Mon.May 08, 2017

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Improving Air Quality on the Jobsite

Construction Business Owner

When the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its ruling aimed at better protecting workers from respirable silica dust, few industry veterans were surprised. The new rule is currently in effect and substantially reduces the permissible exposure limits (PEL) for workers in the construction industry.

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Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build. Efficiently managing the numerous renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction projects facing real property owners and facilities management teams is cri

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ArchiCAD 21 – New Stair Tool

DebunkTheBIM

Sorry Graphisoft, I can’t get enthusiastic about your new stair tool. Not just because Andrew Watson (from a place even less known than Palmerston North, NZ – and that means a truly tiny dot on the map of NZ) has created a pretty serviceable stair tool some 15+ years ago and Cadimage had spent over a decade in promoting it and selling it to the ArchiCAD-users’ world, but because, while the stakes are so high in the industry of what way (if any) it should be heading to get out of the dark ages, y

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LEAN Construction in the Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction in the Public Sector requires Owners to take responsibility for their facilities and other forms of built structures. This simply cannot occur until Owners become competent in Collaborative LEAN Construction Delivery Methods and associated life-cycle management of the built environment. Collaboration and win-win contractual incentives for all participants (AE firms, contractors, subs, owners, building users, oversight groups) are prerequisites to measurable improvements in fac

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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 builder is the building: Finding the right builder

BD+C

Let’s talk about building. But let’s not talk about where, when, or what you want to build. Makes sense, right? Actually, it makes more sense than you think. Stay with me. The most important factor in making sure the where, when, what, and how go smoothly is making sure you pick the right who. Because picking the right builder isn’t just another decision in the process – it’s the decision that will make or break the process altogether.

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The performing arts center of the future

BD+C

As designers, we look to inform the design process with an understanding of purpose and function before creating a concept. How will this building be used? Who will be using it? How can we create long-term value for our client? What precedents are there? This informed approach was taken in the design for East Central High School’s Performing Arts Center in San Antonio.

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Federal Signal to Acquire Truck Bodies & Equipment Intl

Construction Equipment

Federal Signal Corp. (FSS) said it will acquire Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI) for $270 million. TBEI manufactures dump truck bodies and trailers. FSS said the move will "strengthen its market position as a specialty vehicle manufacturer in maintenance and infrastructure markets.

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Skanska, CBT Architects Save $6M With First-In-New England Collaboration Method

ENR Construction

Collaboration between CBT Architects and Skanska construction teams accelerated construction of an elliptical building built over a tunnel that distinguishes itself in Boston’s booming Seaport District.

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Rental Industry Predicted to Grow 4.5% in '17

Construction Equipment

The new five-year forecast for equipment rental industry revenues released by the American Rental Association (ARA) continues to call for steady gains and expectations for growth are greater than in the February forecast. ARA now projects U.S. equipment rental revenue to reach $49.4 billion in 2017, up 4.5 percent over last year. The February forecast projected U.S. equipment rental revenue of $48.9 billion in 2017 and an average annual growth rate of 4.6 percent to reach $56 billion in 2020.

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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.

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Movers + Shapers: Charm City's lucky charm

BD+C

Kevin Plank, the feisty Founder and CEO of sports apparel giant Under Armour, has two ambitious goals: to grow his company into a $10 billion brand, which would be more than double its $4.8 billion revenue in 2016, and to turn Baltimore, Under Armour’s home for nearly 20 years, into “the coolest city in America.”.

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Video: Marriott Goes Modular

Construction Equipment

The next time you step into a Marriott hotel room, both you and the room itself probably traveled some distance to get there. In an industry first, Marriott International has announced it expects to sign 50 hotel deals in 2017 that incorporate prefabricated guestrooms or bathrooms – more than 10 percent of the Select Brand signings expected for the region this year.

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44% of Employees Surveyed Prefer Time Off Instead of Overtime Pay

Green Industry Professionals

Under a new bill, private sector employees would be allowed to forfeit their overtime wages in place of paid time off. Employees are nearly 2:1 in favor of a proposal to allow for comp time to be used in place of overtime in the private sector.

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Charm City's lucky charm

BD+C

Kevin Plank, the feisty Founder and CEO of sports apparel giant Under Armour, has two ambitious goals: to grow his company into a $10 billion brand, which would be more than double its $4.8 billion revenue in 2016, and to turn Baltimore, Under Armour’s home for nearly 20 years, into “the coolest city in America.”.

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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?

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AEM Elects Three Directors

Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Grant Godbersen, VP Manufacturing of GOMACO (pictured), to the AEM Board of Directors. AEM has also elected Susanne Cobey, President/CEO of Eagle Crusher Co., and Mary Erholtz, VP Marketing of Superior Industries, to the AEM CE Sector Board.

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Brexit, Macron, digital espionage, and construction marketing: Are there any correlations?

Construction Marketing Ideas

You may find some shivers up your spine (or argue, plausibility, that the story is just another fake conspiracy theory, when you read this Guardian article suggesting how shady operatives used sophisticated data mining techniques and social media to exert pressure on the key “1 per cent” to decide in favour of Brexit in Britain. […].

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Dodge Index Drops 5.1 Percent in April

Construction Equipment

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 5.1% in April to 133.8 (2000=100) from its revised March reading of 140.9. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. April’s decline was due to a 12.0% drop for the institutional component of the Momentum Index, while the commercial component rose a meager 0.1%.

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KAAP Launches Seventh Expansion In Kentucky, Will Create 129 Jobs

Business Facilities

The aluminum parts manufacturer will invest more than $51.3 million in Bowling Green, KY. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. KAAP Launches Seventh Expansion In Kentucky, Will Create 129 Jobs.

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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.

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National Fenestration Rating Council’s new U-factor standard open for public comment

BD+C

The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) ANS Standards Committee has a new U-factor standard open for public comment. NFRC approved a plan to submit a previously unimplemented, member-approved ballot change to NFRC 100; Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-factors. The public review and comment period is scheduled to run from April 28 to May 28, 2017.

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Strategic Drivers Motivating Headquarters Relocations

Business Facilities

Headquarters projects present a unique set of challenges for companies and the locations seeking to attract them, partially due to the functions and roles involved. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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Mr. Rooter named Franchisees’ Choice by Canadian Franchise Association

Contractor Magazine

The Franchisees’ Choice designees are CFA member franchise systems who voluntarily took part in an independently administered survey. Franchisees were asked to assess their franchisor in key areas of the franchise business model. read more.

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Happy Economic Development Week!

Business Facilities

As the IEDC's second annual celebratory week for Economic Development begins today, here are some tips about how your location can participate. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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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!

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IAC's HomeAdvisor to combine with Angie's List

Contractor Magazine

Creates clear industry leader in $400 billion home services marketplace. IAC and Angie's List, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine IAC's HomeAdvisor and Angie's List into a new publicly-traded company, to be called ANGI Homeservices Inc. read more.

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The Future of Florida’s Water System

PC Construction

The Florida Council for Public-Private Partnerships (FCP3) is holding its spring conference on May 19 and 20 at the Marriott Tampa Bay Waterside. Presentations and discussions will provide new perspectives on P3 benefits. On May.

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Location Spotlight Of The Week: Topeka, Kansas

Business Facilities

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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Construction Women Push to Earn What They're Worth

ENR Construction

Close to 400 attendees at ENR conference see a strong 'diversity dividend' for industry firms.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Shear Force and Bending Moment Of Simply Supported Beam With Point Load

Construction Cost Estimating

The Civil Engineers should contain clear and concise ideas on shear force and bending moment to make perfect analysis of any structure as well as design of any structural member. In this regard, Parag Pal, the famous B.E. Civil Engineer, has presented a useful video that focuses on shear force and bending moment of simply supported beam with point load to find out the sfd and bmd of any point load member.

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Duke Energy to invest $42 billion in energy upgrades over 10 years

ENR Construction

Duke plans to beef up grid, natural gas pipeline systems.

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ENR New York Announces Preliminary Top Contractors List

ENR Construction