Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Conditions for re-opening the $2.3 billion project — a joint venture of Skanska USA, Granite Construction and The Lane Construction Corp. — could include increased inspections or even an independent safety monitor, according to a construction attorney.
Lets Build
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Basics of construction cost estimating In the construction industry, one of the main challenges is managing building projects that have unique features and requirements. However, all projects have elements things in common: a scope of work, a time schedule, and a budget. Construction cost estimation is a fundamental skill for engineering firms and contractors since.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Even though business has never been better for many contractors, there are signs that the construction industry may be in for a downturn, economists say.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The 1.2-million-sf shopping mall Rosedale Center in Roseville, Minn., yesterday disclosed its plans for a $100 million-plus expansion that will add a hotel, grocery, multifamily housing, fitness centers, restaurants, coworking spaces, more retail, and a medical office building.
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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 Equipment
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Epiroc will open a regional service center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania this month. It will include a service shop for the company’s mining and construction equipment, and it will serve as a home base for field service technicians.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Verizon's Skyward has introduced a Airspace Intelligence, a drone airspace map that provides airspace data, LAANC access, and ground intelligence that includes 3D views of key structures, transmission lines, and more than a million vertical obstacles.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Contractors have often told us that they're "one job away from making it big or losing everything". Our clients usually wonder why some of their competitors appear to be making a lot of money than they do when they seem to be doing similar work. Not everyone seems to realize that in construction, money is not made in the field by working and pushing boundaries of tactical efforts - working harder and faster.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Construction spending climbed up 0.1 percent in August from July, but declined from year-ago levels, with “divergent trends” in residential and nonresidential categories, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Spending totaled $1.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Discover if what you think you knew about your technicians driving behavior is true and see real-life examples of some risky behavior captured by Lytx DriveCam devices.
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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
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Construction spending climbed up 0.1 percent in August from July, but declined from year-ago levels, with “divergent trends” in residential and nonresidential categories, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Spending totaled $1.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The faucets and fittings manufacturer will expand its global headquarters in Greenville County, SC, creating 22 new jobs. . - Read: T&S Brass and Bronze Works Investing $10.3M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2019
This week’s gallery highlights: condensing boilers; low current controls for potable water applications; an ECM pump-less-volute repair solution; Energy Star-rated mini-splits; a magnetic dirt separator; and high-capacity water filters.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 1, 2019
What Is a Slab? A slab is constructed to provide flat surfaces, typically horizontal, in building roofs, floors, bridges, and other types of structures. The slab could be supported by walls, by reinforced concrete beams normally cast monolithically with the slab, by structural steel beams, either by columns or from the ground. A slab is […].
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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?
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The $42.3-million Interstate 10/Jefferson Street Interchange replaced a 61-year-old interchange that couldn’t handle the 16,500 vehicles using the structure to access the towns of Indio, La Quinta and Coachella, Calif.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Augmented Reality feature enables customers to interact with John Deere equipment in a new way
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Shortly after the mayor of Los Angeles issued an emergency directive to provide temporary, transitory shelter for the city’s significant homeless population, the Schrader shelter’s plans were submitted and approved in less than three weeks.
Construction Law
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The UK government will take account of a supplier’s approach to payment when it comes to allowing it to tender for public sector projects, according to new payment practice rules. Headline measures say that tenderers will have to confirm that they have robust processes in place to pay at least 95% of their invoices within 60 days or more or risk being barred from government work.
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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.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Methods of Design A reinforced concrete structure must be so designed that it fulfills its intended purpose during its intended lifetime with : Adequate safety. In terms of strength and stability. Adequate serviceability concerning stiffness and durability. Reasonable economy. Thus, all structures must be designed to be safe, serviceable, and economical.
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has officially broken ground on West Lake 66 in Hangzhou, China. The project will form a new elevated green pedestrian link between West Lake and the Grand Canal, two of Hangzhou’s essential landmarks.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The Albion Riverside Park project focused on improving water quality in the Los Angeles River and creating recreational uses on adjacent land.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2019
These wins represent Verizon Connect’s commitment to constant innovation.
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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
OCTOBER 1, 2019
After a complete modernization, the Robert Frost Auditorium is now one of the largest theaters on the west side of Los Angeles.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The bill also increases water infrastructure funding.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The $44.6-million 288 Pacific, a seven-story luxury condominium, incorporates thin-brick cladding that blends with surrounding masonry buildings.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2019
These wins represent Verizon Connect’s commitment to constant innovation.
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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
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Nearly 14 months after the Morandi viaduct collapsed in Genoa, Italy, killing 43 people, crews placed the first section of a 1,067-meter-long, 19-span steel and concrete replacement structure.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 1, 2019
SK3000, the largest and most powerful unit in the Ditch Witch family of mini skid steers
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The latest fatality caused SGL Constructors to once again suspend all work on the 21-mile-long project.
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