Construction Business Owner
MARCH 1, 2021
Evaluating & Evolving Post-Pandemic Best Practices. Alex Headley. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 08:30. The year 2020 is behind us. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, a large portion of contractors found a way to navigate their companies through the past year and are in a position to survive and succeed in 2021 and beyond.
FDR Safety
MARCH 1, 2021
In addition to the COVID-19 guidance published by OSHA in late January, the United States Department of Labor also created a set of industry-specific guidelines for creating safer workplaces amidst the Covid-19 epidemic. In an effort to make that information more accessible, we have provided links below. For a full list of all industries included, please visit OSHA’s website.
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Construction Equipment
MARCH 1, 2021
Mack Defense announced today that the U.S. Army ordered 99 Mack Defense M917A3 non-armored Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT) as part of the previously announced firm-fixed-price $296.4 million contract between the U.S. Department of Defense and Mack Defense.
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2021
The ReefLine will be a new seven-mile-long underwater public sculpture park, snorkel trail, and artificial reef located of Miami Beach’s shoreline. OMA is collaborating with a team of marine biologists, researchers, architects, and costal engineers to design the project’s master plan and a distinct sculpture within it.
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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.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 1, 2021
At 90 horsepower, the Case Construction Equipment TV450B is the company’s largest compact track loader. The vertical-lift unit was introduced at World of Concrete 2020 and features major in-cab updates from the previous Alpha Series.
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Construction Equipment
MARCH 1, 2021
Trimble announced today the launch of its new Dimensions Spotlight Series. Beginning in March, the on-demand series will be available throughout 2021 and include topics on reviving the U.S. infrastructure, the evolving workforce, sustainability, and automation.
Business Facilities
MARCH 1, 2021
Electric vehicles are no longer the wave of a distant future: 2021 will be a breakout year for e-vehicles in the wake of General Motors’ announcement that it will end production of internal combustion engines in 2035. - Read: Electric Vehicles: Charging To The Top at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
MARCH 1, 2021
First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing. cbroderick. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 09:43. An increasing number of first-time buyers opted for conventional, conforming loans rather than FHA-insured mortgages in January. Just 24% of first-time buyers went with an FHA loan in January while 59% of first-time buyers obtained conventional financing, reports the National Association of Realtors.
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2021
The 65,000-sf, 14-story Moise Safra Center has opened in New York City’s Upper East Side. The PBDW Architects-designed building will act as a second home for the Jewish community it serves and unite a broad range of programming inclusive of both community center and religious functions.
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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.
Business Facilities
MARCH 1, 2021
Global IT and business consulting company CGI will create 300 jobs at its new IT delivery center in Knox County, TN. - Read: CGI Investing $27M In New Tennessee IT Delivery Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Law
MARCH 1, 2021
Insurance has never felt cheap to companies in the construction sector, although many or most of them never took the sort of risk management measures highlighted in our regular insurance articles, so to a large extent often had only themselves to blame if they were paying higher premiums than they need have. Now however it turns out that we have been living in some sort of golden age for insurance, when premiums were in fact relatively low, and sometimes falling.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 1, 2021
JLG has introduced a multi-reverse camera system for its SkyTrak telehandlers. The optional feature increases job site awareness by displaying multiple views from behind the machine—left, right, and rear.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2021
Pipeline installation firm pushes continued diversification, with CEO expecting non-oil and gas business to grow about 20% in revenue and 45% in profit this year
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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
MARCH 1, 2021
Total construction employment has rebounded since Covid hit the economy last spring, according to the Marcum Commercial Construction Index, produced by Marcum LLP, for the fourth quarter of 2020, yet it remains below levels registered before the pandemic.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2021
Despite the difficulties of keeping work going amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT) has more than $24 billion worth of projects under construction at the moment—the largest amount in its history.
BD+C
MARCH 1, 2021
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating 102 member-architects to its College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the architecture profession. The fellowship program was developed to elevate architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2021
GAO nixes Fisher Sand & Gravel claim over Laredo, Texas barrier task-order award to Kiewit unit Southwest Valley Constructors, despite a $33.
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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.
CivilJungle
MARCH 1, 2021
What Is Curing of Concrete? Curing performs a crucial role in the growth as well as the resilience of concrete strengths. Since applying water to that same concrete mixture there is an exothermic process that tends to toughen the concrete. Hardening of concrete also isn’t instantaneous yet lasts for a prolonged period of time, taking additional water to maintain hydration.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2021
GAO overrules Fisher Sand & Gravel's claim against the Corps' award of Texas barrier to competing Kiewit unit Southwest Valley, despite a $33.5-million price difference.
Constructlaw
MARCH 1, 2021
Published in Law360 on February 25, 2021. Reprinted here with permission. On Feb. 15, the International Bar Association released the long-awaited update, adopted by the IBA Council on Dec. 17, 2020, to the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration.[1]. First formalized in 1999, the IBA rules have become the most widely accepted set of guidelines for international arbitration proceedings.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2021
Gov. Evers proposes nearly $2.4 billion in Wisconsin capital budget, nearly half of which is devoted to the University of Wisconsin system.
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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!
Pro Builder
MARCH 1, 2021
Americans’ Personal Income, Savings Increase Double-Digits. cbroderick. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 09:01. Coronavirus stimulus payments helped to heighten Americans’ personal income by 10% in January, according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Employee compensation and personal savings rates increased as well, mainly due to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, says the National Association of Home Builders.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2021
Unlike many companies in the civil infrastructure business, Quanta's backlog held steady.
Pro Builder
MARCH 1, 2021
6 Favorite Residential Products Spotted at KBIS. cbroderick. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 09:09. Despite some technical difficulties, manufacturers continued to share recent product debuts at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show earlier this month. Forbes asked six industry experts about their favorite products. Alena Capra, interior designer and SoFlo Home Project TV Host, said Rev-A-Shelf’s new Maxx Drawer maximizes drawer space during a time when more Americans are focusing on home organization.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2021
Proposed budget calls for funding of 28 projects within the University of Wisconsin system.
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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!
Pro Builder
MARCH 1, 2021
Innovative Products: A New High-Performance Wall. cbroderick. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 14:36. Patti Gunderson, a building science engineer at the Home Innovation Research Labs, explains the myriad values of the new, high-performance Extended Plate Wall System. . Watch more from The Weekly here. High-Performance Homes. Products. High-Performance Homes.
ENR Construction
MARCH 1, 2021
The return of some 50,000 students to in-person learning on March 1 across the oldest U.S.
Pro Builder
MARCH 1, 2021
Ryan Cantrell and the Art of Tier 3 Market Dominance. cbroderick. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 14:40. Learn how and why Ryan Cantrell from Trendsetter Homes , a production builder in Springfield, Mo., managed aggressive growth and made radical changes to lead and dominate his market. . Watch more from The Weekly here. Regional Builders. Housing Markets. Regional Builders.
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