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Why the True Margins Are in How You Use Your Data

Construction Business Owner

How would it impact your decision-making process if you knew with a high level of certainty that workers making less than a certain amount were 30% more likely to get hurt on the job? What if you were confident that educating your project managers resulted in 20% less turnover in your employees? . .

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Water Absorption Test on Roofing Tiles

The Constructor

Water absorption test is the measurement of moisture quantity that roofing tile may absorb. If water absorption is too high, the tile may suffer from.

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Tech 101: Digital Twins

Construction Dive

Here's what you need to know about digital twins, or virtual models of buildings that collect information about structures using sensors, drones and other wireless technology.

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Arizona: Job Growth Is Surging In The Grand Canyon State

Business Facilities

With a booming economy fueled by a business-friendly climate and a thriving startup ecosystem, Arizona was fourth among U.S. states in GDP growth in 2018. - Read: Arizona: Job Growth Is Surging In The Grand Canyon State at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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10 global startups honored for technologies gaining momentum in construction

Construction Dive

From around the world, meet the winners of Cemex's 2019 Construction Startup Competition, focused on ways that technology can help solve the industry's biggest problems.

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Using technology to head off construction fraud

Construction Dive

With up to 6% of annual construction revenue lost to fraud, contractors are arming themselves with tech-enabled protection.

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New Volvo Engine Provides Fuel Efficiency, Dynamic Torque

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks is introducing the next generation of its Turbo Compound technology, providing three percent improvement in fuel efficiency over the current 13-liter Turbo Compound engine, the D13TC.

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Naval base damaged in California earthquake could need $2.2B in repairs

Construction Dive

Officials from the Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake have met with several contractors but still need to secure funding from Congress.

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Tanglewood in the Berkshires is now a year-round facility

BD+C

On September 1, the Tanglewood Festival in the Berkshires of Massachusetts wraps up its annual summer season. But for the first time in its long history, Tanglewood is positioning itself as a year-round event and meeting space, thanks to the addition of the four-building Linde Center for Music and Learning, which opened last June 28.

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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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How Much Should a Landscape Company Owner Make in 2019?

Green Industry Professionals

If you're one of the tens of thousands of contractors who has to not only work on your business but also in it, how do you determine what your salary should be?

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Multifamily market sustains positive cycle

BD+C

United States multifamily rents continued their impressive performance with a 3.4% year-over-year increase in July 2019, according to a new report from Yardi® Matrix.

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2019 Green Industry Pros Software & Technology Report

Green Industry Professionals

Wisdom and ideas from industry leaders on how to boost your landscaping revenue by maximizing use of management systems

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Top 10 Outdoor Amenities in Multifamily Housing

BD+C

Top 10 results in the “Outdoor Amenities” category in our Multifamily Design+Construction "Multifamily Amenities 2019" survey remained steady from 2017 to 2019. As in 2017, roughly half of this year’s respondents had built either an indoor or outdoor pool. One-fifth (20.6%) supplied a Jacuzzi. A smaller group (14.4%) had installed an outdoor movie screen.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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How California is Fighting Fire.With Fire

Green Industry Professionals

The concept of controlled burns isn't new but California is using prescribed fires and thinning to a tactic called SPLAT to help prevent catastrophic fires by lighting smaller fires

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Managing prevailing wage compliance in the digital age

Construction Dive

Are you leveraging the right technology to ensure your company is compliant?

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Affordable, senior development rises in the Bronx

BD+C

A new mixed-use buildings at 700 Manida Street in the Bronx will offer 108 affordable apartment units, with 48 of those units reserved for seniors.

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Surface Dynamics Investing Nearly $10M In Tennessee Expansion

Business Facilities

The company, which provides additive manufacturing technologies for biomedical manufacturers, will create 110 jobs over the next five years with the expansion of its Bartlett, TN operations. - Read: Surface Dynamics Investing Nearly $10M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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UPS and TuSimple Use Self-Driving Trucks

Construction Equipment

UPS and trucking startup TuSimple have begun hauling cargo in self-driving Navistar trucks between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, as part of a new partnership between the two companies. According to The Verge, TuSimple had previously run a partnership with the U.S.

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Preparing for Hurricane Season: Your Essential Guide

Safety Services Company

Preparing for Hurricane Season: Your Essential Guide. With the onset of the hurricane season, which for the Atlantic Basin extends from June 1 st to November 20 th , it’s critical that individuals and employers alike fully prepare for any adverse weather situations they may be exposed to. But what do you need to know to protect yourself, your family and/or your business?

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[VIDEO] UPS and TuSimple Use Self-Driving Trucks

Construction Equipment

UPS and trucking startup TuSimple have begun hauling cargo in Navistar trucks between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, as part of a new partnership between the two companies. According to The Verge, TuSimple had previously run a partnership with the U.S.

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Hoosier Logistics Doubling Indiana Workforce In Multi-City Expansion

Business Facilities

The logistics and supply chain management provider will invest more than $5.65 million to grow its operations and buy new equipment over the next five years. - Read: Hoosier Logistics Doubling Indiana Workforce In Multi-City Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Harnessing GPS and routing technology to grow your business

Green Industry Professionals

Protection against theft, last minute appointments and misuse of equipment

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Early Trenchers

Construction Equipment

Four examples of trencher technology from the early and mid-20th century. All images are from the HCEA Archives.

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How Technology is Driving Efficiency in Compact Equipment Design

Green Industry Professionals

More efficient diesel engines and a move toward electrification are driving advancements in compact construction equipment.

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Glass Welcome Center Becomes Denver Art Museum's New 'Front Door'

ENR Construction

The 50,000-sq-ft welcome center features a glass structural facade, built at the base of the museum’s iconic 58-year-old North Building.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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M Sand Vs River Sand - Which sand is better for Construction?

Construction Cost Estimating

M Sand or Robo Sand is gaining popularity due to ecological factors and insufficient number of superior quality river sand Read more ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Published By Rajib Dey www.constructioncost.co ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

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Ryan Larsen

Green Industry Professionals

Ryan Larsen is a civil engineer at NDS, Inc., a leading manufacturer of products and solutions for drainage and stormwater management, landscape irrigation and flow management. Ryan is also known as “Dr. Drainage” as host of NDS’s instructional.

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R&O Construction Selected 2019 Intermountain Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

After beginning with small retail and tenant improvement jobs, R&O has become an emerging player in mixed-use and academic buildings.

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