Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The emergence of construction technology has sparked an overdue, industrywide revolution. As technology companies attempt to capitalize on the unspoiled market, the industry is becoming infiltrated with a slew of enticing new options. Innovative project management and scheduling software, building information modeling (BIM), lean tools, value stream mapping (VSM) and 3-D printing are flooding the market.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The rheological properties of concrete are dependent on the factors like mix proportions, consistency, the properties of each ingredient present in.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Twenty-five years ago, I was first turned on to the idea of virtual reality (VR) as the holy grail of design visualization in architecture while thumbing through inspirational musings and essays published in Cadence’s “Special Summer Reading Issue.” Indeed, VR took hold of many an imagination, as popular media glimpsed into bleeding-edge work by research labs like Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Media Lab and the Human Interface Technology Lab (HIT Lab) at the University of Washing

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Characteristics of rice husk ash concrete such as workability, strength, setting times and effects of concrete admixtures on its properties are.

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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 Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, like hundreds of other cities across the United States, is saddled with an aging infrastructure originally designed and built in the mid-1800s. Basement sump pumps, roadside storm water drains, sewage lines and industrial wastewater all drain together, and the system is easily overwhelmed by storm events and annual snow melt.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

In 2004, I wrote an article for one of the first editions of Construction Business Owner magazine titled “Is Your Goal to Retire Before You Learn the Computer?” At that time, many owners didn’t want to add technology to their operations, and they were hoping computerization would not be required to do business. Boy, were they wrong. Now, cutting-edge technology is required to communicate with customers and subcontractors, obtain and read plans, schedule jobs and people, and manage business and f

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Thanks to innovative design and the use of Solarban ® 70XL glass by Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass), the architects for Bob Evans Farms’ corporate headquarters were able to incorporate those features and more into a modern structure that venerates the company’s rural heritage.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Jeff is a crane operator working out of Detroit, Michigan. Thirty years ago, he learned how to operate heavy equipment the same way every other operator did: on the job. “I remember starting out in a 20-ton crane years and years ago,” he said. “I didn’t know what I was doing—alarms were going off; I was hitting override buttons—I’m lucky to be alive.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

A 20-sm hotel room does not provide the biggest canvas to try and create a unique and luxurious experience for guests, but that is all the space Morphosis had when redesigning a series of rooms for the House of Architects at 7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland.

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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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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The emergence of construction technology has sparked an overdue, industrywide revolution. As technology companies attempt to capitalize on the unspoiled market, the industry is becoming infiltrated with a slew of enticing new options. Innovative project management and scheduling software, building information modeling (BIM), lean tools, value stream mapping (VSM) and 3-D printing are flooding the market.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

. . The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has released its annual list of bridges in our country that are deemed structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. ( Report available here).

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson famously said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” This is as true in construction as it is in boxing. Even the best contractors can find themselves in the middle of disputes. Occasionally, these disputes escalate, and the contractor is presented with a bond claim. Depending on the size of the claim and the strength of the company, these claims can put contractors on the ropes and even knock them out of business.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The ubiquitous open office layout is “about to get a major makeover” that will emphasize coworking, personal development, and a reimaging of the workplace—including the role of the built environment and technology—with an eye toward putting workers first.

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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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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Thank you for waiting; your call is important to us, and we will attempt to answer it as soon as possible.” That message is a common one, and waiting on hold often represents a source of irritation for consumers around the world. This is especially true if they are left in a call queue with nothing but monotonous beeps or poor music for company. In order to avoid the pitfalls associated with such practices, construction companies must take an alternative approach.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Stellar Industries, Inc. has announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent to purchase the assets of American Crane, Incorporated (ACI) and Tire Trucks International (TTI). The purchase of ACI’s and TTI’s assets fits well with the commitment and success Stellar continues to have in the Tire Service Truck industry. The physical location being in close proximity to the current Stellar facilities also bodes well to a successful transition.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“For more than 70 years, the Skunk Works has existed to create revolutionary aircraft and technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible (Lockheed Martin).” Area 51 has long been thought to be one of the most secretive places on the planet. Whether there was an actual, extraterrestrial event remains a mystery, but one true aspect of this secluded part of Edwards Air Force Base in Nevada is the existence of Skunk Works.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

. K.S. Contracting Corporation, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and owned by Paresh Shah, is accused of cheating dozens of immigrant works out of $1.7 million in unpaid wages and benefits under the New York State Labor Law.

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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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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The Crest Roofing & Co. blog demonstrates effective blogging for a regional contractor — in this case, a roofing business based in Edmonton, Alberta. The blog covers a diversity of roofing topics, effectively adapting them for the local market. If you are a roofing contractor elsewhere in North America, you could easily borrow the concepts […].

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Despite not having all permits required for the work, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is starting work this week on the first leg of the controversial $2.1 billion Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion project. According to Corps spokesperson Shannan Bauer, Ames Construction of Burnsville, Minnesota was performing pre-construction studies near Horace, North Dakota yesterday.

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Digger Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Kubota has high hopes for its new KX027-4, which it is looking to go down a storm in the UK plant hire market. Kubota has high hopes for its new KX027-4, which it is looking to go down a storm in the UK plant hire market.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

A new metamaterial developed by a team of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder has the ability to passively cool objects, even under direct sunlight. The new material is a glass-polymer hybrid that measures 50 micrometers thick and reflects incoming solar energy while simultaneously allowing the surface it is applied to shed heat in the form of infrared thermal radiation, CU Boulder Today reports.

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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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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

More than 200 New York City students donned 3D glasses for “DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World,” that will air in theatres across the U.S. to promote engineering careers.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

A partnership with Georgia’s university system and the availability of a skilled, high-tech workforce brings Honeywell’s new software development center to Atlanta. Read Economic Development Deal of the Year: Bronze Award on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

JM Lapp Plumbing & Heating, Bird-In-Hand, Pennsylvania, is CONTRACTOR's Contractor of the Month for February. Find out why we at CONTRACTOR believe JM Lapp Plumbing & Heating is a top-notch contractor. read more.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The Volunteer State’s leadership position in our automotive rankings keeps getting stronger, as GM doubles down on its investment in Spring Hill, TN. Read Economic Development Deal of the Year: Silver Award on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB. as a required tool in preparing transparent, detailed, and verifiable construction cost estimates for projects/task orders.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The blue-ribbon judging panel for our 2016 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition had so many great projects to evaluate, they bestowed a record seven Honorable Mention Awards. Read Economic Development Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

“Open Book JOC” is a term that has been floating around for a bit, and is a procurement mechanism that appears exclusive to the State of Arizona. The fact of the matter is, Open Book JOC is a classic oxymoron, or a best a fabricated term. JOC, by its very definition uses a line item unit price book, UPB. as a required tool in preparing transparent, detailed, and verifiable construction cost estimates for projects/task orders.

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