Fri.Oct 13, 2017

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Integration and Innovation: What’s Next for Viewpoint

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve had a great time here at the Viewpoint 2017 Collaborate User Conference , where close to 2,000 people have gathered to network, collaborate, learn, and have fun. At our closing session of the conference, attendees were treated to a sneak peek of what’s to come for Viewpoint. You’ve seen it throughout the week in your sessions and you’ve heard the rumblings.

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OSHA & ASSE Partner to Distribute Protective Equipment

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) have partnered to organize and distribute protective equipment and other resources to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. OSHA offices in Houston and Corpus Christi will work with the ASSE Region III leadership to coordinate donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and distribute information on safety and health issues during recovery efforts.

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Integration and Innovation: What’s Next for Viewpoint

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve had a great time here at the Viewpoint 2017 Collaborate User Conference, where close to 2,000 people have gathered to network.

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Smart Partnership Created for Heavy Equipment Operator Training

Construction Equipment

Three things are required to train heavy equipment operators: a big spot to dig, some big iron, and a big commitment. A smart group of construction career advocates have come up with a way to meet those three requirements.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Resiliency takes center stage in new projects around the country

BD+C

On July 28, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection awarded AECOM and a team that includes OMA, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, and Matrix New World Engineering the final design contract for a resilience project along the Hudson River. The primary goal is to reduce flooding in Hoboken, which has 2.3 miles of coastal exposure, and parts of Weehawken and Jersey City.

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Partnership Creates Equipment Operator Training Site

Construction Equipment

Three things are required to train heavy equipment operators: a big spot to dig, some big iron, and a big commitment. A smart group of construction career advocates have come up with a way to meet those three requirements. Prince William County in northern Virginia says there are about 2,500 unfilled equipment operator jobs in the area right now and when projects on Interstates 66 and 395 begin, the number of unfilled jobs could be as high as 5,000.

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When should you work on your construction marketing plan? Answer: Yesterday

Construction Marketing Ideas

Online construction marketing consultant Brian Javeline suggests that the best time to work on your construction marketing plan is. yesterday. He says that far too few contractors bother even developing a plan, and those that do generally rush it at the end of the year, and then (alas) it often gathers dust […].

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Skyjack and Trackunit Partner to Provide Telematic Connectivity

Construction Equipment

Skyjack, a division of Linamar, has announced a partnership with Trackunit Inc. with the goal to meet the increasing demand for machine connectivity and supporting the connected fleet goals of Skyjack’s customers. . Brad Boehler, Skyjack president and Tom Valbak Aardestrup, COO of Trackunit, announced the partnership during the Access, Lift & Handlers Conference in Miami, Florida.

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The University of Oklahoma receives its first residential colleges

BD+C

KWK Architects and ADG Architects recently completed work on Headington and Dunham residential colleges at the University of Oklahoma. The $75 million residential colleges are the first on the Norman, Okla., campus. Headington and Dunham are designed as living/learning spaces to provide students with a sense of community and identity within the larger university.

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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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Unique Ways Highly Profitable Contractors Reduce Taxes

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractors Reflect On This Year's Results As The Last Quarter Begins. Going into the last Quarter of the year. Time for some basic reflection about taxes. Officers in S-Corps tend to take payroll later in the year. Now is the time if you have not already been taking payroll. Don't wait until it is time to prepare your Construction Company tax return.

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New Landscape Saves Water, Money for Arizona Community

Green Industry Professionals

Xeriscaping is becoming a trend in arid regions with its style of landscaping designed to require little to no irrigation.

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OSHA, ASSE to Distribute PPE to Harvey Relief

Construction Equipment

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) have partnered to organize and distribute protective equipment and other resources to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. OSHA offices in Houston and Corpus Christi will work with the ASSE Region III leadership to coordinate donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and distribute information on safety and health issues during recovery efforts.

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Toronto’s CN Tower improves views with floor-to-ceiling dynamic glass windows

BD+C

Recently installed dynamic windows in the CN Tower observation deck include Prel-Shade Thermochromic Glass, from Suntuitive. The dynamic glass, which was used in floor-to-ceiling windows, is sun-responsive and gradually darkens as the sun heats it. The glass darkens in proportion to the sun’s intensity to produce a reduction of heat and glare inside the building.

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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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Moody’s Analytics Creates Amazon HQ2 Top 10 List

Business Facilities

It’s the corporate expansion project everyone is paying attention to: 50 cities have stated an interest in landing Amazon’s second headquarters , dubbed HQ2, and it seems everybody has an opinion on where the $5 billion investment and 50,000 jobs belong. But Moody’s Analytics has taken a more scientific approach to HQ2 than most to answer the burning question: Where should Amazon put its second headquarters?

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Skyjack, Trackunit Partner on Telematics

Construction Equipment

Skyjack has partnered with Trackunit on machine connectivity to support the connected fleet goals of Skyjack’s customers. . Brad Boehler, Skyjack president and Tom Valbak Aardestrup, COO of Trackunit, announced the partnership during the Access, Lift & Handlers Conference in Miami, Florida.

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Risk management takes center stage in new projects around the country

BD+C

On July 28, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection awarded AECOM and a team that includes OMA, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, and Matrix New World Engineering the final design contract for a resilience project along the Hudson River. The primary goal is to reduce flooding in Hoboken, which has 2.3 miles of coastal exposure, and parts of Weehawken and Jersey City.

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Canada Superclusters Will Promote Innovation, Economic Growth

Business Facilities

Canada is demonstrating a commitment to growing its economy and creating middle-class jobs for its citizens by moving forward with an Innovation Superclusters Initiative. The initiative will leverage a federal investment of up to $759 million (CAN$950 million) to generate public-private partnerships in innovative industries across the country. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced the nine successful supercluster applications during a cross-country to

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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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IAPMO seeks volunteers for 2020 WE•Stand Technical Committee

Contractor Magazine

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking volunteers to participate on the technical committee working toward the development of the 2020 edition of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand).

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Different types of concrete mixes

Construction Cost Estimating

Nominal Mixes: Earlier, specifications for concrete are set the ratios of cement and fine course aggregates. This mixes of fixed cement & aggregate ratio makes sure sufficient strength in concrete and it is termed as nominal mixes. The strength of the nominal concrete for a specified workability fluctuates significantly because of the difference of mix components.

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Michigan college retrofits half-century old architecture with today’s geothermal systems

Contractor Magazine

Monroe County Community College officials recently lauded the college’s switchover from an outdated, conventional HVAC system to a much more energy-efficient and sustainable geothermal-based system in five campus buildings

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Moses-Ludington Hospital Phased Completion Begins

PC Construction

The renovation of the Moses-Ludington Hospital is well underway in Ticonderoga, New York, with the first phase of work – the outpatient unit – now complete.

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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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Departments of Justice, State to Punish Companies Favoring Foreign Visa Workers over U.S. Citizens

Green Industry Professionals

The departments are teaming up to punish companies that favor foreign visa workers over "qualified" U.S. citizen workers.

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Top 35 data center construction firms

BD+C

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AHR Expo announces 2018 Innovation Award Winners

Contractor Magazine

Recognizes some of the most inventive products, systems and technologies featured at the January 2018 AHR Expo in Chicago.

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Caltrain Breaks Ground on $180-Million San Mateo Grade Separation Project

ENR Construction

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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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Making buildings work better

Contractor Magazine

Seattle design-build contractor develops a new approach to financing energy-efficiency projects.

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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – Rebar clash prevention

BIM & Beam

This article is the continuation of a conversation that I started with the blog post depicting the value of BIM for Concrete and continued with from 2D to 3D with rebar detailing. If you’ll remember, I’ve described what I see as four main benefits for a BIM-centric approach to concrete: Combines the versatility of 2D documentation with the higher level of fidelity and accuracy of 3D modeling of steel reinforcement and concrete accessories, with minimal effort to produce both.

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Creating a legacy for the next generation

Contractor Magazine

Dr. Leon Danco, the founder of the Center for Family Business, once wrote that sex is the opiate of the oppressed, so small business owners tend to have a lot of kids.

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