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How to Address Mental Health in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Construction work is extremely taxing on the body and takes a physical toll. Additionally, construction is an incredibly stressful business that couples the stigma of addressing mental illness with a largely masculine presence. As such, the construction industry and the public at large must address this problem head on. Find out how here. .

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101 Top Products for 2019

BD+C

The products selected for Building Design+Construction ’s annual 101 Top Products report are determined by you, our readers. From security doors to metal ceilings, fabric ducts to rainscreen wall systems, linear drains to bacteria-killing LED lighting, these are the products that appeared in the pages of the magazine over the past 12 months that readers wanted to learn more about.

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How Automation Can Revolutionize Efficiency & Your Work Life

Construction Business Owner

Running a business is difficult, time-consuming and stressful. You might be looking for help wherever you can get it, and you might find that many time-saving tips or products either come with a hefty price tag or fail to do anything to make your life easier. One exception to that rule is time-tracking technology. Your job is already challenging, and having to sort paper timecards and schedules is not helping.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Expanding In South Carolina

Business Facilities

The vehicle chassis manufacturer will invest more than $13.9 million investment and create 193 new jobs in Cherokee County, SC. - Read: Freightliner Custom Chassis Expanding In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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December 2019 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau construction stats, December 2019.

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KFC opens urban prototype in the Bronx

BD+C

Located in the Bronx, KFC’s new urban inline restaurant design reflects the borough’s fast-paced, eclecticism with bolder accents and unique features evolved from the brand’s traditional American Showman restaurant design.

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[VIDEO] Self-Driving Truck Travels Cross-Country

Construction Equipment

The first known cross country commercial freight delivery made by an autonomous truck has been completed after a self-driving truck packed with 40,000 pounds of Land O’ Lakes butter successfully made an over 2,800 mile trip from California to Pennsylvania.

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$100 Million Project Will Repurpose Suburban Mall As Open-Air City Center

ENR Construction

Developers expect to break ground in mid-2020 on a $100 million project to completely transform a 50-year-old suburban shopping center into an open-air retail concept that will blend shopping and dining with upscale apartments and office space. The redevelopment of the 35-acre site will be one of the largest retail projects in the New Orleans metro area.

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Gravely Pro-Stance Stand-On Commercial Mowers

Green Industry Professionals

Compact and easy to trailer, the all-new Pro-Stance is sleeker, more powerful and unbelievably maneurable

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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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Wegmans Investing $175M In Virginia Distribution Campus

Business Facilities

The grocery retailer’s new regional distribution operation in Hanover County, VA will create 700 new jobs. - Read: Wegmans Investing $175M In Virginia Distribution Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Takeuchi Announces Kirby-Smith as New Dealer Supporting Kansas City Area

Green Industry Professionals

Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kirby-Smith opened in 1983 and now has full-service branches in 11 cities across the U.S.

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November 2019 Brings Eight Top Construction Projects in US

Construction Cost Estimating

This winter is snowing new building projects all over the US of A. From small houses and shops to major residential, offices, and retail we are seeing a lot of developments starting in the last couple of months. Especially, the last month, November 2019, has seen the start of a few major and important building projects. We will highlight eight of the most important such projects today.

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LEO A DALY appoints a long-time associate to lead its engineering practice

BD+C

LEO A DALY has tapped Kimberly Cowman, a 17-year company veteran, to be its first National Director of Engineering, which will become effective sometime after January 1, 2020. The 38-year-old Cowman, PE, LEED AP, HFDP, and Senior Associate, will report to John Kraskiewicz, AIA, the firm’s Senior Vice President and COO. She is meeting this week with the company’s brand leadership to discuss her staffing needs, as well as plans for restructuring LEO A DALY’S engineering services with an eye toward

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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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Gravely Pro-Stance Stand-On Commercial Mowers

Green Industry Professionals

Compact and easy to trailer, the all-new Pro-Stance is sleeker, more powerful and unbelievably maneurable

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New Buildings Institute seeks entries for Zero Buildings Database

BD+C

The New Buildings Institute (NBI) seeks new entries for its Zero Buildings Database. This listing helps illustrate the feasibility of ultra low-energy buildings. The database represents North America’s most comprehensive listing of zero energy and zero carbon buildings, including verified projects and emerging projects that have a goal of getting to zero but have yet to achieve the outcome, according to NBI.

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ABC’s 2020 Construction Economic Forecast: Momentum Persists, Despite Uncertainties

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors’ Chief Economist Anirban Basu forecasts continued momentum for the construction sector next year but advised an overall “wait-and-see” approach based on leading and lagging indicators and economic uncertainties. Although ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator—a leading indicator that reflects projects under contract yet to be executed—climbed to nine months in August 2019, construction spending and employment—lagging indicators—have started to soften.

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Top Window and Door Products for 2019

BD+C

. HIGH-EFFICIENCY WINDOWS AT VIDA SAN FRANCISCO.

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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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Mountain States On the Scene: December 2019

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Mountain States region.

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Top Plumbing Products for 2019

BD+C

. GOOF PROOF LINEAR DRAIN.

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Who Owns The Building Code? A Tech Startup's Challenge

ENR Construction

The International Code Council is defending its copyright.

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Top Structural Products for 2019

BD+C

. ULTRA CLEAR SEALANT.

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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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Major Renovation Underway at Bozeman Hospital

ENR Construction

Montana hospital expands and upgrades its operating rooms and ICU to keep up with steady regional growth.

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Top Glass and Glazing Products for 2019

BD+C

. SKYLIGHT AT AVENTURA MALL.

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Mountain States Industry News for December 2019

ENR Construction

News reports from across the Mountain States region.

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Top Interior Building Products for 2019

BD+C

. LIVING WALL AT CONSERVATORY.

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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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SME Steel Contractors Chosen 2019 Specialty Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

SME expands its brands with new technologies and products while it continues to provide reliable steel erection.

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Top Building Systems Products for 2019

BD+C

. CITY MULTI N-Generation.

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Who Owns The Building Code?

ENR Construction

The International Code Council is defending its copyright against a tech company.

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