Construction Business Owner
APRIL 4, 2018
Every construction company, especially those operating in the North, has experienced the excruciating pain of having bad weather conditions add costs to a project. As a manager at a construction company, what can you do about it? Some companies rely on weather data they get from local news forecasts, free weather apps and websites to help them determine when the weather will be a factor.
FDR Safety
APRIL 4, 2018
The United States is and has always been one of the fastest growing nations in the world. Not only are we constantly building, we are doing so at a rapid pace and massive scale. With the President’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Plan, it is likely that the construction industry will see an increase in Megaprojects and other large-scale developments.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 4, 2018
Last month, the Viewpoint Digital Contractor Roadshow had its debut across the United States in Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta and Charlotte. More than 150 construction professionals gathered to discuss the challenges facing the construction industry and the role technology is playing to solve them. Attendees had the opportunity to learn directly from CEOs, Viewpoint leadership, and actual Viewpoint customers representing more than 10 different construction companies.
Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2018
Lauren Brookes writes for S.R. Clarke & Associates that construction companies need to embrace advanced technologies to improve jobsite safety, attract millennials, efficiently manage projects and stay ahead of competitors.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 4, 2018
More than 150 construction professionals gathered to discuss the challenges facing the construction industry.
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GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 4, 2018
A real-world demonstration of liquid waterproofing membranes. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 04/04/2018 - 11:35. GCP Applied Technologies. April 04, 2018. Play. GCP Applied Technologies demonstrates seamless liquid waterproofing membranes. Liquid waterproofing. Waterproofing. SILCOR. Building Envelope Solutions. Structural Solutions. BE0161 Silcor A real-world demonstration of liquid waterproofing membranes.
Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2018
The construction activity during the past five years was the greatest since the recession, with the outer boroughs in particular seeing a growing amount of construction.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2018
Huge digital billboards that blare their messages from the sides of skyscrapers and along highways have become part of America’s urban landscape. And now, a growing number of developers are bringing a subtler—and, in many respects, more aesthetically indigenous—form of digital media inside their buildings to enliven or rebrand their properties, and to connect them closer to occupants, tenants, and neighborhoods.
Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2018
Dodge economist Bob Murray said rising interest rates and material costs and the labor shortage will dampen the industry, but won't cause a cyclical decline.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2018
Construction employment increased in 257 out of 358 metro areas between February 2017 and February 2018, declined in 50 and stagnated in 51, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that the employment gains are occurring as construction firms in many parts of the country are having a hard time finding enough qualified workers to keep pace with demand.
Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2018
The developers claim the material is nontoxic and can decompose naturally or be remolded and used in a later project.
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 4, 2018
A real-world demonstration of liquid waterproofing membranes. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 04/04/2018 - 11:35. GCP Applied Technologies. April 04, 2018. Play. GCP Applied Technologies demonstrates seamless liquid waterproofing membranes. Liquid waterproofing. Waterproofing. SILCOR. Building Envelope Solutions. Structural Solutions. BE0161 Silcor A real-world demonstration of liquid waterproofing membranes.
Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2018
Forty million Americans are at risk of experiencing a flood event, two-thirds more than federal maps suggest, the report shows.
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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?
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2018
The ever-increasing focus on low-energy buildings has created significant interest in the concept of energy benchmarking. Energy use intensity (EUI) continues to be the go-to metric for benchmarking performance, similar to a car’s fuel economy rating. Yet, a low energy use intensity mark can often mask poor performance. For instance, a partially occupied building with an inefficient space layout, or compromised thermal comfort, may use less energy due to reduced occupancy rather than for optimiz
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2018
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has released a list of 1,300 proposed tariff increases, but set a 30-day period for receiving comments from affected businesses. The comment period leaves an opening for the sort of negotiated settlement that business groups favor.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2018
A new mixed-use master plan for Shenzhen’s Qianhai business district is designed to engage people, specifically the young, mobile residents of the area, to promote better health and social connection.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2018
A transformational new technology being developed jointly by the University of Vermont and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga could reduce utility inspections to an afternoon’s work, instead of taking months using the current permit-dig-map process. The award-winning research project, “Underground Infrastructure Sensing,” is is being supported by two National Science Foundation grants and one from U.S.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2018
When companies decide to use digital media as part of their corporate communications program, they might be entering a world of technology and content that is new and confusing to them.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2018
Mi-T-M said that 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of its Water Treatment Division. From recyclers to clarifiers and pretreatment systems to recovery systems, Mi-T-M offers water treatment systems for many applications such as rental yards, heavy equipment dealers, trucking facilities, ship yards, rental fleets, oil fields, municipalities and golf courses.
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2018
If you don’t have much speaking experience, don’t expect paid opportunities to present themselves right off the bat. You may have to work your way up to the big leagues by accepting some smaller, unpaid opportunities first. Don’t be discouraged, though – small venues can be a great way to connect with an audience and build your reputation so you’ll become a desirable candidate for a keynote.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2018
Off-Highway Research reports that global construction equipment sales rose 28 percent last year, the highest the market has been since 2012. North American sales rose 11 percent, and it expects another 6 percent increase this year.
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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!
Digger Blog
APRIL 4, 2018
The Caterpillar Operator Challenge is back for 2018 after a four year absence and is touring the country. The Caterpillar Operator Challenge is back for 2018 after a four year absence and is touring the country.
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 4, 2018
It is rare that there is a three day-gap in postings on this blog; during that time, if you visited the site you would have noticed irregularities — either a “home page” with no visible content, or an unusual story layout or (worse) for blocks of time, nothing at all. In fact, the Construction Marketing […].
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2018
Off-Highway Research has released a report that indicates global construction equipment sales rose 28 percent last year, the highest the market has been since 2012.
Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2018
The team has made major changes while keeping the convention center open through the expansion project.
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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
APRIL 4, 2018
The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation has approved a $205-million project to replace a timeworn steel-truss bridge along Boston’s historic Freedom Trail.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 4, 2018
Implement safety precautions when operating a lawn mower to avoid a trip to the emergency room.
ENR Construction
APRIL 4, 2018
More state transportation agencies are using aerial drones, and overall commercial use of the devices is expected to continue to climb, though not as dramatically as predicted in 2017, recent reports say.
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