Construction Business Owner
JULY 19, 2017
Almost every United States city is witnessing growth in construction—both in commercial and residential building, as well as roads, bridges and other structures. With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting the industry to increase from its current 6.9 million jobs to 7.2 million jobs by 2024—meeting the demand for quality talent is paramount for construction companies.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2017
Delays can be caused by anything: the client, the crew, equipment malfunctions , weather … the list goes on. But no matter how large or small a project, delays are never a good thing. When a job is behind schedule, it impacts everybody on the project, and likely the next scheduled project or build. Estimates get thrown off, rush fees ensue, and general disdain for the job can surface.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 19, 2017
As construction deaths continue to comprise a major segment of workplace incidents, it’s important for construction companies to invest in and have a solid understanding of the solutions available to them to reduce accidents on the jobsite and on the road.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2017
Wouldn’t it be nice to spend more time on strategizing for the future growth of your company and less time on redundant tasks.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
The word design has evolved to have many different meanings in the last decades. It seems there is some new kind of “design” being born every year—from graphic and architectural to web, game, food, experience … and everything in between. So what is design? Who are designers? And are there any common laws or rules than can unite the many types of design that exist?
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BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
Several months ago we wrote about the new emergence of innovative co-living solutions : development projects where shared living spaces and amenities are attached to private sleeping areas to create a more communal (and affordable) urban housing experience. Many responded that it sounded like grown-ups living in a college dormitory, so it’s only natural that new names in the student housing market are taking this concept one step further.
Business Facilities
JULY 19, 2017
The Silver State has put the Great Recession in its rear-view mirror with a surging recovery led by small business growth. - Read: Nevada Has the Big MO.
BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
It has been a month since news of the tragic Grenfell Tower Fire in London shook the entire world. While the investigation is still underway, many experts have been weighing in on how a tragedy of this magnitude could have happened, and how it can be prevented – especially since our knowledge of building materials and fire safety in general has advanced in leaps and bounds compared to 50 or 60 years ago. .
Construction Equipment
JULY 19, 2017
Companies required to submit their OSHA Form 300A information from 2016 will be able to find Faqs and instruction for the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) at the new webpage. The Injury Tracking Application (ITA) will be accessible at [link] on August 1, 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.
BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
From schools to churches, YMCAs to hospitals, ice arenas to community centers or anything in between, the right building can bring people together. Our experience has shown that projects like these share common themes; budgets run tight, and timelines run even tighter. Both of these criteria put Fabcon precast panels in the sweet spot for these types of projects.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 19, 2017
Video: A contractor’s video demonstrating Lenarduzzi’s concept in practice. This video has attracted about 65,000 views since it was posted 2014. This video could have been more effective with a truly solid call to action and link at the end, however. It almost seems too good to be true. Spend a few minutes creating a […].
BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
Mortenson Construction has been in the vanguard of AEC firms using virtual reality as a tool for designing and building. As far back as 2000, Mortenson’s Seattle office leaned on virtual design and construction modeling for the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Construction Equipment
JULY 19, 2017
. . Driven by improvements in most major markets, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) reported that net sales in the second quarter of 2017 increased by more than a third, rising 36% compared to the same period in the year before. Good cost control as volumes return also resulted in a significant improvement in profitability.
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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?
BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
Back in 2013, BD+C offered Bluebeam a chance to sponsor a blog. Bluebeam in turn asked if I wanted to add blogger to my resume and boom…DIGITAL COM was born. It was in fact one of the first sponsored blogs on bdcnetwork.com. At first I had my trepidations, mainly because I wasn’t, and still don’t consider myself a writer. So I started with one simple question in mind: "What if we could talk openly about our challenges, sharing real results and real failures?
Construction Equipment
JULY 19, 2017
The first combination aerial and underwater bridge inspection was successfully conducted on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Twin Spans on June 18, 2017, using an innovative drone that can both fly and swim.
BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
Three Dumbo office buildings have been updated with new rooftop amenity spaces designed by James Corner Field Operations. 45 Main Street, 55 Washington Street, and 20 Jay Street represent three anchor office buildings in Dumbo for real estate development firm Two Trees Management. The new rooftop spaces range from 8,500 to 11,000 sf and include outdoor conference rooms, picnic and dining areas, spaces for screenings and outdoor yoga, and plenty of space for plants.
Business Facilities
JULY 19, 2017
As the demand for shovel-ready industrial sites keeps growing, more and more locations are initiating certified sites programs that streamline the approval process for new developments. - Read: Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
Elan Menlo Park is a 146-unit luxury apartment community nearing completion in Menlo Park, Calif. The KTGY-designed community is located near major employers, restaurants, shopping, services, hospitals, schools, and public transportation.
Business Facilities
JULY 19, 2017
The wire and cable manufacturer will create 64 new jobs with an expansion of its Blairsville, GA facility. - Read: Advanced Digital Cable Investing $15M In Georgia.
BD+C
JULY 19, 2017
Climate change-induced higher sea levels combined with storm surge will likely increase the average annual cost of coastal storms along the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico by $2 billion to $3.5 billion, according to a new report by the Risky Business Project. When hurricanes are factored in, that tab will rise to $7.3 billion, the report says.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 19, 2017
Help eliminate substandard housing during the month of August by donating extra inventory, demo models, tools and building materials that are no longer needed.
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 19, 2017
This construction video provides detailed guidelines for designing reinforced cement concrete with adherence to the Indian National Building Code (IS 456 – 2000). This code is designed for general structural application of plain and reinforced concrete. This code employs the limit state design approach along with working stress design approach. It provides wide-ranging information on the different characteristics of concrete.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 19, 2017
EMCOR Group has donated more than $2.9 million to The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children and helped recover more than 405 missing children over 11 years.
ENR Construction
JULY 19, 2017
Projects seek $2.3 billion in water-infrastructure loans, but EPA's lending capacity is $1.5 billion.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 19, 2017
The new location will serve residents in Florida's Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
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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!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2017
Wouldn’t it be nice to spend more time on strategizing for the future growth of your company and less time on redundant tasks caused by manual processes? Plus, your business is facing challenges like project size growth, fluctuations in energy costs, sustainability demands and more. Wouldn’t it be nice to plan more and worry less? Just think, if you had more time to focus on your business strategy what you could accomplish.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 19, 2017
President and COO Kevin J. Wheeler has been with the company for more than 23 years.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 19, 2017
Rick Kinning wins in the Family Business category at the June 22 Awards Gala.
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