Tue.Jan 29, 2019

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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Take a Short Quiz on Construction Trends and Statistics and See How Much You Know. Ever wonder…. What is the largest construction related project? How long did it take? How much did it cost? Do you know just how large the construction industry is or what it’s projected to be in the near future? Ever consider what influences construction labor shortages ?

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GenieBelt and APROPLAN merge to create a new force in construction technology

Lets Build

We are extremely proud to announce that GenieBelt and APROPLAN have agreed to enter into a merger agreement that will give customers an end-to-end digital solution covering the construction phase with on-site planning, progress communication, and on-site follow-up communication. LetsBuild will be our new name, upon the completion of the merger. We believe.

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Nod given to what could be US' tallest mass timber building

Construction Dive

The 21-story Milwaukee project demonstrates that mass timber allowances in the next edition of the International Building Code could see more wood high-rise proposals approved across U.S. cities.

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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Take a Short Quiz on Construction Trends and Statistics and See How Much You Know.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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The Dotted Line: Putting together the pieces of a modular project contract

Construction Dive

Despite prefab's popularity, many legal aspects of the dynamic building method are still being sorted out among industry and legal experts. Until then, the dotted line is sometimes a blurred line.

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Woman-Founded Software Company Chooses Indiana For Expansion

Business Facilities

MomentPath will expand its operations in Carmel, IN, hiring up to 50 new employees by 2022. - Read: Woman-Founded Software Company Chooses Indiana For Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Registration now open for LEED v4.1 for New Construction and Interior Spaces

BD+C

Project registration for LEED v4.1 for both new construction projects as well as interior spaces with LEED v4.1 BD+C and LEED v4.1 ID+C is now open.

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NY Gov. Cuomo backs Bronx-Manhattan rail project

Construction Dive

The Pennsylvania Access Project involves the construction of four new Metro-North Railroad stations and modification of existing infrastructure.

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Here's what $41M will buy you in the OMA-designed Avery tower in SF

BD+C

Developer Related California is looking to ride the wave of recent record-breaking penthouse mega deals. Following a $55 million penthouse sale at 70 Vestry in New York and a $35 million deal at The Century in Los Angeles—both Related properties—the developer is aiming to fetch $41 million for a top-floor residence in The Avery , a 618-foot residential tower designed by Rem Koolhaas' OMA.

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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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Caterpillar 2018 Sales “Biggest Miss” in a Decade

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar’s sales and revenues in Q4 of 2018 reached $14.3 billion, compared with $12.9 billion in 2017, an 11 percent increase. Full year sales and revenues were $54.7 billion, up 20 percent from $45.5 billion in 2017.

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Nexteer Automotive Opens New Production Facility In India

Business Facilities

Nexteer Automotive recently celebrated the opening of its new production facility in Chennai, India, where it expects to create 150 jobs by the end of this year. - Read: Nexteer Automotive Opens New Production Facility In India at BusinessFacilities.com.

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AEM Kicks off its Year-Long 125th Anniversary Celebration

Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) kicked off its year-long 125th anniversary celebration beginning today, January 28. To commemorate its 125th year, each month, AEM will feature an interview with one of its volunteer leaders.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Uponor, Zurn, Curo, Weil-McLain, California Faucets, Azuga

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery highlights these products: opposing-port tees for PEX hydronic systems; a digital specification tool for commercial plumbing; a mobile field management app; corrosion-resistant indirect-fired water heaters; brass finishes for kitchen faucets; and a wireless dashboard camera with real-time driving activity.

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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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Terex Relocates Service Center to Kent

Construction Equipment

The Terex Service Center in Seattle has been relocated to Kent, Washington, and now allows upgrades to service, inspection capabilities, and support for a broader market of equipment owners. The relocation follows the opening of a new Terex Service Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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Tall Buildings Council Offers Nearly Everything You Might Want to Know About Skyscrapers

ENR Construction

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, in its 2018 CTBUH Tall Building Year in Review, found that 18 supertall buildings 300 meters or taller completed construction last year—a record number that beats 2017, but only by three.

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The details about bills of quantities

Construction Cost Estimating

With the measurement of quantities, the total price can be evaluated more elaborately & precisely to give cost feedback on the job, that at the same time can be applied numerically in cost planning of other works. Bills of quantities offer the best possible ways to manage the cost of variations in the contract. It is extensively utilized for various post-tender work like material scheduling; construction planning; cost analysis; and cost planning.

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The Colorado School of Mines CoorsTek Center opens

BD+C

The CoorsTek Center, a four-story education and research facility on the Colorado School of Mines campus, has officially been completed.

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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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Curtain Raised on London Music Center Concept by Diller Scofidio + Renfro

ENR Construction

The Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra and Guildhall School of Music & Drama recently released Diller Scofidio + Renfro's first conceptual design for the proposed Centre for Music in London.

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ServiceTitan Announces Pantheon 2019 Date, Location

Contractor Magazine

Management software platform for home service contractors plans biggest user conference yet.

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Virginia Launches $1B in I-95, Capital Beltway Projects

ENR Construction

Toll road specialist Transurban will design, build, maintain and fund three of the projects.

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Remains of The World’s Largest Earthmoving Machine

Construction Equipment

Miner’s Memorial Park in McConnelsville, Ohio houses the largest single-bucket digging machine ever made. The bucket, called the “Big Muskie Bucket,” weighs 230 tons, and according to Only In Your State, was once attached to a machine that stood 22 stories high.

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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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Tall Buildings Council Offers Nearly Everything You Might Want to Know About Skyscrapers

ENR Construction

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, in its 2018 CTBUH Tall Building Year in Review, found that 18 supertall buildings 300 meters or taller completed construction last year—a record number that beats 2017, but only by three.

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PHOTO: Remains of The World’s Largest Earthmoving Machine

Construction Equipment

Miner’s Memorial Park in McConnelsville, Ohio houses the largest single-bucket digging machine ever made. The bucket, called the “Big Muskie Bucket,” weighs 230 tons, and according to Only In Your State, was once attached to a machine that stood 22 stories high.

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Construction Economics for the Week of February 4, 2019

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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GZA Names New Executive Leaders

ENR Construction

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. recently named Patrick F. Sheehan as chief executive officer.

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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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Virginia Launches $1B in Highway Expansions on I-95, Capital Beltway

ENR Construction

Toll road specialist Transurban will design, build, maintain and fund three of the projects.