Wed.Feb 14, 2018

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Bituminous Mix Design for Pavement – Types, Materials and Properties

The Constructor

A pre-planned bituminous mix design for pavement construction helps in producing a mix that is workable, durable, strong, and economical in nature.

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. Despite its benefits, however, BIM adoption isn’t as widespread in construction as some might think, according to recent industry findings.

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GenieBelt and Procore come together!

Lets Build

We are happy to announce that GenieBelt is finally in an integrated relationship with Procore. GenieBelt and Procore can take your construction project performance to a whole new level! To show how well we work together, here is a video about the GenieBelt and Procore integration. What do you think?

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Why It’s Time for Contractors to Adopt Collaborative BIM

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report, which covers topics such as software adoption and IT investment.

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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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The benefits of employing drones in construction

Construction Dive

Mike Danielak of Skyward says use cases are emerging that offer business value and competitive advantage for construction companies with drone programs.

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$3B Las Vegas resort hotel, reborn as The Drew, scheduled for completion in 2020

Construction Dive

The Drew's completion will help accommodate the extra 600,000 annual visitors expected after the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion is complete in 2020.

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DBIA turns 25

The Korte Company

The Design-Build Institute of America is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018. The organization, which defines, teaches and promotes best practices in Design-Build construction, is near and dear to The Korte Company’s heart—after all, we helped form it 25 years ago.

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Q&A: Prescient CEO on how tech is advancing prefab construction

Construction Dive

Migued Eldaief says prefabrication is shortening project timelines and cutting costs, and that designs are anything but utilitarian and boxy.

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How to deliver in the Northwestern U.S.

The Korte Company

While The Korte Company has delivered thousands of jobs in 43 U.S. states and counting, we’ve become attached to working in the Northwest—and it’s not because of the weather. Instead, it’s because this dynamic region has given us opportunities to learn more about how to deliver quality buildings no matter where you are. And in the process, we’ve built some rock-solid long-term relationships.

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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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Time-saving robotic accessory could hit market within the year

Construction Dive

Velocity Robotics claims its Autoset miter saw attachment can shave up to three days off a five- to six-week work schedule.

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After Energy Star stopped certifying medical properties, a REIT developed its own certification

BD+C

After the U.S. Department of Energy halted its Energy Star program for medical office buildings in 2013, real estate investment trust Welltower developed its own proprietary system to evaluate total building performance.

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Riverview Energy plans $2.5B Indiana coal-to-diesel plant

Construction Dive

The project could generate more than 2,000 temporary construction jobs. The firm selected Indiana because of its pro-business reputation, but that's starting to change.

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Satellite centers keep cancer treatment closer to patients' orbit

BD+C

On November 29, Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center opened a 6,115-sf radiation oncology department within its campus in Berkeley Heights, N.J. This treatment center—half new construction, half renovation of a building that had been used for family services—is “important for Summit in terms of expanding its comprehensive treatment program,” says David Fernandez, Vice President of Oncology Services for Summit Health Management.

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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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The expanding benefits of employing drones in construction

Construction Dive

Mike Danielak of Skyward says use cases are emerging that offer further business value and competitive advantage for construction and related companies with drone programs.

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Organized Down to the Last Detail

Green Industry Professionals

State Street Maintenance applies the same level of detail it practices in its landscaping work to its trailer and equipment organization.

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2017: Top 20 Construction Markets Ranked by Dollar Amount

Construction Equipment

Dodge Data & Analytics reports commercial and multifamily construction starts in 2017 settled back from 2016 figures in many of the top U.S. metro areas today. The Dodge report shows a fairly balanced level of activity - moderate declines following elevated 2016 activity - for commercial and multifamily construction starts nationwide, with 2017 totals of $194.7 billion down 6 percent from 2016 but still 8 percent above 2015.

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The Next 50 Years: Building a Future Based on a Solid Foundation

Green Industry Professionals

Cultivating relationships before, during and after sales transactions is what enabled Russo Power Equipment to grow, thrive and expand over the last 48 years.

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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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BIG and Carlo Ratti Associati-designed Singapore skyscraper has open-air ‘oases’ at multiple levels

BD+C

Coming soon to Singapore’s Central Business District, a work-live-play development designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati will provide office space, a serviced residence, and retail components. The 51-story, 93,000-sm building will integrate state-of-the-art technology and be overflowing, literally, with plants.

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Terex AWP Q4 Sales Up 9.1% Y/Y

Construction Equipment

. . Terex Corporation reported a strong finish to the year, with Q4 net sales of nearly $1.1 billion, +9.1% versus 2016 thanks to improving market demand and successful implementation of the company’s transformation strategy. For the full year, Terex reported net sales of $4.4 billion – down 1.8% from 2016 due to the sale of non-core businesses and softness in its mobile cranes business.

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Overcoming the Profit Plateau with Continuous Improvement

Green Industry Professionals

LandOpt gives landscape contractors the guidance to transform their companies, plus the freedom to pursue work-life balance.

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After Energy Star stopped certifying medical properties, REIT developed own certification

BD+C

After the U.S. Department of Energy halted its Energy Star program for medical office buildings in 2013, real estate investment trust Welltower developed its own proprietary system to evaluate total building performance.

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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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Texas Disaster Mitigation Money Ready for Harvey Rebuild

Construction Equipment

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that half of the more than $1 billion in hazard mitigation money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is available now. The rest of the FEMA money is expected by the one-year anniversary of Harvey’s landfall in late August.

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Secrets of a Highly Productive Mower

Green Industry Professionals

As landscaping labor shortages continue, new zero-turn mower designs place extra emphasis on productivity.

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Spoil recycling helps protect ancient monument.

Digger Blog

Local civil engineering contractor Danaher & Walsh was recently appointed by the Diocese of Leicester to rebuild a car park on New Street in the old quarter of Leicester, close to the city’s cathedral. Local civil engineering contractor Danaher & Walsh was recently appointed by the Diocese of Leicester to rebuild a car park on New Street in the old quarter of Leicester, close to the city’s cathedral.

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Experts Weigh In on Bilingual Best Practices for Jobsites

ENR Construction

Even as the number of non-English-speaking workers continues to grow, the construction industry lacks a set of best practices to help them.

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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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A Good Omen or Worsening Predicament?

Green Industry Professionals

With the labor shortage, is good business a good omen for landscaping or a worsening predicament?

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Dutch Firm Sinks First Pile for 1.2GW Wind Farm Off U.K. Coast

ENR Construction

Construction is underway off the northern coast of the U.K. for Ørsted’s planned 1.2-gigawatt wind farm, with 174 8-MW turbines expected to be planted and operational by 2021 in a field about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from shore.

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Field service, jobsite WiFi, and HVAC calcs

Contractor Magazine

ServiceTrade, Fieldwire, DeWalt's new Jobsite WiFi Access Points, the SuperCool HVAC app and the Arzel Proposal app are all outlined.

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