HardHatChat

DECEMBER 5, 2017

When it comes to choosing a site for a commercial construction or CRE project, finding the perfect match between a brand or concept and an available space is one of the most important steps in the planning process. And for business owners and developers looking for guidance as they vet different options, there’s no better “matchmaker” to consult than an experienced commercial contractor who can point out the pros and cons of a location and the construction considerations that can make or break a

Site 229

Site Retail Commercial Construction 229

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2017

This year has seen some of the most brutal natural disasters in recent history. Hurricanes and beyond have ripped apart all kinds of construction and infrastructure and plenty of areas in the US face rebuilding: Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico. The reconstruction of these regions will be difficult. An added obstacle? Ordinary weather delays. A hurricane will completely destroy whatever was built, but simple rain or snow and other weather conditions can adversely affect a project as well.

Industrial 175

Industrial Puerto Rico Construction Equipment 175

BD+C

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ten U.S. health systems account for more than $21.5 billion of current and upcoming construction, according to a report from BuildCentral. “The healthcare sector continues to drive a major part of the construction market,” BuildCentral CEO Rick Kang said. “The top health systems have more than $12.3 billion in active projects plus another $9.2 billion in the planning stages.”.

Accounting 89

Accounting Construction Plans 89

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2017

We are constantly pushing digital forms of marketing – email, SEO, etc. – because of its great potential for exposure and leads. But that doesn’t mean offline tactics are ineffective. When done right, offline forms of marketing can see a very good ROI. Here are some of the most effective non-digital tactics for construction businesses. Get Published in a Trade Magazine.

Construction 156

Construction Education Plans Products 156

Advertisement

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.

Software

Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2017

This week we highlight condensing boilers and water heaters: a boiler line that includes smaller sizes for small- to average-size residential applications and light commercial projects; tankless water heaters that directly replace 50- and 75-gal. tank-type water heaters; a stainless-steel boiler line in five sizes; a tankless water heater line with a 0.97 Energy Factor; a stainless-steel, fire tube line in five sizes, plus a combination model; and a compact boiler line for variable primary and p

Products 69

Products Residential Commercial Modeling 69

BD+C

DECEMBER 5, 2017

As cities around the world grow, questions are rising: How many people can one city sustain? Will cities be affordable places for all — and for all activities — or enclaves for only the wealthy? What impact will they have on the environment?

Environment 68

Environment Sustainability 68

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2017

This video by Simon Sinek only indirectly correlates to the observations below. But it reminds us of the power of listening, learning, and experiencing before we draw conclusions. It is an interesting place to be: The Air France business class lounge at Montreal airport, as we prepare for a flight to Paris and then to […].

Airports 59

Airports Drawings US 59

BD+C

DECEMBER 5, 2017

“Students no longer take three scheduled meals a day, preceded or followed by concentrated periods of study,” says Jim Favaro, Principle Architect of UCLA’s new Hedrick Study project. “Young people today want the option of taking meals and studying in fragments of time throughout the day and night.”.

Schedule 61

Schedule 61

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In a recent eletter, Ari Galiper suggested that if you are “chasing” prospects and getting the silent treatment, you should try sending this email: Subj: Apology… Dear [Contact.FirstName], hope you are well. I’m getting in touch with you not to move things forward, but simply to apologize. I think maybe somewhere along the way, I […].

59

59

Advertisement

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.

Industrial

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The biggest consumer of sand is the construction industry, using it for asphalt, concrete, and bricks. It takes about 400,000 pounds of sand to build a house; 60,000 tons for one mile of highway; and 12 million tons for a nuclear power plant. However, we're running short of this mostly overlooked natural resource. The German international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW), has posted a fascinating story on the sand business, titled Could We Run Out Of Sand?

Resource 57

Resource Concrete Housing Industrial 57

Green Industry Professionals

DECEMBER 5, 2017

A Cornell-led team of scientists found that fungicides, commonly thought to have no impact, may affect bumblebee populations.

68

68

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The biggest consumer of sand is the construction industry, using it for asphalt, concrete, and bricks. It takes about 400,000 pounds of sand to build a house, 60,000 tons for one mile of highway, and 12 million tons for a nuclear power plant. However, we're running short of this mostly overlooked natural resource. The German international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW), has posted a fascinating story on the sand business, titled Could We Run Out Of Sand?

Concrete 57

Concrete Resource Housing Industrial 57

Green Industry Professionals

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Police are looking for a man who allegedly strangled a co-worker while on a landscaping job.

69

69

Advertisement

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?

Procurement

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Joseph Dial Jr. of Belton, Missouri, has been indicted by a grand jury on four counts of wire fraud and four counts of major program fraud against the government for attempting to win contracts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers program for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

Contract 55

Contract Missouri Contractors Engineering 55

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Juneau’s remote seaside location and harsh environment posed construction challenges for the team building the Port of Juneau Cruise Ship Berths in the Gastineau Channel.

Airports 49

Airports Safety Environment Construction 49

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In response to worker complaints, OSHA has cited Manafort Brothers Inc., of Plainville, Connecticut for two willful and six serious violations of exposing workers to high levels of mercury during the demolition of a mercury boiler in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

New Hampshire 55

New Hampshire Connecticut OSHA Contractors 55

BD+C

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The Center for Construction Research and Training made available a guide to help employers understand the medical monitoring requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's silica standard for the construction industry. The guide addressing 29 CFR §1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica gives advice on how employers can set up the program for their employees.

OSHA 45

OSHA Employment Safety Industrial 45

Advertisement

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.

Contractors

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The Beaumont Enterprise reports Yesenia Espinoza, a contract worker with Echo Maintenance headquartered in Port Arthur, Texas, was killed Friday while working on ExxonMobil Corp’s refinery in Beaumont, Texas.

Texas 52

Texas Contract Construction 52

Green Industry Professionals

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Two-wire systems are becoming more popular in irrigation with costs being reduced as more systems are introduced.

58

58

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Joseph Dial Jr. of Belton, Mo., has been indicted by a grand jury on four counts of wire fraud and four counts of major program fraud against the government for attempting to win contracts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers program for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

Contract 48

Contract Contractors Engineering 48

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Timing is everything for most projects. But that was especially true for a building designed to house the artifacts of a century-old museum, which ran into trouble early on.

Housing 48

Housing Design 48

Advertisement

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!

Contractors

PC Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Construction is well underway on the Mill240 project in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The rehabilitated mill apartment community, which is situated along the banks of the Merrimack, will build upon the historic former Newark Paper Mill to.

Massachusetts 44

Massachusetts Banking Construction Commercial 44

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Global Technical Systems (GTS) will invest $54.7 million in a new, electro-mechanical energy storage system manufacturing operation in the City of Virginia Beach, VA. Virginia successfully competed against Florida, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Washington, DC for the project, which will create 1,110 new jobs with an average annual salary of $74,000. “This green energy manufacturing center is a long-standing dream we’ve had at GTS,” said Terry Spitzer, CEO of Global Technology Systems.

Virginia 42

Virginia Defense Security Green 42

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 5, 2017

A roofing cost calculator generally calculates the close estimate of roofing costs for any new or renovated home. It is seen that the cost of roofing in any kind of homes is the most expensive one and its ups and down depends on the materials, labor and roofing pitch. This kind of calculator calculate the overall cost of roofing with the cost of labors, materials and warranty for any kind of roofing such as 3-tab asphalt shingles, architectural and superior composition shingles, PVC, TPO, EPDM r

Estimating 40

Estimating Materials Renovating Consulting 40

Business Facilities

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Inner London-East, with its dynamic economy, flourishing information and communication technology sectors, and skilled international workforce is Europe’s Best-Performing City, according to the Milken Institute’s inaugural Best-Performing Cities Europe Index. Stockholm, with its thriving tech community and advanced manufacturing sector, ranked a close second, while Budapest, which has been creating new jobs at an unparalleled pace, came in third.

Metro 40

Metro Transportation Organization Industrial 40

Advertisement

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!

Construction

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 5, 2017

A lengthy exchange at Autodesk's User Forums about this subject reminded me that I've meant to create a short video to describe how they relate to each other for quite awhile. This morning I saw our cutting boards drying next to the sink and realized they could serve as metaphorical coordinate system planes (Project and Survey) work in Revit. I am curious if readers find it helpful.

Revit 40

Revit Modeling Autodesk 40

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Infomart’s data-center expansion for its tenant LinkedIn is its most technologically advanced with a server cooling system that uses both water and Oregon’s mild climate.

Portland 36

Portland Oregon 36

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Master craftsmanship and intricate designs create a sanctuary of idealized beauty.

Portland 53

Portland Design 53