Construction Business Owner
APRIL 19, 2018
Construction business owners usually begin their industry venture with a long-term vision of what they want their company to do for them. For example, when you buy stock in a public company, you want the stock to earn dividends and increase in value over time. When I coach contractors, I begin by asking, “What is your long-term vision? Can you define where you want your business to be in 5 years?
Lets Build
APRIL 19, 2018
It’s no secret that technology is revolutionising literally every aspect of modern day life. The construction industry, continually being updated and upgraded with the latest technology, is one such example of this. Technology in construction comes with devising innovative new ways of constructing and whilst the changing future of construction is largely unknown, there are.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 19, 2018
Packed with new enhancements, Vista 6.16 improves access to critical information and drives better performance. When you’re the leading construction software provider, it’s imperative to provide your clients with the best tools and resources they need to succeed. That’s why Viewpoint consistently reinvests more of its revenue back into research and development than any other company in our sector.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 19, 2018
A JOC Unit Price Book is a fixed list of detailed construction tasks and associated pricing/costs that is used to estimate costs for individual JOC projects/job orders, associated with a JOC Program. (Note: Costs and line items are typically updated annually). Within a Job Order Contract, JOC, each project/job order requires a detailed line item cost estimate (created by the contractor and reviewed by the owner).
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 19, 2018
?When you’re the leading construction software provider, it’s imperative to provide your clients with the best tools/resources they need to succeed.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 19, 2018
The relatively easy financing process for the Raiders' Las Vegas stadium could motivate other sports teams and cities to build new venues.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2018
The second oldest ballpark in the MLB (and the oldest in the National League) has been undergoing a series of renovations in recent years to update and improve the fan and player experiences. The most recent round of updates took place this offseason between October 2017 and April 2018. The latest construction phase focused on an enhanced concourse and new box seats for the fans, and wider dugouts, two new batting cages, and a new trainers room adjacent to the third base dugout for the players.
Construction Dive
APRIL 19, 2018
One of the primary union targets is the Related Companies, developer of the $25 billion Hudson Yards and increasingly vocal critic of union work policies.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2018
Historically, New York commercial buildings have not needed to offer amenities to stand out. The city served as the office backyard, providing food, fitness, and sub-cellar bowling alley experiences. Now, buildings are full of them. The competition amongst developers and building owners to lease space is so fierce that the need to differentiate is more important than ever.
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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
APRIL 19, 2018
2018 is quickly becoming a banner year for Chicago public transportation. Last month saw the approval for O'Hare's $8.4 billion renovation and this month brings Metra's $84 million in rail construction projects.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2018
Northwestern University recently opened the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Fieldhouse on the university’s Evanston campus. Perkins+Will designed the glass, metal, and stone complex that provides unobstructed views east and north toward Lake Michigan.
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 19, 2018
Editor’s note: I rarely publish guest posts/contributions, largely because the guest post”concept has been badly abused by individuals or agencies seeking to game the search engine optimization system. However, Chuck Winkles of New Life Painting approached me through the proper channels — namely referencing someone I know — and this worthy contribution could only be written […].
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2018
The airport experience has evolved over the years in an attempt to ease the tribulations associated with air travel. Airports are no longer defined by fast-food restaurants and duty-free shops; they have become something more akin to shopping malls, with luxury retail stores and expensive, sit-down restaurants. Exhibit A: The first Johnnie Walker store in the U.S. recently opened in Miami International Airport’s North Terminal.
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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 Marketing Ideas
APRIL 19, 2018
I can say I have 100,000 US architectural, engineering and construction businesses in my database, because I do. A few years ago, I purchased a list of emails from a service provider who delivered exactly what he said he would deliver. Of course, having these names means almost nothing for my business, other than (if […].
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2018
AEM has announced the addition of the Las Vegas Festival Grounds for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 slated for March 10-14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Festival Grounds are located on the Las Vegas Strip adjacent to the Circus Circus Hotel and will replace the space lost in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Gold Lot which has become part of the convention center's expansion project.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2018
International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman and California-based firm Dougherty are pleased to announce the intent to merge their practices. The merger will significantly build upon the established practices—particularly K12 and higher education design—of both firms and diversify their combined expertise, particularly in California. The combined firm will total over 1000 employees, adding enhanced resources, client value, and opportunities for employees.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2018
USA Today reports this morning about 70 percent of Puerto Rico's power has been restored, but officials say it could take up to 36 hours to fully restore power after an excavator operated by D. Grimm , a civil land and energy contractor based in Conroe, Texas, took down a transmission line while working to restore power to the island on Wednesday.
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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.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2018
Originally built in stages between 1928 and 1932, the University of Minnesota’s Pioneer Hall became an outdated facility that did not meet building codes, wasn’t handicap accessible, and was lacking in many comforts students wanted.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2018
Jim Brown is the new president of Okada America, replacing Tony Neikirk. Brown had been executive VP. Neikirk will serve as a consultant through the transition. Brown’s previous experience includes engineering, general management and outside sales of construction and mining equipment. He has served in upper management for engineering personnel, national accounts, product marketing, service center facilities and sales and service departments.
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2018
The International Living Future Institute has unveiled a new Zero Carbon Certification. The Zero Carbon Certification provides greater flexibility around project fuel types (for existing projects) and placement and ownership of offsetting renewables than ILFI’s Reveal and the Zero Energy Certifications, the Institute said in a news release. The new certification is the first worldwide Zero Carbon third-party certified standard, ILFI says.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2018
United Rentals has posted its financial results for the first quarter 2018. Total revenue was $1.734 billion and rental revenue was $1.459 billion for the first quarter, compared with $1.356 billion and $1.166 billion, respectively, for the same period last year.
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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!
Business Facilities
APRIL 19, 2018
The expansion will create over 200 jobs and make the operation one of the largest laboratories for preclinical and clinical drug development testing in the U.S. - Read: WuXi AppTec Expands New Jersey Site at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 19, 2018
AEM has announced the addition of the Las Vegas Festival Grounds for Conexpo 2020 slated for March 10-14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Festival Grounds are located on the Las Vegas Strip adjacent to the Circus Circus Hotel and will replace the space lost in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Gold Lot, which has become part of the convention center's expansion project.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 19, 2018
The company is being recognized for its commitment to sharing expertise with, and shifting the perception of, the manufacturing industry.
ENR Construction
APRIL 19, 2018
Some say first-of-a-kind report on pay and bonus trends may be simplistic, but others see it as a wakeup call for needed action on women in construction.
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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
APRIL 19, 2018
City of Boise and firm of Brown and Caldwell recognized for national engineering excellence.
ENR Construction
APRIL 19, 2018
Bill would freeze airport grants at $3.35B but potential amendment would raise that figure.
Safety Services Company
APRIL 19, 2018
Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. Whether you're an experienced professional, or new on the job, today we're going to offer something for everyone! This week, we're going to cover 5 of the top 10 OSHA fines, and how you can avoid them. #10: HAZARD COMMUNICATION.
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