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$3B solar-powered data center will be built modularly

Construction Dive

Powered by a 717-acre solar field and comprised of modified cargo containers, the northwest Arizona center will be the world's largest such facility, according to developer Pegasus Holdings.

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Cybersecurity: Catching Up With The Bad Guys

Business Facilities

Millions of skilled cybersecurity professionals are needed on the front lines of the global battle with cybercriminals who are causing trillions of dollars worth of damage annually. - Read: Cybersecurity: Catching Up With The Bad Guys at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Intl. Code Council releases Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide

BD+C

The International Code Council released a Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide to help communities plan ahead for hurricane season, which began on June 1. “Advance preparation, including adopting and enforcing up-to-date building codes, is one of the best ways to protect our homes, schools and businesses from severe weather,” said Code Council CEO Dominic Sims in a news release.

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Massachusetts AGC holds statewide opioid stand-down

Construction Dive

The association stopped work at around 50 jobsites to bring awareness to statistics that the state's construction workers are six times more likely than those in other industries to overdose on opioids.

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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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Mack Delivers First 5 Trucks for Military Testing

Construction Equipment

Mack Defense has delivered the first five of a new group of heavy dump trucks to the U.S. Army for acceptance testing, and more than 1,200 could follow if planned funding materializes, officials said during a turnover ceremony last Friday at Mack Trucks’ customer center in Allentown, Pa.

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Technology showcase: PTC's new digs combine lively workspaces with exhibits for its products and platforms

BD+C

For its new headquarters, PTC, a market leader in Internet of Things and augmented reality systems, took an 18½-year lease on the top nine floors of the 17-story, 400,000-sf 121 Seaport building in Boston. The company’s goal for the elaborate fitout of that 250,000-sf space was to “make its headquarters a global model for excellence in the use of workplace technology.”.

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[VIDEO] 1 Killed, 6 Injured in Dallas Crane Collapse

Construction Equipment

One person was killed whena crane collapsed onto a downtown Dallas apartment building on Sunday afternoon as severe storms hit the area. Six people were also taken to local hospitals, with two people in critical condition, two seriously injured, and one with a minor injury.

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Mortenson joins forces with robotics technology producer

BD+C

The industry’s drive toward jobsite automation continues apace, with leading contractors test robots and GPS systems to supplement their equipment for greater jobsite efficiency at a time when these companies struggle with labor shortages. In a recent report , Tractica, a market intelligence firm that focuses on emerging technologies, estimates that global shipments of construction robots would increase to 1,475 units by 2025, from 358 units in 2018.

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Construction Analytics wins 2019 Best Construction Blog competition

Construction Marketing Ideas

Sometimes patience and quality count more for success than razzle dazzle and pushy marketing. These observations seem appropriate for the 2019 Best Construction Blog winner, Ed Zarenski’s Construction Analytics. His economics-related blog ranked sixth in the popular vote, just one notch above the final spot among the seven blogs with enough votes to win a […].

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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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Thornton Tomasetti invests in 3D printing firm

BD+C

Thornton Tomasetti’s innovation investment arm, TTWiiN Investment Partners, has recently invested in XtreeE, a Paris-based technology company focusing on large-scale 3D printing solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

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Why You Need A Good Cost Estimator

Chianelli Estimating

Cost Estimating has been a part of the construction industry since any structure was ever built. What better way is there to figure out how much a project will cost, present clear expectations to clients, and keep the project cost managed throughout the job? You wouldn’t buy a car without knowing the overall price, what your options are, and how much the monthly payments will be, would you?

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Some simple advice about answering your phone

Construction Marketing Ideas

The phone has evolved in use in the last decade, in part because its evolution into an all-purpose multimedia live tool. Last week, for example, word got around on social media about some articles we had published in Ontario Construction News about what turned to a be short-lived strike by plumbers and pipefitters. As it […]. The post Some simple advice about answering your phone appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Restoration of Southern Hills golf course complete for summer play

Green Industry Professionals

Players will now experience the best of the past and the present on a course that stands firm on the world stage as a site for major championships.

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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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$3B solar-powered data center will be built with modular containers

Construction Dive

A 717-acre solar field will power the northwest Arizona data center comprised of a network of modified cargo containers — which developer Pegasus Holdings has said will be the world's largest such facility.

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Walker M52 mulch deck

Green Industry Professionals

Designed for Models D, T, and B23i and features two serrated wing-style blades with recirculating hub for consistent cutting performance.

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Husqvarna LP 9505 Trench Compactor

Construction Equipment

Husqvarna LP 9505 trench compactor is a 24.3-horsepower unit with an operating weight of 3,693 pounds. Drum width is 33.5 inches, and the diameter is 20.6 inches. Pad height in 1 inch. It provides 16.186 lb.-ft. of centrifugal force (high) at an amplitude of 0.04 inches.

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Thronton Tomasetti invests in 3D printing firm

BD+C

Thornton Tomasetti’s innovation investment arm, TTWiiN Investment Partners, has recently invested in XtreeE, a Paris-based technology company focusing on large-scale 3D printing solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

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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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Heavy Duty Tires for Heavy Duty Work

Construction Equipment

When the job calls for heavy duty, you need Intelligent Products, Integrated Technology and Best In Class Service you can rely on. Bridgestone Off the Road Total Value Solutions are the answer.

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Allfirst Launches High School Apprenticeship Program

Contractor Magazine

All students completed the program and received employment offers from sponsoring companies.

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Common Defects In Plastering

Construction Cost Estimating

Several types of defects are found in plastering work which range from blistering, cracks, efflorescence, flaking, peeling, popping, softness and uneven surfaces. When these defects are visible, they should be repaired instantly. Types of Defects in Plastering :- 1. Blistering of Plastered Surface: Blistering of the plastered surface is happened when small patches are expanded outside the plane of the plastered surface.

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Architectural Nexus Selected as 2019 Intermountain Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

Salt Lake City-based design firm renews its focus on regenerative projects that offer biggest benefits to people and the environment.

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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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ServiceTitan Announces iManifold Integration

Contractor Magazine

Home service business management software partners with digital manifold technology provider.

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JLG Architects Chosen ENR Mountain States 2019 Design Firm of the Year for Colorado, Wyoming and the Dakotas

ENR Construction

North Dakota design firm retains its regional strengths as it refocuses strategy for growth.

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Trump signs $19B disaster aid bill, including billions for infrastructure, resiliency

Construction Dive

A portion of the new package will go toward rebuilding military facilities damaged in the last three years.

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Complex Four-Part Stormwater Project Stirs Controversy in Denver

ENR Construction

The project’s multiple components aim to solve ‘a legacy problem’ for stormwater detention on the city’s north side.

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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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Trump Signs Disaster Relief Bill, Gives Billions to Infrastructure

Construction Equipment

President Trump has signed a package containing $19.1 billion in disaster-relief funds. According to ENR, more than half will go toward infrastructure and related work to help storm-battered regions of the U.S. rebuild from hurricanes, floods, and other disasters.

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Prince Rupert Port Looks to Expansion to Become Second-Largest Canadian Port

ENR Construction

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Mountain States Industry News for June 2019

ENR Construction

Industry news from across the Mountain States region.

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