Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Whether you are sued or receive a threatening or demanding letter criticizing your work, it’s hard not to take it personally. While the natural reaction is to immediately respond in one way or another, what you really need to do is take a deep breath, step back and evaluate the situation objectively.
The Constructor
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Concrete waterproofing is the application of impervious material layer on concrete which prevents water from penetrating and making the structure.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Equipment operating costs can vary greatly due to a variety of factors, including the severity of the application, how often the equipment is used and the amount of respect with which the operator treats the equipment. One critical owning/operating cost well within the control of the company—how well the equipment is maintained—can be the difference in operating costs of just under $1 per service hour or more than $7 per service hour. .
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Improving the physical environment, without the high levels of waste typically associated with construction planning, procurement, and project delivery, can be consistently accomplished with the application of LEAN processes. Lean construction tools and services specifically integrate people, workflows, information, and technology. Tools and services are readily available to enable any organization to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-b
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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
OCTOBER 24, 2019
“I wouldn’t take credit for paving the way, but we pushed the limits,” says Steve Turner, President of Western Wood Structures, who’s been working with large-scale wood structures since the mid 1970s. The Tualatin, Ore.-based firm has a long and storied history as the recordsetting design and fabrication company behind the world’s biggest timber arena domes.
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BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Ponce Paradise, a 900-acre resort, healthcare village, and marina in the city for Ponce, Puerto Rico, is expected to attract hundreds of millions of dollars in total investment and become Puerto Rico’s premiere destination when it completes.
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Bobcat Demo Days have now been held every year since 2011 at the Doosan Bobcat Campus at Dobris in the Czech Republic.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Talk to contractors in just about any town in the country, and the topic of labor shortages inevitably comes up. Many contractors see the problem as being chronic with no end in sight, at least while the economy remains strong. But there are companies that are trying to do something about it, with an eye toward cultivating the next generation of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other construction laborers.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2019
The bridge uses fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) technologies instead of traditional concrete and steel construction in order to better combat rust and deterioration.
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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
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Magnusson Architecture and Planning has recently completed Webster Green, a $30 million affordable and supportive housing development in the Bronx. The mixed-use development provides apartments and supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 24, 2019
The environmental workforce and job training grants will help transform economically disadvantaged communities across the U.S. . - Read: EPA Grants 26 Organizations $5.1M In Environmental Job Training Grants at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2019
While architecture billings moderated in September, design activity shows signs of remaining sluggish at U.S. architecture firms, according to a new report released today from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score in September is 49.7, which improved from the August score of 47.2. However, any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Nissan has redesigned its 400-horsepower TITAN full-size pickup for the 2020 model year. The 5.6-liter Endurance V8 gasoline engine provides 413 lb.-ft. of torque. The 9-speed automatic transmission has a larger final gear ratio. The trucks are available in 4x2 or 4x4 drive configurations.
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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?
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2019
During the first quarter of 2019, vacancies at U.S. shopping centers reached their highest level in eight years. And the nation’s retailers plan to close 5,480 stores by the end of the year, according to Coresight Research. As ecommerce continues to carve out a growing share of retail transactions, brick-and-mortar retailers are challenged to demonstrate their relevance to consumers who are captivated by the convenience of online shopping.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 24, 2019
The United States landscaping services market is expected to grow at a healthy rate over the next four years.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 24, 2019
The advanced technology center of excellence will help shape the warehouse and distribution center of the future as companies look to automated solutions, software and robotics. - Read: Honeywell Establishes Robotics Innovation Hub In Pittsburgh at BusinessFacilities.com.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Rochelle and Joel Payne of Auckland, New Zealand, a PhD student and former aircraft engineer, are building a rammed-earth house which is part of the the Living Building Challenge. The house will be highly insulated to Passive House standards; it will also generate its own power. All waste water will be disposed of right there, on a suburban lot. Their build comprises a main house with an attached unit (pictured conceptually above), and the family of four moved into the semi-completed, one-bedroo
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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.
BD+C
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Winners of ASHRAE’s 2019 LowDown Showdown modeling competition demonstrated both near energy net-zero attributes along with impressive resilience qualities. The model building chosen was a 90,000 sf city hall (new construction) located in San Diego. This facility was designed to be a multi-functional building, housing many of the cities vital public services including an Emergency Operations Center during a disaster or crisis.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 24, 2019
This year’s Southeast Project of the Year is a showcase of meticulous design and construction practices
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Do we really want to own our workspace? Or do we want to match our workspace to our daily location, purpose and resource base?
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 24, 2019
The decline in sales and revenue was in part of a $1.2 billion movement in dealers' inventories.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2019
The partnership will allow for robust payment processing in the field.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 24, 2019
LMN Inc., provider of B2B landscape business management software, has released LMN 19.10.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Building a new hydroelectric power plant at the mouth of an isolated canyon was no easy task.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2019
President Donald Trump has expressed interest in making the federal, online legal employment status verification system more widespread, possibly as part of a larger overhaul of U.S. immigration law.
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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!
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Who (or what) really chased after Ichabod Crane in the dark, damp forest centuries past, and where was the bridge?
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