Tue.Jul 25, 2017

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Building the United States

Construction Business Owner

It’s said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to the construction industry’s positive impact on the lives of Americans, Mike Rydin, founder and CEO of HCSS, a construction industry software company, sees undeniable beauty. “Infrastructure is how we move, and [it is] essential to the growth of our nation,” said Rydin. “The construction industry makes it possible for communities to have drinking water, constructs cell towers to improve communication and builds the roads, rails

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Coolest offices around the world

Lets Build

We all know the boring offices that are plain, simple and doesn’t try to lift the spirits of the workers at all. At GenieBelt, we have done some research on interesting and cool offices around the world that you can take a look at, and maybe get inspired for your own office. All of these offices are interesting in different ways. It can be where they are build, how they are decorated, the size or simply how they have been repurposed.

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Managing workplace change: The three C's to building trust

BD+C

Changes in the workplace can be chaotic at times. Employees often worry about changes for a variety of reasons. In some cases, it’s doubt that the change will lead to improvements. Or they are concerned that the change will hinder their work or ultimately endanger their job security. While some caution may be warranted, and concern can indicate care for the company, there have been countless cases where fear leads to internal resistance and failure.

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Rover Pipeline Construction Halted in W. Virginia

Construction Equipment

West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection issued a stop activity order to Energy Transfer Partners regarding the company's already delayed $4.2 billion Rover Pipeline. The order was made public on Monday in a U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filing citing noted sediment deposits and improper erosion controls, and other violations.

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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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What's your employer value proposition?

BD+C

Does your firm struggle to attract the smart, capable people you need to take your business to a higher level of success? You’re not alone. Hiring and retaining talent is one of the top challenges faced by most professional services firms. In fact, it’s second only to attracting new business according to Hinge’s latest research study.

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Healthcare technology: Preparing for the world of tomorrow

BD+C

The healthcare industry has undergone a technology renaissance. What once encompassed patient scheduling and payment software has evolved into a myriad of applications and IoT devices (internet of things) that are often critical to the delivery of healthcare services. These changes to the healthcare industry have increased the need for IT infrastructure and data center capacity.

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Discounts, marketing and/or trust: Which comes first?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Darren Slaughter has posted an article where he argues that you should be cautious about offering any discount offer until you have earned prospective clients’ trust. He says discount claims on websites will be met with disbelief, while the savings for immediate response may spur a quicker close if you have built trust in the […].

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Co-living arrives in Queens: Common adds two new co-living homes

BD+C

As shared living grows in popularity, Common, a co-living company that provides community-minded shared living options, has added two new coliving homes to its portfolio. Common Lincoln, the company’s seventh Brooklyn offering, and Common Cornelia, the first Common co-living home in Queens, are the newest of Common’s 14 homes that span New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Chicago.

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Long Island Rail Road Gets Long Awaited $5.6 Billion Update

Construction Equipment

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the historic $5.6 billion transformation of the Long Island Rail Road as part of New York's $100 billion infrastructure progam is ready to leave the station. “The LIRR is the backbone of the region's economy, and the strength and resiliency of Long Island requires bold, transformative investments to bolster our transportation network," said the govenor.

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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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Geotechnical solutions prevent building distress due to expansive clay soils

BD+C

Each year, billions of dollars in damage to building foundations and structures is caused by shrinking and swelling behavior caused by clay soil.

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Vermeer Damage Defense System for Tub and Horizontal Grinder Operations

Construction Equipment

Vermeer Damage Defense system initiates shutdown of a tub and horizontal grinder if the hammermill comes in contact with metal while grinding. Available as an option, the system idles down the engine, reverses the infeed or tub, and disengages the clutch. Operators can adjust the sensitivity settings for application conditions. The system can be factory-installed or retrofitted, and it is integrated into the grinder’s controls system.

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Building Health

Contractor Magazine

Wait, am I using “building” as a noun or a verb? Both! "Building Health" is a topic that is going to dominate our future.

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Moderating economic growth triggers construction forecast downgrade for 2017 and 2018

BD+C

The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast projects annual growth in the 3.5 percent to 4.0 percent range for the remainder of 2017 as well as for 2018, with a slower growing commercial/industrial market, and an institutional sector facing several challenges. While some slowdown in the commercial sector was anticipated for 2017 and 2018, it was expected to be offset by acceleration in the institutional sector.

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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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Turner’s Second Quarter Building Cost Index Reflects Busy Construction Market

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Turner Construction Company announced that the Second Quarter 2017 Turner Building Cost Index—which measures costs in the nonresidential building construction market in the United States—has increased to a value of 1031. This represents a 1.18 percent quarterly increase from the first quarter 2017 and a 4.88 percent yearly increase from the second quarter 2016.

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Caterpillar Q2 2017 Sales Up $1 Billion Y2Y

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar Inc. today announced second-quarter 2017 sales and revenues of $11.3 billion, compared with $10.3 billion in the second quarter of 2016.

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AIA 2030 Commitment expands beyond 400 architecture firms

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced publication of .

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Austin, Charlotte, Denver Are Tops In BF’s Growth Chart

Business Facilities

Austin, TX has been named the top metro for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report. - Read: Austin, Charlotte, Denver Are Tops In BF’s Growth Chart.

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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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My Safety Internship at PC Construction

PC Construction

This summer, I have been able to hone my safety skills as an intern on a $215 million design-build treatment plant project in Washington, DC. The team on this site has given me incredible responsibility.

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EGGER Building First U.S. Manufacturing Facility In North Carolina

Business Facilities

The manufacturer of wood-based materials will invest $700 million and create 770 jobs at the Davidson County, NC facility. - Read: EGGER Building First U.S. Manufacturing Facility In North Carolina.

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2017 ENR New England Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Region’s dynamic young leaders make a big impact on New England’s construction industry and their communities.

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Construction Delays, but expansion proceeds!

Do

Two large sections of mainline. So, good weather finally showed up which means construction has come to a stand-still (ironic for a railroad, right). Taking a page from the company I work for the Railroad has decided to expand further via M&A activity! That's right, our little railroad has doubled in size thanks to the acquisition of all track and properties belonging to a neighboring railroad.

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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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Coliving arrives in Queens: Common adds two new coliving homes

BD+C

As shared living grows in popularity, Common, a coliving company that provides community-minded shared living options, has added two new coliving homes to its portfolio. Common Lincoln, the company’s seventh Brooklyn offering, and Common Cornelia, the first Common coliving home in Queens, are the newest of Common’s 14 homes that span New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Chicago.

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KaderColumn – A useful construction program for column analysis

Construction Cost Estimating

KaderColumn is a powerful construction program that is created for reinforced concrete tied short columns. It can be used to create the designs of columns based on up to eleven cases of loading comprising of axial load and bending moment implemented about the maximum principle axis. The program allows to build up the column strength interaction diagram (Bending moment-Axial load curve) out of the input data of the cross-section and verify whether all input cases of loading are situated inside th

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How to Take a Vacation as an Independent Professional

Construction Equipment

How to enjoy time off as an independent professional without risking or worrying about your business.

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Electric-Hybrid Wheel Loader Shows Promise in Live Trials

ENR Construction

Volvo CE's venture into battery-powered heavy iron is showing promising results with its LX01 prototype wheel loader.

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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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RFP for JOC Construction Services – ADDENDUM

Job Order Contracting

REGION 19 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. ALLIED STATES COOPERATIVE. 6611 BOEING DRIVE. EL PASO, TX 79925. NOTICE OF ADDENDUM. Addendum No.1 on Request for Proposal # 17-7261 titled Job Order Contracting and Facilities Construction Services – State of Texas – ESC Region 19-Allied States Cooperative which was previously set to close August 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM MST requires the following changes and/or additional information: 1.

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New England City Scoop: Construction Starts in Boston

ENR Construction

Total Construction Spending Forecast to Tumble 16% This Year, the First Year-Over-Year Decline Since 2014.

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New England People: Construction business updates for 07/31

ENR Construction

Job movements and special recognition among construction professionals in New England.