Construction Business Owner
JULY 12, 2017
Growth in construction over the past 5 years was capped off by a record-setting 2016, which saw United States spending reach nearly $1.2 trillion—a 4.5-percent increase over 2015, according to a report by JLL Research. The outlook for 2017 is even more bullish, according to Wells Fargo’s Construction Industry Forecast 2017, “with significant talk in all areas of the need for increased infrastructure spending.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 12, 2017
Here are a few considerations for structuring a job order contract and implementation. A JOC contract includes one or more coefficients, a JOC unit price book , UPB, (which is typically updated annually for pricing and potentially new line items, and for greatest value is locally researched) , and has a duration ranging from one year to five years. The JOC contract is generally issued with a 12-month term followed by up to four option years.
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Construction Equipment
JULY 12, 2017
Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) is standard on Volvo Trucks’ new VNR and VNL series of Class 8 trucks. Above: The Bendix system relies on data from a front bumper-mounted radar sensor and a windshield-mounted camera. VADA incorporates Bendix Wingman Fusion, a camera- and radar-based collision mitigation system. Sensors detect metallic objects and vehicles that are stationary or braking in front of the truck.
Digger Blog
JULY 12, 2017
Here is Galldris Construction, working on a massive development project in Silvertown on the north bank of the River Thames in East London. Here is Galldris Construction, working on a massive development project in Silvertown on the north bank of the River Thames in East London.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 12, 2017
Multifamily developers and Building Teams continue to push the envelope when it comes to creating places that wow potential renters and owners. The following projects are indicative of the types of cutting-edge amenities and features that multifamily tenants and owners are coming to expect from new developments. . . . 1. L.A. NEIGHBORHOOD GETS ‘MICROPOLITAN’ TREATMENT.
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BD+C
JULY 12, 2017
Can you read the writing on the wall? At the new Kincaid Learning Center, in Houston, that question can be taken figuratively and literally. Thanks to dry-erase walls that line the learning center’s maker spaces, reading the writing on the wall becomes just another step in the creation process. Designed by Kirksey Architecture’s PK-12 Education Team, the learning center’s maker spaces are meant to create a flexible learning environment that veers somewhat from traditional teaching methods.
Revit OpEd
JULY 12, 2017
During April 2012 I wrote about using a separate file as a diversionary tactic to allow us to reacquire coordinates from a model we used Acquire Coordinates on before; now that it has changed and no longer lines up with our own work. In the years since that post Revit seems to have decided it should remember more than one file has had the Acquire Coordinates tool used on it.
BD+C
JULY 12, 2017
A quick scan of our 41st annual Giants 300 report reveals a wealth of technology and business innovations across every major building sector and industry discipline.
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2017
In 18 months, a new company hopes to bring to market an ocean-wave-powered process that supplies potable water, cutting costs and limiting pollution, as compared to traditional desalination systems that require power plants.
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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
JULY 12, 2017
One of the cornerstones of green building is energy management, and our commissioning team particularly focuses on the energy consumption and operations of building equipment.
Construction Equipment
JULY 12, 2017
TheHill.com reports a House Appropriations subcommittee met Tuesday evening and agreed to cut the $500 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program from the Department of Transportation's fiscal year 2018 budget.
BD+C
JULY 12, 2017
The Corporate Park of Staten Island is about to gain a new addition in the form of a seven-story, 320,000-sf Class-A office community. CetraRuddy, the project architect, recently revealed the design of the building, which will break ground later this summer.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 12, 2017
Competition — for some contractors, it’s a pain in the neck. You’ve got the low-cost providers who swoop in and seem to steal every project because they undercut all the other estimates.
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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?
Business Facilities
JULY 12, 2017
Increasingly, tech firms are bypassing celebrated traditional locations in favor of cities which are not typically associated with the technology sector. - Read: Smaller U.S. Cities Joining Technology Boom.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 12, 2017
The contractors came to lobby Congress on energy-efficiency regulations, tax reform and workforce development, but it was the workforce issue that dominated conversations with legislators and their staffers.
Construction Equipment
JULY 12, 2017
Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.6 percent in 2017, according to the Q3 update to the 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S.
BD+C
JULY 12, 2017
Constructing multi-story residential buildings with concrete can make it difficult to control impact sound through floor-ceiling assemblies. This problem can become even more complicated when hard surface coverings like tile are used.
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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.
Construction Equipment
JULY 12, 2017
Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.6 percent in 2017, according to the Q3 update to the 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S.
BD+C
JULY 12, 2017
Over the first half of 2017, the national median rent fluctuated, but it ended up exactly where it began: $1,016 for a one-bedroom. Prices fell from January to March, bottoming out at $1,003 before creeping back up in the spring. In all, the national median rent always stayed within 1.3% of its starting value.
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2017
Behind a bitter legal battle that has stalled plans for an $800-million “signature” bridge project on the Miami skyline, there are two dramatically different interpretations of just how the winning team was to be selected.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 12, 2017
Before you can truly set a profitable price, you need to understand your company’s financial condition.
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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!
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2017
In 18 months, a new company hopes to bring to market an ocean-wave-powered process that supplies potable water, cutting costs and limiting pollution, as compared to traditional desalination systems that require power plants.
Construction Equipment
JULY 12, 2017
Viewpoint Construction Software announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dexter + Chaney.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 12, 2017
Aquaponics combines aquaculture, or fish farming, and hydroponics in a closed-loop system. Hydronic heating provided the control needed to regulate the heat in the greenhouse.
BD+C
JULY 12, 2017
The new International Building Code now allows for the use of weather-resistive barriers above 40 feet high. Code restrictions had been designed to limit the use of combustible materials that might propagate flames. In the 2015 update, however, exceptions are allowed that recognize that in certain circumstances a weather-resistive barrier by itself would be a negligible contributor to the spread of flames.
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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!
Business Facilities
JULY 12, 2017
The company will invest between $30 and $35 million to restart three idled lines at its aluminum smelting facility in southwest Indiana's Warrick County. - Read: Alcoa Restarting Indiana Aluminum Smelting Operations.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 12, 2017
Foundation3D is a powerful tool that can be used for analyzing and designing spread and combined footing. The design of soil or pile supported foundation can be completed without any difficulty. This tool is best suited for for creating the design of foundations for industrial equipment like horizontal exchangers and vessels, vertical vessels or towers, pipe racks and other plant supports.
Business Facilities
JULY 12, 2017
The company will expand and upgrade its St. James Parish alumina refinery, and also move its headquarters to the Gramercy facility, creating 65 new jobs. - Read: Noranda Bauxite & Alumina Investing $35M In Louisiana.
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