CBRE ranks the hottest multifamily markets for 2020
Construction Dive
JANUARY 6, 2020
Much of this year's multifamily construction, according to the research group, will focus on smaller markets and suburban locales.
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Making it: Gen Z learns by doing
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
Born between 1997-2010, Gen Z are digital natives who are starting their college careers. From TikTok videos to rapid prototyping, Gen Z learns by doing. This fundamental shift in learning style will have an impact on higher-education space planning. Reflecting on my experience as both a student and instructor, I have observed that design schools may provide a road map to preparing your campus for the maker generation.
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California bullet train authority approves $1.6B RFP
Construction Dive
JANUARY 6, 2020
The California High-Speed Rail issued the request for proposals to three design-build groups, even though the Federal Railroad Administration said it would not approve the RFP.
Business Facilities’ Editor: Texas Dominated The Decade
Business Facilities
JANUARY 6, 2020
Editor in Chief Jack Rogers tells News Radio 1080 KRLD that Texas' 2019 State of the Year win is a fitting coda for its dominance in economic development. - Read: Business Facilities’ Editor: Texas Dominated The Decade at BusinessFacilities.com.
Forecasting With Confidence: How Contractors Can Solve Four Common Challenges
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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.
Modular Monitor: Getting 'heads in beds' means building hotels in factories
Construction Dive
JANUARY 6, 2020
When it comes to heralding the advantages of offsite construction, the hospitality segment is checking in newcomers to the method like no other and proving to be the most scalable.
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Retail re-invention: Five questions to ask
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
It is a truth universally acknowledged, even to those of us who make a living designing them, that the traditional enclosed shopping center has courted better prospects. The conventional dumb-bell mall is a development model that has cried out for re-invention for at least the last decade (some would claim longer), and the need for fresh ideas likely passed long ago.
Bombardier To Build Global Manufacturing Center In Ontario
Business Facilities
JANUARY 6, 2020
The 1 million-square-foot facility in the City of Mississauga will have the capacity to build up to 100 aircraft a year and will support thousands of jobs. - Read: Bombardier To Build Global Manufacturing Center In Ontario at BusinessFacilities.com.
EPA Moves to Increase NOx Standards
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 6, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new push to reduce emissions of nitrogen dioxide in heavy trucks, using an “Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” to request input for its Cleaner Trucks Initiative, which would impose new regulations on the diesel engines powering heavy trucks,…
OSHA plans multiple revisions to rules impacting construction industry in 2020
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
OSHA is planning new regulations governing several workplace practices that will impact the construction industry in 2020.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
[VIDEO] Chicago’s Tallest Residential Skyscraper is Complete
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 6, 2020
Construction on Chicago’s One Bennett Park skyscraper is finally complete after three years of building. A timelapse of the project was released following its completion, allowing viewers to watch the entire process in less than one minute.
OSHA and Your Company’s Emergency Action Plan
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 6, 2020
OSHA and Your Company's Emergency Action Plan: What You Need to Know. All employees should feel safe in their workplace. While hazards are unavoidable in certain industries, it's an employer’s responsibility to ensure that accidents are kept to a minimum. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has outlined safety guidelines to ensure the safety of both employees and employers.
Wisconn Roofing Complete, Though Project Still Behind Schedule
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 6, 2020
The roofing on Wisconsin's new manufacturing facility, “Wisconn,” has been completed, according to an announcement by Foxconn Technology Group and construction manager Gilbane Exyte.
5 most popular Life of an Architect podcast episodes of 2019
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
Architects Bob Borson, FAIA , and Andrew Hawkins, AIA, LEED AP , produced 25 episodes of the Life of an Architect podcast in 2019. That's more than 28 hours of content on everything from the legal side of architecture, to presentation tips and techniques, to the construction bid process.
Drive Profitability With a Construction-Specific ERP
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For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. Through integrated back office and field capabilities, you can improve how you bid, plan, staff, run, monitor, and close out self-performing projects, all while improving operational excellence.
ENR Southwest’s 2020 Top Young Professionals
ENR Construction
JANUARY 6, 2020
The next generation of construction industry leaders expands their skill sets and works to build a stronger, more diverse industry while also serving the communities in which they live and work.
Maximize Energy Efficiency in Class A Office Buildings With Modern Building Systems
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
Energy-efficient building design starts with the building envelope, but the building systems have a tremendous impact on energy use as well.
Dive Rewind: Looking back at the top construction headlines of 2019
Construction Dive
JANUARY 6, 2020
Aside from a number of catastrophes, it was a banner year for U.S. construction firms, with many executives reporting that business has never been better.
New website previews 6 ProCONNECT events for 2020
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
ProCONNECT - a series of events that brings developers, builders, contractors, designers, and architects together with experts from building product manufacturers for 1-on-1 discussion of upcoming projects - will premiere March 8 in Dallas.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Old Communal Rammed Earth Buildings in China
Natural Building
JANUARY 6, 2020
Anzhenbao is a 19-century residential building, in Yong’an, southeast China’s Fujian Province. Construction of Anzhenbao started in 1885 and took 14 years to complete. The massive rammed earth building has more than 360 rooms, with some 6,000 square meters of floor space. This residential complex resembles another tradition in China that I wrote about in this article.
Changing Jobs
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
Changing jobs is exciting and terrifying at the same time, particularly if you are making a drastic change either in the type of work or the size of the firm—something I am experiencing at the moment. Today, we are talking about changing jobs, a topic that seems somewhat fitting given that it is the first podcast episode of 2020 and both Andrew and I have changed jobs.
ENR Mountain States Announces 2020 Top Young Professionals Winners
ENR Construction
JANUARY 6, 2020
This year's winners include project managers, BIM specialists, architects, engineers and training experts.
Merger expands HED’s presence in SoCal
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
HED, a national AE firm based in Southfield, Mich., last week disclosed that it has merged with Puchlik Design Associates (PDA), an architectural firm based in Pasadena, Calif., that specializes in healthcare facility design. HED and PDA had previously worked together on a number of projects, and the merger expands HED’s presence in southern California.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Southwest Snapshot for January 2020
ENR Construction
JANUARY 6, 2020
Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/southwest/photos.
States pick up the slack in efficiency policy as federal government lags
BD+C
JANUARY 6, 2020
Despite little action on energy efficiency at the federal level, many states forged ahead with significant policy initiatives in 2019. Among these: · Washington, Colorado, and Hawaii adopted expanded energy and water efficiency standards, including for faucets, commercial kitchen equipment, and computers. · Missouri approved efficiency programs that will help renters and owners of affordable multifamily housing cut costs and energy waste.
What Is Settlement | Causes For Settlement |What Is Soil Settlement & Foundation Settlement
CivilJungle
JANUARY 6, 2020
What Is Settlement? The term settlement is defined as the vertical displacement of the base of a structure, or of the surface of a road or embankment due to the compression and deformation of the underlying soil. When the weight of every structure compresses and deforms the underlying soil, the settlement is irrelevant because the […].
Southwest People: Construction business updates for January 2020
ENR Construction
JANUARY 6, 2020
Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Commercial Construction 2020 Trends: Cannabis Retail, Senior Housing and Restaurant Construction Lead the Way
HardHatChat
JANUARY 6, 2020
Englewood’s business development team attended ICSC’s CenterBuild conference in December, where conversations revolved around retail activity and opportunities in 2020. The event also included ICSC’s 2019 North America Design and Development Awards, where Englewood, along with client American Girl and project partners, was recognized for its work on the American Girl Place store in New York City.
ENR's Southwest City Scoop: Albuquerque
ENR Construction
JANUARY 6, 2020
Dodge offers data on projected 2020 construction starts in the Albuquerque area.
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