Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2017
With augmented and virtual reality, drones and a host of other tech solutions becoming synonymous with the modern construction landscape, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with options. 3-D printing has been a buzzword in the industry for a while now, but a new use for the technology is taking the architecture, engineering and construction AEC industries by storm: 3-D printed project models.
Lets Build
OCTOBER 3, 2017
The UK construction is in a continuous torment which can only get worse as time goes by and no bold decisions are taken. The situation where tier one contractors have come to is a strong indication toward that direction. According to Mark Farmer, the creator of the great ‘Modernise Or.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2017
For any heavy construction company, it is the synergy between people, processes and equipment that determine whether it will flourish or fade. Clearly, equipment maintenance and uptime are what determines that synergy. Consequently, lowering the major costs of equipment maintenance, while dramatically increasing uptime, are challenges that require a companywide cultural shift in terms of improving and capitalizing on that synergy.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 3, 2017
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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 Business Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Making decisions is always difficult. It’s hard enough when the decision needs to be made by a group of like-minded peers; but the hardest types of decisions to make are those in which there are multiple generations involved in the process. So, what do you do? Bringing out the best in the generations impacting your decisions requires four critical approaches to ensure their involvement stays on track and is focused on moving toward an outcome that matters.
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Construction equipment fleets require diligent preventive maintenance to keep them in top condition, comply with warranty contracts, lengthen lifespan and increase resale value. Fleet managers have used various time-consuming methods throughout the years to keep track of utilization, from handwritten logs to spreadsheets. The purpose of tracking is to be able to schedule routine service before a problem arises.
BD+C
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Springing from the site of the former City Hall building in Billund, Denmark, a new LEGO experience hub looks like it was built out of giant, colorful LEGO blocks. Bjarke Ingels Group and COWI designed the 12,000-sm LEGO House.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Whether you are a veteran business owner or a newbie, it is more important than ever to understand emerging compact equipment technologies. If you have not researched or previously purchased compact loaders or excavators, you may be surprised at the amount of innovation and smart technology in today’s machines.
BD+C
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Make no mistake. Despite rumors that millennials like to take shortcuts and are rather lazy, the opposite is true. Millennials work hard—very, very hard. The only asterisk to this statement deals with the work environment they prefer compared to their counterparts in Generation X and the now-retiring Baby Boomers.
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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 3, 2017
Skyjack has introduced accessories in its Accessoryzers line. The tools are engineered to minimize manual work, deliver increased efficiency, and improve working performance, the company says.
BD+C
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.5% in August, totaling $691.8 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to an analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Though this represents an improvement from July’s total ($688.2 billion), nonresidential spending remains 3.4 percent below its year-ago level and is down 3.8 percent from the cyclical peak attained in May 2017. .
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2017
The first Hitachi ZX350LC-6 with clamshell telescopic arm in Europe has been working on a high-profile project in Gothenburg. The first Hitachi ZX350LC-6 with clamshell telescopic arm in Europe has been working on a high-profile project in Gothenburg.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Power Curbers has been sold to a family in Charlotte, N.C. The paver manufacturer will continue to be led by Dyke Messinger, president/CEO, for two or three years, according to a report in the Salisbury Post. Steve and Lee Cornwell of Cornwell Capital purchased the company, which was founded by Messigner’s grandfather. Read the complete article. . .
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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?
BD+C
OCTOBER 3, 2017
The latest version of ASHRAE 189.1 will expand duct testing requirements to include low pressure ducts as well as high pressure ducts. The latest updates to ASHRAE 189.1 have been finalized and incorporated into the standard. They will be published after undergoing a final accuracy review before publication. A key update to the standard is the broadening of duct leakage testing to include ducts operating at 3-inch WG (water gauge).
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Schwing America has purchased all the assets of Loop Belt Industries, makers of truck-mounted telescopic conveyors. The assets will be incorporated into Schwing, said CEO Bill Murray. “This asset purchase adds diversification to our existing portfolio and will provide our customers with enhanced high-performance concrete and aggregate conveying options.
Digger Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Hadley Recycling & Waste is one of the first customers for the Wastemaster-spec Hydradig. Hadley Recycling & Waste is one of the first customers for the Wastemaster-spec Hydradig.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2017
This week’s product gallery focuses on control systems: a control panel for remote pump control and monitoring; a smart control for boilers and water heaters; hot water recirculation pump control system; a Web-enabled geothermal heat pump home comfort platform; a device that monitors for water heater leaks; and a system that monitors the performance of a well-water pump.
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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.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 3, 2017
With last year’s completion of Arch | Nexus SAC, Architectural Nexus has transformed a Sacramento warehouse into a LEED Platinum office building focused on water and energy conservation.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Badly drained soils mean little air is penetrating into the soil, inhibiting grass growth and encouraging fungi and moss.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. will build a new chicken facility in Benton County, AR between Decatur and Gentry. The company plans to invest $300 million in the facility which is expected to create approximately 1,500 new jobs, bringing total employment at the operation to over 2,300 people by 2022. Image: Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The new facility will also create new contracts with local Arkansas farmers.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Most major construction spending categories increased from July to August but activity was mixed compared to spending levels a year earlier, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that big drops in public investments mean infrastructure will continue to deteriorate and impede economic growth. “It is encouraging that spending rebounded in August for many types of residential, private nonresidential and pu
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
OCTOBER 3, 2017
This construction video tutorial is very useful for land surveyor. The tutorial sheds light on the rise and fall table in land surveying. Get some useful tricks to resolve the rise and fall table. Rise and fall method is applied to resolve the levelling to detect the variation in elevation and elevation of points. By resolving this table, it is possible to work out the reduced level of each point captured at staff rod with leveling machine.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 3, 2017
The company is eager to bring engines back into production in the snow thrower, generator, and lawn and garden markets.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Built on an extremely constrained site, the $52.8-million sports pavilion project posed interesting design challenges.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 3, 2017
The National Association of Landscape Professionals is offering general and account management sessions.
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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 3, 2017
The two-year renovation of the Sacramento Valley Station brings the historic depot into the modern era as a world-class transit hub.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 3, 2017
With no guarantee of permanent relief, employers should begin gearing up for early H-2B filing to get the required number of H-2B visas.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 3, 2017
When it comes to engineering, it’s hard to beat nature—but The Barn comes close.
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