Tue.Sep 03, 2019

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5 Steps to Better Project Communication

Construction Business Owner

Process connectivity encourages the team to apply foresight and anticipate potential claims categories to help eliminate surprises over the course of the work. Identifying weaknesses during preplanning is a straightforward way to put the company and managers in a better position to adapt and adjust. .

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Construction Sector Waste Due to Flawed Decision-Making

Job Order Contracting

Best value construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methods are readily available to virtually assure maximized environmental and economic returns on AEC, facilities management, and other physical infrastructure repair, renovation, or new construction projects. Flawed-decision making process on the part of real property owners is the primary reason for the AECOO sectors legacy of waste.

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Methods for Better Screening Top Candidates in the War for Talent

Construction Business Owner

How does a firm screen for talent when time is of the essence and there is a deficit in the talent pool? Sticking to a true talent acquisition strategy and vetting process is critical. .

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Construction-related podcasts inspire and educate

Construction Dive

The AEC industry has a surprising offering of easy-to-stream and digestible podcasts with knowledgeable hosts and enlightening guests.

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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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Reducing CO2 through clinker replacement

GCP Applied Technologies

Reducing CO2 through clinker replacement. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:28. GCP Applied Technologies. September 03, 2019. One approach to reducing carbon footprint is to use supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to lower the clinker factor of cement. Each 1% drop in clinker factor can reduce emitted CO 2 by 8-9 kg/cement tonne. However, increasing the SCM level to lower the clinker factor usually results in somewhat poorer cement performance.

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A new HOK report focuses on designing offices for a neurodiverse workforce

BD+C

Scientists are learning more about the natural range of variation in human cognition. Investigations have given rise to the concept of “neurodiversity,” for people who aren’t neurotypical and function under conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit syndrome, dyslexia, and Tourette syndrome. An estimated 15% to 20% of people are what’s known as “neurodivergent.

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DOL apprenticeship plan stirs debate among contractors

Construction Dive

The controversy centers on whether construction should be exempt from a proposed provision that paves the way for standard-setting training programs.

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How To Get Certified as a Pesticide Applicator

Green Industry Professionals

More lawn maintenance contractors are branching into the pesticide-application game. Here’s what you’d need to do if you’re thinking about doing so yourself.

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Skanska scans its way through goliath NYC projects

Construction Dive

Skanska told Construction Dive that it's not a matter of whether to use reality capture technologies, but how.

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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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Top 10 Indoor Amenities in Multifamily Projects for 2019

BD+C

For some strange reason we failed to include “Washer/Dryer in Unit” in our 2017 Amenities Survey. What a boo-boo! So we added that to our 2019 Amenities Survey. . Turns out 3 of 4 respondents (75.1%) in our 2019 Amenities Survey said they had installed washers and dryers in their residential units. “Washer/Dryer in Unit” was #1 in the Top 10 Indoor Amenities for 2019. .

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Off-site Modular Construction: Building for the Future

Contractor Magazine

Since the construction industry began to rebound in 2013, demand for modular off-site construction has increased. Between 2014 and 2017, the market is estimated to have progressed by 26% and is set to grow another 4% per year from 2018 to 2020.

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Puma’s flagship in North America creates immersive experiences for its sports-focused patrons

BD+C

Last week, sportswear supplier Puma opened its first-ever North American flagship store in New York City. The store features 18,000 sf of interactive space over two floors, and double-height storefronts across 160 ft of wraparound frontage.

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Learning From The Top In Louisiana

Business Facilities

A statewide program is building on the success of Louisiana Economic Development’s CEO Roundtables to provide peer learning for emerging businesses. - Read: Learning From The Top In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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MSA 161 T is the First Lithium-Ion Top-Handle Chainsaw from Stihl

Green Industry Professionals

Stihl MSA 161 T provides the power of gasoline with the benefits of battery on a top-handle chainsaw

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CNH Industrial Invests in Nikola’s D Series

Construction Equipment

CNH Industrial will enter into a heavy-duty truck partnership with Nikola Corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona, to “accelerate industry transformation towards emission neutrality of Class 8/Heavy-Duty trucks in North America and Europe through the adoption of fuel cell technology,” according to a…

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We Predicted: Taryl Fixes is the Next YouTube Sensation

Green Industry Professionals

"Taryl Dactal" makes how-to YouTube videos both educational and side-splittingly entertaining.

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Technology Tools for Safer Job Sites

Construction Equipment

Some construction equipment lead boring lives. Destined to spend every day going forward and backward, backward and forward, their repetitious cycle can lull even the safest operator into a road-hypnosis state or even a quick-nod moment.

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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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Harness The Power Of Learning In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

Knowledge leads to profits and cash flow. What makes knowledge powerful? Use of knowledge. In this cutthroat construction industry, you may not be able to outgrow your competition forever, but you can always outlearn them. Randalism: If you know the answers, the questions will not bother you. The only real difference between success and failure is the answers.

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CNH Industrial Invests in Nikola’s D Series

Construction Equipment

CNH Industrial will enter into a heavy-duty truck partnership with Nikola Corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona, to “accelerate industry transformation towards emission neutrality of Class 8/Heavy-Duty trucks in North America and Europe through the adoption of fuel cell technology,” according to a…

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Nonresidential construction spending slips in July 2019, but still surpasses $776 billion

BD+C

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data published today, national nonresidential construction spending declined 0.3% in July totaling $776 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, and increased 0.1% compared to July 2018. The June 2019 estimates were revised upward from $773.8 billion to $778.5 billion.

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That’s How We Roll Expanding To Pennsylvania

Business Facilities

The baked dessert snacks manufacturer has outgrown its New Jersey facility and will create 50 new jobs as it expands its operations to Springettsbury Township, PA. - Read: That’s How We Roll Expanding To Pennsylvania at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Estimators - Unsung Heroes

Contractor Magazine

The field superintendent the general. The journeymen in the field are the troops. Where is the intelligence and logistics coming from? The estimator.

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Cub Cadet Prox Z 972 SDL Holds Hills, Self-Levels with New Seat

Green Industry Professionals

PRO Z 972 SDL maintains slopes up to 25 degrees and self-levels side to side with an Air-Ride seat

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Cat rolls out new skidders

Digger Blog

Caterpillar has brought out a new line of 16 D3 series skid steer loaders and compact track loaders.

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Engineering Firm Helps Contain 15-year-old Oil Spill

ENR Construction

The containment "dome" was fabricated on a fast track to capture and separate oil and natural gas coming up from the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Cub Cadet Pro X Series of Stand-On Mowers

Green Industry Professionals

Strength, comfort and performance raise the bar for landscapers with the Cub Cadet Pro X series of stand-on mowers

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What If The Safety Hazard Never Existed?

ENR Construction

An opportunity on Sept. 27 to learn about implementing prevention through design safety practices.

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Cub Cadet Prox Z 972 SDL Holds Hills, Self-Levels with New Seat

Green Industry Professionals

PRO Z 972 SDL maintains slopes up to 25 degrees and self-levels side to side with an Air-Ride seat

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