Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 25, 2018

The United States construction industry has entered a mature stage of expansion following half a decade of rapid growth. After rising 11 to 13 percent per year from 2012 through 2015, total construction starts grew by 5 percent in 2016. This subdued pace continued into 2017, with construction starts up and down from quarter to quarter, a pattern typical of a market in the process of approaching or rounding a peak.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 25, 2018

It all began when in December 2016 Elon Musk complained through his twitter account about the unbearable traffic in Los Angeles. This tweet surprised the building sector, as nobody was entirely sure what the next step would be. One month later, Musk had already started digging the first test segment.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

The construction cost data shown is not be applied to specific requirements, but rather intended as a general overview. Detailed line item construction cost data should be used for the preparation of actual construction project costs in concert with an experienced construction estimator and knowledge of local conditions. Average-quality finishes (unless otherwise stated), both to the exterior and interior, are. also assumed.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

JANUARY 25, 2018

When Kissick Construction called us last March, they were looking for 3 things: personalized service, quick response, and Viewpoint expertise. When Dennis asked if we were up to the challenge to meet all three objectives consistently and help his company take its Viewpoint Vista system to the next level, we guaranteed personalized response within one [ ] The post Case Study: Kissick Construction Viewpoint Consulting appeared first on Cassell Consulting - Construction Operations Consult

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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 Dive

JANUARY 25, 2018

Project finances might be the first thing that comes to mind when it's time for a project audit, but they only represent one element of a comprehensive review. Here's a look at the big picture.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2018

Musk's The Boring Company said the project would be privately funded and feature passenger prices comparable to existing public transit systems.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 25, 2018

Caterpillar released its Q4 and full year 2017 results today which show a $3 billion increase in sales for 2017's Q4 over 2016's fourth quarter. Sales and revenues in the fourth quarter of 2017 were $12.9 billion, compared with $9.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016. Full-year sales and revenues in 2017 were $45.5 billion, up about 18 percent from $38.5 billion in 2016.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 25, 2018

We have already done a lot of damage to our planet, with extensive usage of fossil fuels like the petrol and coal. Deforestation and rapid unplanned urbanization is making things worse. The good thing is that many countries have woken up to the need of curbing pollution, climate change, water.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2018

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobehavioral condition, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in every 68 births have autism in the U.S. Individuals with this condition may experience hypersensitivity of the senses, difficulty understanding what others are thinking and feeling, and cognitive delays. .

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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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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2018

As a father of seven children, my wife has often accused me of being Disney Dad ?something to do with the allegation that I am the “fun” parent who takes the children to movies all the time, serves ice cream for breakfast, and lets them sleep in their clothes at bedtime. Never have…never did. While having nothing to do with Disney nor being a dad, there is a new law in Florida that went into effect on July 1, 2017 that governs the limitations period for actions other than to

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2018

Few things are more exciting than big visions that come true. Hanbury's vision for the redevelopment of the Virginia Beach 10-acre Dome Site is uniquely Virginia Beach and brings a new life to a longtime destination site in the heart of the resort area. The new development intends to turn a site that’s been vacant for decades into a standard-setting “live, work, play” environment that delivers an authentic Virginia Beach experience and brings the city closer to its long standing goal of being a

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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 25, 2018

The National Association of Landscape Professionals announced its official list of the top landscape trends of 2018.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2018

The other day, I read an article from Construction Dive reporting data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau stating, “…the construction industry loses up to $1 billion annually in heavy equipment theft … that does not even account for smaller tools stolen from job sites every day.” .

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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 Dive

JANUARY 25, 2018

Attached to a city transportation hub, the 61-story skyscraper still needs tenant build-outs before leaseholders can move in.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2018

During the 10 years between 2006 and 2016, almost a quarter of the 100 largest cities in the United States shifted from owner- to renter-majority. In total, rentership growth outpaced homeownership in 97 of the 100 largest (by population) cities. 22 cities total made the shift, including key markets like Chicago, San Diego, Detroit, Austin, and Sacramento.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 25, 2018

Tip-off time is set for Monday, February 5 when construction barriers will go up and work on the first phase of exterior renovation begins at the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2018

As of the first of the year, civil penalties for violations of OSHA standards and regulations were increased to adjust for inflation. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor increased civil penalties for a variety of regulated areas, such as Immigration, Child Labor, Wage and Hour, MSHA, and OSHA.

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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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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 25, 2018

Tip-off time is set for Monday, February 5 when construction barriers will go up and work on the first phase of exterior renovation begins at the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. At a news conference at the arena Wednesday, CEO Len Komoroski called it the "pardon our dust" season as the organization begins the initial phase of the makeover with exterior work on the 23-year-old arena.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2018

As school districts nationwide plan for long-term maintenance and construction costs, they share a number of common concerns. Districts ask: • How much is a typical monthly maintenance bill, and what does it include? • How much does it cost to bring a school up to 21st century learning standards? • How much would it cost to build new? • What’s the monthly maintenance cost difference between a renovated building and a new facility?

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 25, 2018

The J.F. Brennan Company in La Crosse, Wisconsin has posted a video showing how welding under water is safe and effective even with electricity flowing through an electrode while submerged.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2018

The new law could confuse California employers, who may think they have to comply with all requests from federal agents to remain above board.

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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 25, 2018

The smart yard is ripe for development; the impact of connected tools is bound to be great once they permeate horticulture.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2018

The ruling may result in the Waters of the U.S. rule, stayed by an appeals court since 2015, going into effect in some jurisdictions.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 25, 2018

The Fortune 500 energy company will invest $4 million and create 175 jobs in Brentwood, TN. - Read: Delek US Holdings Expanding Middle Tennessee HQ at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2018

The first four towers in the $25-billion development are slowly shaping New York City's new multi-use district.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

JANUARY 25, 2018

The irrigation petition pushes to designate all landscape irrigation systems as health hazards.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2018

The Chicago Plan Commission votes to approve a $700 million development that's planned to include the city’s sixth-tallest building.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2018

The additional $700 billion could come from the increased investment states will be required to contribute to projects that accept federal funds.

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