Thu.Dec 20, 2018

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5 Ways to Promote a Culture of Safety at Your Company

Construction Business Owner

Read 5 ways to promote a culture of safety at your company. Here's why prioritizing worker safety makes good business sense.

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Brick Ledge- Design and Construction Procedure

The Constructor

Brick ledge is reinforced concrete bearing which supports the weight (100Kg per square meter or more) of finish materials such as Brick, stone or.

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Adapt or Die: Assess & Evolve to Change the Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

“ Adapt or Die,” is arguably the most memorable line from the movie version of "Moneyball. " The meaning of the quote and how it relates to business and risk management is paramount—we must fight and overcome the current status quo if we want to change the industry. In construction, we continue to encounter challenges, such as shortages of a skilled workforce, fast-paced technology changes, economic impacts, trade partner liabilities, succession issues, and the ability to attract and retain to

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PARTNERING in Construction Drives BEST VALUE

Job Order Contracting

Partnering via 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting enables quality repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects to be consistently delivered on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. . Also, financial transparency, regulatory compliance, cost savings, and satisfaction among all participants and stakeholders is the norm versus the exception. Beat that with any other construction procurement and delivery process… you can’t.

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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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All About the Bucket Attachment

Construction Business Owner

Bobcat's advice on finding the best bucket attachment to improve productivity and profitability.

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4 Ways to Generate More Promising Customer Leads

Construction Business Owner

Read here for 4 ways to generate more promising customer leads while adhering to data-protection regulations, turbocharging your business development.

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State, local governments using higher revenues to increase infrastructure spending

Construction Dive

Sales tax revenue from increased consumer spending is helping spur some new publicly funded construction projects, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.

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Accurate Data = Accurate Forecasting

Construction Business Owner

A comparison of the predictive cost and traditional forecast models for construction businesses.

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Autodesk to acquire BuildingConnected in $275M cash deal

Construction Dive

After acquisitions of Assemble Systems and PlanGrid this year, the con-tech heavyweight is now adding bid management, risk analysis and other preconstruction solutions to its portfolio.

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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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Autodesk is spending $1.15 billion to acquire two construction tech providers

BD+C

In keeping with an aggressive business plan focused on software development for the construction industry, Autodesk has made two key acquisitions that it hopes will broaden its construction management platforms.

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Marine Corps: $3.6B needed to repair Camp Lejeune damage from Hurricane Florence

Construction Dive

The sum accounts for repairs to existing buildings as well as the cost to demolish and rebuild structures deemed too old to salvage.

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Open plan 2.0: Tips for a successful transition to a new open-office design

BD+C

Despite recent headlines debating the benefits or disadvantages of the open-plan office, collaborative workplace designs—with open-plan layouts, minimal to no individual office space, and, in some cases, unassigned seating—will continue to be the design choice of the future, with some well-informed adjustments. Call it ‘open plan 2.0.’.

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A trip down memory lane: Marketing the new Interstate Highway System

Construction Marketing Ideas

This 30-minute advocacy film brings us to another era, the late 1950s, when color television was an occasional treat for very rich people (in certain markets) and “freeways” were a brand new thing, unless you lived in a few places like southern California. The then-new Interstate Highway System reflected an extreme infrastructure project — and […].

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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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Color brings projects to life

BD+C

Color is a language that everyone understands. Although many features of a building can catch our attention, few speak louder than color. It is often the first thing that we notice and is an essential component of first impressions. Color conveys emotion and creates a unique experience.

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Navistar Q4 Revenue Increases 28 Percent

Construction Equipment

Navistar’s fourth quarter revenues increased 28 percent to $3.3 billion, compared to Q4 2017. This was driven by a 45-percent increase in sales of Class 6-8 trucks and buses in the U.S. and Canada. Revenue for fiscal year 2018 was up 20 percent to $10.25 billion, compared to $8.

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New York’s ‘Scaffold Law’ under fire for driving up project costs

BD+C

New York State’s so-called “Scaffold Law,” which makes construction companies 100% liable for work-site injuries , is under heavy criticism for driving up the cost of construction projects.

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Navien Recalls Tankless Heaters and Boilers Due to Risk of CO Poisoning

Contractor Magazine

This recall involves only Navien condensing tankless water heaters and combination boilers that have been or will be converted from using natural gas to propane gas.

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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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The beauty and benefits of tinted glass

BD+C

The design applications of glass are as limitless as the imagination. Glass coatings and colors can be applied primarily for aesthetic purposes, yet the performance benefits are an added - sometimes necessary - bonus. Tinted glass is one type that satisfies both of these considerations, enhancing the appearance of a building façade while improving its solar performance.

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Reducing Your Job Cancellation Rate

Contractor Magazine

For this research study, Workiz analyzed 500,000 plumbing jobs performed by 2,000 Workiz user profiles over the past six months.

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Some useful tips on reinforced concrete design

Construction Cost Estimating

While designing the reinforced concrete members, it is necessary to check the steel reinforcement in jobsite prior to arrange concrete. Besides, ensure the concrete foundations, beams, columns, etc. are constructed as per design norms. Often, it is observed that steel beam stirrups employed in reinforced concrete design, are not installed properly. The beam stirrups are extensively utilized in residential construction.

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ENR Mountain States Announces 2019 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Future leaders were nominated for the honor based on their education, career experience, industry leadership, community service and other factors.

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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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5 Ways to Finish The Year Stronger

Contractor Magazine

Use these five tips to maximize revenue this year and to set yourself up for an amazing 2019.

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How Times Have Changed

ENR Construction

Engineer-author marvels at a Kansas high school robotics program reshaping girls' perceptions of STEM careers.

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The benefits and drawbacks of mixed-use development

The Korte Company

Across the U.S. and around the world, the popularity of mixed-use development is surging. However, despite the popularity of these developments, and despite the social benefits that developers, local authorities, residents and community organizations almost universally agree accompany them, they’re not a sure bet. When a mixed-use development project moves from blueprints to reality, it’s because the stakeholders involved made a careful survey of the advantages and disadvantages of getting such

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Tall Timber Model Code Proposals Closer to Adoption

ENR Construction

The International Code Council has announced that all 14 tall mass-timber model-code change proposals unofficially passed the ballot for inclusion in the 2021 International Building Code. The voting results will not be final until early next year.

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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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Timber Innovation Act awaits Trump's signature

Construction Dive

Part of the 2018 Farm Bill, the initiative is gaining support in its aim to increase the use of “innovative" wood products in the U.S. construction industry.

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Partial Demolition, Industrial Build Among Options for Old MSY Terminal

ENR Construction

With construction of the $1 billion North Terminal entering its final stages, officials with the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport are considering the future of the old airport building, which will become vacant when the new terminal opens on May 15.

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The Robotics Team Was 42% Female. I See That As a Good Sign.

ENR Construction

Engineer-author marvels at a Kansas high school robotics program reshaping girls' perceptions of STEM careers.

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