Construction Marketing

MAY 1, 2017

There’s a certain image that people have when they think “construction worker.” Hard hat, steel-toed boots, tools of the trade (not to be confused with our book of the same name), and protective gear—all part of the construction worker’s brand image as a construction worker. However, that places your employees in a pool of 5.6 million individuals in construction and extraction, working at one of nearly 800,000 establishments , per BLS data.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2017

We are pleased to announce that product alerts and information and can now be viewed directly from Jobpac Connect.

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Business Facilities

MAY 1, 2017

The City of Canals offers industry the best of both worlds—an ideal business environment with vital resources and a competitive cost of living. Read Ready For Retail In Cape Coral on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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BD+C

MAY 1, 2017

It may not rise to the heights of the 30-story school building made famous in the Wayside School children’s books, but the new Cardinal Union building will be Seattle’s first vertically-oriented middle school once it completes in 2018.

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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.

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Business Facilities

MAY 1, 2017

The designer and distributer of off-road utility vehicles is moving its operations from Louisiana, bringing up to 67 new jobs to Columbia City, IN. Read American LandMaster Expanding in Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 1, 2017

Donaldson Company, Inc. a leading manufacturer of filtration products for the construction industry and other worldwide filtration applications, announced has acquired Hy-Pro Corporation. Hy-Pro designs and manufactures filtration systems and replacement filters for stationary hydraulic and industrial lubrication filtration applications. Donaldson, headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, manufactures filtration solutions for industries ranging from aerospace to pharmaceuticals.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 1, 2017

OSHA announced on April 6 that it will be delaying the enforcement of its crystalline silica standard by three months. Its final rule, Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica in Construction, was published on March 25, 2016 and went into effect on June 23, 206. Enforcement was originally intended to go into effect on June 23, 2017, but will now be enforced on September 23, 2017.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 1, 2017

To cover the costs of maintaining and building new roads, state governments are proposing gas tax increases at a record rate. The Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC) has released a report showing that voting to increase a state's gas tax doesn't seem to have much of an impact on the lawmaker's job security. TIAC looked at 16 states that raised their gas taxes between 2013 and 2016.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 1, 2017

OSHA announced on April 6 that it will be delaying the enforcement of its crystalline silica standard by three months. Its final rule, Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica in Construction, was published on March 25, 2016 and went into effect on June 23, 206. Enforcement was originally intended to go into effect on June 23, 2017, but will now be enforced on September 23, 2017.

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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.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 1, 2017

Sometimes living experiences transcend business. I’m writing this note today from an Airbnb rental in Chicago and tomorrow will head to the airport with Eric (our son) to see the third NHL playoff divisional semi-final game in New York City. By the time you read this, the Ottawa Senators will either be well on their […].

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 1, 2017

Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric is one of CONTRACTOR’s Cream of the Crop Contractors! Find out why we at CONTRACTOR believe Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric is a top-notch contractor. read more.

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Green Industry Professionals

MAY 1, 2017

Commercial landscape and snow services company is committed to deploying zero-emission and low-noise equipment in numerous markets this spring

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Business Facilities

MAY 1, 2017

The spa product distribution company's expansion of its Washington County, VA operations will create 30 new jobs. Read Universal Companies Investing $1.5M In Southwest Virginia on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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?

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 1, 2017

This construction video provides the detailed lists of most recognized design and analysis software for Civil Engineering. The lists include the following :- Bentley Staad Pro – It is used for 3d structural analysis and design. With it, one can design different types of structures as well as distribute synchronized model data efficiently with the whole design team.

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Business Facilities

MAY 1, 2017

To learn more about Ohio Electric Cooperatives generation, transmission and distribution capabilities, and the cooperative difference, visit this microsite. Read Location Spotlight Of The Week: Ohio Electric Cooperatives on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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BD+C

MAY 1, 2017

The U.S. economy’s performance slowed in the first quarter of 2017, but nonresidential fixed investment expanded at an impressive 9.4 percent seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data recently released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 1, 2017

In this webinar, you’ll learn the four ways to find the “keepers”, interviewing in the 21st century, and how to keep your best technicians. read more.

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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.

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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2017

Why is no one discussing the real reason these Westinghouse projects are so far over budget and delayed?

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2017

LEAN Construction Cost Data drives an open, transparent approach that is best suited for collaborative construction delivery. . LEAN Construction Cost Data. While it may be generally recognized that detailed line item construction task definition and associated costing methods provide the most beneficial and defensible form of information, there are multiple issues/concerns that must be considered in order to properly leverage and benefit from this highly refined level of construction costing.

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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2017

The Boston City Council recently approved Mayor Marty Walsh’s home rule petition to ease a 20-year-old state law that restricts shadows from construction on the Boston Common and the Public Garden to allow for construction of the 775-ft Winthrop Square tower proposed by Millennium Partners.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 1, 2017

Just months after it went into effect, President Donald Trump signed a repeal of the controversial “Volks” rule on April 3. This finalized the Congressional Review Act’s (CRA) resolution and invalidated what OSHA called, “Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Each Recordable Injury and Illness,” otherwise known as the “Volks” rule.

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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!

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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2017

Swedish software developer Hoylu AB on April 27 announced the $800,000 acquisition of the Huddlewall interactive large-format display business from its U.S. partner Scalable Display Technologies.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 1, 2017

Just months after it went into effect, President Donald Trump signed a repeal of the controversial “Volks” rule on April 3. This finalized the Congressional Review Act’s (CRA) resolution and invalidated what OSHA called, “Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Each Recordable Injury and Illness,” otherwise known as the “Volks” rule.

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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2017

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently shed light on the parameters of “no damage for delay” clauses in Central Ceilings, Inc. v. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. The March 29 decision is a “must read” for everyone drafting construction contracts to ensure the language used comports with the intended result.

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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2017

Electrical Consultants Inc., Billings, Mont., and Davis Partnership Architects, Denver, are the region's Design Firms of the Year for 2017.

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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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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2017

Emergency responders spent approximately one hour on May 1 freeing a construction worker who was trapped between rebar on a bridge pier in Union County, Pennsylvania.

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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2017

The total construction growth in March was led by the nonbuilding sector and particularly by public works.

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ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2017

ENR Texas & Louisiana's annual Top Design Firms ranking will be featured in the June 12 print issue.

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