Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
4 Ways to Handle Business Uncertainty. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/26/2020 - 14:46. How to best navigate the questions and stressors of owning and managing a construction company, even in uncertain political and economic climates.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
New software allows GPS and LIDAR to work within previously specified locations for excavation work.
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Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
3 Tips for Equipment Maintenance on Urban Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/26/2020 - 09:07. Managing the flow of fuel in compressed, urban environments is a challenge that contractors working in cities face on a daily basis. On many metropolitan jobsites, fueling becomes a juggling act of servicing core heavy equipment, as well as generators, lighting structures and other on-site assets that require around-the-clock energy.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The affordable housing shortage in the U.S. is particularly acute in California, where less than one-third of the state’s households can afford a median-priced home that now tops $600,000 , or more than twice the national average.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
3 Tips for Equipment Upkeep on Urban Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 02/26/2020 - 09:07. Master construction fueling processes and equipment maintenance tasks on all of your tight city jobsites with this top advice.
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BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Each year, the mainstream definition of “sustainable design” continues to broaden its reach. The emphasis has expanded far beyond energy, water and site into public health, social equity, wellness and transparency– underscoring how our effect on the environment is inextricably linked with its effects on us.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
ConsensusDocs said it developed a new standardized public-private partnership agreement in part to lower transactional costs for small and medium-sized projects.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Nemo Monti and Corriere della Sera, an Italian daily newspaper, have created a project to create a new model of the “newsstand for the 21st century.” The goal of the project is to give the newspaper supply and distribution chain new venues for dialoguing with the public, restoring newsstands’ centrality in today’s urban landscape. Seven architecture and design firms are participating in the competition.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The ABC said the ruling should provide clarity to contractors about their responsibility under the National Labor Relations Act.
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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.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The economic impact of U.S. seaports has a far reach, extending from the direct to the indirect and beyond. There are an estimated 2.2 million jobs that depend on ports. - Read: Ports And FTZs: Tidal Wave at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Denver International Airport CEO Kim Day allegedly made the admission to city council members in closed-door sessions, but also said Ferrovial-led Great Hall was given "too long a leash.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The American Concrete Institute has released 2020 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The document includes nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices. The ACI Collection features ACI 318 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” ACI 301 “Specifications for Structural Concrete,” and ACI 562 “Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary.”.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
TalaTek's Johann Dettweiler says contractors often are unaware of the all data they collect, from social security numbers to project plans, and that there are serious legal and financial ramifications if it's exploited.
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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?
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Toro e-Dingo 500 mini skid steer loader has an operating capacity of 550 pounds. It is powered by lithium batteries and has several power modes to conserve energy, the company says.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The company had two major charge-offs in 2019, one related to losing a court case related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project in Seattle and the other associated with a decrease in the price of its stock.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
John Deere 444L, 644L, 644L Hybrid, and 724L wheel loaders have redesigned Z-Bar loader linkage. Three models have greater horsepower ratings than the K Series predecessors: 644L at 249 horsepower, 644L Hybrid at 231, and the 724L wheel loader at 268 horsepower. The 444L runs at 124 horsepower.
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The automotive company plans to create up to 350 new jobs at its Lafayette, IN manufacturing operations by the end of 2023. - Read: Subaru Investing $158M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
January new business volume was up 28 percent over January 2019, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25).
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Earthquakes are terrible natural disasters that occur due to movements in the tectonic plates. The ground moves due to the earthquakes. Since earthquakes can be gentle to violent, the ground movement can be marginal to devastating as a result. This moves the building vertically and horizontally, both of which creates considerable strain on the structure.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Several robotics startups have begun developing robots to resolve challenges faced by manual labor, and make the construction industry more efficient.
Natural Building
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The general idea of ecobricks is very simple: gather recycled plastic and pack it as tightly as you can into a plastic bottle. This then becomes a building block, which can be used in a variety of ways. The ecobrick movement is gathering momentum as plastic pollution has made global headlines. It has become an increasingly popular material to build with, especially in developing countries.
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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!
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
While there are dozens of possible roof designs to consider for a new or newly remodeled home, there are two, in particular, that stand out for their enduring popularity and timeless appeal: hip and gable roofs. But what exactly are modern, gabled roofs? What is the difference between them and what are the pros and […].
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
August's print edition of ENR MidAtlantic will include the annual rankings of the region’s Top Contractors.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Issues are unclear as closeout payment lingers months after a major project is in use.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
State DOT leaders' views vary on whether Congress will pass long-term transport bill by October.
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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!
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Issues are unclear as closeout payment lingers months after a major project is in use.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The April print issue of ENR MidAtlantic will include some of the top 2019 construction starts in the region.
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