Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
How the Wildfires are Affecting Construction Jobsites. cbroderick. Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:39. Some construction jobsites near the West Coast have voluntarily shut down as the wildfires’ create hazardous air conditions, but others work on. Oregon’s air quality index was above the hazardous levels as designated by the EPA on Tuesday, says Construction Dive.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Atal tunnel (Rohtang) is a roadway tunnel constructed at an altitude of 3060 m above mean sea level, making it the highest highway tunnel in the.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
From better understanding industry trends to better understanding your projects, Viewpoint has your data-driven needs covered.
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Living in a densely populated city is no longer a dream and has become quite a nightmare.
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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.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Most U.S. mayors agree that investing in infrastructure to generate jobs and economic growth is the top priority in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. - Read: Mayors Prioritize Infrastructure Investments In Economic Recovery at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Skyward and Parrot, a European drone group, have partnered to deliver Parrot ANAFI drones along with Skyward drone program management, flight log sync, and training to U.S. enterprises. In particular, the new ANAFI USA drone speaks to a widespread need among U.S.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
This week on The Weekly, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from CallisonRTKL, MBH Architects, and McMillan Pazdan Smith on three topics: . • Breaking the rules of retail. • The Household Model for assisted living facility design. • Designing labs to address the coronavirus and future health events. . WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW . .
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Builder Sentiment Rises to Record High Despite Soaring Lumber Prices, Labor Shortages. cbroderick. Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:19. Builders are reportedly the most chipper they’ve been in 35 years, but key issues are threatening their positive sentiment. Home builder confidence advanced by five points this month to 83, according to CNBC. Any number above 50 is considered positive.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The proposed 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) would be the most energy efficient code ever, but appeals may reduce the efficiency it promotes.
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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.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
These Recruitment Tactics Make Way for More Diverse Workers. cbroderick. Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:47. Finding new ways to recruit workers into the home building industry can fulfill two needs: more skilled workers and more diversification. As some conventional recruiting methods have halted due to the pandemic and current demand surpasses these method’s capabilities, fresh methods of recruitment are necessary.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
A Skanska construction barge broke loose Tuesday, struck the fishing pier and lodged itself under the new Three Mile Bridge, forcing closure until crews can access potential damage to the structure or pilings. The barge broke loose sometime around 8 a.m.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
A panel of industry judges selected 30 winning projects from 21 countries and six continents from a record number of entries for ENR’s 2020 Global Best Projects Awards.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Model SK130LC-11 KOBELCO excavator is the first in the new Generation 11 series. The 96-horsepower crawler excavator has a bucket digging force of 24,818 lb.-ft. Operating weight is 32,800 pounds, maximum dig depth is 19 feet 7 inches, and digging reach is 28 feet 10 inches.
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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?
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Federal officials have charged five small contractors with fraud related to loans obtained from a key COVID-19 small business rescue program—and more charges are likely as investigators dig deeper into the financial records of companies that took the funds.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Papa John’s will relocate its global headquarters from Louisville, KY to metro Atlanta, delivering 200 jobs to the area in 2021. - Read: Papa John’s Picks Metro Atlanta For New Global Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Curry Supply and Versatran, which was acquired by Metalcraft of Mayville in 2019, have partnered to produce the Retriever line of trailers. First developed in 2002, the Retriever line has an air-operated curved platform and a deck featuring a low center of gravity and shallow loading angle.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
To bring Egypt’s largest desalinization plant from concept to commissioning in just 30 months, the project team was challenged to coordinate and synchronize shipments of construction materials and advanced water-treatment equipment from a worldwide network of suppliers.
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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.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
An index measuring confidence in the equipment-finance market increased in September to 56.5, up from 48.4 in August. The Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) is compiled by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Before the millennium began, Beijing’s roadways were packed with bicyclists. Motor vehicles have since taken over, but this project may bring the city’s transportation roots into the 21st century.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Ram Truck will begin producing the Air Force version of its “Built to Serve Edition” pickup trucks in October. The special edition Ram 1500 half-ton pickups celebrate U.S.
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
via KVUE on YouTube. Well, I didn’t really intend for Construction Junkie to be filled with a bunch of articles to bum you out , but when dozens of people are injured from a jobsite incident, it’s important for us all to learn from it in order to avoid similar circumstances in the future. Two cranes collided at a jobsite in Austin, Texas on Thursday morning causing panic on the jobsite and resulting in 22 injuries, 16 of which were transported to the hospital.
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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!
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Simultaneously erecting the 69-story Stantec Tower—western Canada’s tallest—and the adjacent 56-story JW Marriott required “cohesive teamwork” to overcome numerous technical and coordination challenges.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
1. New Foster + Partners-designed hospital begins construction in Cairo (BD+C) . "The 300-bed hospital has views of the Pyramids of Giza and is set within a verdant landscape with a lake and seeks to optimize the overall patient experience and decrease recovery times.".
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
A nursing college at the Macau Medical Complex, completed on time in 2019, was built by the Macau Special Administrative Region’s government to help alleviate an urgent need for local medical professionals.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The Dallas-based data center provider Aligned recently completed a $1 billion senior secured credit facility that it claims is one of the largest private debt raises in this sector’s history, and the first of its kind that links financing to sustainability. In addition to the lower interest rates, the sustainability-linked aspect of the financing is closely tied to the needs of Aligned’s customers, explains Andrew Schapp, Aligned’s CEO, in an email response to BD+C’s questions.
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Ford Motor Co. and contractor Devin Industrial Group have already begun construction on a $700-million, 500,000-sq-ft gas-electric hybrid Ford F-150 manufacturing plant at the company's 100-year-old Rouge Center in Dearborn, Mich. The first trucks are expected to come off the line by late 2021.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
by Brandon Atwood. Images courtesy OCSiAl. The global anti-static floor market was valued at $3.1 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $4.09 billion by 2025, according to Crystal Markets Research. It is not just the electronics manufacturing market spurring this growth. As electronics continue to infiltrate the workplace, the applications for electrostatic discharge (ESD) control flooring are expanding.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Constructed more than a century ago, the 140,000-km irrigation system that serves thousands of farms in this rainfall-scarce province was plagued by leaks, poor flow regulation and sediment build-up.
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