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Contractor faces 20 years in prison for forced labor

Construction Dive

The owner of several construction companies in northern California held undocumented workers in captivity, refused them pay and forced 24-hour shifts.

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The 50 States of Construction: 'Cranes in the air' define Rhode Island's construction landscape

Construction Dive

The state's aggressive courting of new corporate investment has driven its robust construction activity the last three years.

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This is the world’s first Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Platinum project

BD+C

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa., has recently become the first certified Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Platinum project in the world. The building originally opened in 2012 and was the first and only project to receive SITES 2009 Pilot Four Star certification.

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Diversification, “Extras” are Dealer’s Stepping Stones

Construction Equipment

Chris Shea, 38, president/CEO and owner of Low Country Machinery, a JCB dealer in Pooler, Georgia, parlayed a job behind the parts counter into his own dealership, growing it steadily.

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Skanska 'unlikely' to hit target operating margin in 2019, 2020

Construction Dive

It hasn't hit 3.5% since 2014, but by being more selective about the types of construction projects it bids on, the Swedish firm said its backlog is “trending downward to a healthier base.

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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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Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats Opens New HQ In Cape Coral

Business Facilities

A skilled, available workforce, city incentives, and ample space for its facilities brought the boat builder's $2 million expansion to Cape Coral, FL. - Read: Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats Opens New HQ In Cape Coral at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How to Tune Up Your Trailer’s Wheels, Tires and Electrical

Green Industry Professionals

Take care of your trailer and it will take care of you. These basic maintenance tasks can help avoid repairs and prevent accidents.

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Alexa, tell me why my multifamily property needs a community network

BD+C

Best-practice rules of the multifamily business are evolving as connected devices continually change the way people live, work and play. Cord cutting, Amazon shipments, home-office careers and smart thermostats are just the beginning. Communities will soon rely on artificial intelligence—“Siri, lock the door,” the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and more to secure and retain residents.

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LA's Oceanwide Plaza restarts, owing subs almost $100M

Construction Dive

The largest recorded mechanic's lien so far reportedly has been for almost $53 million from subcontractor Webcor.

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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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The new Olympic House in Switzerland will reflect the international governing body’s values

BD+C

On June 23, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will inaugurate Olympic House, its new headquarters building in Lausanne, Switzerland, whose construction is nearing completion. The building will allow the IOC to consolidate its staff of more than 500 people, who are currently scattered across several buildings in Lausanne. The design of the new building—by the architectural firms 3NX and IttenBrechbühl—reflects the Committee’s values and mission, according to Thomas Bach, IOC’s president.

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Caterpillar Realigns Metrics in Focus on Rental

Construction Equipment

In 2017, Caterpillar adjusted its strategy toward rental, “elevating” its focus in a market the company has served for decades, says Kurt Norris, director of global rental & used equipment services.

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Blockchain: A primer

BD+C

More than one in seven banks now uses blockchain technology. American Express and Mastercard filed several patents last year related to the technology and B2B transactions, according to pymnts.com. And by 2022, global spending on blockchain technology by all sectors could hit $11.7 billion, from an estimated $1.5 billion in 2018, according to International Data Corp.

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Follow the Money, Part 2

Construction Equipment

Last month we discussed the need to know how equipment-related transactions flow through the organization and detailed a process for operating costs. We introduced a diagram of how charges flow from the job accounts to the equipment account.

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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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ICC release 2019 guidelines for safe use of repurposed shipping containers

BD+C

The International Code Council released the 2019 guideline for the safe use of repurposed shipping containers.

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Safe Welding Inside and Out

Construction Equipment

In a welding shop, workers have a choice: complete their work according to safety standards, or overlook the precautions that keep them safe. Although welding should not be dangerous when performed correctly, serious bodily harm is unavoidable without proper protection methods and equipment.

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Bill Would Change Littering Laws to Include Grass Clippings, Leaves on Streets

Green Industry Professionals

Punishments vary based on the amount of waste, and include a combination of a fine and community service.

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VIDEO: Sarasota County Wins Fleet Master Award for Large Fleets

Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) and Construction Equipment presented the 2019 Fleet Master Awards in a celebration on March 20, 2019, recognizing organizations that excel in cost-effective management of mixed fleets of on- and off-road mobile equipment.

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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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PC Team Pitches in for Tornado Victims

PC Construction

Earlier this month, a series of tornadoes struck Alabama and Georgia, devastating neighborhoods and communities in the two states. The PC team at the Richland Creek Water Supply Program project organized a collection of items.

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Leavitt Cranes Adds Potain Tower Cranes

Construction Equipment

Leavitt Cranes will sell and support Potain self-erecting tower cranes in Washington and Oregon, after being named a dealer by Manitowoc Cranes. Leavitt is a division of Pacific Northwest Co.

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Finance for Landscaping Business Owners of All Sizes, Part 4

Green Industry Professionals

There are many types of budgets available to landscaping business owners. Here’s how to start your budgeting journey.

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Engcon Aims to Triple Production with $100 Million Investment

Construction Equipment

Engcon will invest nearly $100 million in new manufacturing equipment in the next three years, aiming to triple production capacity. The company said the investment in new CNC machines is spurred by “enormous market interest” in its products.

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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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Great Lakes Forest Products Creating Sister Company In Indiana

Business Facilities

The lumber manufacturing company will invest $7 million to establish a new spinoff in Bristol, IN, creating up to 100 new jobs. . - Read: Great Lakes Forest Products Creating Sister Company In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The MEWP Market Booms as OEMs Boost Safety

Construction Equipment

The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) market is healthy and growing, and many of the latest changes manufacturers are making in the category are dedicated to elevating safety.

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Much of Hudson Yards Phase One is Open

ENR Construction

Much of Manhattan’s 17.4-million-sq-ft Eastern Yard--the 13-acre first phase of the 28-acre Hudson Yards air-rights minicity—is open.

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