Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

How IoT Advances Jobsite Safety Practices During the Pandemic. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/10/2021 - 07:30. Despite the significant health and safety issues COVID-19 posed over the past year, some contractors were able to quickly step up to the challenge, get their workers back on the job safely and keep projects moving. These forward-thinking construction firms introduced new safety protocols and relied on Internet of Things (IoT) technology, among others, to help address the unprecedented reali

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Collaborative Construction Procurement Planning and Project Delivery is a robust process for consistently achieving long-term best value for all participants and stakeholders. Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Emerging robotics technology may soon help construction companies and contractors create buildings in less time at higher quality and at lower costs.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Electric vehicle battery manufacturer Microvast will create nearly 300 jobs at a new location in Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN. - Read: Microvast To Invest $220M In Tennessee Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In support of its TECH EmPOWERment initiative, Navistar has launched a website that shares information on career opportunities for technicians in the transportation industry. The site, www.internationaltrucks.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Prinoth and McNeilus have introduced a tracked concrete mixer for the off-road construction market. Multi Machine, the Prinoth dealer for the Northeast, decided to add a concrete mixer to their national rental fleet so contractors could gain access in hard-to-reach locations.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

courtesy of Canvas. No matter the industry, robots are highly efficient at performing repetitive tasks. We’ve seen that firsthand in the construction industry in recent years with the emergence of bricklaying , rebar-tying , and overhead drilling robots. These robots not only offer consistency, but help to reduce muscular-skeletal injuries caused by long term stress on muscles and joints.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Vermeer announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Bron, allowing the group to sell its products through Vermeer industrial dealers worldwide.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Increasing Number of Prospective Buyers Are Turning Active. cbroderick. Wed, 02/10/2021 - 09:30. The National Association of Home Builders says low mortgage rates, a desire for more space, and the suburbs are the main reasons prospective buyers are now turning into active buyers. For the fourth year in a row, the number of prospective buyers turned active buyers has increased.

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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.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders from Bozzuto Management Company and Goldman Copeland about: . • Advice on installing EV ports in multifamily housing . • Advances in fire protection engineering. . . THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2021.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Recent advancements in machine learning provide advice on bidding, scheduling and labor allocation, pointing the way to a more data-driven project life cycle.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A survey of the construction industry by Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. , found that 67.6% of respondents had not seen their Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) significantly impacted by COVID-19.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Recent advancements in machine learning provide advice on bidding, scheduling and labor allocation, pointing the way to a more data-driven project life cycle.

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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?

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Becoming an architect is hard, but we all know that. You go to school for a long time and work and study, but upon graduation you are not an architect. So when does that moment happen? Welcome to Episode 68: “Where is the Finish Line?”.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In support of its TECH EmPOWERment initiative, Navistar has launched a website that shares information on career opportunities for technicians in the transportation industry. The site, www.internationaltrucks.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

. 1. AWARD-WINNING NYC TOWERS PACKED WITH AMENITIES.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Applying AI to planning requires a trove of data, and many power utilities have the operational data necessary to begin the kind of advanced analytics machine learning can provide.

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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.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Garney Construction has recently trialed a new smart device from Kenzen to help protect workers from heat stress. The devices, which were worn on the arms of 28 Garney workers at 10 worksites throughout the U.S., monitor key physiological indicators of each worker, including core body temperature, heart rate, and exertion level. Detecting changes in these factors can lead to proactive prediction and prevention of heat injuries and illnesses.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Generac's new Edgefield County, SC operations will manufacture generators and associated energy technologies, serve as a distribution center to customers throughout the Southeast. - Read: Generac Power Systems Creating 450 Jobs In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Texas saw its grade rise overall, but the state's highways rated a D+ in ASCE's 2021 Texas Infrastructure Report Card.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

When to Remove Concrete Forms ? Concrete forms are steel or aluminum mould in which concrete is poured to manufacture many structures like columns , slabs , beams , and many other types of cement structures. It is an alternative method of an old type of timber shuttering. To reduce the construction cost the steel or aluminum types of mould are used.

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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!

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This real estate listing in Australia has a lot of charm. Natural materials and traditional building methods were used to create this home situated in a peaceful rural view sanctuary. The home has a northerly orientation to take advantage of passive solar heating. The external stone walls are built from locally sourced granite while the internal dividing walls are crafted from hand-made mud bricks.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Top Metros for Buyers Working From Home. cbroderick. Wed, 02/10/2021 - 09:33. A city with the perfect balance of affordability, livability, and connectivity makes it an ideal place for remote workers to live, according to PCMag. Understanding the markets fit for working from home can be beneficial to builders far after the pandemic is over because remote work has been trending upward since 2010.

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Sore feet can lead to frustration and discomfort throughout the day, which directly affects your mood and productivity while at work. Wearing the wrong footwear only adds to this painful experience further. Plus, this further extends to living with prolonged foot problems for the rest of your life. So, don’t your feet deserve to be treated right for a long and healthy life?

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Construction Workers Among Least Likely to Accept Vaccine. cbroderick. Wed, 02/10/2021 - 09:36. Despite having higher rates of mortality during the pandemic, construction workers are among the least open to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Data research firm Morning Consult surveyed 16,790 employed adults between October and January to find the likeliness for each industry member to receive a vaccine if offered.

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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!

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

One of a pair of basket-handle twin true-arch bridges is now carrying traffic between Illinois and Iowa.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Secondary Markets Thrived in Final Quarter of 2020. cbroderick. Wed, 02/10/2021 - 09:42. Buyers diverted their attention away from the largest metros last year and focused on suburban and second-home metros, making the final quarter of 2020 the most prosperous for the two markets. A recent luxury market report from Realtor.com found the majority of the 95 tracked metros experienced price growth in the fourth quarter and luxury homes were sold an average of 15 days faster than in 2019.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

How can you mitigate risk and equip your teams to make good choices?

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