HardHatChat
JANUARY 15, 2018
Happy New Year to all of our Hard Hat Chat readers! As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: Grocery Sector Ripe for Change. The grocery sector has been keeping a steady pace in recent years, but it is definitely an area to watch in 2018.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 15, 2018
The construction industry is at the start of a disruptive but exciting technological revolution, from using building information modeling software to create projects digitally before the first brick is laid, to using drones to survey jobsites. However, as the use of digital advances for everything from bidding for contracts to 3-D printing proliferates, smart firms are learning that they will maximize value from technology investments that are strategically aligned with their key business goals.
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Lets Build
JANUARY 15, 2018
The UK construction giant Carillion enters into compulsory liquidation after the refusal of its lenders to provide further fiscal support. A vast number of jobs and major government contracts are in danger. Carillion was one of the most important suppliers for the UK government, and it is the second biggest.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 15, 2018
With the first key effective date of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 quickly approaching, the time to understand the impact to your business and what you need to do about it is now. Most contractors earn the majority of their revenues from contracts with customers. Therefore, they will be impacted by the new accounting standard in some manner.
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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.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 15, 2018
General contractors and subs need to be on the same page about these issues in order for the project to be done right and profitable.
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Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 15, 2018
Public speaking consultant Joey Asher has written an important post for anyone preparing for a serious presentation in the final stage competition for architectural, engineering and construction work. This is the place where the decision-makers meet and connect and review the short-list candidates. Often millions of dollars in business are on the line, and (especially […].
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2018
As more building owners, managers, and tenants incorporate environmental stewardship and sustainability into their real estate operations, the concept of green leasing has moved into the mainstream. A green lease is a lease for a commercial or public building that incorporates an agreement between a landlord and a tenant as to how a building is to be occupied, operated, and managed in a sustainable way.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 15, 2018
Bloomberg.com reports Ford Motor Company and supplier Bosch are being sued for allegedly rigging a half-million heavy-duty pickup trucks to beat emissions tests.
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2018
At nearly 1,000,000 sf, the new Dollar General distribution center in Longview, Texas is expected to create about 400 new jobs and serve approximately 1,000 Dollar General stores in Texas and the southeast. The Leo A Daly-designed facility will be the 17 th distribution center overall for Dollar General and the second in Texas. The new location was selected because of its proximity to Dollar General stores, the local business environment and workforce, and the availability of local and state eco
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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 Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 15, 2018
Seventy-five percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018 as contractors are optimistic that economic conditions will remain strong as tax rates and regulatory burdens fall, according to survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate. Despite the general optimism outlined in “Expecting Growth to Continue: The 2018 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook,” many firms report they remain worried about w
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2018
With a sparkling appearance and aesthetic appeal, metalescent coatings contain flakes of materials with reflective qualities. These flakes reflect light from multiple angles, creating the desired shimmering, gorgeous effect.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 15, 2018
Nashville Business Journal reports Caterpillar Financial Services has purchased the building it has been leasing for its headquarters in Nashville's booming West End neighborhood. Caterpillar paid a reported $90.9 million for the mid-rise office building on West End Avenue.
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2018
The main goal behind the renovation of the Jenner & Block law offices in Washington, D.C. is to address the rapidly evolving workplace requirements of today’s legal sector. This includes developing solutions that will realize economies of space and maximize efficiency.
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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?
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 15, 2018
Employers sent applications covering around 81,600 jobs, far exceeding the 33,000 H-2B visas available during that time.
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2018
Outside of universities, few of the maker spaces or incubators that have sprung up across the country are equipped with the heavy-duty machines that budding entrepreneurs need to experiment with fabrication. Autodesk is trying to fill that void with its BUILD Space, a two-story, 34,000-sf workshop and innovation studio, which celebrated its one-year anniversary on October 5.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
Construction team is ahead of schedule on project that will add high-occupancy vehicle lanes and other congestion-reducing features.
BD+C
JANUARY 15, 2018
Outside of universities, few of the maker spaces or incubators that have sprung up across the country are equipped with the heavy-duty machines that budding entrepreneurs need to experiment with fabrication. Autodesk is trying to fill that void with its BUILD Space, a two-story, 34,000-sf workshop and innovation studio, which celebrated its one-year anniversary on October 5.
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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.
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 15, 2018
Global demand for power lawn and garden equipment is forecast to grow 2.5 percent per year to $24.2 billion in 2021.
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 15, 2018
In foundation design, there may occur different types of issues associated with construction and costs. Given below, the details of main issues :- 1. The foundations should be retained as shallow as possible, suitable for coping up with climatic effect, and strength of the surface soil; particularly in waterlogged ground. Excavation in severely waterlogged ground is extravagant and time consuming. 2.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
Former leader of McCarthy Building Cos.’ Southwest division credited with expanding revenue and employee engagement.
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 15, 2018
Restitution grew to almost $100,000 for an embezzler convicted of stealing from a company that gave her a second chance.
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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!
ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
This year’s honorees embrace community service and boast extensive credentials including international experience.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 15, 2018
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ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
Government and partners take steps to secure contracts, employee pay as lenders bail on deal to fix firm's $2.1 billion debt; some fears of industry-wide impacts.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
Hirings, promotions from the architecture, construction and engineering industry in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.
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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!
ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
The foundation work was part of a $31.5-million renovation of the Woburn, Mass., Public Library.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
Accident occurred in foundation work as part of a $31.5-million Massachusetts library renovation.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 15, 2018
Stung by a Residential Slowdown, Construction Activity Expected to Decline by Nearly 14%
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