BD+C
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
This month, the national average hourly construction wage was expected to top $30 for the first time in the country’s history. And in its Q3 2016 Construction Outlook , JLL forecasts another 3% increase by next March.
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Digital Platform based Shop-drawing assessment Construction Information Management has been an interest of mine for a good 30 years. Over this time I become a fairly competent BIM implementer and had been involved with some pretty large projects all over the world. While I missed the glory of the almighty BIM projects supported by the BIM-cream of the industry and stayed out of the limelight of the mega-ambitious and fake attempts to speedily BIMitize the global industry , I’ve had the pleasure
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Help Everybody Everyday
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Interview with New York Times Best-Selling Author, Dr. Robert Cialdini Ph.D. If you could ask the foremost expert on influencing human behavior a question, what would it be? And what would that answer be worth to you? How could that answer change your life? This is the opportunity (and challenge) I was recently graced with when Dr. Robert Cialdini agreed to sit down with me and teach me new ways to ethically influence the decisions of others.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Workers on a jobsite at 81-10 134th Steet in Briarwood, New York, were hoisting a 30-foot eyebeam while working at a six-story tall structure this morning when the beam became unstable and bumped into a building, causing it to swing out of control. Around 12:10 p.m. the crane cable snapped, the beam fell, smashed into the crane operator's cab. The beam then fell on to a ground worker who was holding the tether line.
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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.
Revit OpEd
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Whenever we need to use Synchronize with Central (SwC) I advocate for using the button for Synchronize and Modify Settings every time. Doing so allows Revit to present us with the Synchronize with Central dialog. I encourage everyone to take a moment and type a brief description in the Comment field provided. What motivated you to use SwC just now? That's the gist of what should be recorded there.
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Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The cities of San Francisco, San Jose, Fremont and Oakland in collaboration with nonprofit SFMade release results of the first-ever Bay Area State of Urban Manufacturing Report. Read Bay Area Cities Collaborate To Boost Regional Manufacturing on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Company sponsors Operation FINALLY HOME, helping injured veterans re-enter their communities. In 2014, Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Cooling & Heating Division embarked on a sponsorship with the respected charitable organization, Operation FINALLY HOME (OFH). read more.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The new 800,000-square-foot North Las Vegas facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs. Read Amazon Plans Third Nevada Fulfillment Center on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
This week the product gallery includes a residential lavatory faucet, a domestic booster pump, a pre-piped pumping station for use in radiant applications, a range of lead-free brass fittings, a low-flow toilet and more. read more.
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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.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Six businesses, seven residents and an association fight ban in Maryland.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Johnson Controls and Hall of Fame Village LLC have entered into a historic 18-year agreement to create the first sports and entertainment “smart city.”. read more.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
TurfMutt Teacher Award debuts in 2017, thousands of kids to learn about environmental care.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The “Air Stage,” Fujitsu General’s Solution Center was officially opened on 1450 Broadway Avenue, 42nd floor. read more.
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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
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The Building for Transformative Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is designed to help physicians and researchers from different disciplines collaborate on new treatments and therapies within the same facility.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can’t believe that it’s already today. I mean, where has the time gone? read more.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The worker pulls on his tool belt and snaps down the visor of his headset.
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Truss mesh reinforcement is essential for developing masonry wall. Truss mesh reinforcements are implanted into the horizontal mortar joints of masonry walls and constant with the wall length. Reinforces various types of masonry walls Considerably lowers the cracking that may happen due to thermal stresses Improves resistance capacity against penetration of water, because cracks are well organized Improves lateral flexural strength Enhances elasticity Enhances performance of masonry walls under
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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.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Early adopters are cutting the cord to take long-promised technology, including augmented and virtual reality and artificial intelligence, out of the test labs and into real-world applications.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
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ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Work on the much-delayed 3,600-MW Soviet-era Rogun hydro dam in Tajikistan is resuming under a $3.5-billion deal with Milan-based Italian contractor Salini Impregilo S.p.A.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Miscommunication with city service director leaves something to be desired.
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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
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
After the bridge over Lake Quinsigamond was deemed structurally deficient, the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation sought to build an aesthetically pleasing alternative to the typical girder structures it usually builds.
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
6 essential steps company owners must know and follow.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The $9.6-million Common Ground School’s Community Arts and Science Building is not just an educational facility, it’s also a teaching tool.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
From the renovation of one of the nation’s oldest subway stations to a “cellular polyhedral sculpture” created by a British artist, the winning entries in this year’s ENR New England Best Projects competition displayed impressive breadth.
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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
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Structural engineer Vincent J. DeSimone—an innovator with an outsize personality known for his ability to creatively support his architect-clients as they curved, twisted and stretched their building envelopes—died on Nov. 16, just two weeks shy of his 79th birthday.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The two-year-old City Energy Project recently doubled the number of participants in its power and water conservation program to 20 municipalities.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
While the multilevel Uniqlo store in Boston’s Quincy Market now boasts a sleek, modern look, the store maintains Faneuil Hall’s historic vibe with restored granite, windows and exposed brick.
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