Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Experiencing distractions while operating construction equipment, such as excavators or wheel loaders, may not be as prevalent as while driving a car or truck, but they are something that every company needs to address with its employees. Operator distractions are everywhere. Learn how to prevent and correct them here. .
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The number of women in the construction industry is growing. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, between 2017 and 2018 alone the number of women working in construction trades increased by 17.6%. The percentage of women classified as construction managers has also risen, from 5.9% in 2003 to 7.7% in 2018. As a whole, the percentage of women in the construction industry sits at 9.9%.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Setting unrealistic expectations in the plan is as bad, if not worse, than missing the mark during execution itself. This is where “pre-planning” and benchmarking come into play.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Christopher Aker, CEO of cloud-hosting company Linode, could have built a new headquarters anywhere he darned well pleased. Instead, he chose to put nearly $10 million into making Philadelphia’s 1906 Corn Exchange National Bank a high-powered magnet that would attract and retain high-tech talent for his fast-growing company.
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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.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
A focus on lifecycle costs makes public-private partnerships a good choice for large, long-term highway projects, according to a panelist at the Design-Build Conference in Las Vegas.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The fourth-largest contractor in the country set a new revenue record overall despite a net loss as it continued to move away from some at-risk, self-perform construction work, exit countries and divest some business segments.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The Ditch Witch RT80 trencher has a 74.5-horsepower Deutz engine and has a static load rating of 35,407 pounds. With a plow, it provides 32,215 lb. breakout force. The trencher is slimmer than its predecessor, with a footprint of 6.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Having built a reputation on services that people can trust, KoKo Drains, South Pasadena, Calif.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The French advanced materials and electrical power company will create approximately 100 jobs in Columbia, TN. - Read: Mersen To Invest $65M In New Tennessee Manufacturing Operations 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.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Vanair has launched Vanair Total Electronic Control (V-TEC), providing infinite variable speed control with clear, intuitive operation for air compressor and generator underdeck systems.
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
What Is Cover in Concrete? Cover in Concrete The space amid the surface of fixed reinforcement and the outside of concrete of an RCC member is the concrete cover. Mostly, it describes as “ clear cover” or “minimum concrete cover” in general speaking on construction site. Also, read: Procedure for Rcc Concrete How to Define Cover […].
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Vanair's Integrated Separator Tank features integrated manifolds containing a minimum pressure valve, thermo-valve, thermistors, transducers, pressure regulators, oil filter, ultrasonic oil level sensors, and optional cold-weather heater.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The Building Owners and Managers Association says the law, set to go into effect in July, would give too much power to unions.
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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?
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Vanair's Start-All series of portable jump starters are built to safely deliver fast starts to a wide variety of vehicles. The pack is comprised of four models: 2500A 12V, 5000A 12V, 10000A 12V and 5000A 24V.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Understanding how cloud-based, on-demand services bring digital transformation to payroll and human resources for small and medium businesses seeking a competitive advantage
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
JCB showcases its latest compact landscaping equipment at the 2019 GIE+EXPO.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
U.K.-based Testronic will launch a new 150-job testing facility for digital games at Louisiana's New Orleans Exchange Centre. - Read: Testronic Digital Media Project Creating 150 Jobs In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
Natural Building
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Kate and Scott Ryan-Taylor recently built Western Australia’s first Shire-approved Earthbag dome home. “For us it had two different appeals: cost and environmental,” Kate said. “The overall price came to $41,600, which includes the construction, permits, rain tanks and other elements. We’re now mostly off-grid and semi self-sufficient.” While the couple will still need to pay the mortgage on their property, Mrs Ryan-Taylor said it was “a hell of a lot less” than the mortgage on a house and
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The 2020 class of ENR New England’s Top Young Professionals represents the best and brightest emerging design and construction leaders from across the region.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
A new advocacy group, the National Infrastructure Performance Council , has been launched with the aim of doubling the annual level of investment in infrastructure through 2030.
The Korte Company
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Ralph Korte was fed up. He’d been in the factory at the corner of 6 th and Zschokke streets in Highland, Illinois many times to talk about problems with the building. On every visit, the factory’s managers complained about the state of the structure: It was flimsy. Its roof leaked. Too much snow and the whole place would cave in. And after every visit, the message handed down from distant corporate bosses was the same.
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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!
CK Power
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been phasing in stricter and stricter emissions regulations for off-highway diesel engines since 1996. The cascading compliance deadlines for Tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4-interim have passed, and Tier 4 Final (T4F) regulations are in full effect for nonroad diesel engines. Today, all newly manufactured off-highway diesel equipment (e.g., generators, air compressors, construction equipment) must be powered by a T4F-certified engine.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
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ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The National Transportation Safety Board last came down hard on engineering and construction in 2007. Did groupthink obscure the unfolding disaster?
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The RIDGID® StrutSlayr™ is a new mobile cutting tool that makes burr-free cuts in seconds. It addresses three key jobsite factors: time, quality and mobility.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Arizona college builds a student-networking and dining facility that features complex structural and cladding systems.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Top-rated provider announces acquisition of 53-year-old Arthur Brown Plumbing.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
After seven years of design and planning work, the new North Terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has opened.
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