Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 26, 2018

It’s summertime, and we know that means most contractors are busy. But when you get a free minute, it’s worth taking a look at what’s going on in our industry. New technology continues to change how jobsites function, businesses are taking steps to diversify their workforces and a new project delivery method could be on the horizon. Plus, get some advice for marketing and expanding your business in this month’s news roundup.

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Lets Build

JULY 26, 2018

Data explosion has already changed the way we design, collaborate, and build in the sector. Both construction software and hardware become smarter and contribute to the creation of a more automated building process. This outburst of smart technologies has empowered the emergence of Artificial Intelligence in construction. With that thought in mind, we present to.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 26, 2018

How Drone Photography Is Carving a Niche in Construction.

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Lets Build

JULY 26, 2018

The construction software or construction management software is a project management tool that will be used by the construction professionals. It is a collection that includes the programs, information, processes that are usually used to perform various tasks while building a structure or while assembling an infrastructure. This software helps in increasing the efficiency, productivity.

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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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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

Faced with the complexities of value-based payment models and the uncertainties surrounding healthcare reform, the nation's healthcare delivery systems are taking the long view of their operations. “They're looking at everything from organizational structures, staffing, and services, all the way down to the cost of building and operating a facility,” says Mike Zorich, PE, LEED AP, Client Executive with engineering firm IMEG.

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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

Vacuum-insulated glass, high-gloss fiber cement, attack-resistant openings were among the new product launches at the 2018 AIA National Convention last month in New York. . . WhiteOUT multi-fold door system, by NanaWall .

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 26, 2018

In this series of posts about market differentiation, I’ve suggested that, while there are many routes to successful differentiation, generally you only will know you are on the right track when the choice is so easy and clear you don’t need to think about it. The trouble with that answer, of course, is it solves […].

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Construction Dive

JULY 26, 2018

Developer NP International contracted the construction giant to build Gables Station, a 1.3-million-square foot complex near a Miami Metrorail station.

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Business Facilities

JULY 26, 2018

Houston, TX is the top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential—followed by Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX—in Business Facilities' 14th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Houston, TX Top-Ranked Metro For Growth Potential at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy recently introduced Better Buildings Financing Navigator Version 2.0. The improved, updated online tool connects users to proven approaches and professional connections needed to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Version 2.0 includes renewable energy financing options, sector-specific and location-specific financing resources, a smart database of financing providers that can be searched and filtered, updated market data, and more.

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Construction Dive

JULY 26, 2018

Phoenix, Arizona-based Design Plastering West's employee fell 23 feet to his death while working on a project in Dallas in 2015.

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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

Officials in St. Paul, Minn., announced that the city has set a zero carbon goal for 2050. City-owned buildings are to hit that target by 2030, with all buildings following suit by mid-century. A two-year study of carbon emissions within the city found that 52% were related to physical structures.

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ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2018

Young leaders assembled for an ENR summit to discuss critical topics including technology, diversity and attracting new talent, while searching for ways they could manifest their ideals in their companies and the industry.

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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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Business Facilities

JULY 26, 2018

The expansion project will add more than 50,000 square feet at Honda Alabama’s Line 2 operations in Talladega County. - Read: Honda Investing Another $54.8M in Alabama Operations at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 26, 2018

The foundations should remain as shallow as possible, in conformity with climatic effects and strength of the surface soil; specifically in waterlogged ground. For large underground structure, shoring work design details should be perfectly defined. The structure should be considerably inflexible. Foundation design should be inexpensive & supported with updated technology to curtail piling cost.

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ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2018

Intensive construction to replace the westbound portion of the Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is scheduled for slightly more than two weeks from July 26 through Aug. 11.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 26, 2018

Anyone can be a typical contractor. But it takes something extra to be a high-performing contractor.

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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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BD+C

JULY 26, 2018

Personalized learning tailored to the needs of individual students, coupled with group projects, is taking hold in the nation's schools. “We can’t just line up students in rows and teach everybody the same way, at the same pace,” says Leanne Meyer-Smith, AIA, LEED AP, VP of Architecture with Wight & Company. “That’s not working.”. In terms of school design, no single template has taken hold, but one thing is certain: long, double-loaded corridors are a thing of the past.

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