Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The construction industry continues to evolve at a glacial pace from a management and productivity standpoint, while other industries have transformed themselves and their productivity performance. Efforts to improve productivity in construction have been widely unsuccessful. Lean construction or lean project delivery is no exception. However, construction companies need to take a fresh look at the concept of lean with a new perspective.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Over 5,190 fatal accidents occurred in the United States as recently as 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some accidents are simply that, accidents, while others are avoidable. One of the main causes of these avoidable accidents is our desire to save time by taking shortcuts on the job. We all want more time for the other things in life.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

JOC contractors, can you currently… Shorten the project development and procurement time, Provide reliable and controlled construction, Consistently meet or exceed the needs of you Customer(s), and. Delivery faster response time(s) for project commencement / on-demand renovation, repair, and minor new construction. In not, maybe it’s not your fault, but the fault of the JOC Program you are serving, The 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Solution was specifically to be transparent,

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The industry owes it to its workers to prioritize their safety and give them the tools necessary to prevent incidents before they occur, writes Bill Wilhelm, president of Irvine, Calif.-based R.D. Olson Construction.

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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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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Here’s just one example of what’s WRONG with some JOC Programs. Do you agree? “During the period of October 1, 2016 to December 31, 20 16, Gordian License Fee and project management fees totaled $654,744 or an overall average of 7% of the total construction contract value of $8,805,985 during this reporting period. This fee is lower than the industry standard of 10% for Construction Management fees.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

10 Easy Steps to Create a JOC Task Order. Request for Proposal (RFP) Issued by Owner (Issue by Procurement). Pre­Proposal Meeting. Preliminary Proposal (Detailed line item proposal by JOC contractor using approved current unit price book. Contractor submit proposal to owner with X days of site visit – example: –5 Days: $50k & Under–10 Days: $50k -$100k –15 Days: $100k & Over).

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Intuition tells us that views of and exposure to the outdoors are good for the human mental state. In recent years, a handful of scientific studies—most notably Heschong Mahone’s daylighting in schools research—has provided AEC teams with important data to back up design decisions around daylighting, views, biophilic design, and a stronger connection with nature.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

December's record beat analyst expectations by 0.3% and marks the fifth-consecutive month of spending gains.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Adaptive reuse, or the process of taking an old building or structure and repurposing it for something other than it was originally designed for, has gained a lot traction with developers and architects alike – and for many good reasons. For one thing, it is more economical and sustainable to work with an existing structure than to demolish an old building, clean up the site, and rebuild with entirely new materials.

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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 Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Public speaking consultant Joey Asher hits the nail on the head when he suggests, in preparing for your presentation, you remember the Pareto principle, otherwise known as the 80/20 rule. In this rule, 80 per cent of either the good or bad can be boiled down to 20 per cent of the time, resources and […].

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In November, Denver voters passed a mandate requiring new and existing buildings of 25,000 sf and larger to create a green roof or a combination of green roof and solar energy. The measure is one of the most far-reaching and stringent requirements in the country for green roofs, according to a Denver TV station news report. The mandate went into effect Jan. 1 , but the city is still working through exactly how it will be implemented.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

A ribbon cutting ceremony at Scott Air Force Base in southwestern Illinois marked the opening of Scott Inn, a 284-room lodging facility for Airmen, their families and other personnel. The six-story, 170,000-square-foot facility contains 276 guest rooms and 17 business suites. The guest rooms are much like typical hotel rooms, complete with beds, desks, closets, refrigerators and microwaves.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Riverfront Square, a proposed 11.8-acre mixed-use development in Newark, N.J. will include a 500,000-sf timber office building. According to Michael Green Architecture, the building’s architect, and New York-based real estate development and investment firm Lotus Equity Group, the new structure would be the largest timber office building in the country when it completes construction.

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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 Equipment

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Two American-made AN-M65 model 450kg bombs left over from World War II were discovered last week by the MTR Corporation, Hong Kong's railway agency. The bombs were found stuck in the mud at a Wan Chai construction site where MTR has been construction a rail link for the Sha Tin-Central line. The company said there was too much metal in the site's ground to use electronic detectors, so instead relied on visual inspections by workers.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

When a contractor is owed a significant sum, it can protect its position by filing a mechanics lien. But firms can't enforce liens on federal projects, like Omaha's.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

According to Turner Construction Company’s quarterly Building Cost Index, the busy construction market, shortages of skilled labor and the impact of natural disasters on material production and demand are putting upward pressure on construction costs. Officials with Turner Construction Company announced that the Fourth Quarter 2017 Turner Building Cost Index—which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States—has increased to a value of 1058.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The nonprofit developer will finance the project with lease revenue, tax credits, subsidies and the EB-5 foreign investor visa program.

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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 Equipment

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Representatives from Harrah's met last Wednesday with officials of the Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association to propose a new 24-story, 340-room hotel on the site of the casino's main entrance, across Convention Center Boulevard from the former World Trade Center building that is being converted into a Four Seasons Hotel.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The City of Baltimore has hired a Johns Hopkins astrophysicist to develop a computer program to help identify abandoned buildings and predict which properties are likely to be left vacant in the near future. Tamás Budavári will apply skills he has used to model the universe to the terrestrial task. The project is intended to aid a $700 million joint state-city plan to demolish and redevelop blighted buildings in Baltimore.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Two American-made AN-M65 model 450kg bombs left over from World War II were discovered last week by the MTR Corporation, Hong Kong's railway agency. The bombs were found stuck in the mud at a Wan Chai construction site where MTR has been construction a rail link for the Sha Tin-Central line. The company said there was too much metal in the site's ground to use electronic detectors, so instead relied on visual inspections by workers.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

If you haven’t guessed by the name, indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of air in an enclosed, non-industrial space. IAQ isn’t just about comfort; it’s a matter of health. Sources can be biological (such as mold developing in the ventilation system), chemical (gases and vapors from products used in the workplace), or particles (any contaminant dispersed into the air by way of a work process).

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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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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

. The Manitou Group reports sales for 2017 topped $1,974 million (€1,591 million) surpassing 2016's $1652.7 million (€1,332 million) by 19 percent.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The 20 individuals honored as the best of the region’s next generation are motivated to be better builders and designers while maintaining a work-life balance that harmonizes family and community.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The Manitou Group reports sales for 2017 topped $1,974 million (€1,591 million) surpassing 2016's $1652.7 million (€1,332 million) by 19 percent.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Construction of a high-speed maglev train system between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., could begin as early as 2020.

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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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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

After considering several states and Mexico for the expansion project, North American Interconnect, LLC will invest $2.7 million and create 139 job in Livingston Township and the city of Troy, MI. - Read: NAI Investing $2.7M, Creating 139 Jobs In Michigan at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The ducts for the tendons (or strands) are arranged together with the reinforcement prior to the casting of concrete in post-tensioning systems. The tendons are arranged in the ducts as soon as the casting of concrete is completed. The objective of duct is to avoid connection among concrete and the tendons throughout the tensioning operation. Contrary to pre-tensioning, the tendons are pulled with the reaction that operates against the hardened concrete.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The family-owned company will invest $4.6 million in a new e-coating facility in Lexington, its first in the state. - Read: Tru-Tone Finishing Creating 120 Jobs In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.

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