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AUGUST 7, 2019

A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction. Earlier this summer, Englewood Construction’s home state of Illinois passed a bill making it the 11 th state in the U.S. to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Given that our firm already has experience working with clients on medicinal and recreational marijuana dispensary construction projects in other states, we know firsthand that this legislation will quickly lead to

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 7, 2019

The increase in construction injury rates is likely endemic to broader growth within the industry. As construction grows on a global level to accommodate new building demands and the swell of commercial and residential development, so does the potential and risk for injury. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 7, 2019

Collaborate 2019 is almost here! We asked Viewpoint customers to share their favorite memories from last year's conference. Here's what they said!

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 7, 2019

U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger's for specialized distribution centers.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2019

Uber plans to launch an aerial ridesharing program in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Melbourne in 2023. . In this two-minute video, Walter Hughes, Humphreys & Partners Architects' Chief Innovation Officer, walks us through his firm's design concept for Uber Air Skyport. . Uber called for two schemes, which included a parking garage retrofit design for the central business district and a new construction greenfield structure to support the outer suburbs.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 7, 2019

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) has honored Donna J. Corlew with the 2019 Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award (MAA). Corlew, a member of SMPS Nashville, accepted her award during Build Business, the SMPS annual conference, during The Evening of Excellence on Aug. 1. Corlew is the 28th recipient of the award, named in memory […].

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 7, 2019

"We must take a more disciplined approach to risk assessment," CEO Carlos Hernandez said. "We're focusing on profitability and cash generation.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2019

State funding of U.S. public higher-education institutions declined by 16% from 2008 to 2017, even as tuition rose an average 35%. Campuses are adapting their facilities to underscore the ROI of earning a degree to a more discerning student population.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 7, 2019

The contractor will use building information modeling, virtual reality and lean construction methods such as target-value design at the Ft. Lauderdale complex, where preconstruction work is underway.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2019

The 127-horsepower DX170LC-5 crawler excavator is a new size that fits between the DX140LC-5 and DX180LC-5.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2019

The recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Southern California was a good reminder that, unlike many other natural disasters, earthquakes can strike at any time, without warning. And the panic and anxiety that comes with an earthquake doesn’t stop when the shaking does. Questions concerning the safety of occupants, the functionality of the building’s critical services, and the integrity of the structure can be difficult to answer in the immediate aftermath.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 7, 2019

The AEC firm will work with the tech company to turn existing data into "operational intelligence," in ways such as automating the tracking of worker movements to avoid equipment hazards.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2019

The first of the Gen Z students are now freshman and sophomores in college. Soon, they will replace Millennials on campus completely. When it comes to Gen Z, no website, brochure, or campus tour can compete with the power of social media; they have never known a world without it—it’s where they live, learn, promote, slam, etc.

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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 Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2019

Danfoss has acquired all common shares of UQM Technologies, a developer of alternative energy technologies. The company says the acquisition adds complementary technology to the current Danfoss product range, including electric solutions for serving global markets and supporting customer needs.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2019

Jacobs, IMEG, Affiliated Engineers, Vanderweil Engineers, and Dewberry head the rankings of the nation's largest university sector engineering and engineering architecture (EA) firms, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. .

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2019

Engcon is switching to its safe, proprietary quick hitch, and will no longer manufacture the conventional S-type quick hitches in the sizes S45-S80. According to the company, these models date back to the 1980s.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 7, 2019

By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2019 Issue. A ccording to the U.S. Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. reached $1.1 trillion, including Food Services ($267.7 billion), Lodging ($232.2 billion), Public Transportation ($200.4 billion), Auto Transportation ($166.5 billion), Recreation/Amusement (112.6 billion) and Retail ($109.6 billi

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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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AUGUST 7, 2019

Verizon Connect has launched Field Service Dispatch, making it easy for dispatchers to efficiently schedule and communicate job information to technicians and customers throughout the day, in near-real time.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 7, 2019

The aircraft manufacturer will add a second assembly line and hire more than 400 new workers at its Mobile facility. - Read: Airbus Begins A220 Production At Alabama Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2019

With little if any federal momentum to move major investment, the young professionals say industry needs to rev up its own advocacy and creative solutions.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2019

The first of the Gen Z students are now freshman and sophomores in college. Soon, they will replace Millennials on campus completely. When it comes to Gen Z, no website, brochure, or campus tour can compete with the power of social media; they have never known a world without it—it’s where they live, learn, promote, slam, etc.

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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

AUGUST 7, 2019

While discussing construction’s role in enhancing resilience and sustainability, Top 20 team members offered some creative thinking.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Company offers integrated field service management solution.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2019

The electrical contractor experienced strong business growth in the Southeast during 2018, earning accolades for its work in the process.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2019

Transwestern’s latest .

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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

AUGUST 7, 2019

Next-gen industry leaders, selected as ENR’s 2019 top achievers, tackle key construction issues at New York City event.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2019

Illinois enacted a law that makes all one-person public bathrooms gender-neutral. It prohibits signs designating a gender for such accommodations. All such facilities must comply with the law by January 1, 2020.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2019

The right project approach is more critical than ever to boost collaboration and productivity—and keep risk under control.

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