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How to Integrate Fleet Security Systems

Construction Equipment

Partnering with expert integrators is enabling the combination of video surveillance, access control, and IT tailored to specific needs and dramatically driving down costs, while flagging and escalating only true dangers Equipment managers responsible for on- and off-road trucks must not only…

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Construction Equation: Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems

Job Order Contracting

Fundamental math for every real property owner… Knowledge Problems + Data Problems + Management Problems = Outcome Problems. Facilities and infrastructure project investments have long-term consequences. Knowledge Problems. Lack of recognition by senior management of the linkage between between the built environment and organizational mission Low level of understanding of both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership management and integrated lean planning, procurement, and project delivery prin

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How to Calculate Working Space for Excavation?

The Constructor

Working space is the additional space provided between the edge of the excavation and the footing for the ease of labor movement for fixing, removing.

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Top 10 Acquisition Trends: ELFA

Construction Equipment

Capital spending will increase this year, according to an analysis by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). This is one of 10 trends the group predicts in its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2021: The U.S. economy will be a tale of two halves.

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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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How to Conduct a Field Test of Cement at the Site?

The Constructor

There are several tests for cement that can be carried out at the construction site such as color test, rubbing test, floating test, etc. These tests.

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SAP Labs Canada, Amazon Expanding In Quebec

Business Facilities

SAP Labs Canada will open a research and development office in Montreal; Amazon adds five new facilities and 1,000 jobs. - Read: SAP Labs Canada, Amazon Expanding In Quebec at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Volvo, Mack Trucks Intro New Online Parts Store

Construction Equipment

Volvo and Mack Trucks customers can begin to register for PartsAsist, transitioning from the group's existing parts store. The move is said to activate full dealer networks in the U.S. and Canada in 2021, and provide more efficient service/support options.

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6,000-seat eSports arena begins construction in Shanghai

BD+C

A new 5.3 million-sf eSports arena is under construction in Shanghai for EDward Gaming (EDG) a professional eSports organization based in China. The arena, which will be part of a larger entertainment venue, will be located in Shanghai’s Minhang District. The Shanghai International NCC&Esports Center will provide office space and be the home arena for EDG.

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Employee Workplace Needs Differ Dramatically By Generation

Business Facilities

While Millennials prioritize better hardware, Gen X wants more flexible work schedules to care for their families and Baby Boomers want a raise, finds the Nintex Workplace 2021 Study. - Read: Employee Workplace Needs Differ Dramatically By Generation at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Partition Wall and 12 Types of Partition Wall

Civiconcepts

Partition walls are a crucial portion of the design of a building. Without partition walls, the interior of the building arrangement can’t be brightening or organized. In this article, we will study different types of partition walls, roles, and favorable circumstances along these lanes. Let’s see. Meaning Of Partition Wall: A partition wall is characterized… Read More » Partition Wall and 12 Types of Partition Wall.

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Life of an Architect: Ask the Show

BD+C

Should architects date one another? How do you get your first client? What is the greatest challenge you’ve ever faced? All this and more burning questions for Bob Borson, FAIA, and Andrew Hawkins, AIA, on Episode 67 of Life of an Architect! . Today we are taking it to the street–more accurately to Instagram–where I asked people to submit questions to Andrew and I that they NEEDED to know.

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[VIDEO] AR Glasses Assist Drone Audit

Construction Equipment

Vuzix Corp., a supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology, announced on Friday that the Vuzix M4000 Smart Glasses were recently used to perform a successful worksite inspection via drone used by a Barcelona-based provider of geologic-related drone services.

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Existing Home Sales Soared in 2020 Despite Record Low Inventory

Pro Builder

Existing Home Sales Soared in 2020 Despite Record Low Inventory. cbroderick. Mon, 01/25/2021 - 09:54. Existing home sales hit a 14-year peak in December, with a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 6.76 million units closed. If housing inventory were robust enough to meet current demand, there may have been nearly 8 million sales closed, says the National Association of Realtors chief economist.

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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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Architect George Heery, Pioneer of Bridging Design-Build, Dies at 93

ENR Construction

Architect George T. Heery Sr., a powerhouse who cofounded architect-engineer Heery & Heery in 1952 and became an expert in project delivery, died on Jan. 21 in Atlanta. He was 93.

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What New Traits Equipment Managers Need to Succeed

Construction Equipment

The equipment manager role is one of the highest profiles and demanding positions within a construction organization.

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Better Tech, Better Deck

Pro Builder

Better Tech, Better Deck. kcichowicz. Mon, 01/25/2021 - 10:35. Although homeowners love the look and feel of traditional wood decking, more and more of them have been choosing composites. The evidence for that trend isn't just anecdotal: a 2019 market study by Principia, a consulting firm serving the building products industry, found that composites already account for the majority of decking sold in the Northeast and are gaining in other parts of the U.S. as well. (1) .

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Stok Welcomes Christina Weber as Vice President of Growth & Client Solutions

Stok

San Francisco (January 26, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the addition of Christina Weber as Vice President of Growth and Client Solutions. Christina is based in the firm’s Bay Area headquarters and serves on the leadership team, covering all three of Stok’s current markets in the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, and Colorado.

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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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Environmental Rulings Affecting Residential Construction Put on Pause

Pro Builder

Environmental Rulings Affecting Residential Construction Put on Pause. cbroderick. Mon, 01/25/2021 - 10:54. Two environmental rules affecting the housing industry were paused last week as the Biden administration enacted a regulatory freeze. This freeze affected all pending regulations, and the two that affect the housing industry are the reauthorization of the Nationwide Wetlands Permit program and the regulatory definition of “take” under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

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Video: Fireside Chat with Christina Weber

Stok

Get to know Christina Weber , Stok’s Vice President of Growth and Client Solutions, in this fireside chat. Christina and Stok Founder Matt Macko discuss what brought her to Stok, her experience servicing corporate real estate teams, and what she’s most excited about in her new role. Read the full press release on Christina’s new role at Stok here.

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Texas Builder and Developer Team Up for Single-Family Rental Neighborhoods

Pro Builder

Texas Builder and Developer Team Up for Single-Family Rental Neighborhoods. cbroderick. Mon, 01/25/2021 - 11:20. Houston-based builder David Weekley Homes and developer ECM Development plan to construct three communities and hundreds of single-family rental homes in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. ECM Development’s president calls the single-family rental market “one of the fastest-growing real estate segments.

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stok Welcomes Christina Weber as Vice President of Growth and Client Solutions

Stok

San Francisco (January 26, 2021) – stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the addition of Christina Weber as Vice President of Growth and Client Solutions. Christina is based in the firm’s Bay Area headquarters and serves on the leadership team, covering all three of stok’s current markets in the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, and Colorado.

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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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New guide for skylight selection, daylighting design released

BD+C

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance ( FGIA ) has released a new document for guidance in selecting skylights and on designing daylighting features. AAMA SKY-3-20, Skylight Selection and Daylighting Design Guide including Unit Skylights, Tubular Daylight Devices (TDD) and Sloped Glazing , was developed in 2020. The 51-page document is now available as a complimentary download.

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Kenny Smith Cultivates People, Community

ENR Construction

ENR Texas & Louisiana’s Legacy Award winner buckles up his boots and life jacket for work on the Gulf Coast.

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The Total Solution in Steel Deck Framing

Pro Builder

The Total Solution in Steel Deck Framing. kcichowicz. Mon, 01/25/2021 - 09:44. With lumber shortages still rising, choose Evolution steel deck framing, an integrated, ready-to-assemble framing system from Fortress®. Designed by deck builders for deck builders, the interlocking joist and ledger system lets you build sturdy, safe decks with less effort.

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Biden Issues Directive Reworking Buy American Program

ENR Construction

Plan includes new way to calculate domestic content for construction materials, other products.

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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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Amid pandemic, college students value on-campus experience

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ENR Texas & Louisiana's Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

These 20 young construction industry trailblazers are making their mark on the industry and their communities.

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Should I Get 6 or 8 inch Work Boots?

Work Gearz

While working at the work site, spending all day in your work boots there are always two possibilities, you either feel every single second of it or you don’t feel that you are wearing them at all. If you are experiencing the latter then well and good but if you have to go through the former condition then I guess you are in the wrong boots. Although there are many factors which are responsible for making your boots supportive and comfortable but a significant part of it is how far it reaches up

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