Construction Business Owner
JULY 6, 2018
The new solar panel import tariffs being implemented by the United States are causing some concern for the construction industry, and for good reason. A 30-percent duty on solar panels from overseas will have quite the financial impact on a growing industry in the nation—an industry that was poised to make the next jump in its evolution.
Construction Equipment
JULY 6, 2018
AGC reports construction employment increased by 13,000 jobs in June and by 282,000 jobs over the past year, reaching a 10-year high, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said many construction firms appear to be more willing to hire amid lower tax rates and a more favorable business environment, but caution that trade fights and labor shortages pose risks to future growth.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 6, 2018
Today's Guest Article Is From Brian Javeline Of MyOnlineToolbox. While the title of this story mentions website leads, planning also can incorporate many other forms of leads. However, we decided to focus on website leads since so many contractors simply do not have a great online presence designed to capture more quality business opportunities. Go open your last version of your Marketing Plan.
BD+C
JULY 6, 2018
A lack of a coordinated regulatory environment for development and a failure to adequately warn residents of potential flooding dangers made flood impact worse from Hurricane Harvey, according to a new report.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JULY 6, 2018
Caterpillar announced Thursday it is making a $40 million investment in its North LIttle Rock, Arkansas grader and wheel loader plant. Cat plans to add new paving equipment products to the NLR production line in 2019, which will mean 250 new positions for assemblers, welders, mechanics, machinists, fork truck drivers, and order pickers in the next 6-12 months.
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Construction Dive
JULY 6, 2018
Bridging North America, the group selected by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority to build the up to $3.7 billion U.S.-Canada bridge, also includes Canadian entities ACS Infrastructure, Aecon, Dragados and more.
BD+C
JULY 6, 2018
Since 2013, the real estate investment firm Slate Asset Management has been acquiring properties in midtown Toronto. It currently holds 10, including all four corners at the intersection of Yonge Street (Toronto’s main drag) and St. Clair Avenue. On the southwest corner, Slate has devised a block plan with a mixed-used tower designed by Studio Gang, which is the architectural firm’s first project in Canada.
Construction Equipment
JULY 6, 2018
Since its start, the U.S. Interstate Highway System has built 50,000 miles of interstate roads which make up 25 percent of our country's total highway traffic. Geotab specializes in fleet tracking solutions and has created an interactive page that shows how the highway system has grown over the last six decades featuring a chronological slide and I-specific pop-up for each road.
BD+C
JULY 6, 2018
HDR and Delos have signed a strategic alliance agreement to work on applied research and further development of wellness design tools.
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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?
Construction Equipment
JULY 6, 2018
Caterpillar announced Thursday it is making a $40 million investment in its North LIttle Rock, Ark., grader and wheel loader plant. Cat plans to add new paving equipment products to the production line in 2019, which will mean 250 new positions for assemblers, welders, mechanics, machinists, fork truck drivers, and order pickers in the next 6 to 12 months.
Construction Dive
JULY 6, 2018
The NBA team alleges that mismanagement on the part of Swinerton Builders has led to $50 million in cost overruns on an up to $200 million hotel.
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2018
The building products technology company recently broke ground for the new plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. - Read: USG Boral Invests $39M In New Manufacturing Plant In India at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
JULY 6, 2018
Fortive expects the construction software and data firm to generate $130 million this year and anticipates a 10% return on capital within five years.
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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.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 6, 2018
Construction of post-tensioned slabs on grade is equivalent to applying reinforcing steel, with the exception of the tensioning step. The placing of cables is done according to the suggestions provided by the engineer and managed to run through the center of the slab. For residential construction, tendons at 48 inches on center are mostly found. There are huge amount of steel for commercial foundations.
ENR Construction
JULY 6, 2018
Industry does gain 13,000 jobs in June, led by heavy-civil segment, which picked up 6,100 positions.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 6, 2018
In structural engineering, various structural members are titled on the basis of their behavior under applied load. If the primary mode of delivering the load occurs due to bending then the structural member is known as beam. It can be also said that a beam belongs to a structural component that has the ability to resist load initially by making resistance against bending.
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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!
BD+C
JULY 6, 2018
Historically, society has segregated people by biological sexual differences. This was the case even as late as the beginning of the 20th century, where co-ed schools had separate entrances for boys and girls, and even taught them in separate classrooms altogether. When Title IX was passed in 1972, the focus was on requiring equal access to all educational activities, regardless of a student’s sex.
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