Wed.Jul 10, 2019

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How Your Construction Business Can Thrive in a Difficult Economic Climate

Construction Business Owner

Unpredictable economic conditions, unstable global trade and new, rival businesses all mean traditional contractors are finding it more difficult to stand out in a competitive construction market. But construction businesses can not only weather this storm, they can thrive in it—by embracing new business models, tools and technologies that will also future-proof their business.

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Report: 60% of US construction activity concentrated in 10 states

Construction Dive

Of the more than 11,200 U.S. projects GlobalData tracks, California by far leads with $524.6 billion in the works, followed by Texas, New York and Florida.

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Determination of Relative Density of Soil

The Constructor

Relative density is defined as the ratio of difference of void ratios of cohesionless soil in its loosest state and the natural state (emax –

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5 ways small, minority-owned firms can build success

Construction Dive

Contracting firms run by minorities, women and other disadvantaged groups can reap the benefits of unique opportunities if they follow a few simple steps.

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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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Can Generation Z Rescue Manufacturing?

Business Facilities

2019 L2L Manufacturing Index reveals Generation Z's interest in manufacturing, but the industry needs to fight for their attention and participation. - Read: Can Generation Z Rescue Manufacturing? at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Caterpillar’s 320-ton Truck Available as Tier 4-F

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar now offers its 794 AC rigid-frame off-highway truck with a Tier 4-F Cat C175-16 diesel engine. It uses diesel exhaust fluid in its SCR aftertreatment system. The company says the Tier 4-F version performs just as well as its Tier 2 equivalent and reduced consumption of diesel fuel.

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$1.5B healthcare project pushes envelope on lean practices, offsite fabrication

Construction Dive

Philadelphia's Penn Medicine Pavilion is one of the largest projects on the East Coast to use an integrated project delivery method.

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9 picks from NeoCon 2019

BD+C

Every year the design world convenes at NeoCon in Chicago as more than 500 exhibiting companies unveil thousands of the industry’s most cutting edge, beautiful, and innovative products. I had a chance to attend the 2019 event, which took place June 10-12. Here are my nine favorite things from NeoCon. . .

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USGBC seeks proposals to strengthen new LEED standard

Construction Dive

The council wants input on how to shape the next version of its rating system following the April release of v4.1.

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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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Alo Investing $6M In South Carolina

Business Facilities

The agricultural machinery company will create 44 jobs in Greenville County, SC over the next five years. - Read: Alo Investing $6M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction tech startups fueled by recent investments

Construction Dive

These up-and-coming companies are riding a wave of investor enthusiasm — and cash — in all things contech.

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Veterans + Franchising = Business Success

Contractor Magazine

Military vets have unique qualities that make them ideal candidates for franchise operations.

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Using tech to predict earthquake damage

Construction Dive

After a major seismic event, assessing the impact on buildings can be a chore, but new technology products can make such work a little easier.

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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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CO2-neutral science museum to rise in Sweden

BD+C

After winning an international competition, COBE will design a new science museum in the Swedish university city of Lund.

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What's trending in blowers and loaders?

Green Industry Professionals

Use of the walk-behind or wheeled blowers among landscape contractors is a slowly declining market

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BOMAG CR 1030 W, CR 1030 T Asphalt Pavers

Construction Equipment

BOMAG has reduced its offering of 10-foot asphalt pavers from four to two. The CR 1030 W wheeled paver replaces the CR 452 and CR 552, and the CR 1030 T replaces the CR 462 and CR562 rubber-tracked pavers. Wheeled pavers have a standard 16.

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Dodge Study Points to Further Hurdles of Digitizing Project Data

ENR Construction

Despite advances in recent years in bringing digital data to projects management and oversight, a new report from Dodge Data & Analytics with Viewpoint Construction Software shows there is still a great deal of work to be done.

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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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Manitex TC600 Boom Truck

Construction Equipment

The Manitex TC600 has been added to the updated TC series of boom trucks. Base rating is 60 tons, and maximum main boom height is 141 feet. With an optional jib, maximum height is extended to 194 feet. The boom incorporates a four-section boom, and the lattice-style jib can be offset.

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Campus costs: Square foot construction prices for student unions

BD+C

A student union is an important hub of activity on any college or university campus. There, students can grab a bite to eat, sign up for clubs and activities, or find a spot to study between classes. For university officials, student unions are an important recruiting tool. . Given their importance, student unions are becoming more modern and amenities-driven.

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Fastest lawnmower with Guinness World Records

Green Industry Professionals

Honda Mean Mower reaches 100 mph in 6.

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Corrective measure to check pile foundation failure

Construction Cost Estimating

Pile foundation contains sound bearing strength, good durability and small differential settlement with regards to other foundation types. Pile foundations are normally provided in the following conditions :- 1. Low bearing strength of soil. 2. Non-existence of perfect bearing stratum at shallow depths. 3. Greater loads from the super structure for which shallow foundation may not become inexpensive or feasible.

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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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The Many Benefits of GPS Tracking

Contractor Magazine

A Boston-area HVAC/plumbing contracting firm finds fleet tracking improves driving performance and dispatching efficiency, and protects it from predatory lawsuits.

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How to determine the cutting length of chair bar in slab & footings

Construction Cost Estimating

The chairs in reinforcement are provided for the following reasons. 1. It retains the gap among the two bars as well as upper and lower cage reinforcement. 2. It provides strong supports to the bars. 3. It improves the strength of the structure and retains the tension in RCC. 4. It raises the tension property of concrete. 5. It reduces the scope for collapsing of the building because of the failure of compression and tension zone. 6.

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In Los Angeles, Gehry Grand Project Takes It to the Mat

ENR Construction

Working nonstop for 18.5 hours at a rate of 1,000 cu yds per hour, crew places mat that will support a 39-story tower.

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A.O. Smith Opens Newly Renovated Technical Training Facility

Contractor Magazine

The onsite training facility will offer traditional classroom sessions, as well as real-world, hands-on training.

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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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There goes another one

Green Industry Professionals

Since taking the reins of Green Industry Pros in late April, I’ve seen an increasing number of landscape professionals when I’m out around town.

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TATRO Plumbing Expands Footprint into Colorado

Contractor Magazine

New facility in Pueblo makes service area more manageable for existing projects.

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Ten Minutes With Sam Hassoun

ENR Construction

The founder of GLA talks about being an "ambassador" for the industry.