Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Job Order Contracting done right, that’s what the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Framework is all about. An open, objective, independent and verifiable JOC Cost Estimating, Project Management, and Document Management System for real property owners, architects, contractors, facilities management, and oversight groups. OpenJOC uses common, standardized terms, definitions, and data architectures (CSI Masterformat licensee) to minimize cross discipline data gaps and errors and to improve

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BD+C

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Walk into just about any newly built or renovated multifamily complex these days and you’d think you’ve walked into a well-appointed hotel. Pools, spas, workout studios, coffee bars, lounges, study spaces, rooftop terraces, party rooms, chefs kitchens, blazing-fast WiFi—these amenities and more are becoming increasingly commonplace in the amenities “arms race” occurring in the multifamily sector.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 19, 2017

How do you celebrate the success of a massive 818,000-square-foot United States Postal Service Distribution Center ? At The Korte Company, you start by recognizing the men and women who made it all possible.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Many businesses are looking to streamline operations, simplify processes, and cut costs. To achieve this, the need for seamless software solutions is paramount. For firms looking to propel their architectural design services to new heights and levels of sophistication, a consolidated cloud-based platform is a valuable asset. Let’s take a look at three specific reasons why the cloud is a smart choice. .

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The big iron manufacturers are spending big money to bring driverless construction equipment into the everyday construction site, but a 10-person start-up company in San Francisco just may dart around them to provide contractors with autonomous capabilities for already owned vehicles.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 19, 2017

University of Minnesota researchers conducted a study to determine if Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) messages could be an effective way to get drivers to pay attention to hazards and workers in roadway work zones. Funded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), researchers began by identifying ideal design guidelines for any in-vehicle messaging system.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 19, 2017

One of the curious things about the Nation’s Capital is that, unlike many older U. S. cities, Washington, D. C., never had any industry to speak of—unless you count the manufacture of hot air as an industry. In the District of Columbia, you don’t see those wonderful 19th-century Italianate factories that dot the cityscapes of Boston, New York, Baltimore, Chicago—strong-boned, high-ceilinged brick edifices that convert into magnificent loft apartments, condominiums, and mixed-use centers.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Elon Musk had a good Thursday. First, Musk tweeted that his second boring machine is ready for use and has named it Line-Storm. Like the Boring Company's first tunnel boring machine, Godot, tunnel boring machine Line-Storm is named after a poem, specifically on written by Robert Frost titled A Line-storm Song. (I don't get it, either but it's his machine to name.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Dubai’s skyline will claim another architectural world title in 2020 when construction completes on the world’s tallest building with a ceramic facade. The twisted mixed-use Wasl Tower will rise 300 meters and comprise a five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel, private residences, and a variety of restaurants. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage both the hotel and residences.

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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 Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 19, 2017

There’s a phrase in business management advice: “Be slow to hire, fast to fire” A Google keyword search on this topic takes us to a top ranked article from the Harvard Business Review, advising this strategy, followed by (to my relief) a contradictory article in Forbes by Liz Ryan. The reality in business, I think, […].

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BD+C

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking formal code proposals toward the development of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). Both UPC and UMC are American National Standard (ANSI) designated model codes. All proposals recommending new text, revised text, or the deletion of text must be written in legislative format and clearly state the reason behind the recommendation.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Exmark introduced the Lazer Z diesel zero-turn mower at the GIE+EXPO in six models.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 19, 2017

After seven months of steady growth in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) paused in September. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the September ABI score was 49.1, down from a score of 53.7 in the previous month.

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

William J. Gilbane, Jr. will be honored as the 2017 ENR New England Legacy Award winner on Dec. 12 during the ENR New England Best Project’s awards event on Dec. 12 in Boston.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Sunbelt Outdoor Products is partnering with Michelin to deliver the Tweel airless turf tire in four sizes.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

JE Dunn Construction began work on the Polsinelli office interiors before the exterior of the new high-rise was complete—and the exterior was being built by another contractor.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 19, 2017

DanoneWave, the newly combined business unit of the U.S. dairy operation of global food company Danone and legacy WhiteWave Foods, will invest up to $60 million in its plant-based beverage manufacturing operation in Rockingham County, VA. The company will add new production capacity and expand its warehouse at the Mt. Crawford facility. The company also considered Pennsylvania for the project, which is expected to create up to 49 new jobs.

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The Auraria Higher Education Center in Denver features the nation’s only academic library that’s shared by three institutions of higher learning—the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Community College of Denver.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Fort Wayne Metals, which produces precision wire, strands and cables for the medical device industry, has announced plans to expand its Allen County, IN operations, creating up to 337 new jobs by 2021. The company, which was established in Fort Wayne in 1946 and now has operations across the world, will invest $51.1 million to expand and enhance its northeast Indiana operations.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Visit the Propane Education & Research Council in Booth 7094 to learn why propane is a major-league fuel.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The Basin Creek water treatment plant in Butte, Mont., is the first in the country to install a ceramic membrane filtration system.

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Fireframes® Aluminum Series provides a barrier to radiant and conductive heat transfer. The narrow profiles allow unlimited areas of glazing in fire separations.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo., is one of the Denver metro area’s favorite destinations for day trips and big-name concerts.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Mean Green Mowers unveils its new ReVolt wide-area walk-behind mower at GIE+EXPO.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Provo’s Westside Connector, also called the Lakeside Parkway, improves access to Provo Municipal Airport and the southwest part of town.

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Dinosaur fans can have a great time at the $10-million, 10,825-sq-ft Moab Giants Dinosaur Park and Track Museum.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The new freeway interchange at Interstate 25 and Fillmore Street in Colorado Springs has improved traffic flow and safety.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The new headquarters of The Colorado Health Foundation is environmentally conscious from the ground up.

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