Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Read a real-world example of a construction contractor’s experience with a cyber attack and the steps it took to thwart the next attempt.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

John O’Leary will take over as president/CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) on April 1. He will oversee brands such as Freightliner, Western Star, and Detroit Diesel. He replaces Roger Nielsen, who will retire at the end of April.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

To use public funds effectively, the government must employ effective management practices and processes, including the measurement of data. Reliable construction cost data is the foundation of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build requirement and associated planning, procurement, and project delivery activity. All public sector departments and agencies would greatly benefit, and meet their fiduciary responsibilities by implementing a consistent, robust methodology based on current b

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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 17, 2021

Volvo’s EW200E material handler has a 48,500-pound operating weight and is powered by a Volvo D6J 6-liter, 173-horsepower Tier 4-F engine. Auto idle and auto engine shutdown help reduce fuel consumption, and ECO mode is available to increase fuel efficiency.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The 90-horsepower TV450B is the largest compact track loader offered by Case Construction Equipment and has sold well since its debut at World of Concrete last year.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

PCL Construction has partnered with Far-UV Sterilray to create a sanitizing solution that enhances cleaning protocols and removes the burden of manual sterilization. The PURE Portal module uses FAR-UV light technology to deactivate COVID-19 in only two seconds within six inches of the surface. It can also reactivate other pathogens that may be present on the surface.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) provider will invest nearly $1.2 million to establish its third major North American location in Indianapolis. - Read: Celigo Establishing Indiana Operations, Creating 150 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic adversely impacted the equipment and event rental industry last year, the latest ARA forecast calls for more positive growth in 2021 and beyond. The previous forecast, released on Nov. 12, projected a modest uptick of 0.

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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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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The unique job-training initiative uses virtual reality simulation to train and certify employees on critical, in-demand skills. - Read: AIDT, Hyundai Team Up For Revolutionary Job Training at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

There is an age-old debate about whether you should include photos of staff members in their resumes. You see, someone could look at the photo and decide (just by their appearance) that they do not want to work with that person. And your firm could lose a valuable contract as a result. I’m here to tell you that in this world, there are people who will reject someone because of the way they look.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Contractor will build a 6,000-acre wetland to treat water discharged from reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee, in $179M lump-sum award.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Haulotte has repackaged its service contracts to address each specific needs. By delegating the maintenance operations to Haulotte Service experts, customers are able to better focus on their business.

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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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Civil Lead

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Cracks in Concrete Slabs Generally, you would have observed when you cast concrete slab, and after 5 to 6 hours. Read more Cracks in Concrete Slab – Why do they develop after casting?

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Contractor will build a 6,000-acre wetland to treat water discharged from reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee.

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Many times you might have heard people complaining about discomfort or pain as a result of their safety footwear. Leave others, have you noticed a bony enlargement lately at the back of your foot? Is it because of the prolonged use of your safety work boots? Could safety boots be causing your feet harm? Certain work boots like steel toe work boots, high topped work boots and even your dress shoes may aggravate the condition, Haglund’s deformity or what we normally call it, a “Pump Bump”.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The construction of international sports venues creates an environment that is perfectly suited for corruption, according to a new study published by Engineers Against Poverty. Projects for big events such as the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup are rife with poor planning, complex contracting, a lack of accountability, and high levels of collusion, the study says.

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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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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Wearing a hard hat can be hot, or cold, and construction workers often ask can you wear a hat under a hard hat. The answer is YES, you can wear a hat under a hard hat, as long as the hard hat is designed for this. It’s important to select hat worn under the hard hat carefully, and that safety regulations must be followed, at all times. Is it permitted by OSHA to wear a Hat under hard hat.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Introduction of Civil Engineer Software: There is multifarious software accessible which are utilized in Civil Engineering. The Civil Engineering Softwares are surging manifold day by day. Here could be a list of SOFTWARE which are outrageously employed by many Civil Engineers all round the world. Civil Engineering Software: Civil engineering software encompasses a variety of tools to assist civil engineers throughout both the design and construction process.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Designing the COVID Transformed Kitchen of 2021. cbroderick. Wed, 02/17/2021 - 08:38. Two award-winning designers created the “ideal” 2021 kitchen for IBSx, fitting it with dynamic storage solutions and innovative appliances in a practical floor plan. Architect Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters says she views the new kitchen as the COVID Transformed Kitchen, which includes spaces for multitasking, quarantine buys, and new hobbies.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Contractor will build a 6,000-acre wetland to treat water discharged from reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee, in $179M lump-sum award.

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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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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

No Metro Immune From Single-Family Price Gains, Says NAR. cbroderick. Wed, 02/17/2021 - 08:44. Single-family home prices continued their strong upward trend last quarter, with a large majority seeing double-digit increases, according to the National Association of Realtors. And as home prices continue to increase, so do mortgage payments and qualifying incomes.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The agency has divided the $56-million project into multiple phases, with final completion scheduled for May 2024.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Power Engineers had previously also reported a cybersecurity breach.

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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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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Spandrel Beam Definition-. In concrete as well as steel construction , spandrel beams are load-bearing beams which attach to just the support columns along the circumference of the structure. Throughout the context of tall buildings , masonry walls are typically unable to handle their own weight and the weight of the slab. So the beam is provided with additional walls at each floor level to support the load on the wall and probably some load on the roof as well.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Lordstown Motors, a creator of electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has entered the Endurance Beta skateboard chassis in the 2021 SCORE International San Felipe 250, part of the SCORE World Desert Championship race series.

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