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DECEMBER 6, 2018

It has been another successful year for Englewood Construction, and with the calendar flipping over to December we’re excited to see what 2019 will bring. Here are our predictions of the four commercial construction industry trends we expect will shape our work in different sectors – and the construction landscape overall – in the year ahead: Senior Housing Communities Woo Workers with Facility Updates.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Tips for approaching digital contracting from Sachse Construction's Andrea Wright and Kathy Sulik. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Loads of New Tax Savings for Construction Companies! The post Are There Tax Incentives Your Company Is Missing Out On? appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Electricity is an important part of your daily life. Most of the devices you use in your homes such as TVs, light bulbs, smart home devices, and heating systems cannot function without electricity. Whenever you recognize an electrical problem in your home, it is always important to call in a reputable and highly qualified electrician. However, electrical work can be quite inconveniencing and messy.

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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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BD+C

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In markets around the country, the most in-demand building type isn’t an office, K-12 school, or hospital. It’s a multigenerational recreation center. Rec centers have been popping up everywhere, most conspicuously in Midwest and Western states, but usually after prolonged debates about funding and function. Once those factors are settled, the size and scope of rec centers almost invariably expand beyond the project’s initial design plans to meet stakeholders’ expectations.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2018

DOT determined that the Mobility 2045 plan — which is funding rail, bus and highway systems to accommodate an estimated 51% regional population increase — meets federal air quality requirements.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from using Chinese steel in the U.S. are significantly greater than that of comparable steel made in North America, according to a series of reports by the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The agreement with the Oregon city's port authority is the first step toward the ballpark, which could cost $1 billion for land acquisition and $1 billion to build.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Set to break ground in fall 2019, a new JCJ Architecture-designed housing facility for Barrier Free Living will provide permanent housing for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities.

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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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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2018

At a daily pace of $2.2 million in permit value for construction and renovation of residential and commercial projects, Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, may break a five-year record.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 6, 2018

There are some simple ground rules for building an effective construction marketing strategy, and they don’t need to involve complex or expensive processes and plans. In fact, I would advocate that you can achieve 80 per cent of your marketing objectives for almost no cash cost — though there will be a need for you […].

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The Illinois-based steel company is investing nearly $20 million to move to Gary, IN. - Read: Alliance Steel Creating Up To 130 Jobs In Northwest Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A semi truck carrying a Caterpillar high-sprocket dozer crashed into Akron, Ohio’s East Avenue bridge on Monday morning, knocking the dozer onto the roadway. According to Fox 8, it blocked all eastbound lanes of I-76.

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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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BD+C

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Boston-based Payette with the 2019 AIA Architecture Firm Award. . The annual AIA Architecture Firm Award is the highest honor the AIA bestows on an architecture practice. The award recognizes a firm that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The M450s mulching head is designed for carrier vehicles from 80 to 150 horsepower with volume flows between 26.4 and 52.8 gpm. With a “Plug and Mulch” feature, the M450s is ready for implementing on any skid steer loader make and model.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The Professional Golfers’ Association of America's headquarters relocation will bring $30 million in capital investment and a minimum of 100 new jobs to Frisco, TX. - Read: The PGA Of America Relocating HQ To Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Residents living within San Francisco’s Millennium Tower will submit a permit application to shore up the 58-story building that has been slowly sinking into the soils beneath it. The project would require drilling more than 50 new piles down to bedrock 250 feet below, costing nearly $100 million.

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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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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Dry pack mortar also known as deck mud or floor mud, is formed by blending sand, cement, and water. It’s application is found in repairing small spots, developing thick bed mortar for tile and brick placement, and bed shower setting up. The proportion of the mixture is done with one part of cement to four part of sand, and sufficient water is required to form mortar that bind together while it is molded into a ball manually.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The right-to-repair issue has been a topic in Construction Equipment and elsewhere, and a development this fall in California on the agriculture side of the equipment business may have ramifications for construction —and even if it doesn’t, Wired has an interesting bone to pick with John Deere Ag.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Maximize productivity, efficiency, revenue and customer experience with near real-time insights into employee and vehicle locations and status.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Volvo Trucks “Payload Plus” packages use lightweight components to boost payload and fuel efficiency for VNR and VNL series trucks. Lightweight components include horizontal exhaust, aluminum wheels, and lightweight chassis components.

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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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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Cheryl Merchant will join the company on January 1, 2019 as President of Taco Family of Companies.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Giant worldwide contractor Bechtel, which sends heavy equipment all over the world, also considers items as small as hammers important assets—as in they’re worth tracking.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 6, 2018

National Academies' report proposes hiking federal and state capital spending by $20 billion to $45 billion per year.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Meritor will provide multiple drivetrain products to The Manitowoc Co. under a new strategic supply agreement. Products such as planetary axles will be included on several Grove-branded cranes.

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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 6, 2018

Pierre Duhaime was forced out in 2012 in the wake of a contract payoff scandal in Libya and Montreal.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Rotella Gas Truck full synthetic engine oil is engineered to provide protection for towing and hauling for gasoline-powered pickup trucks and SUVs. The oil is available in three viscosity grades: 0W-20, 5W-20, and 5W-30, and comes in 1 quart, 5 quart, and Ecobox containers in the U.S.

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Engineering 48

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 6, 2018

But perspectives are at odds related to a reduced federal funding role in looming legislation.

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