Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 14, 2018
The Design: In order to set out the foundation of any Pompeii over, the design should be arranged on paper. Then, it is required to make a proper plant and follow it. Small changes can occur in the plan in due course. The Plans: Excavating Your Foundations: After getting the plans organized and a position in the property for Pompeii oven, then dig out the base.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2018
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BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2018
Despite the constant drumbeat of news about the alarming frequency of school shootings around the country, many communities still view their schools as safe havens, and quite a few schools double as shelters from natural disasters. In Texas, E-class buildings must include a tornado shelter, according to Jon Moreau, Balfour Beatty Construction Services’ VP of Operations, in Houston.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 14, 2018
As one of the largest industries worldwide, there is no shortage of great construction organizations outperforming year after year. However, there are a few companies that build a strong legacy of performance with a team that not only has created a superior culture, but also serves as a magnet in their market, geography and niches. The competition looks at these industry icons and often seeks to capture their “lightning in a bottle.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 14, 2018
We’re excited to be at the 2018 AGC IT Forum Aug. 15-17 in Chicago. The 10 th anniversary of this important industry event, the forum pulls together construction IT professionals, innovators and construction executives with a passion for technology from all corners of the nation. The last ten years have been an extraordinary time for technology and innovation in the construction industry as more and more contractors are transforming their entire operations by digitizing and automating processes,
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 14, 2018
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BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2018
Office workers value flexible working options more than any other employment benefit, but there are crucial differences between what men and women want from their employer according to new research released from Ambius , the leading experts in interior landscaping. A survey of 1,000 office workers in the US and UK found that men value health insurance above any other work perk, whereas women would prefer more flexibility in their office job, such as options for remote working or adaptable hours.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 14, 2018
When the approximately 60 projects are complete, around 4,100 U.S. Marines based in Japan will be able to relocate to the U.S. island territory.
BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is becoming more proactive in its efforts to help school districts address violence. The Institute is launching a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill to help state and local school officials access information and funding to design safer and securer schools.
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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 Marketing Ideas
AUGUST 14, 2018
There’s so much noise around us; so many distractions and false leads; so how do you determine and focus on what really matters for effective construction marketing? I think the answer comes down to asking three questions and taking the time to consider the best answers to each of them. Sometimes there is one right […].
BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2018
Built on the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston, Ill., the Ryan Fieldhouse opened to Northwestern University students in April. Now, the Walter Athletics Center, which is connected to the Ryan Fieldhouse and was also designed by Perkins+Will, has opened as well.
Digger Blog
AUGUST 14, 2018
Komatsu has introduced a Dash-8 generation of its compact seven-tonne wheeled loader. Komatsu has introduced a Dash-8 generation of its compact seven-tonne wheeled loader.
BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2018
While the state of Pennsylvania will adopt the 2015 IECC energy efficiency building code on Oct. 1, its largest city, Philadelphia, has opted to adopt the newer 2018 IECC standard. Philadelphia is one of the first jurisdictions to move to the latest code. The new state code represents at least a 28% efficiency improvement. The new codes include several provisions impacting lighting, according to a press release from Legrand.
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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?
Construction Dive
AUGUST 14, 2018
Developer Oak View Group, which named Skanska-AECOM Hunt general contractor, said including locker rooms and storage was one factor hiking costs.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2018
In addition to a residential driveway and walkway, snowmelt was the perfect solution for a miniature railroad system throughout the homeowner’s property
Construction Dive
AUGUST 14, 2018
The school board first denied Jacobs the contract in June after members said the selection process had not been thorough enough.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 14, 2018
U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers' researchers, leading a building team that recently completed the 3D printing of 9.5-ft-tall reinforced concrete walls for a 32-ft x 16-ft deployable barracks, are setting their sights on their next project--3D printing of concrete roof beams--even before they have put the precast concrete lid on the printed walls.
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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.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 14, 2018
The first major automotive supplier manufacturing facility to be constructed in Flint, MI in more than 30 years will employ about 600 workers. - Read: Lear Corporation Celebrates New Michigan Seat Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 14, 2018
More than 200 firefighters and specialist rescue teams struggled through huge amounts of debris left by a collapsed 90-m-tall A-frame pylon and around 100 m of decks on either side.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 14, 2018
Turn5 will create more than 100 jobs in the region with its new 365,000-square-foot distribution center in Lenexa, KS. - Read: Kansas City Area Lands New eCommerce Fulfillment Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
Revit OpEd
AUGUST 14, 2018
If we use Review Warnings often enough, and we should be, we'll run into this warning eventually. Check the item and Click Show to have Revit try to find a view to show it in. Once it is selected we can either drag the Tag where it is suppose to go or Click the Show Related Warnings button on the ribbon to show the dedicated warning it has again. When this warning is isolated like this the dialog includes the Move to Room button.
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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
AUGUST 14, 2018
Oregon has become the first state in the U.S. to provide a prescriptive path for the construction of hybrid tall-timber buildings.
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 14, 2018
Read about the five attachments you need to survive winter.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 14, 2018
Users of Autodesk's BIM 360 construction management platform now have access construction video and photography captured in Earthcam and TrueLook accounts.
FDR Safety
AUGUST 14, 2018
Safe + Sound Week is OSHA’s nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards in workplaces. If you visit the OSHA website, you’ll find numerous safety related resources available to you and your team.
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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
AUGUST 14, 2018
More than 200 firefighters and specialist rescue teams struggled through huge amounts of debris left by a collapsed 90-m-tall A-frame pylon and around 100 m of decks on either side.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 14, 2018
For most independent estimators, bid day isn’t (as the name suggests) one, crazy day that revolves around a single, prospective job. Unlike general contractors (GCs), who run a team of people grinding out final numbers, these estimators have rolling deadlines and proposals due daily, making every day bid day.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 14, 2018
But developers chafe at new fees to support an added $2.1 billion in infrastructure investments.
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