Wed.Sep 25, 2019

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Tech 101: Reality Capture

Construction Dive

Used for years by firms like Clark, Skanska and PCL, reality capture is the undisputed tool for conceptualizing built environments in useful data models, experts explain in this primer on the technology.

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'Catalyst' will be Washington’s first CLT office building

BD+C

Catalyst, a 150,000-sf building that will connect to an energy resource sharing eco-district planned for development, will be the first office building in Washington to be constructed out of cross-laminated timber (CLT).

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Data transformation starts at the C-level

Construction Dive

An in-house chief executive with a background in technology and data can guide executives and employees into this mostly unchartered — but essential — territory.

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Nippon Paint Investing $60M In Tennessee

Business Facilities

Nippon Paint (USA) Inc. will expand its U.S. automotive manufacturing footprint by investing approximately $60 million and creating 150 jobs in Chattanooga, TN. - Read: Nippon Paint Investing $60M In Tennessee 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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Bloomberg: Procore could be headed toward IPO with $4B valuation

Construction Dive

The report is based on unnamed sources who said the move could come by year end, by which time the construction management software provider is anticipated to bring in $400 million in 2019 revenue.

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Z modular makes bold moves to convert more hotel designs

Construction Dive

The firm offering, for a limited time, the chance to convert any hotel project floor plan into a modular one for $20,000, a 60% savings from its standard fee.

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Digitizing the last frontier

BD+C

Digitization in the construction industry is only just getting started. There are two ways to read that. One way is that the digital revolution came and went and while seemingly every other sector reinvented and retooled their processes, construction did not, remaining one of the least digitized industries today. The second, far more truthful way, is less bleak.

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Incoming PHCC President Jonathan Moyer: Protecting the Image of the Trades

Contractor Magazine

Recently, CONTRACTOR caught up to Moyer to talk about his upcoming tenure as president, and about the industry.

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Senate introduces The School Safety Clearinghouse Act

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) applauds U.S. Senators David Perdue, R-GA, Shelley Capito, R-WV, Doug Jones, D-AL, and Thomas Tillis, R-NC, for introducing The School Safety Clearinghouse Act yesterday. The legislation would provide state and local officials with unbiased information for making their schools safer through design.

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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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HCSS President Steve McGough Elected ARTBA Chairman

Construction Equipment

Steve McGough, president and CFO of Sugar Land, Texas-based HCSS, has been elected 2019-2020 American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) chairman. A 35-year construction industry veteran, McGough joined HCSS in 2005 as COO. He added president to his title in January 2015.

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Lucky’s Mutt Madness Brings Rescue Dogs Seeking New Homes to GIE+EXPO 2019

Green Industry Professionals

Mutt Madness will be held in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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New Construction Program Could Help Fill Labor Shortage

Construction Equipment

The Idaho Times-News reports that a new construction program in the Twin Falls, Idaho school district could help fill a labor shortage that is limiting growth in the area.

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Acrisure Investing $33M In Michigan HQ Relocation

Business Facilities

The global insurance broker will create 400 new, high-paying jobs in downtown Grand Rapids, is area's first to win Good Jobs for Michigan support. - Read: Acrisure Investing $33M In Michigan HQ Relocation at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Award of Merit, Renovation/Restoration: West Block Rehabilitation

ENR Construction

The rehabilitation of and new additions to the West Block—part of the Canadian Parliament completed in 1865—required restoration of exterior load-bearing stone and sculptural elements, complete removal and replacement of building mechanical systems and the replacement of a copper roof.

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ARTBA Announces 2019-2020 Officers

Construction Equipment

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the election of its 2019-2020 officers.

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Concrete Maturity Testing Joins the Internet of Things

ENR Construction

The Sept. 17 acquisition of a 30% share in a Danish technology company by a Canadian manufacturer of concrete admixtures and waterproofing materials may turn out to mark the leading edge of a sweeping change for concrete construction in North America.

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Outdoor Equipment Distributors Takes on Mid-Atlantic Territory for Walker Manufacturing

Green Industry Professionals

OED purchased Walker Mower distribution territory from GHS Corporation

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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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Best Project, Government Building: New U.S. Embassy Compound in Harare, Zimbabwe

ENR Construction

In November 2017, the construction team building a U.S. embassy campus in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, was more than a year into its contract when a crisis broke out.

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Loftness Battle Ax Mulching Attachment for Skid Steers

Green Industry Professionals

Loftness has introduced new models of its Battle Ax horizontal drum mulcher designed specifically for skid steers. Featuring a new rotor, tooth design and exclusive two-stage cutting chamber, the heavy-duty Battle Ax is designed for highly efficient.

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Best Project, Airport/Port: Tocumen International Airport Expansion Program

ENR Construction

The expansion of Tocumen International Airport added a 116,000-sq-meter terminal and 20 gates, along with infrastructure upgrades for larger aircraft to increase capacity at what is now Central America’s busiest airport.

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Georgia Ports Authority To Double Port of Savannah Capacity

Business Facilities

To keep up with growing container trade, the GPA plans to double Garden City Terminal’s annual capacity from 5.5 million to 11 million TEUS. Improvements will include a new container port on Hutchinson Island, expansion of GPA’s ship-to-shore crane fleet and berth improvements. - Read: Georgia Ports Authority To Double Port of Savannah Capacity 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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Best Project, Dam: Muskrat Falls North and South Dams

ENR Construction

One of the bright spots in an incredibly controversial and expensive project in Canada is the work Barnard Pennecon performed to build two dams for the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric power project.

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ARTBA Announces 2019-2020 Officers at National Convention

Construction Equipment

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the election of its 2019-2020 officers.

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Award of Merit, Government Building: New U.S. Consulate Compound in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

ENR Construction

Set in a residential neighborhood, the new consulate compound is small at just 5.6 acres, but it contains seven buildings that were carefully designed to minimize scale and provide a high level of security for employees and visitors.

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Labor Day Thoughts

Contractor Magazine

All working Americans owe a lot to the labor movement, and unfortunately we take a lot of the things the movement fought to achieve for granted.

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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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Award of Merit, Cultural: The Statue of Unity

ENR Construction

Rising 182 meters above the banks of the river Narmada in India, the Statue of Unity is the tallest such structure ever built.

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Rooter Hero CEO Launches New Book

Contractor Magazine

“Values First” is the third book by Rooter Hero co-founder and CEO John Akhoian.

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Best Project, Office: The Rolex Building

ENR Construction

Tokyo-based architect Kengo Kuma and Associates and Dallas-based HDF incorporated organic-inspired shapes for the Rolex Building, a seven-story office building in the Harwood District of Dallas that was completed in August 2018.

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