Industry Trends You Should Keep an Eye on in 2019
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Construction industry trends to keep an eye on in 2019.
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Incentives for Contractors to Train and Modernize
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 11, 2018
There are a number of tax incentives available to contractors for training and educating workforces. The post Incentives for Contractors to Train and Modernize appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.
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Why Close-Out Matters to Your Margins
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Perfect your close-out/punch-list strategy with these tips from Gregg Schoppman.
Industry experts talk AI: Rene Morkos on the uptake of AI in construction
Lets Build
DECEMBER 11, 2018
We recently hosted on our blog Oliver Hughes, co-Founder and Director of Digital Construction Week, who referred to the great potential of Artificial Intelligence in construction. This time we meet Rene Morkos, CEO at Alice Technologies. Rene was very kind to answer our questions and share his thoughts on the uptake of AI in the.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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
DECEMBER 11, 2018
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Embrace creative destruction to build better buildings
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The challenges presented by the traditional Design-Bid-Build process has forced project managers to come up with innovative solutions to deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget.
Liquid waterproofing membrane
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Liquid waterproofing membrane. michael.delros…. Tue, 12/11/2018 - 16:30. GCP Applied Technologies. December 11, 2018. Contents. Advantages of liquid waterproofing membranes. Uses for liquid waterproofing membranes. Cold vs. hot waterproofing. Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs.
Caterpillar Plant in Joliet to Close, Laying off 285
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The Herald reports that Caterpillar’s Joliet, Illinois, plant will close in 2019. The report said 285 workers received layoff notices, stating that they will lose their jobs starting Jan. 2. Caterpillar has not confirmed when the plant is closing for sure.
Liquid waterproofing membranes
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Liquid waterproofing membranes. michael.delros…. Tue, 12/11/2018 - 16:30. GCP Applied Technologies. December 11, 2018. Contents. Advantages of liquid waterproofing membranes. Uses for liquid waterproofing membranes. Cold vs. hot waterproofing. Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Did you notice that we changed Notice?
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Since the AIA published the first edition of the General Conditions of the Contract in 1911, a provision for written notice has always been included.
Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 12/11/2018 - 13:09. GCP Applied Technologies. December 11, 2018. Warehouses take a lot of wear and tear and require vigilance to ensure they continue to stay in optimum condition. Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. .
Strict seismic building codes credited with minimizing damage in Alaskan earthquake
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2018
There were no reports of major damage or collapsed buildings following the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that shook Anchorage, Alaska. The tremor cracked roads and collapsed some highway ramps, but other structures endured the quake fairly well. Alaska’s stringent seismic code gets the credit for that.
Micron breaks ground on $3B manufacturing plant expansion
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The Manassas, Virginia, semiconductor facility project will require 1,200 tradesmen and should create 1,100 permanent jobs by 2030.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Trench Excavation Deaths Hit All-Time High
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Over the past two years, deaths from trench cave-ins have hit an all-time high on single-family construction sites. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, 23 excavation and trench-related fatalities were double the average of the previous five years.
62-story luxury rental tower provides 40,000 sf of indoor and outdoor amenities in Manhattan
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Rising 62-stories in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood, ARO, a new luxury rental tower, features a cantilevered design of twists and curves with a distinctive metal grid projecting from its sculptural glass form.
Columbus planning $1B stadium-centric mixed-use program
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Local officials and investors proposed a $230 million arena and adjacent mixed-use complex to keep Major League Soccer Franchise Crew in the Ohio city.
And then there were two: HQ2 sites, in hindsight, seemed obvious
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2018
After 11 months of hoping, praying, and more than a little begging, 18 finalist cities came away empty handed from the lottery for Amazon’s second headquarters, which promised the winner a Powerball of 50,000 high-paying jobs, $5 billion in direct investment, and an economic boon. On Nov. 12, Amazon confirmed that it had chosen two locations—Long Island City in the New York borough of Queens, and the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, Va.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Freightliner Adds Cummins X12 as 114SD Power Source Option
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The Cummins X12 engine is available as an option for use in the Freightliner 114SD heavy truck. The engine weighs 2,050 pounds, which provides weight savings that could benefit applications such as concrete mixers and dump trucks by increasing available payload, according to Freightliner.
Yanmar unwraps eight-tonne ZTS midi
Digger Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe has added the ViO82 zero tail-swing midi excavator to its line-up. Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe has added the ViO82 zero tail-swing midi excavator to its line-up.
New Leader to Take over John Deere Power Systems
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Deere & Company has named Pierre Guyot as senior vice president for John Deere Power Systems, responsible for leading the division. It is effective January 1. He will also oversee operations for the electronic solutions business.
Ohio landowners sue contractors, owner of $2.1B pipeline
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The landowners claim that pipeline construction damaged their property and want owner Nexus Gas Transmission and contractors to pay for it.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Man Killed After Crane Collapse, Another Injured
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2018
A man working on a construction site south of Fredonia, Kansas, died following a crane collapse. According to KOAM-TV, another man was found on site and was treated for minor injuries.
Advanced Plating Creating 200 New Jobs In Tennessee
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The electroplating manufacturer will invest approximately $4 million to establish a new facility in Portland, TN. - Read: Advanced Plating Creating 200 New Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
VIDEO: Elon Musk’s LA Tunnel to Feature Car Elevator, Autonomous Cars
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Elon Musk’s Los Angeles Boring Co. tunnel will now include a car elevator, and work with modified autonomous cars. According to Biz Journals, Musk had previously announced that the test track would be open on Dec. 10, and offer free rides to the public the following day.
Healthcare US Co. Launching Operations In South Carolina
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The China-based foam mattress manufacturer's $45 million investment is projected to create 250 new jobs in Winnsboro, SC. - Read: Healthcare US Co. Launching Operations In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
VIDEO: Man Killed After Crane Collapse, Another Injured
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2018
A man working on a construction site south of Fredonia, Kansas, died following a crane collapse. According to KOAM-TV, another man was found on site and was treated for minor injuries.
Announcing ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2019 Top Young Professionals
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 11, 2018
ENR's Top Young Professionals program honors 20 individuals aged 40 or younger in each region who have shown extraordinary leadership and service throughout their career.
Kubota Names New President, CEO
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Kubota Tractor Corp. has appointed Haruyuki (Harry) Yoshida president and CEO of Kubota Tractor Corp. and Kubota North America, based in Grapevine, Texas.
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