Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Getting the Gist of Using GIS. Alex Headley. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 07:30. Contractors have a growing set of digital tools, but few have the far-reaching potential to impact their projects and businesses like that of geospatial information (or GIS). To better understand its impact, Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with Esri and Autodesk, recently conducted a study published in the Business Value of GIS for Design and Construction SmartMarket Report.

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The Constructor

MARCH 16, 2021

The design of an axially loaded reinforced concrete (RC) short column is quite simple and straightforward. It is governed by the strength of.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 16, 2021

On March 12 OSHA released an updated COVID-19 response plan. The following summarizes OSHA’s updated strategy: OSHA will continue to implement the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during inspections. [2]. Pursuant to the March 12, 2021, National Emphasis Program (NEP) for COVID-19, DIR 2021-01 (CPL-03) , OSHA prioritized COVID-19-related inspections involving deaths or

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 16, 2021

Viewpoint Works with Habitat for Humanity Okanagan on special ViewpointOne package to meet non-profit’s growing needs.

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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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The Constructor

MARCH 16, 2021

The design of an axially loaded reinforced concrete (RC) short column is quite simple and straightforward. It is governed by the strength of.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 16, 2021

COVID-19 forced businesses to create a remote workforce, and the change may be permanent, according to a new report from Velocity Global. . - Read: Tech Companies Will Maintain Or Increase Remote Workforce In 2021 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 16, 2021

World of Asphalt has selected twenty asphalt companies to receive $500 toward attending the show in honor of the show's 20th anniversary. The selected companies can be found from Miami to Santa Cruz, from the Big Easy to the Twin Cities, and range from 2 to 4,200 employees.

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BD+C

MARCH 16, 2021

Two leading consulting firms that focus on data centers and other mission-critical facilities have released a white paper on data center sustainability, the first in a series of reports that will provide technical analysis for data center operators to help lower their centers’ carbon footprints in line with regulations targeting carbon neutrality by 2030.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2021

Challenging Times = Emerging Sales Opportunities. ibush. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 16:00. Disruption in real estate sales is a recipe for new collaborations between home builders and real estate agents. Bob Schultz and Saul Klein. For decades I’ve said that real estate agents and home builders are essentially in the same business of selling real estate, but that they often miss opportunities for mutually rewarding collaboration.

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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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BD+C

MARCH 16, 2021

On March 18, Sable at Navy Pier, Navy Pier’s first hotel, is set to open. The KOO-designed project links the lake with the city that acts as its backdrop. KOO started with a window box as the organizing principle for the design of the facade and guest rooms. Each of the 223 guest rooms features a window seat with views of Chicago’s skyline and Lake Michigan.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 16, 2021

TRIP’s report on Connecticut transportation infrastructure labels 62 percent of the state’s major locally and state-maintained roads as poor or mediocre. It said 6 percent of its locally or state-maintained bridges are poor/ structurally deficient.

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BD+C

MARCH 16, 2021

Perkins&Will’s new Manhattan studio, located at Nomad Tower in Midtown, functions as an agile and intuitive space that is flexible enough to accommodate behavioral, cultural, and technological change in the workplace. The 12,000-sf studio occupies the second floor of the building. The double-height space, originally intended for retail, includes oversized windows that help bring the activity of the outside city inside. . .

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 16, 2021

Rivian has signed a lease in Brooklyn for its first New York City retail store. The group will be opening a flagship in Williamsburg, according to a statement on Monday. The lease at 360 Wythe Ave. spans more than 12,000 square feet and will be a showroom for electric vehicles.

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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

MARCH 16, 2021

Navy Pier’s first hotel, Sable at Navy Pier, opened this week in Chicago. The KOO-designed project links the lake with the city that acts as its backdrop. KOO started with a window box as the organizing principle for the design of the facade and guest rooms. Each of the 223 guest rooms features a window seat with views of Chicago’s skyline and Lake Michigan.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 16, 2021

The SmartCut BKCR2403 is a light-duty cut-resistant glove for jobs that not only need cut and abrasion resistance, but also require a long-wearing grip, dexterity, and flexibility.

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BD+C

MARCH 16, 2021

A new bill introduced in the Massachusetts Legislature would require that rooftop solar be included on new residential and commercial building projects.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 16, 2021

HiVis vest system includes a modular light system that runs on a rechargeable Lipolymer battery. All the electronics can be moved to a new vest once the vest has reached its service life.

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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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Construction Junkie

MARCH 16, 2021

Last summer, we learned that Travelers Insurance believed that using Procore as a project management tool helped contractors reduce risk on their projects so much that they were willing to help pay for them to join the platform. That deal was previously limited to customers in 10 US states, but Travelers and Procore have collaborated to further expand that program.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 16, 2021

Reveal Starter is plug-and-play fleet management solution now available at Verizon corporate retail locations. The product is for small businesses providing field services, transportation, and deliveries.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 16, 2021

Luxury RV manufacturer Alliance RV will invest more than $33 million to grow its state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in Elkhart, IN. - Read: Alliance RV Plans 650 New Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 16, 2021

The Tadano GR-1300XL-4 rough terrain crane has a six-section boom that can extend up to 183.7 feet using a telescoping pinning system. Boom length range is 40 to 183.7 feet, and the jib length range is 33.8 to 59.1 feet. Maximum lift capacity is 130 tons, and maximum lifting height is 182.

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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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Natural Building

MARCH 16, 2021

There is a tiny chapel, no bigger than a garden shed, hidden in the woods of Cornwall dedicated to St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It was built almost 100 years ago with local Constantine granite and Delabole slate on the roof. The first thing visitors are met with as they open the doors of the chapel, is the fixed, hard stare of St Francis of Assisi.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 16, 2021

Manitou MC25-4 and MC 30-4 rough terrain forklifts can be used in indoor and outdoor applications. Maximum capacity is 4,960 and 6,076 pounds, respectively. Operating weights are 8,968 and 9,784 pounds. Ground clearance is 11.8 inches, and the rough terrain forklifts can travel up to 15.2 mph.

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BD+C

MARCH 16, 2021

New York, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) Perkins Eastman and Pfeiffer Partners Architects have announced their pending merger. Perkins Eastman , a global architecture and design firm with more than 1,000 employees, has worked on projects on five continents in 60 countries. Its portfolio reflects expertise in multiple practice areas: healthcare, senior living, large scale mixed-use, higher education, K-12, hospitality, and workplace design as well as planning, urban design, and strategic consulting.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2021

Record Number of Solar Panels Were Installed in 2020. cbroderick. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 08:48. The U.S. solar industry did not just endure the pandemic, it thrived. Solar installations increased 43% year over year in 2020, resulting in a record high 19.2 gigawatts of new capacity, reports CNBC. One gigawatt can power about 190,000 homes and, for perspective, only 1 gigawatt was added for the entire year of 2015.

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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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CivilJungle

MARCH 16, 2021

What Is Lightweight Concrete? Lightweight concrete can be defined as a type of concrete which includes an expanding agent in that it increases the volume of the mixture while giving additional qualities such as nailbility and lessened the dead weight. The main specialties of lightweight concrete are its low densit y and thermal conductivity. Also, Read: What Is Refractory Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages of Refractory Concrete | Properties of Refractory Concrete | Application of Ref

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Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2021

Home Building Trades Most Reliant on Foreign-Born Workforce. cbroderick. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 08:52. Foreign-born construction workers account for 24% of the overall construction workforce, but that share nearly doubles in California and Texas. These states report 40% of the construction workforce comes from foreign-born labor, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 16, 2021

Introduction to Refractory Concrete: The Innovation in the construction material is increasing day by day. There are various types of concrete are manufactured for various purposes in the construction Industry. Refractory concrete is one of the special types of concrete which is generally used for the construction of structures that are subjected to extreme temperatures.

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