The Constructor

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Earthfill dams are less rigid and more susceptible to failure. Like most of engineering structures, earth dams may fail due to various reasons such.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Today's Guest Article Is From Andrea Bell. Source. Accounting is not a child’s play. It entails more than just summing up the total that a small business makes. Technology, however, is taking necessary initiatives to make accounting matters simpler and more manageable.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The design applications of glass are as limitless as the imagination. Glass coatings and colors can be applied primarily for aesthetic purposes, yet the performance benefits are an added - sometimes necessary - bonus. Tinted glass is one type that satisfies both of these considerations, enhancing the appearance of a building façade while improving its solar performance.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Viewpoint Team improves project manager data self-sufficiency by providing job cost and billing actuals data without jumping to another application. Although project managers have broad responsibilities, keeping track of job financials is key. Unfortunately, job cost data and billing actuals reporting is often days or even weeks out-of-date. This leaves project managers guessing as to their gain/loss versus the original contract estimate and their over/under billing.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The government contract, to build a 6-mile piece of a border-levee wall system along the U.S.-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, is the Texas contractor's second border wall award this year.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

With so many high-dollar mixed-use developments popping up across the country, Construction Dive has put together a list of the top projects to watch.

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Digger Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Sandhurst, better known for its breakers and demolition attachments, has produced a new manipulator for mounting on excavators and tool carriers. Sandhurst, better known for its breakers and demolition attachments, has produced a new manipulator for mounting on excavators and tool carriers.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Flooring without reservations: Tips for hospitality projects. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 11/06/2018 - 12:31. GCP Applied Technologies. November 06, 2018. For hotels and resorts, creating a relaxing and positive guest experience is the name of the game. Achieving that goal requires careful attention to every detail — from the lighting and décor to the towels.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In the most recent post, I discussed the decline in blogging; but suggested it hasn’t so much as died as evolved into an aspect of the current “content marketing” theme. Today, I learned about another way to express the concept — the phrase “brand journalism” In the brand journalism concept, instead of pitching stories to […].

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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 Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Fluor Corp. earmarked $9.6 billion in new awards for the quarter, but its earnings were down around 20%, while McDermott International Inc.'s income dropped almost 98% due largely in part to tax and merger expenses.

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Digger Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Few companies have had to adapt to changing technologies more than Kodak, a name synonymous with a technology hardly anyone uses anymore. Few companies have had to adapt to changing technologies more than Kodak, a name synonymous with a technology hardly anyone uses anymore.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The Honolulu City Council last week approved a measure that would fund up to $214 million of the troubled 20-mile Honolulu Rail Transit Project.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In the third quarter of 2018, the U.S. office market again showed steady improvement, according to Transwestern’s national outlook for the sector. Absorption reached 22.7 million square feet, vacancy remained stable at 10.1%, and asking rents increased by 4.0%, annually. . Ryan Tharp, Research Director in Dallas, said the strong economy has contributed to the office market’s momentum, despite softer income growth in a very tight labor market. .

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Just days after word spread that three cities were in “late-stage” talks for the much-anticipated HQ2, this latest news has sent shock waves.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Construction spending hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.329 trillion and grew 5.5 percent for the first nine months of 2018. Year-to-year gains were seen for major public and private categories, according to an analysis by AGC.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The motion for a temporary restraining order is the latest salvo of the lawsuit, which Save our Fairgrounds filed on Sept. 4.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The Associated General Contractors of America reported that construction employment increased by 30,000 jobs in October and by 330,000 jobs over the past year, topping 7.3 million for the first time since April 2008.

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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 Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. construction industry added 30,000 net new jobs in October, according to an analysis from the Associated Builders and Contractors of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The industry has added 330,000 net new construction jobs over the past 12 months, a 4.7 percent increase. Additionally, nonresidential construction employment grew by 13,500 net new jobs in October, with job growth split evenly between the heavy and civil engineering subsector (+7,100) and n

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance on how to comply with crane operator certification requirements until the new final rule becomes effective.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Finished in December 2017, the $43-million building contributes further to the ranking of William F. Harrah College of Hospitality’s program as one of the world’s best.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Construction Equipment editors take a ride in the Komatsu 980E fully autonomous mining truck, offering a glimpse into the machine's daily work and functions straight from the operating seat.

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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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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Completed in time for Veterans Day in 2017, the Peoria Veterans Memorial at Rio Vista Park was inspired by efforts to help veterans recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The designer and manufacturer of products for bicycles and powered vehicles will create up to 800 jobs at its new facilities in Hall County, GA, including relocation of its corporate headquarters. - Read: Fox Factory Investing $50M In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This diversion channel on Albuquerque’s west side has a structure shaped like a volcano, along with a 4,000-ft-long shotcrete channel and a multi-use trail that stretches for more than a mile.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

One of the most notable changes is a new Contractor-Subcontractor Master Agreement and accompanying work order. The new agreement allows a contractor and subcontractor to agree to a predefined set of terms and conditions that apply to multiple scopes of work. The Joint Venture Agreement for Professional Services also got a significant update. It was revamped to address the legal implications associated with joint venture business relationships.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The Portland Bulk Terminal’s newest storage facility offers an elegant solution to the challenges of receiving potash by freight rail and then reclaiming the material and transporting it out by ship.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The German company will create 50 or more new jobs in the expansion of its North American Headquarters in Elgin, IL. - Read: HARTING Investing $6M In Illinois Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Decommissioned in 1969, the reduction oxidation facility at the Hanford Nuclear Site deteriorated over the years, making it vulnerable to high winds, severe weather and earthquakes.

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