Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Nothing says more about an equipment manufacturer’s product integrity than its warranty—a company’s pledge to stand behind its products on your most challenging days. Warranties can be complex, with several categories to navigate, so you want to fully understand a company’s commitment to correcting issues you experience with its equipment. Equipment owners should not only understand what is covered by the standard warranty, but also (just as important) what is not covered.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The capacity of the soil to allow the loads coming from the foundation is called bearing capacity of the soil. It is essential to know the bearing.

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Foundation Engineering 214

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Construction industry experts explain the bidding strategies that keep their firms profitable.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The reason big data has garnered so much attention in recent years is that it not only is relevant across all industries but its value in terms of application in the digital age is almost limitless. Take the construction industry, for example. In this sector, as in others, useful data comes from everywhere—from previous construction.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

When disaster strikes, having the right technology and a solid plan in place can ensure limited business disruption.

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Plans 130

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

They're the top young leaders of the commercial design and construction industry—40 outstanding individuals who have excelled not only in their chosen fields of work but also in service to their clients, their firms, their professions, and their communities. Meet the BD+C 40 Under 40 Class of 2019! . See Also: BD+C's 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. .

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

PODCAST: Episode 1 - Reclaim your unused concrete. michael.delros…. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. Terry Harris talks about CLARENA® RC40 for reclaimed concrete. Hard Hat Cast. September 10, 2019. download podcast. Standing on 40 years of expertise in the concrete field, GCP Technical Services head Terry Harris has seen it all. And yet, even he was astounded by the unrivaled performance of CLARENA® RC40, a solution for reclaimed concrete.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

McKinsey analysts have hit on the idea that focusing on quantifying benefits from a specific technology can help contractors effectively digitize.

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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Long Range Weather Forecasts show deviations from normal temperatures and above average precipitation amounts for some areas.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Prompt payment has long been a challenge for the construction industry. Complex invoicing and weak payment legislation have made it difficult for subcontractors to receive timely payment from their employers.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The $16 million Project Open rental community of 112 one-bedroom units is the product of Giv Development , a Salt Lake City developer that specializes in mixed-income housing communities. Its not-for-profit arm explores new concepts for affordable, sustainable housing. .

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Procore has linked the preconstruction process to construction management, giving contractors a valuable, more efficient flow of information.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Wacker Neuson’s revenue rose 15.2 percent during the first half of 2019, reaching $1.1 billion. According to a press release, revenue in the Americas reached $253.6 million, fueled by the group’s expansion of the North American independent dealer network. Revenue for Europe rose to $764.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

No one sets out to make an ugly building. And yet, this is often the result - a walk of any size in any place shows building after building that did not start where it seems to have ended up. By conforming to mediocre construction standards and allowing the tools of the digital age to limit the range of what is possible, the industry has created an environment where what is designed is seldom what is built.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

PODCAST: Episode 5 – Building envelope training and expertise. michael.delros…. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. Technical services engineer Jordan Merritt takes us through GCP's comprehensive training and expertise out in the field. Hard Hat Cast. November 06, 2019. > watch full podcast. Jordan Merritt, a technical services engineer at GCP Applied Technologies, takes us through their comprehensive building envelope training program.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Profitability hinges on thorough and accurate bids not only for megaprojects but mid-size projects as well, with owners and contractors alike seeking certainty in the face of ever-shifting material and labor costs.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

PODCAST: Episode 4 – VERIFI® v.1–v.4: In-transit concrete management, then, now, and beyond. michael.delros…. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. Susan Dalton takes us from the first version of VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system, to now v.4 and beyond. Hard Hat Cast. October 31, 2019. > watch full podcast. Susan Dalton, GCP's vice president of IoT and Smart Technology, takes us through the progression of the VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Honda Lawn & Garden Products Marketing Manager Elisha Lipscomb shares highlights of the new Honda HRN mowers that are replacing the popular HRR series

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

PODCAST: Episode 3 – The VERIFI® in-transit concrete management playbook. michael.delros…. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. Listen to this episode to learn how VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system can vastly improve ready-mix operations. Hard Hat Cast. October 09, 2019. > watch full podcast. Matthew Nazarenko, a VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system expert, explains its onboarding playbook for new ready-mix clients, recent customer success stories, how producers can optimize mix designs

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A new Hoyt Advisory Services Study commissioned by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) reveals that the apartment/multifamily industry and its residents annually contribute more than $3.4 trillion to the national economy.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers. michael.delros…. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. GCP Applied Technologies technical services engineers train apprenticeship trainers out West on best building envelope practices. Hard Hat Cast. October 02, 2019. In September 2019, GCP Applied Technologies sponsored a "Train the Trainer" 3-day session, with 25 teachers from the Roofer & Waterproofers Union.

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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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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

JCB 131X and 150X are new X Series crawler excavators with operating weights of 35,649 and 39,916 pounds, respectively. The 131X has a 74-horsepower JCB EcoMAX engine, and the 150X uses a 109-horsepower JCB EcoMAX engine.

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Engineering 56

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The NSPC provides the latest information about common materials, fixtures, devices, and equipment systems used or installed in plumbing systems.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Vanair’s booth (L417) at ICUEE will feature several new and enhanced products, and showcase the company’s technologies.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Each contractor type has unique construction accounting needs which means if the QuickBooks process is custom-fitted to the needs of each construction company, it is a beautiful thing. We have listened as our contractor clients have described to fellow contractors how "fast and easy QuickBooks is and what wonderful reports it generates" while the other contractor will describe in no uncertain terms what a piece of junk it is.

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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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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Hitachi ZW180-6 wheel loader is a 200-horsepower machine with an operating weight of 32,100 pounds. Breakout force is 26,530 pounds, and the loader carries a 3.4-cubic-yard general purpose bucket or a 4.2-cubic-yard material handling bucket. It can lift 3,000 pounds to 12.9 feet.

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A Tucson, Ariz., manufacturer’s rep firm helps design and install a resort’s water heating system to cut natural gas use by more than 50 percent.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The Fortune 500 used car retailer will open a new contact center in Tempe, AZ by the end of this year. - Read: CarMax To Create More Than 400 Jobs In Arizona at BusinessFacilities.com.

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