Lets Build
JULY 31, 2018
It’s no surprise that many people have started to incorporate 3D technology even within their homes in the form of 3D televisions. 3D printers are becoming more common by the day and we have some companies that are even trying to make it an everyday household item. Since this technology holds great promise, it’s worthy.
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2018
Construction execs also outpaced the national average when it came to plans to expand their workforce in the coming year, according to the Q2 Vistage CEO Confidence Index report.
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BD+C
JULY 31, 2018
While other buildings around the world are concerned with being the tallest or the most geometrically interesting, a 397-foot-tall building in China decided to create a sui generis feature to set itself apart from every other building in the world: a 350-foot waterfall.
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2018
From 2013 through 2017, only 10 cities saw 50 or more 10-story-plus buildings break ground, with New York City leading and Miami at a distant second.
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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 31, 2018
Cities and suburbs all over the country face the same problem: not enough affordable housing for their own police, firefighters, EMTs, teachers, and lower-level administrative staff in schools and government agencies. C. Kat Grimsley, PhD, has a suggestion: If your school district is building a new school, build housing in the air space above it and put lower-paid public employees at the front of the line to live there, at subsidized rental rates.
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BD+C
JULY 31, 2018
Time Warner’s new 1.5-million-sf headquarters will bring together more than 5,000 employees representing five distinct media and entertainment brands: Time Warner, Warner Bros., Turner, CNN, and HBO. The joint workplace will be housed in the 30 Hudson Yards tower under construction on Manhattan’s West Side. Time Warner believes the consolidated office will deliver bottom-line benefits—not just cost savings but also "a great space for our employees," says Joel Brenner, AIA, Vice President of Glob
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 31, 2018
Before the days of the Internet, direct mail served as one of the key pillars of direct response marketing. The concept that you could connect directly with potential purchasers of your product or service, and obtain orders without hoping for success or sell-throughs from intermediate distributors/retailers or brokers created an alluring ideal. A set of […].
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2018
The city claims the scope of Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for hurricane repairs doesn't allow for eco-conscious? water management systems.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2018
As our daily lives get faster and technology makes more things possible, we are busier than ever before. Many people find themselves distracted and overwhelmed as slaves to technology. Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of daily life, there is a yearning to turn in. Consumers are looking to the world around them to help achieve this. Our modern lifestyles make it is more important than ever before to find ways to slow down and recharge.
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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.
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2018
A proposed bond program includes provisions for new construction as well as necessary repairs, replacements and building lifecycle needs.
BD+C
JULY 31, 2018
An unlicensed subcontractor hired by San Jose, California-based Full Power Properties allegedly held 22 workers in captivity and recently paid the workers for back wages, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2018
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) recently revamped their apprenticeship training program to include modern project management software this is becoming ubiquitous on today's construction sites.
Business Facilities
JULY 31, 2018
The France-based specialty chemicals company will create and retain nearly 270 jobs in the Keystone State's Lehigh Valley. . - Read: Air Liquide Investing $45M In Pennsylvania Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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?
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2018
Out of a total of 121 entries submitted into ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2018 Best Projects competition, our team of judges selected 42 projects across 18 categories as the region’s best.
Business Facilities
JULY 31, 2018
China leads the world in Renewable Energy, while the UK is tops in offshore energy, according to Business Facilities' 2018 Global Rankings Report. - Read: China Dominates Renewables, United Kingdom Shines Offshore at BusinessFacilities.com.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 31, 2018
This week's gallery spotlights these products: a jobsite tool tracking system; a wall sleeve for condensate drain hose; a WaterSense-certified, two-piece toilet; and a drain cleaner that clears clogged drains in 1 1/4" to 3" lines; china bowls for macerating toilets; and a line of pressure-assisted toilets.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 31, 2018
If precast beams contain straight, fully bonded tendons, they can be easily detailed and manufactured. The main benefit of pre-stressing is that it can apply the dead toad of the unit to minimize the transmission of the tensile stresses in the concrete. But dead load is lost in such members since this tension remains most critical at the ends of the beams, where the alleviating effect owing to dead load is zero.
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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 Superintendent Magazine
JULY 31, 2018
Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June 2017 and June 2018, while 32 states and D.C. added construction jobs between May and June, according to a recent analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned that continued job gains may depend on improving the training and education pipeline for workers to enter the industry. “Construction is proving to be a reliable source of
Contractor Magazine
JULY 31, 2018
This new group will focus entirely on polypropylene pressure pipe, and is a significant development for PPI in supporting this industry.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2018
For nearly four decades, permitting under the Clean Air Act (CAA) New Source Review (NSR) program has been a challenge for large industrial facilities and power plants alike.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 31, 2018
This legislation increases funding for career training for in-demand occupations.
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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 31, 2018
Long-anticipated product guidance to prevent dropped-object injuries and fatalities is adopted by two national standards organizations.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 31, 2018
Company announces the opening of Aquatherm Academy.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2018
Deal on TVA's Bellefonte plant set to close "in coming weeks.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 31, 2018
Service and Field Managers: Collaborate 2018 is For You! Multiple work crews and large inventories, checklists and project logs, constantly shifting dispatch schedules, hundreds of work orders, warranty agreements and repair histories to track — if these sound familiar, you might be a service technician or field manager! Your workloads are hard enough, but are you equipped to take advantage of an increasingly intelligent job site?
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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
JULY 31, 2018
Greek mythology, song and dance and a show stopper bridge on the Gulf of Corinth.
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