Thu.Mar 28, 2019

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How to keep cash flowing from one project to the next

Construction Dive

A shortage of liquidity can put a contractor in jeopardy, experts said, offering financial advice for juggling new and existing business.

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Battery Storage is Changing the Dynamics of Renewable Revolution

ENR Construction

The announcement by Arizona Public Service that it will use batteries to extend the life of its solar plants demonstrates the power of batteries as a paradigm-shifting technology.

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Developing Sustainable Safety Culture in the Workplace

Construction Equipment

Although laws, regulations, training programs, and improvements in PPE have made the workplace less dangerous since the 1940s, according to an article in the Daily Commercial News written by the CEO of eCompliance, training programs have stalled since the 1990s.

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Kentucky 25th state to ban government-mandated PLAs

Construction Dive

Half of the country now has laws prohibiting public agencies from requiring the agreements, which ABC and other groups say stifle fair and open competition.

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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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State of the Construction Industry: March 2019 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Federal Construction Funds Targeted for Cuts in Proposed Budget.

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Immigration reform could relieve pressure on Houston's construction labor market

Construction Dive

Allowing some type of legal status for the undocumented workers who make up almost one-third of the city's labor pool could reduce project costs and improve quality of work, local industry leaders say.

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This will be the Western Hemisphere’s first purpose-built eSports arena

BD+C

eSports continue to prove they are not just a fad like boy bands or furbies. They are here to stay. If their explosive growth over the past few years wasn’t enough to prove this, we now have more evidence in the Populous-designed Fusion Arena, the first new-construction, purpose-built eSports arena in the Western Hemisphere.

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Net Zero Carbon: A Quick Plug for All-Electric Buildings

Stok

Given that buildings account for 39% of CO2 emissions in the United States, one of the foremost objectives in the sustainable building industry is to eliminate or reduce our built environment’s carbon emissions. The question is, how do we work towards carbon neutrality in buildings? To achieve net zero carbon, there are two factors we need to account for: embodied carbon (which we previously outlined the importance of and actionable strategies for in an article on the role of embodied carbon ) a

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XS CAD Blog: Last but definitely not least

Construction Marketing Ideas

As the popular voting nears conclusion on March 31 for the 2019 Best Construction Blog competition, it is appropriate that the final blog to be reviewed — the XS CAD Blog — is enjoying last-minute surge. At the moment, it is third in the rankings, but this could change quickly as more votes arrive each […]. The post XS CAD Blog: Last but definitely not least appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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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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Opportunity Zones: Opportunities for Sustainable Development

Stok

Introduced in 2018 with an expiring benefit already in 2019, Opportunity Zones (OZs) will continue to commandeer more and more cocktail hour discussions in the real estate world through the end of this year and beyond. Countless articles on the genesis and execution of the incentive (including this fun read from Forbes that chronicles how one of the co-founders of Napster became the philanthropic polymath who championed OZs) help describe the program, which offers tax incentives on capital gains

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Four Alabama Firms To Work On New Airbus Assembly Line

Business Facilities

The new assembly line will allow Airbus to accelerate production of its A220 passenger jet and will increase its Mobile workforce by over 430 employees. - Read: Four Alabama Firms To Work On New Airbus Assembly Line at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Austin Commercial to manage construction of $240M soccer stadium in Austin, Texas

Construction Dive

Gensler will be the lead architect and CAA Icon the project manager for Precourt Sports Ventures' privately financed mixed-used project for Austin FC.

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Developing Sustainable Safety Culture in the Workplace

Construction Equipment

Although laws, regulations, training programs, and improvements in PPE have made the workplace less dangerous since the 1940s, according to an article in the Daily Commercial News written by the CEO of eCompliance, training programs have stalled since the 1990s.

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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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PC Construction Receives Worksite Wellness Award

PC Construction

On March 21, PC Construction was the recipient of the highest honor bestowed by the Vermont Department of Health and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports – a GOLD level Governor’s Excellence in.

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Engcon Develops Tilt Sensors for Excavators

Construction Equipment

Engcon is developing a tilt sensor for use with excavator guidance systems. The sensor will provide a clear interface, cheaper installation, and facilitate support, the company says. Engcon tilt sensors will be retrofittable to Engcon’s tiltrotators from the EC209 up to the EC233.

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Tulane University’s new student center combines the old and the new

BD+C

Located on Tulane University’s Gibson Quad, Mussafer Hall combines the adaptive reuse of a 1902 brick building with a modern limestone addition. The building is the home of the Center for Student Success, which brings together Tulane’s Academic Advising and Career Services programs.

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Genie Offers New Positive Air Shutdown System

Construction Equipment

Genie booms and telehandlers are now available from the factory “rental-ready,” for industries and applications requiring positive air shutdown, including uses on oil and gas, mining, and indoor factory job sites.

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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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Swinerton forms new mass timber business group

BD+C

One of the largest builders in the U.S. launched a new business unit dedicated to building projects using mass timber technology.

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Engcon Develops Tilt Sensors for Excavators

Construction Equipment

Engcon is developing a tilt sensor for use with excavator guidance systems. The sensor will provide a clear interface, cheaper installation, and facilitate support, the company says. Engcon tilt sensors will be retrofittable to Engcon’s tiltrotators from the EC209 up to the EC233.

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Amazon Expanding Austin Tech Hub, Creating 800 New Jobs

Business Facilities

Amazon has created more than 22,000 jobs in Texas and invested over $7 billion in the state since 2011, including infrastructure and compensation. - Read: Amazon Expanding Austin Tech Hub, Creating 800 New Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Salesforce Ventures Invests in Kespry

Construction Equipment

Salesforce Ventures has invested in Kespry to focus on AI-augmented insurance claims management capabilities that complement Salesforce Financial Services Cloud.

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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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EGIA’s 'Cracking the Code' Show: Become an Exceptional Service Technician with the Prosperity Mindset

Contractor Magazine

Using the Prosperity Mindset, Weldon Long explains how to shift your selling approach to create more opportunities. Mike Treas and Gary Elekes discuss communication and success.

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JCB Offers New Options for Telehandlers

Construction Equipment

JCB is offering new options on Loadall lift-and-place telescopic handlers offered in North America.

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Brief overview of composite slabs and columns

Construction Cost Estimating

Composite slabs contain reinforced concrete cast on top of profiled steel decking that functions as formwork all throughout construction and external reinforcement at the final stage. Composite slabs: • Comprise of profiled steel decking with an in-situ reinforced concrete topping. • The decking (profiled steel sheeting) not only functions as permanent formwork to the concrete, but also arranges adequate shear bond with the concrete in order that when the concrete attains strength, the two mater

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Court Rejects Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs

Construction Equipment

The Court of International Trade rejected an effort to overturn President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on steel imports on Monday.

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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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Multifamily Pro Connect kicks off in Dallas

BD+C

On behalf of Building Design + Construction , Multifamily Design + Construction , and Professional Builder , Multifamily Pro Connect is officially underway in Dallas. The theme for this year's ProConnects is "Partnerships," with the ultimate goal being the facilitation of new relationships, great partnerships, and profitable businesses. Thursday's agenda began at 7:00 AM and the event will conclude Friday at noon.

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The World Market for Commercial Lawn Mowers, 2019 to 2024

Green Industry Professionals

The global commercial lawn mower market is projected to generate revenues of approximately $13 billion by 2024.

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Urbahn Architects: ENR New York's 2019 Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

Justice and urban infrastructure projects, plus almost 69% revenue growth, are why the NYC-based firm has won the honor.