Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 21, 2017
Renting compact equipment continues to be a strategic alternative to ownership for a variety of reasons. It gives you and your operators the opportunity to take on short-term projects and access new revenue sources, as well as use the newest and most advanced equipment, all while reducing operating costs and minimizing downtime.
The Constructor
AUGUST 21, 2017
Various types of soil movements occur disregard of the stresses imposed on the ground by foundations. Causes and suitable foundations for ground.
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Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 21, 2017
Everywhere you look, cities and organizations are using new, innovative methods to build more comprehensive communities, rather than just structures. The Atlanta Housing Authority in Atlanta, Georgia, is doing just that in the city’s Westside with the help of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhood Grant. The grant (cnatlanta.org) funds redevelopment in Atlanta’s University Center neighborhood and improvements to two other neighborhoods in the Westside: Ashview Heig
The Constructor
AUGUST 21, 2017
Glazing are the panels fixed into the aluminum or other types of frames to curtain wall construction. Types, Methods and construction details of.
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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 Business Owner
AUGUST 21, 2017
It’s not every day that the public thanks a construction crew for completing a project, or that a contractor shaves 4 weeks off of an aggressive, 10-week schedule. C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc.pulled off both feats while rebuilding a fire-damaged stretch of I-85 in northeast Atlanta, Georgia.
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Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2017
Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Crash cushion trucks are customarily positioned behind road construction crews in order to protect workers from the traveling public. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2017
By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue . You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. The state’s favorable business tax structure, government policies and competitive costs make planning for future growth easy. Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2017
Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its-kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Crash cushion trucks are customarily positioned behind road construction crews in order to protect workers from the traveling public. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit.
BD+C
AUGUST 21, 2017
As the U.S. economy continues to strengthen, compensation across all architectural staff positions averaged $84,000, up about 2.8% per year from early 2015 levels, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2017 Compensation Report. The biannual report provides salary data for 39 architecture firm positions in 26 states, 25 metro areas and 17 cities as well as industry salary trends and analysis on where the market is headed. .
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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
AUGUST 21, 2017
A full week after union drivers at CalPortland walked off the job and other Local 174 Teamsters in the sand and gravel industry prepared to do the same, all are now back to work after a deal was reached between the union and the five companies involved in bargaining.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2017
LifeNet Health, a leading global regenerative medicine company, will invest $12.25 million to expand its global headquarters operation in Virginia Beach, VA. The non-profit will add a 100,000-square-foot warehouse, 20,000 square feet of office space, and an 18,000-square-foot R&D and production facility across three campuses. “We continue to pioneer state-of-the-art technologies that are in the forefront of regenerative medicine, touching hundreds of thousands of lives around the world,” sai
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2017
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), has released its new mobile app that estimates risks of injury involved with lifting tasks.
Construction Marketing Ideas
AUGUST 21, 2017
There are standard staples in the construction industry communications models. You line up your key people with golden shovels and a specially printed sign for the “official groundbreaking” — or you have a similar “line em up, shoot em down” photo with a giant cheque (often for a relatively small dollar amount) for a charitable […].
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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
AUGUST 21, 2017
A full week after union drivers at CalPortland walked off the job and other Local 174 Teamsters in the sand and gravel industry prepared to do the same, all are now back to work after a deal was reached between the union and the five companies involved in bargaining.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2017
California-based ServiceTitan opens an Atlanta office in their first expansion to better connect with customers; looking looking to hire the best and brightest talent in the region.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2017
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), has released its new mobile app that estimates risks of injury involved with lifting tasks.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2017
Safeplast NA Company, a manufacturer and provider of hose protectors and hose binding products, is establishing a new facility in Pickens County, SC. The $4.3 million investment is expected to create 30 new jobs. Photo: Safeplast NA. “For the past year, Safeplast NA has explored various geographic locations to build a new facility, searching both in Canada and the United States,” said a company statement from Jerry Pawluk, Safeplast NA Company, Ltd.
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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.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2017
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodge Momentum Index fell in July, dropping 3.3 percent to 135.0 (2000=100) from its revised June reading of 139.6. 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.
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 21, 2017
From this construction video tutorial, we can gather knowledge on how to make the valuation of monthly rent concerning a building that has been developed on a land. There are two types of rents like net rent and gross rent. Net rent does not include taxes associated with land or construction. Gross rent normally includes these types of taxes. As for example, here, the value of plot is taken as 4,00,000 rupees (inclusive of all taxes).
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2017
Construction employment increased by 6,000 jobs in July to the highest level since October 2008, amid a tight labor market that may be keeping contractors from hiring as many workers as they need, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged local, state and federal leaders to enact measures designed to expose more high school students to high-paying careers in construction to offset growing labor shortages. “
ENR Construction
AUGUST 21, 2017
Tipping, an ENR Newsmaker in 2013 and 2007, died suddenly on Aug. 11, collapsing near the end of a mountain bike ride.
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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!
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 21, 2017
On August 1, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched its Injury Tracking Application (ITA), which allows employers to begin observing compliance with this year’s new electronic reporting requirements. Through the ITA, employers can submit necessary injury and illness records from their 2016 OSHA Form 300A. WHY IS THIS CHANGE IMPORTANT?
ENR Construction
AUGUST 21, 2017
Maine industrial contractor, Cianbro, has opened a new workforce development center in remodeled space at a former technology center in Pittsfield to address the skilled worker shortage, the company announced on August 17.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 21, 2017
Tipping, an ENR Newsmaker in 2013 and 2007, died suddenly on Aug. 11, collapsing near the end of a mountain bike ride.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 21, 2017
Founder, CEO of Himount Constructors Ltd. also was civil engineers' group Fellow.
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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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