Tue.Nov 28, 2017

article thumbnail

Roles and Work of Surveyor in Construction

The Constructor

The surveyor is the person who is supposed to make precise measurement that will identify the boundary. Surveyors help in providing unique contours.

article thumbnail

5% growth for German Construction in 2017!

Lets Build

In an industry where lack of productivity and efficiency is globally the number one problem, the 5% revenue growth rate that the German construction has achieved in 2017 is truly spectacular. This number is even more valuable if we take into account that construction is an integral part of the.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2018 outlook: Economists point to slowdown, AEC professionals say ‘no way’

BD+C

It’s late November, which means it is market forecast season for the AEC industry. Construction outlook reports from the American Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors, ConstructConnect, Dodge Data & Analytics, and FMI are beginning to roll in. And if the early prognostications are any indication, 2018 is shaping up to be a little less rosy for the nonresidential and multifamily construction markets.

article thumbnail

4 Realistic Ways Contractors can Overcome the Skilled-Labor Shortage

Contractor Magazine

The skilled-labor shortage is on the minds of many in our industry, especially as budgeting decisions are being made for 2018 recruitment. Here, one large manufacturer discusses its strategy for tackling this growing problem.

article thumbnail

Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

article thumbnail

What is PVDF?

BD+C

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) coatings are one of the most commonly used commercial and industrial coatings on the market. PVDF is a fluoropolymer resin that is highly inert and stable, providing excellent resistance from metal weathering over time. PVDF coatings are a resin-based coating system. They are widely used when a durable coating is needed on project exteriors to resist weathering, chalking, fading, and UV rays while offering exceptional protection to the substrate.

More Trending

article thumbnail

FXFOWLE and CO Architects collaborate on Columbia University School of Nursing building

BD+C

The new Columbia University School of Nursing building anchors the Medical Center’s urban New York City campus and offers students learning and social spaces. The building, conceived by FXFOWLE and Co Architects as a “welcoming lantern,” provides 65% more space than the school’s previous location. Running throughout the seven-story building is a “collaboration ribbon” that begins in the lobby and flows upwards.

article thumbnail

Mercedes Flies 100 Perfect Drone Deliveries

Construction Equipment

Mercedes-Benz has been testing consumer deliveries via drones and specially adapted vans, creating a working model of a system that could operate successfully in real life. The Mercedes-Benz drone test was done in Zurich where about 50 customers placed online orders from retailer Black & Blaze Coffee Roasting Company and requested same-day delivery.

Retail 54
article thumbnail

Adding value through integrated technology requires a human touch

BD+C

The healthcare industry is a huge driver of technological advancement. Less than a generation ago, complex cardiovascular and endovascular procedures typically required open heart surgery. In today’s medical landscape, such conditions are diagnosed and treated using advanced technologies that make surgery less traumatic and facilitate shorter recovery times.

article thumbnail

In marketing, the more things change, the more they stay the same

Construction Marketing Ideas

I’m reminded as I delve into new technologies and their impact on business and marketing, that the fundamental issues and principles remain consistent. Sure, these days you can communicate instantly and word of mouth flies at lightspeed through social media, but personal recommendations and referrals continue to be the largest source of new business for […].

54
article thumbnail

The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

article thumbnail

Update: SD Keystone Leaks 'Not Going Well'

Construction Equipment

While TransCanada may be celebrating its recent OK to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline in Nebraska, going so far as to say the XL extension is expected to have just one leak event of more than 1,000 barrels of oil in 100 years, Reuters reports that the existing Keystone pipeline between Canada and Texas has leaked more oil more often in the U.S.

article thumbnail

Broadway melody: Glass walls set just the right tone for a historic lobby in Lower Manhattan

BD+C

Ten years. That’s how long it took developer L&L Holding Company to get approval from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission for its retail master plan of the lobby of the AT&T Headquarters Building. The adaptation of the 45,000-sf neoclassical lobby at 195 Broadway—originally designed by William Welles Bosworth and opened in 1916—created three retail spaces and a public walkway that connects two major streets in Lower Manhattan.

article thumbnail

Kwik Trip Expanding Operations, Creating 300 Jobs In Wisconsin

Business Facilities

Kwik Trip Inc., which owns and operates more than 600 retail convenience stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, has announced a $300 million capital investment project that will enable the growing company to meet its capacity needs for the foreseeable future. The company plans to invest $113 million in a new 200,000-square-foot bread and bun production facility, as well as expansions and improvements in its dairy manufacturing facility, kitchen operations and transportation fleet.

article thumbnail

Nail-Laminated timber Canadian design and construction guide released

BD+C

The Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Canadian Design and Construction Guide was released earlier this month. “The guide provides inspiration and direction to ensure safe, predictable, and economical use of NLT, including practical strategies and guidance with lessons learned from real-life projects,” according to a news release.

Design 45
article thumbnail

Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

article thumbnail

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Expanding In North Carolina

Business Facilities

Fresenius Kabi, a Germany-based health care company that specializes in medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition, will expand its manufacturing operations in Wilson County, NC. The expansion project will bring hundreds of new jobs and more than $100 million in investment to Wilson, where the company already employs more than 100 people.

article thumbnail

How to design tensile strength of angle section according to IS Code 800-2007

Construction Cost Estimating

This is another useful presentation from the eminent civil engineer Mr. Parag Pal. In this video he shows the essential method to create the design of tensile strength of angle section ISA 9060 with thickness 6 mm as per IS code 8000-2007 limit state method. Tensile strength is a vital attribute of concrete as concrete structures are extremely susceptible to tensile cracking owing to different types of effects as well as applied loading itself.

Design 40
article thumbnail

Virginia Expanding Network of Tolled Express Lanes

ENR Construction

The latest addition to Virginia’s growing portfolio of P3-built tolled express lanes officially got underway on Nov. 20, with the ceremonial groundbreaking for the $3.7 billion Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

article thumbnail

Facilities Management in the Cloud FREE

Job Order Contracting

Facilities Management in the cloud supports significantly higher levels of collaboration, transparency, and productivity. Also available with FREE 2018 OpenCost ™ National Commercial Construction Cost Database. (over 30,000 line items!!!!). [link]. Designer. Project management, creation and allocation of tasks. Document management with complete log and versioning.

article thumbnail

The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

article thumbnail

New Hampshire Specialty Contractor To Award Trade School Scholarships

ENR Construction

In an effort to address the labor shortage in New England’s HVAC, plumbing and electrical trades, a New Hampshire-based specialty contractor has started a yearly trade school scholarship program for students interested in being trained in these specialties.

article thumbnail

Elementary school, daycare campus will serve Toronto’s skyrise neighborhood

BD+C

Arising tower by tower in a former waterfront railway yard, CityPlace remade Toronto’s skyline with its collection of new high-rise towers, and became home to over 20,000 residents. This community of Torontonians pioneering vertical living are not just young singles and “empty nesters,” but also families. .

66
article thumbnail

Some Companies Are Shut Out of Minneapolis Light-Rail Extension

ENR Construction

A bid using a company that worked on the design or planning phase will be classed as 'non-responsive.

article thumbnail

Mark Hasso Named to CMAA College of Fellows

ENR Construction

The Construction Management Association of American (CMAA) recently selected Mark Hasso as a member of its College of Fellows.

CMAA 28
article thumbnail

Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

article thumbnail

Cyber Risk and the 'Biggest Class Exposure We Could Ever Imagine'

ENR Construction

An insurance CEO sees big changes ahead for risk and insurance.

Risk 37