Fri.Jan 25, 2019

article thumbnail

Richmond, Virginia, has $500M+ of hospital projects planned or under construction

Construction Dive

The regional market is ripe for contractors well-versed in what the Facilities Guidelines Institute sets out as design and construction best practices for medical projects.

Virginia 130
article thumbnail

The country's most expensive home sells for $238 million

BD+C

220 Central Park South, a 953-foot-tall luxury multifamily tower that overlooks Manhattan’s Central Park, is the new location of the most expensive home ever sold in the United States. Ken Griffin, the Founder and CEO of the global investment firm Citadel, made the record-setting purchase, plunking down $238 million for a 24,000-sf penthouse. The previous record was held by a home that sold in the Hamptons in 2014 for $137 million.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

OSHA relieves contractors from some electronic recordkeeping

Construction Dive

The final rule alleviates some privacy concerns by getting rid of electronic reporting requirements for two work-related injuries and illnesses forms.

OSHA 126
article thumbnail

Times are changing, and sustainable cities are taking notice

BD+C

The environmental and sustainability movement has been an exercise in market transformation. Participation in the movement can be as narrow as an individual making a personal commitment, and as broad as a multi-nation effort like the Paris Climate Agreement. Market transformation: the strategic process of intervening in a market to create lasting change in market behavior.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Phoenix approves $230M downtown arena renovation

Construction Dive

The city will pay $150 million toward the work, and the Suns NBA franchise will cover the rest and any cost overruns.

Phoenix 93

More Trending

article thumbnail

Eclipse Automation Investing $4.6M In South Carolina

Business Facilities

The industrial automation systems provider will create 90 new jobs with its new operations in York County, SC. - Read: Eclipse Automation Investing $4.6M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

article thumbnail

8 Tips On Making Email Marketing Work For Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Today's Guest Article Is From Freddie Tubbs. As a contractor, you probably have some former clients you want to stay in contact with and a need to bring the new customers in. The ideal way is to communicate with both of these groups in a timely, consistent manner and let them know what you are up to. Since most people use email to communicate, this could be an excellent opportunity for you to catch their attention and build a good relationship.

article thumbnail

Hills Machinery Named Dealer for Terex Trucks

Construction Equipment

Hills Machinery is now the dealer for Terex Trucks in North and South Carolina, selling and servicing the articulated dump trucks from seven locations. Brothers Jim and Adam Hills started the dealership in 2007 in Columbia, South Carolina.

article thumbnail

Airports: Kansas City, O'Hare Redevelopments Show How Not to Deal With Transparency

ENR Construction

The cost of the design for a new Kansas City International Airport has nearly doubled since a developer was picked in September 2017 in a very open, if chaotic, process. Now, Chicago is going with a completely closed process to pick the designer of a new terminal at O'Hare International in a process that's just as bad.

article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

Fecon FTX150 Mulcher

Construction Equipment

The FTX150 mulching tractor operates with 3.8 psi of ground pressure, and carries a BH85SD Bull Hog Mulcher with either an FGT- or a DCR-style rotor. The high-flow hydraulics deliver 60 gpm and 5,000 psi, and in-cab presets allow the operator to adjust the system for various attachments.

48
article thumbnail

Construction Employment Increases in December 2018 in 43 States, D.C.

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between December 2017 and December 2018, while 36 states added construction jobs between November and December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned that growing labor shortages and trade disputes were leading to higher construction costs. “The construction industry ended 2018 in good shape in nearly all parts of the country,

article thumbnail

Bobcat Adds Bobcat of Helena to Dealer Network

Construction Equipment

Bobcat of Helena, Helena, Montana, has been added to the Bobcat dealer network. It will distribute Bobcat equipment throughout Lewis and Clark county. The 70-year-old company is family owned and operated.

Montana 48
article thumbnail

Who's Got the Fastest Hands in HVACR?

Contractor Magazine

More than 200 competed in hilmor's annual test of speed and dexterity during the 2019 AHR Expo. Congratulations to.

53
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Volvo Opens Parts Center in Canada

Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment has opened a new parts distribution center in Toronto, Canada.

America 49
article thumbnail

Johnson Controls Joins Technology Initiative to Uncover Energy Retrofit Opportunities

Contractor Magazine

This will include a public introduction of JCI's LEAN energy analysis tool.

53
article thumbnail

Google Taps Black & Veatch to Help Build Solar in Asia

ENR Construction

A 40,000-panel solar farm in Taiwan will be the company's first such project in Asia.

52
article thumbnail

What Must Happen In The Next Three Weeks To Avoid Another Shutdown

ENR Construction

Funds should start to flow again at reopened agencies but month's backlog could slow permitting, other approvals.

Permits 42
article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

EIA Expects Renewable Growth to Slow

ENR Construction

Federal government's Annual Energy Outlook forecasts a lot more natural gas, continued growth for renewables.

article thumbnail

Trump Signs Bill Ending Shutdown, But Only for 3 Weeks

ENR Construction

Funds should start to flow again at reopened agencies but month's backlog could slow permitting, other approvals.

Permits 34