Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Fundamentals of Efficient Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery are important to professionals hoping to meet their fiduciary responsibilities by maximizing the use of taxpayer funds. It is the goal of this document to introduce public sector procurement, facilities management, and administration to the principles, processes, functions, tools, and methods consistent with LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The country has seen more and more $1 billion-plus megaprojects, including in LNG and related industrial sectors, while starts for mid-size and small projects fell 15% the first eight months of the year.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 31, 2019

BEST VALUE Public Sector Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery requires the LEAN integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology. Tools and services are readily available to enable public sector real property owners to assure the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, and to efficiently reduce deferred maintenance levels.

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Procurement Plans Construction Environment 100

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The National Safety Council?'s position is complicated for those in construction, as it's hard enough to find workers to fill ostensibly dangerous field positions even without drug screening.

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Safety Construction 87

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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.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The new Cat D5 dozer runs at 170 horsepower and an operating weight range of 37,875 to 42,263 pounds. The update from D6N to D5 is part of an effort to make all Cat dozer model names simpler, according to the company.

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Modeling 91

BD+C

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the International Code Council have released an updated guide on integrating I-Codes into floodplain management regulatory processes related to structures, buildings, and other development.

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Management Regulation 69

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Liebherr showed industry journalists several advanced technological developments during a recent event in Germany, including heavy-lift planning software for cranes and an augmented reality (AR) app.

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Site Software Software Plans 52

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Argon gas supplier Arencibia will be the anchor tenant at Neighborhood 91, the first-ever cluster strategy with a production focus of 3-D printing. - Read: Pittsburgh International Airport Creates Epicenter Of Additive Manufacturing at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Airports Products Pennsylvania Innovation 50

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Cummins unveiled a demonstration truck powered with a fuel cell and battery electric power. The heavy truck was on display at the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.

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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.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Construction Industry is Poised for a Data Transformation: Today's modern contractors are ready to take advantage of technology solutions designed to help them better mine and analyze construction data.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Takeuchi-US will open a new training facility in Spring 2020 that will give its dealers opportunities for year-round service training. The company broke ground for the center last month. The new facility expands the company’s training capabilities, offering 37,500 square feet on 9.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Comprising 380 units across six three- and four-story buildings, Soltra at SanTan Village has recently broken ground in Gilbert, Ariz.

Arizona 45

Arizona 45

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Cat C3.6 engine has 134 horsepower, and meets Tier 4-F standards. It also features 406 lb.-ft. Of torque at 1500 rpm. According to Caterpillar, the C3.6 helps OEMs save powertrain installation costs while providing 5% increase in power density and 12% increase in torque than the C3.4. The C3.

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Engineering 48

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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?

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2019

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential, contains more than 100 changes from the 2016 version.

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Residential 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 31, 2019

South-West Middle School, located in Quincy, Mass., is a $58 million, 96,000-sf facility meant to “usher in the next generation of learning.”.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Twenty scholarships of $2,500 apiece available to students pursuing an HVAC-related field of study during the 2020-21 academic year.

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Foundation 42

Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Airless radial tire performs like a pneumatic tire with none of the risk of flats, none of the ride limitations of solid and semisolid tires

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Risk 40

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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.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Here is a brief selection of some of Dave's best columns. We hope you and generations of readers to come both enjoy and profit from them.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When construction companies adopt a digital approach, orientations become one of their most valuable processes.

Contractors 44

Contractors Construction 44

Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 31, 2019

All models can lift and handle heavy loads for their size for enhanced lifting capacity

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Modeling 40

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2019

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Materials Construction 30

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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!

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Three new Tweels unveiled at GIE+EXPO for the landscape industry

Industrial 40

Industrial 40

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Enabling a modern System of Agreement within the collaborative construction workflow.

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Contract Agreement Construction 36

Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 31, 2019

15-inch ZTR caster design for larger commercial diesel mowers

Commercial 40

Commercial Design 40

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Danish giant Orsted cuts power production forecast, noting new wind impediment analysis; sector experts eye larger-capacity turbines.

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Forecasting Risk Products 28

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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!

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 31, 2019

15-inch ZTR caster design for larger commercial diesel mowers

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When disaster strikes, having the right technology and a solid plan in place can ensure limited business disruption.

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Plans 28

Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 31, 2019

22-inch, rear tire/wheels with 4x4- or 5x4.

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