3 Areas of Construction Tech Launching the Industry Forward
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The 3 technologies that will take your contracting business to the next level in 2019. .
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How to Estimate Concrete Costs?
The Constructor
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Calculating the cost of the concrete is an important step in the project estimate.
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2018 Regulatory Roundup
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2018
A recap of all contractor licensing regulations that were enacted or changed in 2018.
Test for Bleeding of Concrete
The Constructor
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The relative quantity of mixing water, which will bleed from fresh concrete mix can be determined by the test for bleeding of concrete. Test for.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
How to Pivot in a Slower Economy & Maintain a Healthy Business
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2018
A slower economy is inevitable. Here's how to start planning for it now.
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New BIM Update
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 14, 2018
New Features, New Software Update, New BIM Software Guide! The post New BIM Update appeared first on 4BT.
Apple plans $1B Austin, Texas, campus
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The tech giant will build 3 million square feet of office space on a 133-acre plot about one mile from its existing site, to support up to 15,000 employees.
Myth-Buster: Do Insects Die off in a Cold Winter?
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Here are four tips a landscape contractor can use in the fight against insect infestations.
Amazon chooses Fort Worth, Texas, for new regional air hub
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Set to open in 2019, the facility will be able to handle the e-tailer's regional shipping volume, sorting needs and multiple daily cargo flights.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Bangkok’s latest mega shopping mall features one of the world’s longest pillarless all-glass facade
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
When it opened along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 10, the massive luxury shopping mall Iconsiam—self-identified as “the Icon of Eternal Prosperity”—boasted a number of firsts, including the longest (400-plus meters) water feature in Southeast Asia, and the first project in the country to integrate road, rail, and water transportation.
Maryland introduces $3.5B school construction initiative
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The plan, which Gov. Larry Hogan will send to the state General Assembly at the start of its 2019 session, will create 27,000 indirect and direct construction jobs during the program's five-year timeframe.
16 things you should know about universal design [AIA course]
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Universal design is a term, and a mode of architectural practice, that is often misunderstood. At its core, universal design promotes design that can benefit all occupants and users of buildings, not just the elderly or persons with disabilities. Universal design—also known as “design for all,” “inclusive design,” and “human-centered design”—is not new.
On the Docket: Fleets Expand, Replace
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Business continues to boom for organizations that use construction equipment fleets, according to those who manage these assets. With 2016—the hotly contested-election year—as the exception, equipment managers have reported “very good” business for three of the past four years.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
A tepdeep dive into the proposal management process (and why it is important)
Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Matt Handal has written a truly useful guide to the proposal management process — the set of steps and processes you should codify in handling RFP/project responses. While proposal management may lack much in the way of glamour, it is at the core of future business opportunities for most architectural and engineering practices. Mess up […].
2019 Annual Report & Forecast
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Last year brought bold moves that bolstered nearly every realm of the construction industry. Tax cuts and reduced regulations buoyed the stock market, and many construction firms geared up for a continuation of the growth seen during 2017.
Faster Bidding with Far Less Hassle
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Web-based tools can help speed up the estimating and proposal-building process for landscape contractors, resulting in less cost, happier customers and more time to focus on other areas of the business.
Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s first U.S. project breaks ground in Detroit
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The northeast corner of Detroit’s Campus Martius Park will be home to Monroe Blocks, Schmidt hammer Lassen Architect’s first U.S. project. The project will span a 134,548-sf site across two city blocks and include the first high-rise office tower built in downtown Detroit in more than 25 years.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Transportation Market: Still Waiting for the Boom
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The talk continues to be about the skilled labor shortage in the road and bridge construction market. The fear of steel prices crippling productivity is only creating a slight pause, and after checking the damage it is business as usual.
Emissions for buildings and construction have peaked, UN says
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Greenhouse gas emissions appear to have leveled off, according to findings from the United Nations Environment organization. Though emissions from the sector were flat from 2015-2017, they still represent about a third of the global emissions that cause climate change. Nevertheless, the progress being made in designing and constructing greener buildings has helped to hold the line on emissions.
Half of Fleet Managers Say Dealers Able to Partner on Data Management
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Machine data offers fleet managers a myriad of insights into location, performance, and reliability. But sifting through the data and knowing which to act upon—or when—presents a formidable barrier to execution.
Promenade pavers fuse mixed spaces in Ontario's emerging 30-block transit oriented development
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Fusing residential, commercial, retail, and service properties creates an engaging environment with things to do day and night. Walkable neighborhoods bring people together, create life on the streets, and make good neighborhoods, not just good buildings.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
New EPA Rule Enables Contractors to Better Understand Permits
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
A new measure by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will ensure the waters of the U.S. continue to become “even cleaner,” according to AGC.
A deep dive into the proposal management process (and why it is important)
Construction Marketing Ideas
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Matt Handal has written a truly useful guide to the proposal management process — the set of steps and processes you should codify in handling RFP/project responses. While proposal management may lack much in the way of glamour, it is at the core of future business opportunities for most architectural and engineering practices. Mess up […].
Fluor, Walsh JV to Build Chicago CTA Project
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Fluor Corp. and Walsh Construction have formed a joint venture to design and build Phase One of the Red and Purple Line Modernization Program for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The team will design and build new elevated tracks along a 1.
16 things you should know about universal design [AIA course]
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Universal design is a term, and a mode of architectural practice, that is often misunderstood. At its core, universal design promotes design that can benefit all occupants and users of buildings, not just the elderly or persons with disabilities. Universal design—also known as “design for all,” “inclusive design,” and “human-centered design”—is not new.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Volvo Trucks to Demonstrate VNR Electric in California
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Volvo Trucks will demonstrate its all-electric VNR trucks in California in distribution, regional-haul, and drayage operations. The trucks will be available for sale in 2020.
Pesticide Exposure Raises Risk for Cardiovascular Disease among Latino Workers
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Latinos who are exposed to pesticides in their workplaces are twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease.
Umpleby Named Caterpillar Chairman of the Board
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Caterpillar’s Board of Directors elected Jim Umpleby, the company’s CEO, to the additional position of Chairman of the Board effective immediately. Umpelby has been a member of the Board and CEO since January of 2017.
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