CK Power

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Preparation makes perfect standby power projects. Hospitals and the patients they care for depend on life-saving equipment every moment of the day. Critical care cannot be disrupted by a power outage. No matter what happens, we make sure their backup power systems are ready to power life-safety critical equipment. The process of preparing and executing a standby power project is long and complicated, especially in intricate facilities like an 18-story hospital.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 15, 2020

4 Steps to Creating a People-Focused Culture. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 12/15/2020 - 16:29. What your construction team can learn from a 102-year-old general contractor about building a strong company culture and an engaged workforce.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 15, 2020

After a challenging year, not only for construction but for the entire world, Christmas is finally just around the corner. But before we say goodbye to 2020, we want to tell you a story. It’s a two-part story that involves construction sites, lots of hard work, a fair share of coding and plenty of optimism for the future. Yes, you’ve guessed it right!

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Construction Junkie

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Image courtesy of Percepto. Spot, the popular yellow robotic dog/grasshopper from Boston Dynamics, was officially released for sale to anyone earlier this year and it continues to make new friends – and grow new limbs apparently. Sticking with the theme of dogs being man’s best friend, spot has been busy making new friends with a drone and teaming up with construction technology powerhouse, Trimble.

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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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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 15, 2020

International Truck now offers enhanced features of the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation system on its LT Series, RH Series, MV Series, HV Series, and HX Series.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The California Department of Transportation is using a telescoping grappling saw to assist with the removal of dead, dying, and diseased trees throughout the state.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Colorado Home Building Academy Hopes to Expand Nationally. cbroderick. Tue, 12/15/2020 - 09:21. One of the most pressing issues facing the industry today is the shortage of skilled labor. Denver’s Homebuilding Academy has launched efforts to change that. Labor shortages have been a constant in the industry for some time, typically with 200,000 to 300,000 open positions a month, according to numbers from the National Association of Home Builders.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The New Jersey Transit Board of Directors has signed off on a $1.8 billion plan to replace a 110-year-old movable bridge over the Hackensack River.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Nearly 84% of job seekers are willing to take a job outside their most recent industry or role, finds a new CareerBuilder survey. - Read: COVID-19 Pandemic Produces More Flexible Workforce at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2020

sonrai IAQ™ by DLR Group is an intelligent air quality analytics platform that collects and visualizes live and historical building performance data. Using a powerful analytics engine to intelligently work behind the scenes, sonrai IAQ provides actionable insights for systems optimization. .

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Very few can deny that 2020 has been a year full of challenges not only for the construction industry but for the entire world. As we approach the last days of a year that many people would like to forget, we have decided to keep you company with our two-part product story. So after diving into all the new APROPLAN features and improvements, it’s now time to take a closer look at GenieBelt, LetsBuild’s progress and planning app.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Opinions differ on whether the flight of urban residents from big metropolises as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic portends a decline among the nation’s cities. Some researchers say this trend marks a long-term shift away from urban living. Others see the trend as a temporary change that will reverse over the next few years.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

How Could Biden's Proposed First-Time Buyer Credit Affect the Market? cbroderick. Tue, 12/15/2020 - 09:29. President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed tax credit for first time homebuyers aims to assist with an initial down payment, but brings with it the possibility of stretching the housing market even thinner. Inventory remains at a historic low and the overall market continues to feel the effects as home prices increase more than 15%.

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Complimentary. It’s is on me. Featuring me. And you. It’s not too late to register for the coolest construction law webinar ever on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 12:30 pm EST. You can register now on Professional Constructor Central’s website. See you soon.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Study of 730,000 Los Angeles tests shows more asymptomatic cases among 529 people said to have industry employment; AGC official disputes results

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

National Gains for Single-Family Permits Led By the South. cbroderick. Tue, 12/15/2020 - 09:40. Nationwide, the number of issued single-family permits has surpassed 2019 levels, but some states reported significant declines. According to the National Association of Home Builders, total single-family permits issued year-to-date for the first 10 months of 2020 were 11.1% higher than 2019, reaching 808,301.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Working on a confined triangular site, Clark Construction Group is building three mixed-use towers, including one of Bethesda, Md.'s tallest.

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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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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

These Favorable Metros Have Only Gotten Cheaper Since March. cbroderick. Tue, 12/15/2020 - 09:47. These 10 metro areas have seen the greatest drops in cost of living since March, according to data from the Council for Community and Economic Research. Cost of living data analyzed includes groceries, housing, utility, transportation, and healthcare costs.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Study of 730,000 Los Angeles tests, which shows 529 noting construction sector employment with a higher rate of asymptomatic cases, does not show job titles.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

10 Suburban Escapes With the Hottest Home Prices. cbroderick. Tue, 12/15/2020 - 09:51. The suburbs where prices are rising the most and at the fastest rate include traditionally popular spots, vacation towns, and some smaller, lesser known areas. This mixed bag reflects a slew of additional benefits homebuyers look for outside of affordability. And while these areas have the fastest rising home prices, their price per square foot remains at a good value.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2020

All images courtesy Xypex Chemical Corp. by Dave Ross. Concrete has been used for thousands of years and is the most widely employed building material in the world. According to the Cement Association of Canada (CAC), more than twice as much concrete is used in construction around the world than the total of all other building materials, including wood, steel, plastic, and aluminum.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2020

A team of New Zealand-based software designers that brought digital 3D modeling to engineering geotechnics less than two years has recently launched an upgrade to their software, which is now being used on some major projects, including the U.K.’s multibillion dollar London-Birmingham high speed railroad (HS2).

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2020

See what products resonated the most with our readers this year.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The study of 730,000 tests, which shows construction workers have a higher rate of asymptomatic cases, is based on tests of 529 construction workers.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” Smith has been selected as the recipient of ENR Texas & Louisiana’s seventh annual Legacy Award.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2020

ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Firm of the Year Philadelphia D&M finds success through innovation and experimentation.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Even before the global pandemic struck, the firms ranked on ENR MidAtlantic's Top Specialty Contractor list reported a 14% revenue decline.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2020

More than 70 lawsuits have been filed against the contractor.

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