Lets Build

JUNE 1, 2017

Is a certification necessary to get into construction management ? Well, it’s not, but its importance is steadily growing. Just like field experience isn’t considered a must have, but it can still make quite an impact when it comes to the job opportunities available to you. However, if the recent trends are anything to go by, a construction management degree or certification have almost become a requirement.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2017

In a stunning and strategic move, Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Wirtgen Group. Above: This Deere-supplied graphic illustrates how Deere and Wirtgen products are complementary in the road construction process.

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SAB Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

TECHNICAL AWARD WINNER - This new residence replaces a 1950s bungalow which had been the childhood home of one of the owners. Structural and mechanical problems with the existing building precluded the possibility of restoring and upgrading the home economically, so constructing a new home was the only viable option.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

There are the apps that mechanical contractors use, such as HVAC design software, thermostats monitoring and/or changing settings, and many manufacturers’ apps, just to name a few. read more.

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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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SAB Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

MIXED USE AWARD WINNER - The Marine Gateway Development is a transit-oriented, mixed-use project located at a significant new transit node in south Vancouver. It includes two neighbourhood plazas, 15-storey office, three-storey retail podium, an 11-screen cinema, and two residential towers at 25- and 35-storeys.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2017

The Commerce Department reported today that total construction spending fell 1.4 percent in April to $1,218.5 billion from March figures of $1,235.5 billion. However, April's figure is 6.7 percent above April 2016's estimate of $1,142.5 billion. During the first four months of 2017, construction spending is up 5.8 percent at $359.5 billion compared to last year's $339.7 billion for the same period.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2017

A scene that plays out thousands of times a year, and sucks countless millions of dollars of damages and attorneys’ fees out of the pockets of owners, contractors, and subcontractors, goes something like this. Halfway through construction of a large apartment building, inspectors notice some minor racking of the frame in the face of unusually high wind.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2017

Donaldson Company, Inc. today announced third quarter 2017 net earnings of $60.1 million, or $0.45 per share, compared with $54.8 million, or $0.41 per share, in 2016. The prior-year results included restructuring charges, which reduced GAAP earnings per share (EPS) by approximately 2 cents. Excluding this impact, third quarter 2016 adjusted EPS 2 were $0.43.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2017

By Bruce Jervis The concept of “concurrent delay” is straightforward. A contractor cannot recover for suspended or delayed work caused by the project owner if the contractor would have otherwise been unable to perform during the period in question. In effect, the owner-caused delay is cancelled out by the contractor-caused delay. Read more.

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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 Equipment

JUNE 1, 2017

Ritchie Bros. finalized its acquisition of IronPlanet this week, paying about $758.5 million for the online auction company. The company said it will combine its online EquipmentOne brand with the IronPlanet DailyMarketplace to create MarketPlace E. Sales forces will be combined in the U.S., Canada, and Europe "to offer customers three main product offerings: RBA integrted unreserved onsite auctions; IronPlanet weekly featured auctions, and Marketplace E.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2017

A Baltimore rowhouse had developed a large crack and city inspectors determined that the building was unstable and an emergency demolition was ordered. During the demolition, the adjacent rowhouse which was occupied as a Laundromat, was mistakenly destroyed as a section of brick fell over the neighboring property. Please click here to watch the video.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 1, 2017

Perkins announces its new online platform called Perkins.com/shop is open for business as of today, June 1, 2017. Targeting machine owners, rental businesses, repair and engineering shops and mobile service and repair engineers, the Perkins online shop gives U.S. customers the option to buy genuine Perkins parts over the internet.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 1, 2017

Mike Schultz in The RAIN Group Sales Blog has published an intriguing and useful list of 21 open ended questions designed to allow sales reps to discover insights through various stages of the selling process. These are grouped into the sales training organization’s categories: Rapport Aspirations and Afflictions Impact New Reality Here are the six questions in the “Aspirations” […].

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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

JUNE 1, 2017

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Fritted Glass Saves Birds and EnergyTrump Infrastructure Budget RevealedRead more.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 1, 2017

A key theme in this year's Global Cities Index and Outlook was investment in developing start-up ecosystems, according to A.T. Kearney. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

The event raises awareness of policy initiatives, organizational priorities and cutting-edge innovations that drive the construction and building industry throughout the country. read more.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 1, 2017

The Supreme Court says patents don't cover products that are purchased and resold. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. Copycats. Jack Rogers.

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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

JUNE 1, 2017

The grand-prize winner will be chosen Dec. 14 from the six monthly finalists by Coffee with Caleffi webinar attendees. The finalist receiving the most audience votes will win a trip to Italy to see the manufacturer’s world headquarters and receive a personalized tour of its factories and design facilities. read more.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 1, 2017

The automotive mold and casting manufacturer will invest $6.5 million and create 60 new jobs in Manchester, TN. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. Tennessee Tool And Fixture Chooses Tennessee For First U.S.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

Sponsored Content by Ward Mfg. When Brad Coolidge received his nursing degree, working for a manufacturing company was not on his radar. In 1997, his stint as an occupational health nurse at Ward Mfg.’s Blossburg, Pa., location turned into a 17-year commitment to the company. Today he’s a senior safety specialist in charge of the health and safety of employees at all Ward’s plants and facilities. read more.

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Dezide

JUNE 1, 2017

This is the first post in a two-post mini-series about transforming your service department from a reality of unstructured and scattered information to a streamlined organized service experience through digitalisation. What does your ideal support case look like? I know what mine looks like – if I had all the options that I can think Read more.

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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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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

The standards within ASSE/ARCSA/IAPMO/ANSI Series 21000 provide best practices for the design and installation of viable alternative water systems utilizing captured rainwater. read more.

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SAB Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

INTERIOIR DESIGN AWARD - Eva’s Phoenix transforms 3,810m2 of a 1930s heritage-designated municipal waterworks into a 50-bed transitional housing, education and skills training centre for 16- to 24-year-olds actively transitioning out of homelessness.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

To be eligible for the TAUC Award, it was required that PMI’s DART rate be below 1.5, which is 25 percent below the Bureau of Labor Statistics national average. Based on the company’s TAUC award application and OSHA logs, PMI's DART rate was 0.00. read more.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

Construction employment increased in 217 out of 358 metro areas between April 2016 and April 2017, declined in 89 and stagnated in 52, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that construction firms in many parts of the country continue to expand headcount amid strong private-sector demand for their services. “Construction employment continues to expand in the majority of the nation’

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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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SAB Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

INSTITUTIONAL [small] AWARD WINNER - The new 1,372 m2 Lévis ferry terminal, located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River across from Quebec City, is a key component in the rehabilitation and revitalization of the city’s former industrial quayside.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 1, 2017

Load bearing structures are mostly recognized for small houses. Normally clay bricks and cement blocks are used to develop them. Diagonal cracks in brick walls of the home may occur due to various reasons like deflection of the wall supports, foundation settlement, soil movement, and vegetation near the home. Given below, the reasons of diagonal cracks in walls of load bearing structure and remedies to get rid of the issue.

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SAB Magazine

JUNE 1, 2017

EXISTING BUILDING UPGRADE AWARD WINNER - This former Bank of Montreal [a 1932 RAIC gold medal winning and federally classified heritage building] has been rehabilitated and expanded to accommodate a state of the art conference facility for the House of Commons.

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