Construction Specifier

JANUARY 18, 2021

by Sarah K. Flock, CDT, AIA, and Andrew Dunlap, AIA, CDT, LEED AP, NCARB. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. The COVID-19 pandemic has reintroduced the importance of infection control in the built environment. COVID-19 is a novel infectious disease and is understood to be caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which ongoing research suggests is transmitted primarily through aerosols.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. Learn how this technology has rapidly become the key to success in today’s high-stakes industry. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 01/18/2021 - 15:19. No industry in the world remains untouched by digital technology. For the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, this holds especially true. Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors (GCs) plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Alignment creates construction value and is the primary responsibility of real proper owners. Continuous optimization of facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes is only possible through owner leadership with respect to core principles, systems, culture, and results. While clearly each project is different, it is important that each is in overall alignment with a robust program (a defined and integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery programmat

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 18, 2021

Komatsu has updated the machine control system on its PC210LCi-11 excavator to iMC 2.0. The factory-integrated system is designed to minimize over-excavation and enable operators to dig straight to grade quickly and accurately.

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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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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2021

Owner responsibility for construction waste is clearly documented. Early and ongoing collaboration between teams working towards mutually defined and beneficial goals is a prerequisite for consistent achievement of maximum integration and utilization of available resources. A comprehensive, step-by-step execution guide detailing roles, responsibilities, workflows and information environments, among real propter owners, design engineers, architects, prime contractors, and subcontractors and an as

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 18, 2021

Ever since the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed by Congress in 2015 , OSHA has been required to increase the maximum penalty they can assess businesses for violations. The intent is to keep the penalty amounts in line with the annual rate of inflation, so as to continue to use the penalties as an appropriate deterrent for not following their regulations.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2021

Biden's Stimulus Plan Includes Eviction Moratorium Extension. cbroderick. Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:01. President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan includes an extension of the national eviction moratorium until September. Tens of millions of Americans faced possible eviction at the end of the month when the moratorium was set to expire. Both evictions and foreclosures will be barred until Sept. 30 under Biden’s plan, with the addition of funds set aside for at-risk families needing legal

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2021

The Dodge Momentum Index jumped 9.2% in December to 134.6 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 123.3. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2021

The Best and Worst States to Raise a Family in. cbroderick. Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:14. WalletHub reviewed 52 different factors to determine the best and worst states to raise a family in, and one Northeast state placed first. Factors analyzed include home affordability, education, parental leave policies, family fun, health, and safety. Massachusetts ranked first, but its high scores in family fun, education, and health come at a cost.

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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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Natural Building

JANUARY 18, 2021

This bamboo construction has served as the setting for experimental music artists from all over the world at an annual festival in Thailand. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the stage has been transformed into a ‘theater cafe’ by weaving fishing nets through the bamboo roof of the original construction. The back of the stage now serves as the front of the restaurant, offering great views of the lake. at the same time, the center of the stage now serves as an open bar, while on the stage’s wings,

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2021

Grayslake Station already had a tight five-month construction schedule before the pandemic began.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2021

Colorado’s Winter Heats Up With Red-Hot Market. cbroderick. Mon, 01/18/2021 - 09:51. Colorado homebuyers faced slim pickings in December with only 9,000 properties up for sale—in a state of 5.8 million, reports the Denver Post. Last month, the state’s single-family housing inventory dropped 60% compared to December 2019 while condominium and townhome inventory decreased by 52%.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2021

First new building in 50 years at Fermilab in Batavia, Ill., is built for the future.

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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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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2021

Grayslake Station already had a tight five-month construction schedule before the pandemic began.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2021

WSP’s global structures leader leaves behind a résumé of innovative buildings and young engineers he mentored as he enters semiretirement.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2021

Value of new construction contracts expected to increase 5% this year.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2021

On Jan. 5, the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois hosted its virtual January dinner meeting on Zoom.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2021

Dodge data on projected 2021 construction starts in Omaha.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2021

Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 18, 2021

First new building in 50 years at Fermilab in Batavia, Ill., is built for the future.

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