Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 29, 2018

With some jobsites getting tighter, particularly in urban areas, contractors rely on compact equipment that can access confined spaces and still have the power to get the job done efficiently. Today’s compact excavators are designed to overcome challenges when working in confined spaces where larger equipment cannot fit. This is evident by the dramatic increase of compact excavators in the past 30 years, replacing many tasks previously done with loader backhoes.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 29, 2018

A recent study released by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute (MEPI) asked what are the potential economic consequences of a highly automated construction industry, using data from the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 29, 2018

Despite ongoing efforts by construction firms and law enforcement, the number of heavy equipment theft reports in the United States continues to grow. In 2016, more than 11,574 pieces of heavy equipment were reported as stolen through the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 29, 2018

AgTech Scientific will invest $5 million in a state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot hemp-products development and manufacturing facility in Paris, KY. - Read: Industrial Hemp Operation Will Create 271 Jobs In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 29, 2018

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Friday it has granted the National Asphalt Pavement Association's (NAPA) request for exemptions from two requirements of the hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for all drivers transporting asphalt and related materials and equipment. The first exemption requested by NAPA allows asphalt haulers to use 30 minutes or more of on-duty waiting time to satisfy the requirement for the 30-minute rest break, provided they do not perform any

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 29, 2018

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported a construction worker Friday afternoon to Jackson Memorial Hospital after a report came in that he was trapped under building materials on a PAC Comm (PAC) job site near the Miami International Airport. Reports by the Miami-Dade police said the man's legs were crushed. See the Local10.com report below.

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BD+C

JANUARY 29, 2018

The U.S. economy grew by 2.3% in 2017, while fixed investment increased at a annual rate of 7.9%, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. .

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2018

Harris County, which encompasses Houston, has implemented similar rules, though the city was exempted from those regulations.

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BD+C

JANUARY 29, 2018

Last week, vertical transportation giant thyssenkrupp debuted a novel technology that could transform its parts and materials supply chain in dense urban environments. As part of a U.S. Senate Field Hearing on automotive innovation, January 24 at the Washington (D.C.) Auto Show 2018, thyssenkrupp showcased its newly developed self-driving delivery robot.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 29, 2018

Trimble has announced the Trimble Connect for HoloLens and a new hard hat solution for Microsoft HoloLens designed to improve the utility of mixed-reality for practical field applications. “With the rise in acceptance for mixed-reality solutions in business today, the need for 3D visualization outside the office is driving this next wave of Trimble innovation," says Aviad Almagor, director of Trimble's Mixed-Reality Program.

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BD+C

JANUARY 29, 2018

Just as people everywhere are making resolutions to improve their lives—both personally and professionally—in 2018, why not do the same for your firm’s marketing efforts? Doing what matters most: fixing what’s broken and adding what’s missing can make your marketing more effective than ever. With the goal of improving the impact and effectiveness, here are 14 marketing resolutions to consider embracing in 2018.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2018

Everywhere you look at AHR Expo 2018 you see the transformation of products and services; our complete industry intertwined and being transformed with the Internet of Things (IoT).

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BD+C

JANUARY 29, 2018

Passengers on Pegasus Airlines Flight 8622 found themselves in a scary situation on Jan. 13, 2018 when the Boeing 737-800 they were riding in slid off the runway and ended up teetering precariously on a small cliff above the Black Sea. None of the 168 passengers or crew were injured in the accident and, silver lining number two, the city of Trabzon, Turkey may just get a new library out of the incident.

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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?

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 29, 2018

Oshkosh Corporation reports its 2018 first quarter net income was $56.4 million, compared to $19.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Consolidated net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 were $1.59 billion, an increase of 30.9 percent compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The Company reported double-digit percentage sales growth in the defense, access equipment and commercial segments.

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BD+C

JANUARY 29, 2018

Skanska USA will complete the AECOM-designed Virginia Tech Carilion Biomedical Research Addition on the Virginia Tech Carilion Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, Va. The primary focus of the new four-story, 140,000-sf building is to provide state-of-the-art research facilities for enhanced biomedical research programs in five major thematic areas.

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 29, 2018

New techniques in reviewing employees are eliminating the stigma surrounding evaluations and creating a happier working environment.

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BD+C

JANUARY 29, 2018

A few years ago, when the Mukilteo School District hired DLR Group to design a new, 600-student kindergarten center , I was excited and—honestly—a little terrified. Recognizing the growing needs for early learners, Mukilteo School District decided on the idea of the kindergarten center in tandem with the passage of new state laws for all-day kindergarten.

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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.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2018

Silica is an extremely common mineral compound found throughout numerous industries and applications across the globe. It exists in nature primarily as quartz, although in many areas it is a major component in sand. It is the second most common mineral in the earth’s crust. Occupationally, it affects approximately 2.3 million individuals in the United States alone.

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BD+C

JANUARY 29, 2018

A new publication is intended to help build K-12 schools with advanced levels of energy savings. Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings – Achieving Zero Energy , is a joint effort by ASHRAE, AIA, IES, and USGBC, with support and funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). It is the first in a series of guides that is tailored to the design and creation of zero energy buildings.

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 29, 2018

Modern business technology, designed to help maintain important documents, is relieving stress for landscaping business owners and managers.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2018

Despite financial and other obstacles, CTA officials said construction of 5.3-mile Red Line project could start in 2019.

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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!

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 29, 2018

John Deere launched a contest encouraging contractors, landscapers and other pros to get involved with community.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 29, 2018

In this construction video tutorial, you will come to know the variation among carpet area and plinth area as well as types of area included and excluded in carpet and plinth area. Carpet area means the actual utilized area of a building. Floor area is similar to carpet area. Built up Area is the carpet area along with the width of outer walls and the balcony.

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 29, 2018

Recent ATV thefts from an equipment dealership could be connected to similar crimes in multiple states.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 29, 2018

Citing customer demand, Pettibone brings back it's traversing telehandler at World of Concrete 2018.

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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!

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2018

The Associated Builders and Contractors said contractors trying to win work face a more level playing field without mandated project labor agreements.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 29, 2018

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