Mon.Dec 11, 2017

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Proprietary Trench Support Systems Used in Construction

The Constructor

Innovative trench support systems have been developed within the past two decades. New proprietary systems over the traditional methods have been.

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Job Order Contracting – JOC – Should be a Contractors Opportunity to shine!

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting – JOC – Should be a Contractors Opportunity to shine! With 4BT’s OpenJOC(tm) LEAN Job Order Contracting tools and services, contractor shine and owner benefit… each and every time! OpenJOC Job Order Contracting enables contractors an opportunity to shine. On-demand, open, transparent, and quality service delivery is the “moment of truth”, a moment that will reoccur each and every time JOC contractors interact with real property owners and buildin

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Precast Concrete Walls – Connections and Structural Actions

The Constructor

The precast concrete walls gain higher in-plane stiffness providing higher stability for the precast buildings. Connections and structural actions of.

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Construction Backlog Surges, Sets Record in Third Quarter

Construction Equipment

Providing more evidence of a strengthening economy, Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) released today has set a record as it expanded to 9.45 months during the third quarter of 2017, up 9.8 percent from the second quarter to the longest backlog reading in the eight-year history of the series. CBI is up by 0.8 months, or 9.2 percent, on a year-over-year basis.

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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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Automated Material Management and Handling in Construction Projects

The Constructor

The automated material management is a part of computer integrated construction (CIC). It involves automated material identification system and the.

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San Francisco Issues Rules for High-Rise Foundations

ENR Construction

The city and county Dept. of Building Inspection issued interim guidelines and procedures for structural, geotechnical and seismic-hazard engineering design review for new buildings, 240 ft or taller.

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Detroit's economic improvement a boon to its hotel sector

BD+C

The Detroit Foundation Hotel, an adaptive reuse and merging of two historic buildings, has emerged as one of the hotter downtown boutique spots serving the Motor City’s recovery. The five-story, 100-key hotel, which opened on May 12, recently took home best honors in the Upscale category at the 37 th annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design.

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PNT and MiFi Allow Drones to Inspect Railroads

Construction Equipment

Perspective Navigation Technology (PNT) has answered a challenge that the Union Pacific Railroad and other industries that work in and around heavy metal structures encounter. The UP railroad was using drones guided by GPS technology to inspect bridges but found that the GPS signals between the drone and the operator were getting distorted or cut by the steel structures.

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Is this the world’s most humane prison?

BD+C

The design of the new Storstrøm Prison in Gundslev, Denmark echoes the structure and scale of a small provincial community to stimulate the urge and ability to rejoin society after serving a prison sentence. The prison, described by project architect C.F. Møller as “the world’s most humane prison,” is designed to accommodate around 250 inmates.

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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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Redevelopment Plans for Belmont Park Unveiled

Construction Equipment

And they're off. The National Hockey League's New York Islanders and the New York City Football Club have revealed plans to bring back the glory days of the racetrack's underused property. Each group submitted their proposal to the Empire State Development group and local officials on Sunday. The New York City Football Club hopes to transform part of the property into a 26,000 seat open-air stadium for its professional soccer team, as well as retail, entertainment and community space.

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Technology and higher ed: The 2030 Challenge

BD+C

Over the past several decades Higher Education institutions have had to keep up with the pace of rapidly changing technologies, with the pace increasing even more in recent years. I see the next wave of advances coming from the world of Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). As pedagogies continue to evolve over time, technology increasingly becomes an early influence as institutions evaluate their programs, faculty, students and even spaces.

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WORKPLACE WELLNESS IS KEY

Safety Services Company

The last several decades have seen an increase in unhealthy lifestyle epidemics, such as poor nutrition, smoking, frequent alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise. As a result, chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are more prevalent than ever, and are creating a significant burden on workplaces across the country. Many business are noticing that poor lifestyle choices are contributing to increases in health-related work expenses, reduced productivity, and more frequent days of m

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Global hotel construction pipeline is growing

BD+C

Lodging Econometrics' (LE) Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which compiles the construction pipeline for every country and market in the world, states that the Total Pipeline stands at 12,427 Projects/2,084,940 Rooms, up 8% by projects Year-Over-Year (YOY). There are 5,885 Projects/1,086,966 Rooms Under Construction, up 9% by projects YOY.

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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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Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

Business Facilities

Photo: Visit Bloomington. Incorporated in 1949, Hoosier Energy is a Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) whose electric generation plants provide energy solutions to central and southern Indiana. Hoosier Energy serves as the wholesale power provider for virtually every county south of I-70, providing reliable, abundant and affordable electricity to industrial, commercial and residential consumers.

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Construction backlog surges, sets record in third quarter

BD+C

Providing more evidence of a strengthening economy, Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) set a record as it expanded to 9.45 months during the third quarter of 2017, up 9.8 percent from the second quarter to the longest backlog reading in the .

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New accounting standards affect leased vehicles

Contractor Magazine

Both the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Financial Standards Accounting Board (FASB) have recently issued new accounting standards related to lease assets.

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Steel-timber composite system proposed for mid- and high-rise buildings

BD+C

A new report and a video presentation support the concept of a steel and timber composite system for mid- and high-rise buildings. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) recently released the report which proposes a system consisting of structural steel columns and beams that support a Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) floor system, creating a flat soffit condition.

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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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What got you here won’t get you there

Contractor Magazine

Look around your business. You have reached a certain level at this exact moment in time (whether you’re at the point in your business where you want to be or even if you have fallen short of your goals).

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Transforming hospital and healthcare delivery spaces

BD+C

E4H Environments for Health Architecture , an architecture firm focused exclusively on healthcare, recently released seven predictions for healthcare facility design trends in 2018.

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Construction Employers Add 8,000 Jobs In November, Hourly Earnings Rise

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 24,000 jobs in November to the highest level since November 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that tight margins are keeping firms from paying even more to attract hard-to-find workers, noting that efforts to cut tax rates should help lead to higher average hourly earnings for the sector. “Employment and pay in construction have risen more rapidly over the p

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EngiSSol 2.0 is a useful software for structural analysis

Construction Cost Estimating

EngiSSol has developed 2D Frame Analysis Dynamic Edition. This construction program applies improved finite elements (beam elements) with the purpose of carrying out static and dynamic analysis of beams, frames and trusses. It is very recognized due to it’s simple interface and smooth customization. Analysis features: • Employs exceedingly flexible, general, finite element method • Perform static and dynamic analysis of multi span beams, 2D trusses and 2D frames • Modal analysis and eigen values

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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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Final Gap Bridged in Salt Lake City’s Expansive Urban Trail System

ENR Construction

Completion of the Jordan River Parkway trail also creates one of the largest urban trail systems in the U.S.

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Aptora Launches Black Belt Contracting

Contractor Magazine

This exclusive business social networking website was designed for service companies and contractors.

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Litigation Funders See Big Future in US Construction

ENR Construction

Should the costs of third-party lawsuit funding be recoverable, too?

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ENR New York Announces 2018 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

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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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Women in Construction Operations to Launch New Northern California Chapter

ENR Construction

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Women in Construction Operations to Launch New Northern California Chapter

ENR Construction

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Hydropower Facility Near Juneau Headed Toward 2018 Construction

ENR Construction