The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2019

The flying machines have arrived and are changing the way construction is done.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 22, 2019

Today's Guest Article Is From Kristin Savage. The construction industry offers a lot of opportunities. Entrepreneurs developing a construction business have an insatiable desire to grow and expand. Even though this domain offers a lot of opportunities, it brings also a lot of challenges in the same package. Therefore, when you decide to expand your construction company from local to regional, there are a lot of things you need to consider.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2019

Simformotion, a company specializing in equipment simulator training solutions, has announced the release of the next generation Cat Simulators Advanced Dozer System.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 22, 2019

Using Firefox as your Jobpac Connect Browser? Do not upgrade to Firefox Version 66 until compatibility issue is fixed, or use alternate recommended browsers Chrome or IE. The latest update on Firefox has changed handling of keystrokes compared to earlier versions of keystrokes. This causes the client widgets we use to malfunction in Firefox version 66 Only.

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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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FDR Safety

MARCH 22, 2019

People all over the country use ladders for all sorts of activities. There are ladders that get you 2 feet off the ground and those that help you reach 200 feet. Whether you’re a fireman rescuing someone from a burning high rise or a handyman clearing out your gutters, ladder safety is serious business. “I’ve climbed a million ladders before. I know what I’m doing”.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2019

Who’d have thought that the file cabinet would make a comeback in the digital world? Want evidence? Just listen to how two developers describe their recently released software products: “It’s almost like a file cabinet in the cloud,” says George Pontikes, CEO of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, about Assemble Systems, whose platform helps users manage bids, estimate costs, and plan and run projects and BIM across a project’s network of people and work.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 22, 2019

Suffolk will team with local firm Florida Premier Contractors and others to construct the Sunseeker Resorts-branded hotel, condo and retail development.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 22, 2019

The electrical contract company is investing $3 million to relocate its facilities in Texas and California to a 50,000-square-foot facility. - Read: Rosendin Electric Bringing 84 Jobs To Pflugerville, TX at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 22, 2019

The O-Train expansion will add 24 stations and more than 27 miles to the system, but costs have risen by CA$1.2 billion (U.S. $895 million) due to scope changes and market factors.

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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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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2019

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) developed a new tool to help cities devise a framework for life-cycle energy policies and track their progress toward efficiency goals.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2019

Cummins’ lightweight but powerful X12 diesel has won the annual Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award, a truck writers group announced.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2019

Construction industry leaders remained confident regarding the nonresidential construction sector’s prospects during January 2019, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index recently released by .

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2019

Hy-Brid PA-1030 scissor lift is manually pushed into place, and then hydraulically raised and lowered. Platform height is 10 feet with a 16-foot working height. The work platform measures 41x20.5 inches. Auto-lock brakes and total-lock rear casters are designed to prevent movement while in use.

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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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Business Facilities

MARCH 22, 2019

The project will add 400 jobs at the Orion Township assembly plant; GM will also invest $1.8 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations across six states, adding 700 new jobs. - Read: GM Investing $300M In Michigan Plant For New Chevrolet EV at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2019

John Deere provided dealers and media a preview of two machines to be available later this year. Machine specifications have not been finalized, but the earthmovers were available for inspection and operation at its Sacaton, Arizona, facility.

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 22, 2019

Husqvarna North American product manager Christian Johnsson discusses the Husqvarna 565, a 70cc chain saw designed for experienced users with high demands on productivity, uptime and reliability.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2019

Volvo Construction Equipment is adding the P7110B and P7170B asphalt pavers to the company’s Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty program, and expanding the pavers’ extended warranty. These warranties come standard on machines delivered on or after January 1.

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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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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2019

Mobile data traffic is growing exponentially - in fact, Cisco predicts that traffic will increase sevenfold by 2022. From smartwatches to smart HVAC systems, trends in IoT, BYOD and building automation are making the battle for wireless bandwidth very real. With the dawn of 5G, it's more important than ever for commercial and residential real estate properties to ensure they're ready for the increasing onslaught of mobile data.

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 22, 2019

A second phase to the trial will determine whether Bayer is liable and, if so, for how much.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 22, 2019

Today's Guest Article Is From Steven K. Sterner. Vice President Relationship Manager Sound Community Bank.

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 22, 2019

For a limited time, select Exmark zero-turns are available with over 30 collegiate limited-edition full-suspension seats.

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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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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 22, 2019

Global campaign focuses on ensuring that abundant, clean water is available to all.

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 22, 2019

Turn your pickup into a dump truck. The slide-in insert is available for 6 and 8 ft. beds and hauls payloads up to 6000 pounds. Wire the power unit to your truck’s electrical and the double-acting scissor hoist lifts the insert to a 45-degree angle.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2019

JD News reports that the Trump administration is proposing to “back fill” the $3.6 billion it plans to take from the U.S. military’s construction account for the wall, but Democrats have said they aren’t going to fund projects Congress has already funded.

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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 22, 2019

Iron and Oak offers a full range of heavy-duty log splitters so you can clear your property fast. For lighter, softer woods we have the 20 Ton Horizontal Two-Way Log Splitter – get the job done in no time by splitting with both sides of the wedge!

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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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Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 22, 2019

Dosko’s Brush Chipper makes quick work of your lawn debris without you having to deal with the mess. No longer worry about burning or discarding lawn waste; take unwanted branches and limbs up to 3” in diameter and create your own mulch/compost.

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