Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Concerns over an economic pull-back may be making some contractors nervous, but most are simply too busy with day-to-day operations, labor shortages, material price fluctuations and job completion issues to really worry. However, now is the time for company leadership to work on their financial disaster plan and ensure there is a strategy in place to address a potential softening in the construction economy. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Technology like Spectrum's Service Tech solution is enabling service technicians to be their own managers in the field.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Caterpillar has upgraded its small wheel loader (SWL) line that includes models 926M, 930M, and 938M. A new Fusion quick coupler improves visibility to the attachment.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

On Nov. 15, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) plans to release its new and updated Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) family of contract documents. Next February, the AIA will release its updated Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa) family of documents. These documents get updated on a 10-year revision cycle.

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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 5, 2019

Learn about the most effective risk mitigation strategies and ways to use them to reduce your total project risk.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Oshkosh Corp. reported $2.2 billion in sales for its fourth quarter, up 6.7 percent of the same period last year. The access equipment segment, which includes the JLG brand, reported sales of $1.02 billion, down 4.2 percent to Q4 2018.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

CEO and co-founder of Greenzie Charles Brian Quinn discusses his effort to eliminate repetitive labor

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Ray O’Connor, president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Group, was formally inducted into membership of the National Academy of Construction (NAC) at its annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The deadline to submit your project for consideration for Business Facilities' 2019 Economic Development Deal of the Year has been extended to November 15, 2019. - Read: 2019 Economic Development Deal Of The Year Deadline Extended at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

he annual Safety First! Award recognizes a PHCC contractor who utilizes Federated’s resources to effectively implement sound risk management practices.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The Boring Co., Elon Musk's tunneling venture, is set to start work on an underground people move at the Las Vegas Convention Center this month. According to the local NBC television station, the tunnel machine is 40 feet underground, ready to start.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Completed in June 2018, the expansion of the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino created the largest gaming destination in Arizona, located on 40 acres near Maricopa, Ariz., 40 miles southeast of Phoenix.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Financing of equipment and software continues strong, according to a recent report from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

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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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BD+C

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Total construction & real estate industry deals for September 2019 worth $21.7bn were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database. The value marked a decrease of 5.7% over the previous month and a rise of 44.2% when compared with the last 12-month average of $15.06bn. In terms of number of deals, the sector saw a drop of 4.4% over the last 12-month average with 194 deals against the average of 203 deals.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

ENR Southeast's 2020 class of Top Young Professionals represent a range of talent and experience from across the Southeast region's construction and design industry.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Set to become the largest building on UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill campus, the new 335,000-sf Surgical Tower will enhance UNC Health Care’s ability to provide surgical and medical care for Carolina residents.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This 11,000-sq-ft space at Caesars Palace is the first publicly accessible restaurant built for “Hell’s Kitchen,” the cooking show created by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

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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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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Having technicians who are educated and confident in the sales process can drive timely, on-the-spot sales.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The Collective, a company focused on creating co-living spaces, has recently opened its first U.S. location in New York: The Collective Paper Factory. The 100-year-old building that was once a paper good manufactory and before that a radio factory, will now house the company’s 125-room co-living location that will offer a stay model ranging from one night to 29 days.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This week's gallery highlights some of the newest commercial trucks and vans: the Isuzu N-Series; the Ford F-150; the Dodge Ram ProMaster City; the Chevy Silverado 1500 WT; the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro; and the GMC Sierra.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The Palace Station Casino has an all new look after a nearly two-year complete renovation and expansion of the 41-year-old property.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

JCB has announced the availability of the 1CXT backhoe loader, the company’s smallest backhoe model, to customers in the United States and Canada.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Built in 1890 near the rim of the Grand Canyon, the Buckey O’Neill Cabin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Applications for the Weber MT CFR 90 include hardscape/landscape, compacting along the edges of concrete block and around manholes and poles

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The Penguin Chill Exhibit at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo is home to 32 different species of penguins.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

New center will allow dealers to gain knowledge about Takeuchi products and offer year-round service training to its growing dealer network

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Succeeding in sales is all about doing the very best you can on every call.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

JCB recently updated its 18Z-I mini excavator with zero tail swing and reduced front swing radius, allowing it to operate in tight spaces.

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