The pros and cons of design-build
Construction Dive
MARCH 9, 2020
The collaborative design-build delivery method can save time and money, but experts say there are key factors contractors should consider before making the switch.
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Tornadoes and Other Catastrophic Events Can Cripple a Construction Project—And How to Respond
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 9, 2020
I missed it by less than an hour. I was working late last week and left my office right before midnight … which happened to be right before a Category 5 tornado ripped through the outskirts of downtown Nashville and then proceeded to East Nashville and Putnam County. The next morning, the skies were clear as the sounds of sirens and wreckage hummed throughout the city.
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OSHA advisory committee discusses major industry hazards
Construction Dive
MARCH 9, 2020
The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health examined and advised on top issues including falls, opioid abuse and suicide.
Sinopec Builds New Factory To Help Combat COVID-19 In 12 Days
Business Facilities
MARCH 9, 2020
To help provide masks needed to battle the COVID-19 outbreak, Sinopec has established its first melt-blown non-woven fabric assembly line at its Yanshan factory in Beijing. - Read: Sinopec Builds New Factory To Help Combat COVID-19 In 12 Days at BusinessFacilities.com.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Scrutiny shifts to city of New Orleans in the aftermath of the Hard Rock collapse
Construction Dive
MARCH 9, 2020
Alleged malfeasance in the New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits could leave the city liable, although it would be difficult to prove, a legal expert explains.
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Texas Facilities Commission Named ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2020 Owner of the Year
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2020
Under the guidance of the Texas Facilities Commission, construction is progressing on the Capitol Complex Project—a nearly $900 million effort that will create a destination that celebrates the capitol and centralize all state agencies.
Kansas: More Than “Just A Great Place To Run Out Of Gas”
Business Facilities
MARCH 9, 2020
From massively talked about talent initiatives, to major business expansions and attractions, Topeka is turning the corner on economic development. - Read: Kansas: More Than “Just A Great Place To Run Out Of Gas” at BusinessFacilities.com.
Designing campus buildings through an equity lens
BD+C
MARCH 9, 2020
Traditionally, campuses have been designed for the able-bodied, college-age student from the majority culture who enrolls full-time. But today’s campuses—from residential to commuter, four-year to community college, research to liberal arts—are now serving students from a wider demographic with a broader range of life experiences.
Report: Quality Management Problems Could Further Delay Virginia Rail Project
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2020
D.C. area transit authority analysis of $2.8B Silver Line cites safety and other concerns that contractors and oversight agency have failed to address.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
BuroHappold commits to all new building projects achieving net-zero carbon by 2030
BD+C
MARCH 9, 2020
Buro Happold has committed to all new building projects achieving net-zero carbon for operations by 2030. The engineering firm has also made a significant two-year investment in supporting the International Living Future Institute (ILFI).
Parameter is Missing for Some Types
Revit OpEd
MARCH 9, 2020
From a thread at RFO , Aaron explains what's gone wrong. Aaron wrote: "If someone deletes a family that is also the default option for a Family Type, with that Shared Parameter: Yes, the entire parameter gets deleted. It's terrible behavior, and its been that way for years. In case I wasnt clear: This is a known issue, and it's easily reproducible. Take any Family that uses a Shared Family Type Parameter, that has a default value.
Auburn University, Robins & Morton open Construction Field Laboratory
BD+C
MARCH 9, 2020
Robins & Morton and Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) recently celebrated the dedication of the Robins & Morton Construction Field Laboratory. A facility of the CADC’s McWhorter School of Building Science, the first-of-its-kind lab will advance hands-on education and research. It was made possible with support from its namesake construction firm valued at more than $1.3 million. .
Massachusetts Utility Pleads Guilty to 2018 Gas Explosion
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2020
Columbia Gas plea follows an agreement to pay a $53 million federal fine for blasts and fires north of Boston that killed one man.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
New York's façade inspection program gets an overhaul following a death from falling terra cotta
BD+C
MARCH 9, 2020
In December 2019, a piece of terra cotta fell from a Manhattan tower, killing a passerby and prompting the New York City Department of Buildings to step up enforcement of the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP). A new rule adopted on January 14, 2020 makes substantial changes to the inspection and reporting requirements for FISP, commonly known as Local Law 11.
Grand Jury Charges Former Illinois State and Chicago Official With Bribery
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2020
Bill Helm, a former deputy commissioner of the Chicago Dept. of Aviation and a former IDOT official, was indicted March 6 by a grand jury for bribing former Illinois Senate Transportation Chairman Martin Sandoval.
Utility Pleads Guilty to 2018 Mass. Gas Explosion
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2020
Columbia Gas of Massachusetts pleads guilty in federal court for the deadly 2018 natural gas explosions and fires north of Boston.
Trump Administration Flashes New Caution Light for NJ Bridge Funds
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2020
Feds have consistently blocked any federal dollars to replace nearby aging Hudson River tunnel
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Trump Administration Flashes Red Light For Part of New Jersey Bridge Funds
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2020
The Trump Administration has consistently blocked a related Hudson River tunnel's funding.
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