Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 29, 2017
Some managers believe that the best methods for empowering employees are training and mentoring. No doubt this has an impact, but outside of all that extra wisdom managers are imparting to their teams, how else can employees be empowered? It might hurt to hear, but sometimes all your employees really need is the right tool for the job and for you to get out of their way.
Lets Build
AUGUST 29, 2017
Society has progressed and evolved in many ways. One significant change has been the increasing presence of women in the business world. Women have progressed in leadership and taken up challenges that were once considered too difficult for them to perform. In 2017, one can observe the resulting change in.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 29, 2017
Recently, Viewpoint’s Henry Ferguson teamed with CRM partner Cosential to tackle the notion of what a CRM does and how CRMs deliver positive ROI in Construction. In harmony with that session we have identified the top five features that a CRM should provide when properly implemented and used, specifically for construction firms like yours. Love.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 29, 2017
There is only one barrier to the efficient management of the built environment… commitment. While BIM has been hyped by vendors and industry alike, technology is not a solution the AECOO sector’s woes. The AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) sector could easily improve its notorious legacy of uniquely low productivity and rampant economic/environment waste with a focus upon LEAN Construction / LEAN Facilities Management.
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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
AUGUST 29, 2017
Growing materials costs and dwindling talent pools coupled with looming political and economic uncertainty is leaving construction leaders grappling with serious challenges. But where there is greater challenge, comes greater opportunity.
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Construction Equipment
AUGUST 29, 2017
Seventy percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released today by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2017
The new Whitby Hotel provides 97,000 sf of hotel space in Midtown Manhattan wrapped up in a limestone façade reflective of the surrounding architecture of the neighborhood. Despite being located in skyscraper-rich Manhattan, the 18-story Whitby hotel has been oriented to emphasize natural light and uses expansive steel-framed windows to deliver abundant daylight to each of its 86 guest rooms.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 29, 2017
The Iowa Economic Development Authority and Governor Kim Reynolds have announced Apple plans to build a $1.3 billion data center in Waukee, Iowa. Apple plans to purchase 2,000 acres of land in Waukee and will also contribute up to $100 million to a newly created Public Improvement Fund dedicated to Waukee community development and infrastructure.
Construction Marketing Ideas
AUGUST 29, 2017
Every business has a culture that defines its uniqueness. Often, the traits that define the founders/principals set the standards for the entire organization. This is reasonable, especially in relatively new or entrepreneurial enterprises, which wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for the drive of the business founders. Eventually, of course, the business generally settles into […].
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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 Equipment
AUGUST 29, 2017
Teletrac Navman , a global software-as-a-service provider that leverages location-based technology for GPS fleet tracking and fleet management solutions, has released findings from its first Telematics Benchmark Report: Global Construction Edition.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 29, 2017
NASA’s challenge to adapt additive manufacturing for robots on Mars is only one sign 3D printing is becoming a reality in construction.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 29, 2017
Seventy percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released today by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2017
The following 12 products represent the latest offerings in ceiling and acoustical systems. . 1. EZ Stab. CertainTeed Ceilings.
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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 Equipment
AUGUST 29, 2017
The Iowa Economic Development Authority and Governor Kim Reynolds have announced Apple plans to build a $1.3 billion data center in Waukee, Iowa. Apple plans to purchase 2,000 acres of land in Waukee and will also contribute up to $100 million to a newly created Public Improvement Fund dedicated to Waukee community development and infrastructure.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 29, 2017
Android Industries and its sister company Avancez will expand their operations in Fort Wayne, IN, creating up to 313 new jobs by the end of 2018. Both companies manufacture and assemble specialty equipment and complex modules for the automotive industry. Photo: Android. The Michigan-based companies, which established a facility for Android Industries in Indiana in 2012, will invest $14.7 million to expand operations in Fort Wayne to support General Motors’ growing local operations.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 29, 2017
Teletrac Navman has released findings from its first Telematics Benchmark Report: Global Construction Edition that indicate that more than half of respondents will be increasing fleet size over the next year. The survey suggests that managing costs (46 percent), growing revenue (30 percent), and business expansion (26 percent) were top business challenges.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 29, 2017
NuVasive, Inc. will expand its San Diego, CA global headquarters, including the creation of an innovation center of excellence where surgeons from around the world will be educated and trained on the latest NuVasive spine technology and procedures designed to drive clinical predictability and improve patients’ lives. Founded in 1997, the medical device company is focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions.
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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 Equipment
AUGUST 29, 2017
Two articles on Quartz Media speak to the before and after effects of hurricanes in Gulf Coast states.
BD+C
AUGUST 29, 2017
Built on 54 acres of land in University Park, Ill., the new Georgia-Pacific distribution center combines a 996,990-sf warehouse with a main office area of 4,340 sf. The new facility is an upgrade over the company’s previous 700,000-sf distribution center.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 29, 2017
Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives provides comprehensive economic development services to 77 of Ohio’s 88 counties. A resource for 25 local electric cooperatives, Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives provides site selectors and business owners with site location assistance. Contact Dennis Mingyar @ dmingyar@ohioec.org or (614) 430-7876. Click here to visit the Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives Location Spotlight.
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 29, 2017
Police learned of a potential car theft from a landscaping company after officers inquired about a truck in a hit-and-run.
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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 29, 2017
A section of international Rhine Valley Railroad started sinking in mid-August as the 10.9-m-dia, 93-m-long bentonite machine worked a few meters below in ground that had been supposedly stabilized by freezing.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2017
Zoeller Pump Company explains when it is advisable to use an automatic or non-automatic submersible pump in your application.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 29, 2017
This year's safety awards honor projects from across the region, including Wyoming, North Dakota, Utah and Idaho.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2017
Industry associations provide ongoing training to help contractors differentiate themselves in the marketplace
ENR Construction
AUGUST 29, 2017
Just weeks after being on the brink of cancellation, Maryland’s Purple Line light-rail project officially has begun construction.
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