Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 1, 2021
First quarterly Trimble Dimensions Spotlight Series highlights U.S infrastructure and how heavy and civil contractors are modernizing to meet needs.
The Constructor
APRIL 1, 2021
A frame is considered to be non-sway (braced) if it is sufficiently braced by lateral bracing elements like structural walls.
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Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2021
Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum. ibush. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 13:50. From community solar installations to a push in some municipalities for all-electric building codes, interest in solar keeps growing. Eugene L. Meyer. Babcock Ranch is a sprawling master planned community on 18,000 acres on Florida’s West Coast, some 20 miles from Fort Myers, which prides itself on being “America’s first all-solar town.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 1, 2021
Ford continues to be plagued by shortages in semiconductors and said it would reduce production in six plants in response. One of those plants will be the Dearborn facility that produces F-150 pickup trucks. According to CNBC, the Ford plant will be shuttered for two weeks: April 5-16.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 1, 2021
The last 20 years have seen trends in student housing materialize, develop, shift, and even reverse. New ideas are tried and either embraced or discarded, or perhaps melded with successful concepts from yesterday. As colleges and universities seek to keep students on campus, new styles of accommodation are emerging, compelling us to discuss how underclassmen student housing today is changing – and what remains very much the same. .
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BD+C
APRIL 1, 2021
Hartford, Conn.-based JCJ Architecture traces its roots to 1936, when the U.S. was just coming out of an economic depression and its unemployment rate was still 14%. In 2021, with the country trying to recover economically from the impact of the coronavirus, and with questions about social inequity entering the public debate as rarely before, JCJ has focused its design work on projects and clients that are committed to social responsibility and advocacy, particularly for underserved or marginali
Construction Equipment
APRIL 1, 2021
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is releasing new oil change filters that extend drain intervals to 1,000 hours for articulated haulers, wheel loaders, and excavators.
Constructlaw
APRIL 1, 2021
This article was originally published in The Dispute Revolver. It is republished here with permission. On March 22, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would consider the hotly contested issue of whether 28 U.S.C. § 1782 (“ Section 1782 “) grants parties to international commercial arbitrations seated outside the United States the right to seek U.S.
Learn Civil Engineering
APRIL 1, 2021
What is a Ranging Rod? A ranging Rod is defined as a surveying instrument used for measurement in construction. It helps mark position in surveying and is also named a Ranging pole. Length of ranging Rod Ranging rods usually are 2m to 3m in length and have a diameter of about 30mm. These rods are […].
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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.
Civiconcepts
APRIL 1, 2021
When we are constructing or building a house, we are thinking about each and every normal or specific thing which makes our house attractive, beautiful, and looking special. The door … What Is Door Frame, Parts of Door Frame And Types of Door Frame Used in House Read More ».
Construction Junkie
APRIL 1, 2021
The XGT Lineup, courtesy of Makita. Those that follow tool news may have heard about a new Makita tool platform that launched in several other countries a few months ago and have been waiting for the news of it finally being released in the United States. Well, the wait is over, as the teal tool brand has finally announced the release of their 40V and 80V XGT system in the US.
BD+C
APRIL 1, 2021
Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) has recently unveiled the master plan of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) campus. .
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2021
FERC order to proceed blocks ruling on enviros' challenge of 131-ft elevation of Gross Reservoir near Boulder to triple its capacity, U.S. judges say.
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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?
BD+C
APRIL 1, 2021
Both Nonresidential and Residential Spending Retreat from January Levels amid Extreme Winter Weather; Association Posts Inflation Alert to Aid Understanding of Squeeze on Nonresidential Construction Firms.
Business Facilities
APRIL 1, 2021
With their expansions in Ann Arbor, MI, healthcare tech company Workit Health will create at least 179 jobs and software provider Nexient will add 100 jobs. - Read: Projects Bring 279 jobs, $27.2M In Investments To Ann Arbor Region at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2021
Not only do CPM platforms provide financial forecasting, predictive analytics and deep insights, they rally together data streams from across your firm to improve overall communication, efficiency and decision making.
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2021
Pending Home Sales Decline More Than Economists Expected. cbroderick. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 09:52. February home sales fell flat of economist expectations, pointing toward a less than robust spring homebuying season. Pending home sales dropped 10.6% last month, marking the fifth consecutive month pending home sales declined. Compared to 2020, pending sales dropped 0.5%, making February the first month to see an annual decline in eight months.
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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
APRIL 1, 2021
Total construction starts fell 2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $797.3 billion. Nonbuilding construction starts posted a solid gain after rebounding from a weak January, however, residential and nonresidential building starts declined, leading to a pullback in overall activity. The Dodge Index fell 2% in February, to 169 (2000=100) from January’s 171.
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2021
Eugene L. Meyer. Eugene L. Meyer is an award-winning journalist and author and a former longtime reporter and editor at The Washington Post. . ibush. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 09:58.
BD+C
APRIL 1, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently released a proposal for beefed up building codes and related actions to improve energy efficiency in New York State.
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2021
Affordable Homes are Increasing in Value Fastest Nationwide. cbroderick. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 09:58. High demand for affordable homes has pushed prices up faster than top-tier home values in the majority of markets, reports Zillow. Homes in the entry-level price segment of the market nationally have increased the fastest in value during the past year, but some markets are seeing the reverse.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 1, 2021
With three individual showrooms in Colorado, The Showroom at Rampart Supply remains committed to the plumbing contractor, and continues to inspire its clientele.
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2021
Millennials Flock to West and South Regions. cbroderick. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 10:07. Millennials are no longer flocking to bustling cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Just like the rest of America, Millennials are no longer relocating to these cities in droves, says SmartAsset. Instead, Millennials are headed toward more affordable markets with an abundance of outdoor space.
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2021
Even as the US and the world struggle with coming back from COVID-19 and the related disruptions to public and private life, contractors are planning for the resumption of business at something close to pre-pandemic levels.
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2021
Optimized Value-Engineered Framing Saves Money and Improves Performance. cbroderick. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 10:13. Optimized value-engineered framing can save builders money and increase thermal performance. Listen to what Building Performance Specialist Graham Davis thinks builders should know about OVE framing in this installment of The Weekly. Jenny Simon, marketing director of IBACOS interviews Davis from IBACOS-PERFORM to gain insight into how OVE framing truly benefits builders and the homes th
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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
APRIL 1, 2021
This short video introduces the first true Cloud service that enables seamless exchange of key data and documents between general contractors, their networks of trade contractors and their venture partners.
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2021
Architects on the Jobsite. dbarista. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 11:28. Life of an Architect Podcast. For some architects, being on the jobsite is a vital part of their work process, while for others, they see job site visits as a series of obligations fraught with increased liability. . For some architects, being on the jobsite is a vital part of their work process, while for others, they see jobsite visits as a series of obligations fraught with increased liability.
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2021
The Sensera system enabled us to meet Wingstop’s goals, allowing us to not only view the daily progress of the construction without having to travel to the site, but also provided robust stakeholder visibility and collaboration, the ability to monitor as-built progress to schedule, and manage the logistics of labor, equipment and materials.
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