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3 Ways Your Industry Peers Are Improving Their Safety Records

Construction Business Owner

3 Ways Your Industry Peers Are Improving Their Safety Records. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 03/05/2020 - 17:25. 3 industry leaders weigh in on the tactics they are taking to reduce the number of jobsite recordable incidents and improve their companys' overall safety records.

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A Specialty Game Plan for Skilled Labor

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Education Programs, Training and Technology are Rebuilding Specialty Contractors’ Workforces.

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World of Concrete 2020: What You Missed at the Show

Construction Business Owner

World of Concrete 2020: What You Missed at the Show. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 03/05/2020 - 18:07. Find out what you missed from one of the industry's largest trade shows, World of Concrete; including power tools, equipment, leadership changes, and more.

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These 17 women are changing the face of construction

BD+C

Nearly one year ago, I wrote an article for VIATechnik’s “The Edge” Blog on BD+C entitled, “The construction industry has a problem, and women are going to solve it,” which included a call to action for the industry to “amplify the voice of women” as a key strategy of empowerment. In the midst of Women in Construction Week, I am taking a moment to do just that!

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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AECOM NYC office nabs MTA, Port Authority veterans

Construction Dive

The hiring of former New York MTA CEO Tom Prendergast and former Port Authority COO Denise Berger will no doubt help AECOM tap into large public projects in a time when demand and competition are heating up.

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SEC, some shareholders oppose McDermott Chapter 11 plan

Construction Dive

The opposition stems from the plan's overly broad liability releases and the fact that management gets new equity while stockholders are shut out.

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The Aviator apartment community opens near Henderson Executive Airport

BD+C

A new 380-unit luxury apartment community has opened in West Henderson near the Henderson Executive Airport. Dubbed The Aviator, the community was inspired by antique airplane designs, with a clubhouse and main entry that includes pieces from World War II aircraft. The clubhouse features airplane cabin style lights that line the floors and walls and authentic aircraft metal siding and windows in the furniture.

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BIM Helps with Construction Management

Construction Equipment

Building information modeling (BIM) has made design, construction, and project management easier and more convenient to manage, Geospatial World reports.

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Borbet Investing $24M In Alabama Expansion

Business Facilities

The German automotive industry manufacturer will create 25 news jobs at its Auburn, AL operation. . - Read: Borbet Investing $24M In Alabama Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Hitachi ZW370-6 Wheel Loader

Construction Equipment

Hitachi ZW370-6 wheel loader is powered by a 389-horsepower engine and lockup transmission. Operating weight ranges from 74,251 to 75,442 pounds. The new Dash 6 loader offers buckets with capacities from 7.1 to 8.1 cubic yards. Breakout force is 8,780 pounds.

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HubSpot Commits To Creating 450 New Jobs In Ireland

Business Facilities

The Massachusetts-based software, services, and support company is creating a new office space dubbed "HubSpot House" in Dublin. . - Read: HubSpot Commits To Creating 450 New Jobs In Ireland at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Maintainer Launches Telematics for Truck Bodies

Construction Equipment

Maintainer has launched its Connect telematics platform for truck bodies. “The connected vehicle is really the future in work trucks,” said Nathan Schiermeyer, director of product development and reliability for Maintainer.

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SOM design’s Disney’s New York HQ

BD+C

Located at 4 Hudson Square in New York City, The Walt Disney Company’s new headquarters will cover an entire city block.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Stellar Adds Telematics for Service Trucks

Construction Equipment

Stellar has introduced a telematics system for its service trucks. The system consists of Fleet View for fleet managers and Stellar E-Link Mobile for operators.

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Construct Earthquake Resistant Buildings by Simple Means

Construction Cost Estimating

The engineering science is continuing to advance in response to seismic threats. There have been significant breakthroughs in the field. However, most of them are very complex and require exceptional machinery. Not to mention, expensive as well. However, there are some simple ways to build a structure that will be resistant to earthquake damages up to a certain level.

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Basic Plumbing System | Drainage System | Supply and Drainage Subsystems

CivilJungle

Basic Plumbing System Plumbing follows the basic laws of nature – gravity-pressure, water seeking its own level. Knowing this, you can understand its “mysteries” and make dozens of corrections to your home’s plumbing system. You can save time, trouble and money! Your home’s plumbing system consists of two separate subsystems.

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Electric Pickup Truck Category Grows, With Even More Machines on the Horizon

ENR Construction

With a bevy of electric- and hydrogen-powered pickup trucks on the horizon, ENR takes a look at some of the standouts.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Bechtel Named EPC Contractor on Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG Project

ENR Construction

The project will be located on nearly 3,000 acres of land along three miles of the Sabine-Neches waterway and could become one of the largest LNG export projects in North America.

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Coronavirus Chills Nepal Infrastructure Construction

ENR Construction

The effects of more than 300 absent Chinese workers and supply-chain disruptions in both materials and equipment have affected several projects.

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Massachusetts OKs Fuel Tax Increase

ENR Construction

Legislation would increase funds for road and bridge maintenance and preserve mandated annual transfer of $160 million for projects overseen by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana Previews 2019 Top Starts

ENR Construction

Every year, ENR Texas & Louisiana publishes the Top Project Starts from the previous year, ranked by construction cost, across the five-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Mass. House OKs Fuel Tax Increase

ENR Construction

In addition to providing additional money for road and bridge maintenance, the bill preserves a mandatory annual transfer of $160 million in projects overseen by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

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American Airlines Announces Record Investment in Maintenance Facility

ENR Construction

The new hangar and base support building construction is expected to begin in early 2021 and will take approximately 18 months to complete.

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Driver Charged in NC Highway Worker Deaths

ENR Construction

The three workers were reportedly standing between two parked construction vehicles, one of which was equipped with a flashing lights and an illuminated arrow board indicating a lane closure.

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Price Hikes Coming As Claims Rise Under Architects-Engineers Liability Policies

ENR Construction

Ames & Gough survey foresees modest increases in 2020.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Engineering During the Outbreak

ENR Construction