Fri.Aug 16, 2019

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Kiewit-Parsons JV wins $806M Los Angeles Gold Line light rail contract

Construction Dive

The deal includes an option for a $381 million extension, if the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority can secure the funding by September 2021.

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Marketing your construction company

BD+C

In today’s world, marketing is more important than ever. But the construction industry has been slow to adapt to the evolving technologies and available options that marketing can provide. With so many different avenues and options to pursue in order to entice new business and keep current business, the whole process can seem overwhelming.

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Construction Input Prices Rebound in July, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices expanded 0.8% in July but are down 0.6% year-over-year, according to a recently released Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.8% for the month but have declined 0.3% on a year-ago basis. Much of the year-over-year decline can be explained by plummeting energy prices, including crude petroleum (-20.3%), natural gas (-31%) and unprocessed en

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Accelerating project schedules with immersive collaboration

BD+C

The process of designing and constructing buildings can be an overwhelmingly complex task. Innumerable operations, adjustments and decisions—small and monumental—made over months, even years, eventually result in a flourishing school, hospital or civic space that proudly serves its community. Add to that a client’s need for faster design solutions and architects must continually look to remove friction points that limit the potential of the owner’s design intent—with blazing speed.

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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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Military Veterans in Demand for Careers in Landscaping

Green Industry Professionals

Most retired military members already possess the skills and work ethic needed for these tough jobs

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Students say unclean restrooms impact their perception of the school

BD+C

According to Bradley Corporation’s new Healthy Hand Washing Survey of 9th to 12th graders, 68% of students say school restrooms that are poorly maintained or unclean show the school doesn’t care about its students, reflects poor school management, and lowers their overall opinion of the school. 19% of the students surveyed say they never frequent school bathrooms, in part because they are dirty, smelly, or have broken or old toilets, sinks, and doors.

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Sunbelt Rentals Beats the Clock During Lollapalooza

Construction Equipment

Lollapalooza is one of the country’s longest running summer music festivals, with eight stages and 120,000 fans over four days. But before the first riff is played, Sunbelt Rentals spent nearly 10 days ensuring each festival piece was built in on time.

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AIT Worldwide Logistics Opens New Location In Mexico City

Business Facilities

The supply chain solutions leader's Mexico City location, its fifth in Mexico, continues its global expansion and includes on-site terminal access. - Read: AIT Worldwide Logistics Opens New Location In Mexico City at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Preventing Deaths With Radar Obstacle Detection

Construction Equipment

Blind spots tend to be much larger on heavy equipment and include not only the rear and nearside, but also the front, especially with elevated driver positions common to ADTs, mining trucks, and material handlers.

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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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5 Things Your Construction Bookkeeper Wants You To Know

Contractor Bookkeeping

If a Contractors Bookkeeping Services System doesn't work and they want it fixed but will not allow any changes, they need a magician, not a construction bookkeeper. Our workflow removes paperwork frustrations only if the contractor is also willing to do their part. It hurts when we have to let a contractor client go elsewhere because we are not able to help them.

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Green Buildings Contribute To Our Well-Being

Natural Building

We know that green buildings help the environment, but they also help us feel better. Toyin-Ann Yerifor is an architectural consultant who has been an advocate for both green living and holistic architectural design. She believes that health and wellness should be an integral factor in any project. A building’s impact on one’s health is not just physical, but also mental.

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Details on Anti-termite Treatment in construction site

Construction Cost Estimating

Use of Anti-termite treatment in construction site is very crucial. It should be performed prior to binding works. The following points should be taken into consideration for anti-termite treatment :- 1. Preconstruction Activities: a. Detach all wooden pieces, concrete debris, plastic strips, tree stump roots, deleterious materials etc. b. The soil should be leveled and compacted for bottom of the blinding prior to apply the treatment. c.

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Meeting client expectations with less labor

Green Industry Professionals

Solutions and strategies that involve creative thinking, technology upgrades and redefining their approach to certain labor-intensive tasks

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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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ATIGROUP Joins Linc Service Franchise Network

Contractor Magazine

ATIGROUP is a leading full-service provider of mechanical contracting in the Flushing, Michigan market.

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Ways to meet client expectations with less labor through creative thinking and technology upgrades

Green Industry Professionals

Redefining contractors' approach to certain labor-intensive tasks

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Registration Opens for the 2019 ICC Annual Conference

Contractor Magazine

Event will include code hearings, expo, and an impressive line-up of speakers.