Fri.Nov 16, 2018

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10 Largest Cement Companies in the USA

The Constructor

Cement production in the United States has a substantially large and well-established base with 120.5Mt per year, according to United States.

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Construction Lead Services Survey Results

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey on the use of construction lead services by construction firms of all types, manufacturers, and related. To get a greater insight on the usage of Construction lead services we asked the following questions: Do you utilize construction lead services? If no, what is the main reason you do not use construction lead services?

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Half of industry expects majority of projects to be 'green' in 3 years

Construction Dive

The Dodge Data & Analytics study also revealed that although green building techniques are increasing, not everyone is pursuing third-party certification.

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2018 International Green Construction Code released

BD+C

The 2018 International Green Construction Code (2018 IgCC) has been released. The 2018 IgCC is a joint initiative of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE , and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). It aligns the technical requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/ICC/USGBC/IES 189.1-2017-Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings with ICC’s multi-stakeholder IgCC.

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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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4 strategies to get construction projects back on track

Construction Dive

Industry leaders outlined actions during Procore's Groundbreak conference that contractors can take to keep stakeholders and workers happy amid setbacks.

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Two execs of Korean construction firm charged with defrauding US out of millions

Construction Dive

SK Engineering & Construction staff allegedly disguised kickbacks to a U.S. Army official with fake subcontracts for a U.S. military project in South Korea.

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Seqirus Investing $140M In North Carolina Expansion

Business Facilities

The expansion will create 120 permanent highly skilled jobs and allow the company to increase capacity manufacturing influenza vaccines for global markets. - Read: Seqirus Investing $140M In North Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Mass Moca Building 6: The Robert W. Wilson Building

BD+C

The Arnold Print works, a textile-dyeing mill in North Adams, Mass., dates to the 1860s. In 1942, it was converted to make electrical parts for the war effort. It closed in 1986. In the late ’80s, community leaders reimagined the 17-acre campus as a showcase for large-scale minimalist art. Building 6 is the final piece of a 25-year, three-phase master plan funded by public and private capital.

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Bidding, winning and delivering a Design-Build energy solution for a VA medical center

CK Power

When the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center underwent a $366 million upgrade in 2013, the construction of a central power plant —providing backup power redundancy to patient care buildings— was a key hurdle they needed to overcome. And because the permanent power plant would take two years to complete, a temporary solution was needed to ensure redundancy in the interim.

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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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2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey: More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months

BD+C

Today, Johnson Controls, a global leader in creating smart cities, unveiled the findings from its 2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey, revealing that U.S. organizations are planning to increase investments in smart building measures including building controls and building systems integration at a greater rate than more traditional energy efficiency measures.

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Developer proposes Memphis' largest-ever mixed-use project

Construction Dive

Big River Partners wants to bring to a blighted area of the Tennessee city's downtown a $950 million, 29-acre mixed-use development called Union Row.

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Google files patent for VR shoes that let you walk limitlessly in a small space

BD+C

Virtual reality is all about immersion. It’s purpose, as its name would suggest, is to create a completely new reality in a virtual space. For the AEC industry, this means VR allows architects, contractors, engineers, and clients to “walk” through a building before construction has even begun.

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Wacker Neuson Q3 Revenue Up 10 Percent to $474 Million

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson’s Q3 revenue increased 10 percent to $474 million, up from $432 million in 2017. Growth was fueled by continued strong demand in the core markets of North America and Europe. Revenue for the first nine months of 2018 rose 9 percent, adjusted to 11 percent.

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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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BrightView’s Initial Public Offering and the Landscaping Market

Green Industry Professionals

The green industry, historically composed of small businesses and some larger regional firms, is seeing large national corporations thrive.

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Oshkosh Net Sales Up 4.8 percent in Q4

Construction Equipment

Oshkosh reported fiscal 2018 Q4 net income of $151.3 million, compared to $93.5 million in 2017. Consolidated net sales in Q4 increased 4.8 percent compared to 2017 to $ 2.06 billion on strong demand for access equipment. Consolidated operating income increased 49.7 percent to $201.4 million, or 9.

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MRCOOL Exploring Kentucky Manufacturing Expansion

Business Facilities

The heating, ventilating and air conditioning company is studying the viability of a manufacturing facility in the Kentucky Opportunity Zone that includes the city of Mayfield, KY. - Read: MRCOOL Exploring Kentucky Manufacturing Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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VIDEO: Crane Rotates Out of Control, Hits Power Lines

Construction Equipment

A crane in West Miami began rotating out of control on early Thursday evening, sending heavy steel cables into the air. The cables eventually began wrapping around power lines below, “causing sparks to fly and shorting out the electrical system,” according to CBS Miami.

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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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Another Uber-Like App for Snow Removal, Lawn Love, Launches in Milwaukee

Green Industry Professionals

The founder said it's a natural extension of services because many summer landscapers switch to snow removal in the winter.

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Sarasota PHCC Endorses Campaign Against FPL's Business Practices

Contractor Magazine

Becomes twelfth organization to join a coalition of companies.

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Get some easy to follow tips for executing brick masonry from Floor to roof

Construction Cost Estimating

Brick masonry work is one of the most vital part of building construction. In this informative construction article, you will learn how to accomplish the complete brick masonry work from Earth beam to roof. The following four major steps are involved in brick masonry work :- 1. up to basement 2. up to sill level 3. up to lintel level 4. up to roof level.

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Incoming AHRI Chairman Bill Steel: Product 'Sectors' Will Bring a More Inclusive Process

Contractor Magazine

During his inaugural address to AHRI members, incoming AHRI Chairman Bill Steel encouraged AHRI members to take an active role in the upcoming 'reinvention' of the AHRI trade association, and stressed the importance of engaging with congressional representatives.

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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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BIDNANO

Green Industry Professionals

BIDNANO software provides a professional platform for landscape design client presentations, while it streamlines the sales process. Instead of using paper catalogs and drawings, the digital product database offers high-resolution photos to share with.

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Wood Flooring and Radiant Heat - Part 2

Contractor Magazine

The new NWFA standard calls out the need for in-floor or under-floor data loggers.

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FBI Secretly Probed Evans Landscaping since 2013, Agent Testifies on First Day of Trial

Green Industry Professionals

Prosecutors allege that Evans Landscaping owner created a new company to act as a front to win minority contracts.

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Getting Your Share of a Strong Market

Contractor Magazine

For homeowners, the kitchen is the most popular room to remodel, followed by bathrooms.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Nearmap

Green Industry Professionals

Nearmap delivers high-resolution aerial imagery as a service by capturing urban U.S. imagery and uploading up-to-date aerial maps to the cloud.

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Barry Burnett, Co-founder of Business Development Resources, Dies at 67

Contractor Magazine

Business training and coaching company for the home services industry remembers visionary leader.

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Etymotic Research Inc.

Green Industry Professionals

Etymotic Research was founded to design products that improve the lives of those with hearing loss, protect hearing and more.