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Your Guide to the Metrics of Work-in-Progress Schedules

Construction Business Owner

Your Guide to the Metrics of Work-in-Progress Schedules. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 06/26/2020 - 09:12. How to ensure you and your team are tracking and maintaining the numbers you need in your WIP schedule to stay profitable.

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McCarthy wins $233M CDC lab contract

Construction Dive

The facility is designed for research on the most serious public health threats and will be one of only three facilities in the world able to perform diagnostic research on specific viruses.

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Kwest Transformed Equipment Department

Construction Equipment

“It’s all to make us better,” says Chad McKee, CEM, equipment operations manager for Kwest Group, small-fleet (<$100 million estimated replacement value) winners of the Construction Equipment and AEMP Fleet Masters Award, as he talks about the sweeping changes his department enacted in 2019.

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Reopening Minnesota: What Businesses Need to Know about Workplace Safety and Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

Safety Services Company

Business reopening is now in Phase III of the Stay Safe Plan , initiated by Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz. The plan, which was first referred to as Executive Order 20-74, enables businesses to transition into operations by complying with mandated health department and governmental guidelines. Basic Guidelines per Minnesota’s Stay Safe Initiative. All phases of the Stay Safe initiative require the following: Telework is recommended, if possible.

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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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The truth about industry safety that needs to be talked about

Construction Dive

If you aren’t gathering data points from every worker, are you really managing a safe site?

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Navistar Virtually Breaks Ground On $250M Texas Manufacturing Facility

Business Facilities

Navistar is building a commercial truck and bus manufacturing facility in San Antonio, bringing 600 jobs to the area. Vehicle production will begin in early 2022. - Read: Navistar Virtually Breaks Ground On $250M Texas Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ICYMI The Weekly show: The hotel sector's 'competition for cleanliness' and workplace design amid COVID-19

BD+C

This week on The Weekly , BD+C editors spoke with leaders from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Henderson Engineers, and Shawmut Design & Construction on three timely topics: . • Is the open-plan office dead? . • Misconceptions around advanced infection control strategies like UV lighting and bi-polar ionization. . • The post-pandemic hotel and hospitality market, from the “competition for cleanliness” to the latest trends in amenities and features. .

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Navistar Names Lisboa Pres/CEO

Construction Equipment

Navistar International Corp. has appointed Persio V. Lisboa president/CEO. He replaces Troy A. Clarke, who will continue in the newly created position of executive chairman. “Now is an ideal time for Persio to become Navistar’s next chief executive officer,” said Clarke in a prepared statement.

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Tax Tips For New Construction Business Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

The tax deadline is postponed to July 15, 2020. If you just started your construction business last year and haven't filed yours yet, this post would be helpful. Your tax bill is based on reports produced by your accounting system. Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Or a frantic last-minute search for missing financial records?

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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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Felling Trailers Bolsters Production With Robotics

Construction Equipment

Felling Trailers has acquired a 2-Cell Gantry Robot with Fanuc R-100iC Robotic Arms for its trailer production.

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Crocs Celebrates Opening Of New Global HQ In Colorado

Business Facilities

The 90,000-square-foot Broomfield, CO facility will allow the casual footwear manufacturer to increase its local workforce, and make sure current employees are "Confidently Comfortable.". - Read: Crocs Celebrates Opening Of New Global HQ In Colorado at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Covid-19’s Impact on Infrastructure

Construction Equipment

An ASCE report notes the pandemic has caused a decline in several revenue sources that support infrastructure. Municipal and state budgets are also buckling under unprecedented demands, meaning less support is available for parks, schools, and other publicly owned infrastructure.

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Michigan Line 5 Oil and Gas Pipeline Shut Down Pending Hearing About Recent Damage

ENR Construction

After recent damage that was discovered in May by owner/operator Enbridge, an Ingham County, Mich., judge has shut down both line 5 pipelines under the straits of Mackinac pending a June 30 hearing.

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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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How to Plan Rebuilds for Life

Construction Equipment

There comes a time when a dozer, wheel loader, or another piece of heavy equipment just doesn’t cut it anymore. It is not quite ready for the scrap heap, but malfunctioning systems and poorly functioning components make the machine unreliable.

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5 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 26, 2020

BD+C

1. Restoration of 1930s El Paso hotel completes (BD+C) . "The project represented a cross-collaboration of tCooper Carry’s Hospitality studio and The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry.".

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16 Years Promoting Equipment Management Excellence

Construction Equipment

AEMP and Construction Equipment magazine have partnered to highlight the very best construction fleets in the world for the past 16 years. Our continued focus on honoring the men and women who manage these assets is a crucial part of our thriving equipment management career sector.

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China Starts Building the World's Largest Soccer Stadium

Construction Cost Estimating

The proprietor of an expert Chinese soccer group has commenced the construction of a $1.7 billion soccer stadium. When finished in 2022, this will be the biggest soccer-explicit stadium on the planet so far. Isn’t that exciting! Guangzhou Evergrande, an individual from the Chinese Football Association's Chinese Super League, kicked things off a week ago on the lotus-formed stadium that will incorporate 100,000 seats and 162 VIP boxes.

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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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How to Plan Rebuilds for Life

Construction Equipment

There comes a time when a dozer, wheel loader, or another piece of heavy equipment just doesn’t cut it anymore. It is not quite ready for the scrap heap, but malfunctioning systems and poorly functioning components make the machine unreliable.

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How to Establish a Food Forest

Natural Building

Geoff Lawton explains how to create a food forest that will benefit both you and the planet. Forests are ecosystems with a diversity of plants, animals, and fungi. They were designed by nature to have perfect balance. A food forest is a version of this in which the different, balanced components produce food. When we understand how nature creates its ecosystem, we can model that with productive species to produce food sustainably, with minimum inputs for maximum outputs.

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Extended-Reach Forklifts Precede Telehandlers

Construction Equipment

The featured machine for July 2020 is the telehandler, a machine that brings the functionality of a forklift to situations requiring greater vertical and horizontal reach, close-quarters all-terrain maneuverability, and the flexibility of a range of attachments.

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An Ode to L.A.'s Bungalow Courts: Will There Be a Return?

Pro Builder

An Ode to L.A.'s Bungalow Courts: Will There Be a Return? cbroderick. Fri, 06/26/2020 - 09:03. In the early 20th century, Los Angeles bungalow courts became popularized. Bungalow courts are small, private homes that share communal outdoor space and amenities. It was an easy way to house multiple families all on one plot, removing the high cost apartment building concept, according to Curbed.

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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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Synthetic Vs Genuine Leather Shoes/Boots: What’s the Right Option for You?

Work Gearz

The very first thing to note in your shoes that will ensure the longevity or durability is the material it is built with. Obviously the construction and the types of soles do matter, but the entire look and built of the shoes depend on the material of the upper with which it is built. . Genuine leather is best for those who want a comfortable, durable and breathable boot or shoes to stand all day.

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The Timeline of Home Office Trends

Pro Builder

The Timeline of Home Office Trends. cbroderick. Fri, 06/26/2020 - 09:15. Going back in time and reviewing the evolution of the home office can bring perspective for changes to come. Housing Design Matters has brought back the memories of mahogany show dens, the messy den, crafting tables, and more for some throwback inspiration. Now that home builders and designers may face demands for updated home offices, what will they look like post-pandemic?

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Grain Knockers Podcast is an Unfiltered Look Into Power Tools and Woodworking

Construction Junkie

Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition is underway and the voting booth is officially open. As part of the competition, I will be individually highlighting each of the 12 nominees throughout until the booth closes on July 1. Next up is the Grain Knockers Podcast. Hosted by professional woodworker William Patrick, the Grain Knockers Podcast is focused on the tools and people in the woodworking, marker, and builder community.

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Pandemic Continues to Accelerate Small Town Living Trend

Pro Builder

Pandemic Continues to Accelerate Small Town Living Trend. cbroderick. Fri, 06/26/2020 - 08:54. Based on the search history of more than 1 million Redfin.com users, 27% of those searching for a home are looking to relocate to a different metro area. Redfin also reported that small town living interest has skyrocketed, with searches for towns populated by less than 50,000 going up 87% year over year.

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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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How Construction Workers' Compensation Losses Are Changing

ENR Construction

Falls remain a plague, but auto accidents are more of a factor

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Bob Lester

Pro Builder

Bob Lester. mbeirne. Fri, 06/26/2020 - 10:44.

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Friday Feedback: Will Trump's rollback of environmental regulations help construction?

Construction Dive

The president's administration is loosening environmental rules for federal projects. Let us know what this means to your business.