BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health, and productivity, according to the US Green Building Council (USGBC). In the United States alone, buildings account for: * 65% of electricity consumption. * 36% of energy use. * 40% of greenhouse gas emissions. * 30% of raw materials use. * 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually). * 12% of potable water consumption.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 22, 2016

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that four transit projects in the Seattle area could receive up to nearly $2 billion in financing through an innovative infrastructure financing tool created by the Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The 2016 version of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, the Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings , was recently released. The update includes a new compliance path and significant technical changes affecting building envelope, and mechanical and lighting systems. The document contains 121 new addenda since publication of the previous version: the 2013 standard.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Finalists for EquipmentWatch’s Highest Retained Value Awards include manufacturers in 28 heavy equipment categories. This year, John Deere leads all manufacturers with 28 nominations, followed by Caterpillar with 24, and Case (including both the Case IH and Case Construction Equipment brands) with 18 nominations. First-time finalists include Bell, Claas, Custom Equipment, Haulotte, Kobelco, Kubota, Mayville, Takeuchi and Terex.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The Building Button, a new tool launched by the Investor Confidence Project (ICP), standardizes the collection of data from energy efficiency projects, and “makes it easy to share that information with investors, building owners, developers, and utilities,” according to a news release.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Multifamily green financing programs boomed in 2016, and are likely to continue to grow in 2017 , according to the president of Partner Energy. HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac updated existing programs and/or introduced new programs with more attractive features during 2016. The result: Over $3.2 billion in green loans were funded by Freddie and Fannie—far more than in previous years.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Thoughtful gift givers in Orange County, California are being encouraged by the Transportation Corridor Agencies to buy gift certificates in $15, $30 and $60 denominations that can be used to pay tolls on the area highways that use FasTrak or ExpressAccount transponders. Toll roads 73, 133, 241, and 261 in SoCal went cash free in 2014, so a little Christmas cash in the form of gift certificate will certainly be appreciated.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

It is ten minutes before 9:00 AM and I am about to begin a day of strategic technology discussions with a new client. A whiteboard with markers sits at the ready as I anxiously await the arrival of the first stakeholder group: the executives.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Adams Hudson has published a list his most successful eletter subject lines, and the one I used to set the title for this blog post indeed is just that. “I didn’t see this coming.” Hudson speculates that the email would have been even more effective with some personalization, to create the wording: “<Steven>, did […].

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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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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The natural gas liquefaction facility and LNG export terminal will create 250 new jobs in Plaquemines Parish. Read Venture Global Investing $8.5B In Louisiana LNG Complex on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 22, 2016

According to official government figures, some 66,000 people died in 282,000 work safety accidents in China during 2015.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Decreased activity reported in nonresidential building, housing and public works sectors.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 22, 2016

CTA Denver recently added mechanical and electrical engineers to its in-house design team.

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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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