Construction Business Owner

APRIL 23, 2018

The advantages of lithium-ion battery technology make compact, heavy-duty tools the standard, not an exception. And the three inherent benefits—more power, increased runtime and no weight penalty—are the basic building blocks behind what makes this battery system attractive. Lithium-ion cells can either hold more power in the same-size package (as tools change) or maintain the same power in a smaller package.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2018

ProContractor Estimating users who use Viewpoint Team PM for collaborative web-based project management.

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Estimating Viewpoint Project Management Management 130

Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2018

John Sharp, equipment director for Hubbard Construction. describes the process his company uses to maximize equipment and minimize costs.

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Equipment Products Construction 99

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2018

To speed the entering of vendor invoices and reduce manual rekeying and the potential for errors.

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Accounting 130

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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

APRIL 23, 2018

In addition to $500 million for Interstate 94 improvements, the state will spend $134 million on road upgrades around the Foxconn's $10 billion factory.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2018

San Francisco is currently experiencing a housing crisis that threatens its vitality. By 2030, the city’s population is estimated to increase by 150,000 people while adding only 16,000 new dwelling units. The gap between the amount of housing needed and housing provided for residents has widened for decades, due to both limited developable land and hesitance to densify the city.

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San Francisco Housing Design Estimating 75

Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2018

One issue Related faces is how much room the company will make – or be forced to make – for union labor.

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New York Union Housing 78

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2018

More evidence that companies are embracing open workplace environments comes from Ted Moudis Associates , a New York-based architectural and design firm, whose 2018 Workplace Report finds that offices are being designed to accommodate collaborative “activity-based” projects.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2018

The lawsuit also states that Hudson Yards developer Related Cos. had a hand in the alleged deception.

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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

APRIL 23, 2018

More evidence that companies are embracing open workplace environments comes from Ted Moudis Associates , a New York-based architectural and design firm, whose 2018 Workplace Report finds that offices are being designed to accommodate collaborative “activity-based” projects.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2018

The 1,422-foot skyscraper would tower over the landmark building, which is set to undergo an estimated $1 billion conversion to condominium and retail space.

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Chicago Retail Estimating 61

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2018

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) recently opened the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, Va., at the intersection of Belvidere and Broad streets. The modern, stacked-block facility incorporates a pre-weathered, satin-finish zinc facade and will act as a gateway between the city’s arts district on one side and VCU’s Monroe Park campus on the other.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 23, 2018

Technology entrepreneur Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX) has outlined seven rules for productivity. You may agree or disagree with some or all of them, but you may wish to consider these ideas in your marketing planning and administration. Image: “Starman” on the way to Mars, in a Tesla Large format meetings waste people’s time. “Excessive meetings […].

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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?

Procurement

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2018

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is offering a new resource to inform local officials to boost energy savings in buildings. “The Toolkit on Local Government Strategies for Achieving Energy Savings in Buildings” provides an overview of high-impact strategies for energy savings. The toolkit contains local government policy options for new and existing buildings.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2018

The decision keeps North Carolina from being forced to use an alternate route for the toll road, one that would have seen the destruction of residential and commercial areas.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 23, 2018

The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced The Cordish Companies will be their development partner on the team's $2.5 billion mixed use sports complex. The plans call for the stadium's surrounding area call for an ungraded marina, convention center and hotel, office space, retail space and parking garage for 3,000 vehicles.

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Jacksonville Retail Office Construction 49

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2018

On paper, it must have seemed like a perfect match. Champlain College needed more student housing, and in the middle of downtown Burlington, Vermont, there sat an aging, city-owned parking lot, ripe for replacement with a modern apartment building. The only problem was the central location. Overhead power lines, and buildings in close proximity meant that construction would have to occur in close quarters — a difficulty compounded by the building’s design, which includes 600 exterior windows.

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Housing Vermont Overhead Design 49

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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 Equipment

APRIL 23, 2018

This summer, a pair of autonomous robots developed by Carnegie Mellon University's (CMU) Robotics Institute will be driving through miles of pipes at a U.S. Department of Energy's former uranium enrichment plant to identify uranium deposits on pipe walls. CMU is building two of the robots, called RadPiper, and will deliver the production prototype units to DOE's sprawling 3,778-acre Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio site in May.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 23, 2018

Registration is open for the 2018 GIE+EXPO, on track to be bigger and better then last year's record-breaking event.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 23, 2018

The National Association of Realtors reported Monday that existing-home sales grew for the second consecutive month in March, but lagging inventory levels and affordability constraints kept sales activity below year ago levels.

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Inventory 48

Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2018

Metropolitan Water District delegations from Los Angeles and San Diego voted against investing $11 billion in the tunnel project.

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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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Business Facilities

APRIL 23, 2018

A sophisticated business climate, the friendliness of its people, and an excellent quality of life make Barbados a compelling choice for business process outsourcing (BPO) activities. - Read: Barbados: A Compelling Choice For Business Process Outsourcing at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Green Industry Professionals

APRIL 23, 2018

Homeowners are always looking for great looking grass. Here are some tips to accomplish a healthy lawn.

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Stok

APRIL 23, 2018

Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is often only used for green building certifications or to show compliance to building codes or standards. While most project teams have heard of energy modeling, very few fully understand its ability to support important energy related decision-making for projects. By using energy modeling as a decision-making tool, project teams can uncover more value for owners and developers by informing early design with performance-based results.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 23, 2018

The Construction Financial Management Association has released the results of its quarterly CONFINDEX survey showing that the overall CONFINDEX reading declined by more than 6 percent during the first quarter and is down more than 10 percent on a year-over-year basis. Overall, CONFINDEX stood at 116 during the second quarter, after holding steady at 124 for the last two quarters of 2017.

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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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Stok

APRIL 23, 2018

We’re on to Year Three of our decade of stok memories to celebrate stok’s 10-year anniversary. This month, Katie Bachman shares the early years of her stok experience from Intro to LEED college courses to popping bottles over the tallest tower on the west coast. How did you get connected to stok? I found out about stok as a senior in college when I took an Introduction to Green Building course as part of my Environmental Studies degree.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 23, 2018

The New Zealand-based mobile solutions company will invest $2 million and create 110 jobs in Nashville, TN. - Read: Mobile Mentor Locating First U.S. Facility In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2018

On paper, it must have seemed like a perfect match. Champlain College needed more student housing, and in the middle of downtown Burlington, Vermont, there sat an aging, city-owned parking lot, ripe for replacement with a modern apartment building. The only problem was the central location. Overhead power lines, and buildings in close proximity meant that construction would have to occur in close quarters — a difficulty compounded by the building’s design, which includes 600 exterior windows.

Housing 40

Housing Vermont Overhead Design 40