Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2020

5 Tips to Prepare for the Next Economic Recession. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 11:17. During the Great Recession, small contractors (companies under 10 employees) failed at a far higher rate than non-construction businesses. Big businesses like banks and car manufacturers got the most publicity. However, given the 200,000 business failures, the almost complete collapse of profitability and the immeasurable human cost—our industry was at ground zero and will be again in the next recessio

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 14, 2020

Our Top 10 List of Movies Prominently Featuring Construction at Work or Construction Jobsites.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2020

How to Avoid the Settlement Table in Construction Disputes. Rachel Fulford. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 17:00. Project management and document control solutions can be transformational for contractors under the best of project circumstances, and even more important under the worst. The construction industry is known for being litigious, with disputes creating a significant drain on time and money.

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BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2020

Employees place more value on physical elements that support well-being and convenience—such as natural light, views of the outdoors, and food—than on “service” amenities like fitness centers and onsite childcare.

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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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The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2020

Mivan formwork is the advanced formwork system made of strong and sturdy aluminum components that has great strength, durability, simple to install,

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BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2020

As the oldest continually operating architecture and engineering firm in the country, SmithGroup has seen many changes in the world of design. We are always focused on our mission to Design a Better Future, so with the dawn of the 2020s upon us, we are anticipating what the coming decade will bring to our industry and profession. As designers, we can be more than advocates and advisors – we believe that we can be lobbyists and leaders for monumental changes that will have a broad impact on our c

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Los Angeles-based construction and engineering giant has been selling divisions while the Canadian professional services firm has been acquisitive. Bloomberg reported last night that WSP approached AECOM.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 14, 2020

Cocoa husks, dried orange peel, and ground blue pea flowers are among the ingredients that constitute a new class of building materials that could revolutionize construction. Not only are they biodegradable but some also absorb toxins. They are waste products that are used to make “Orb”, a sustainable building material that is carbon neutral.

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BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2020

The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, a 120,000-sf, attraction built inside the footprint of a 500,000-sf 19th century iron umbrella train shed, has recently opened. The aquarium is the centerpiece of a $160 million family entertainment complex developed for Union Station by Lodging Hospitality Management.

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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 Equipment

JANUARY 14, 2020

Ciel, the “world’s largest hotel” according to Arch Daily, is currently in development in the Dubai Marina. The building developer, The First Group, released a video rendering of the building’s development.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 14, 2020

The asset management firm will create an additional 200 jobs when it moves into Nashville’s Fifth + Broadway development by the end of this year. - Read: AllianceBernstein Investing $11.4M In Nashville Global HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 14, 2020

The freight transportation forecast firm FTR reports that preliminary trailer orders for December were the lowest since August, at 16,500 units. December trailer orders were down 17 percent month-over-month and down 41 percent year-over-year. Trailer orders for 2019 totaled 203,000 units.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 14, 2020

The firm's construction arm also pleaded guilty to fraud and must pay a fine of CA$280 million and hire an independent monitor.

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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

JANUARY 14, 2020

Hendrickson promoted three managers: Matt Joy to chief operating officer, Richard Mudd to VP/GM of truck commercial vehicle systems, and Matt Van Meter to VP/GM of the specialty products group.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

Robert P. Madison fought in Italy in World War II, studied under Gropius and Freyssinet, worked with friends like I.M. Pei, was the first African-American architect ever in Ohio, started only the 10th black-owned firm in the nation's history and at 96 he's still active.

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BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2020

The completion of the $1 billion Metropolis development in downtown Los Angeles was aided by the city’s streamlined permitting process, according to the developer.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

The serpentine approaches of the Gordie Howe Bridge are necessary because of the right-of-way available to the P3 project's designers and the ground, weakened by previous salt mining, has taken extensive remediation to ready it for not one but four projects counting the ports of entry and the new Michigan interchange.

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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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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? And what does that mean for you? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. 1. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Baudette-Rainy River Bridge crosses a remote area of Northern Minnesota and Ontario but it's the only crossing for 50 miles in either direction and a port, a small airport and unknown conditions made replacing it a tall order.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Trump administration plans on moving an additional $7.2 billion of Pentagon funding to build a border wall, according to several reports. The funding would come from two primary pots of money: $3.7 billion from one fund for military construction, and $3.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

Selected from 59 candidates, these 20 winners are making contributions to their companies, firms and universities, and moving the construction industry forward here in the 11-state Midwest region.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

Engineer expresses "shock" at its agency announced firing Jan. 10 from $800-million US 181 Harbor Bridge replacement in Corpus Christi; separate design issues also raised on $962-million Texas span.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

Engineering giant plans large investment for research and development center in multi-use area of capital; city will support with infrastructure investments.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

Goldman Copeland’s Charlie Copeland has spent half a century creating energy efficient mechanical systems all over NYC—and beyond.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

ENR New England’s first ranking of the region’s largest projects since 2014 shows how far the area has come in the last five years

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

$.7-Billion NGA West Project Breaks Ground in St. Louis; World's Largest Starbucks Opens in Chicago.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

Hirings, promotions from the architecture, construction and engineering industry in the Midwest.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 14, 2020

HDR's Matt Tondl discusses the Omaha and Council Bluffs transportation market.

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