Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Over the past three weeks, we’ve looked at complex construction projects, the people that run them and the technology tools they use. Today’s construction demands, however, are making it harder and harder to operate if you can’t do so in real time. While having the best people in place, working together well and using the latest tools is critical, the construction project can still suffer if the data being tr

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The Constructor

JUNE 6, 2018

Masonry structure is easy to design and construct, but various site issues may occur such as incorrect mix proportions, use of unauthorized.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 6, 2018

E-discovery, in many respects, resembles a construction project. It involves technical skills, but it also requires preparation and solid management practices. E-discovery should not be wholly outsourced (to lawyers or technical experts); company executives and in-house counsel should be familiar with the process, and ensure that they are aware of the systems the company needs to have in place. .

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The Constructor

JUNE 6, 2018

The need to redevelop brownfield land for construction purpose led to develop several contamination treatment methods. These techniques of brownfield.

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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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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2018

One way to weather the barrage of emerging digital technologies is simply to embrace it, say CEOs surveyed in a recent report.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2018

OpenSpace's platform produces photographic records similar to Google Street View that allow contractors to revisit phases of construction.

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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

A purpose-built “Alzheimer’s Village” in the French commune of Dax will give residents the ability to roam free and go about their daily lives in a new approach to treating the disease. According to The Telegraph , residents will live in shared houses in four districts reminiscent of the southwestern French region.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2018

Archer Western is reportedly the construction manager for work that will eventually include a 90-foot-high by 700-foot-wide earthen dam capable of storing 120 billion gallons of water.

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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

The number of licensed architects in the U.S. increased by 3% to 113,554 in 2017. That’s 10% more than a decade ago, according to the latest annual survey by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), which has licensing boards in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NCARB estimates that there is now one architect for every 2,900 people in the U.S.

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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

JUNE 6, 2018

The last decade has been a rollercoaster of historic highs and historic lows in the mining sector. While the industry currently enjoys strong commodity prices, the next decade is likely to see more vigorous change. Volvo Construction Equipment and Phil Hopwood of Deloitte Global Services explore what mining companies will need to do to succeed in this new environment.

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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

Although LEED has advanced sustainability in the built environment, it hasn’t kept up with the accelerating urgency of climate change or the availability of low and no-cost ways to deeply cut carbon, says Greg Kats, president of Capital E.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 6, 2018

Are there times when it makes sense to do a deal where you exchange your services for others, rather than cash, arms-length transactions? The answer can be “yes” — but my view is you should always make your decisions on valid business grounds. As an example, see this post from Michael Stone’s weekly eletter, where […].

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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

Kevin Schuler, a former executive with Buffalo, N.Y. general contractor LPCiminelli, pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy for his part in an alleged bid-rigging scheme.

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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

JUNE 6, 2018

Daimler Trucks will create an Automated Truck Research and Development Center at the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) headquarters on Swan Island in Portland, Ore. The site already houses a research and development presence, including a full-scale heavy-duty truck wind tunnel on Swan Island and the High Desert Proving Grounds nearby in Madras.

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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

Jupiter Entertainment is a production company that does work for TV channels as wide-ranging as A&E, Animal Planet, Discovery, and TrueTV. Its newest production studio, on the fourth floor of 136 Madison Avenue in New York City, was fitted out to meet its specific design requirements for client hosting, comfortable workspaces for employees, and efficient and functional editing suites.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 6, 2018

Self-driving vehicles - cars, trucks, buses, off-road machines - haven't yet gained the public's full confidence. In fact, a new report from AAA’s multi-year tracking study indicates three-quarters (73 percent) of American drivers report they would be too afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, up significantly from 63 percent in late 2017. Two-thirds (63 percent) of U.S. adults report they would actually feel less safe sharing the road with a self-driving vehicle while walking or riding

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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

Today, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley honors Senior Vice President Philip Tobey, FAIA, FACHA, ASHE with the Outstanding Civilian Service Award during the Salute from the Chief.

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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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Construction Equipment

JUNE 6, 2018

Reinforcing its commitment to producing the industry's most reliable and durable machinery, John Deere has extended its machine warranty on all Commercial Worksite Products to two years. This coverage includes new compact track loaders, skid steer loaders, compact wheel loaders and compact excavators.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2018

Associated General Contractors has invested in mobile phone technology to educate drivers who regularly pass certain highway projects.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 6, 2018

Self-driving vehicles - cars, trucks, buses, off-road machines - haven't yet gained the public's full confidence. In fact, a new report from AAA’s multi-year tracking study indicates three-quarters (73 percent) of American drivers report they would be too afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, up significantly from 63 percent in late 2017. Two-thirds (63 percent) of U.S. adults report they would actually feel less safe sharing the road with a self-driving vehicle while walking or riding

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2018

Purchase of the "internet of things"-focused firm is the latest move by the automation technology company to buy into the smart buildings push.

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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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BD+C

JUNE 6, 2018

A purpose-built “Alzheimer’s Village” in the French commune of Dax will give residents the ability to roam free and go about their daily lives in a new approach to treating the disease. According to The Telegraph , residents will live in shared houses in four districts reminiscent of the southwestern French region.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2018

Construction will start this fall to modernize Delta Air Lines' Los Angeles International Airport terminals.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 6, 2018

Electro Optic Systems will locate its flagship U.S. manufacturing facility in Huntsville, AL, creating as many as 100 jobs in the first year. . - Read: Australian Defense Contractor Investing $2.5M In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2018

The Canadian government has been weighing the national security implications of the deal since February.

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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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Business Facilities

JUNE 6, 2018

The need to be near end-users will drive an uptick in the expansion of smaller satellite markets for data centers, known in the trade as “edge’ markets. Foreign investment in the data center sector also will surge. - Read: Data Centers: Aiming For The Leading Edge at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 6, 2018

As hurricane season begins, Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida lack resilient systems and remain as vulnerable as they were before last year’s storms.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 6, 2018

The following notations are used in the drawing of concrete culvert design. With notation, it is possible to make clear communication among various project stakeholders. Notation helps in avoiding mistakes in any construction project. A’ = The valid contact area of a footing, measuring unit is in square metres A = A detailing dimension for culverts that contains skewed ends, measuring unit is in mm B = Depth of the bottom slab of a box culvert, measuring unit is in mm B = Gapping among adjoining

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