Mon.Dec 02, 2019

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How Robust Collaboration Systems Can Improve Owner Insight

Construction Business Owner

Over the past several decades, companies across industry sectors have invested in platforms and technology solutions to enhance their project lifecycle. This is especially true for the construction industry, where legacy systems have led to projects on average being 80% over budget and 20 months behind schedule.

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Double Shear Test on Mild Steel

The Constructor

Double shear test is used to determine the shear strength (ultimate shear stress) of the mild steel specimen. Universal testing machine (UTM) is used.

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What Is a Construction Technologist & Why Do I Need One?

Construction Business Owner

Identifying and implementing technology on a larger scale—say, for operating a cutting-edge construction business or increasing productivity on the jobsite—requires a certain level of commitment. That’s where the construction technologist (CT) comes in. For companies with clear intentions of moving forward with technology initiatives as part of an overall business strategy, the CT plays an integral part in overseeing the implementation and success of those technologies. .

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Modular Monitor: Why does offsite construction matter?

Construction Dive

This new monthly column will stack up knowledge from stakeholders and observers on the method's inroads, opportunities, challenges and trajectory for disruption.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Kisawa Sanctuary will be a luxury resort 3D printed from sand

BD+C

Located on Benguerra Island in Mozambique, Kisawa Sanctuary will feature 12 one-, two-, and three-bedroom bungalows set across the island’s beach, forest, and sand dunes.

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Lawnbot Grows Leadership Team, Welcomes Erik Alburg as Chief Technical Officer

Green Industry Professionals

Alburg will lead technical operations, product development, product innovation, and direct the company’s technical and product road maps

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3 design-build teams in final bids for $233M Denver convention center contract

Construction Dive

After firing program manager Trammell Crow for improperly sharing information with bidder Mortenson Construction, city officials have narrowed the competition to PCL Construction, Hensel Phelps and The Weitz Co.

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New glass residence emerges along Lake Ontario

BD+C

The East Bayfront Precinct along the attractive Toronto waterfront is experiencing rapid redevelopment and redesign to make the stretch of land more accessible for residents and visitors. This burgeoning neighborhood is morphing from purely industrial to mixed-use, to feature stunning condos, retail, entertainment, and more. In close proximity to downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario, it is a highly prized area, which spans 55 acres of land according to Waterfront Toronto.

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Bobcat Acquires Bob-Cat, Steiner, Ryan Brands

Construction Equipment

Doosan Bobcat will acquire the assets of the Bob-Cat Mowers, Steiner, and Ryan brands of ground care equipment from Schiller Grounds Care. The deal is expected to close by year-end.

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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.

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What building owners and AEC teams need to know about New York’s Climate Mobilization Act

BD+C

The historic legislation makes New York the first city in the world to place hard limits on the emissions of large buildings, and it has been touted by supporters as being the most ambitious climate legislation enacted by any city to date.

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Epiroc Appoints New Boss

Construction Equipment

Epiroc has named Helena Hedblom its next president and CEO, effective March 1, 2020. Hedblom is currently Epiroc's senior executive VP of Mining and Infrastructure, and succeeds Per Lindberg, who is leaving the head position and the board of directors of Epiroc AB.

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Pawtucket, RI Launches $400M Economic Development Project

Business Facilities

The project will transform Pawtucket’s riverfront with extensive development, including a new United Soccer League (USL) Championship soccer team and stadium. - Read: Pawtucket, RI Launches $400M Economic Development Project at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Kioti's Largest Dealer Finds Success From Cars to Tractors

Green Industry Professionals

Mike Schramke, owner of Larry Stovesand Equipment shares his success as a Kioti Tractor dealer

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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?

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Hudson Commons: Over the top

BD+C

This 16-month repositioning effort in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood converted a nine-story, 1960s warehouse into an amenity-rich, Class A office tower near one of the city’s hottest districts: Hudson Yards. The project team, led by Cove Property Group, Kohn Pedersen Fox, and Pavarini McGovern, nearly tripled the height of the existing structure, adding 17 stories atop the podium building.

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Doosan Bobcat to Acquire BOB-CAT Mowers and the Steiner and Ryan Grounds Care Brands

Green Industry Professionals

The agreement furthers the Doosan's growth and product diversification strategies

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Presidential Candidates to Discuss Infrastructure at Forum

Construction Equipment

Transportation and manufacturing associations will host a forum for presidential candidates to discuss infrastructure issues called Moving America Forward.

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$3.9B P3 road project in Virginia breaks down into small bid packages for minority-owned businesses

Construction Dive

The design-build consortium for Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel has already signed 60 MBEs.

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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.

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New tool allows users to learn how to reduce embodied carbon

BD+C

A public beta version of a new tool that enables users to learn how building and infrastructure projects can “radically reduce embodied carbon” was released at Greenbuild this month.

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Kioti Tractor CS Series Updated For 2020

Green Industry Professionals

Territory Manager Ron Morgan reviews some of the updates on the Kioti Tractor series

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Inter Pipeline Commits $7.5M To Plastic Waste Reduction Research 

Business Facilities

The 10-year deal with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is the largest applied research partnership in the institute's history. - Read: Inter Pipeline Commits $7.5M To Plastic Waste Reduction Research at BusinessFacilities.com.

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A guide to 2020's top construction trade shows and conferences

Construction Dive

Here is a list of 2020’s biggest construction industry events.

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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!

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New GBCI certification recognizes expertise in sustainability

BD+C

Green Business Certification Inc. ( GBCI ) has added two sustainability credentials: The ISSP Sustainability Associate (ISSP-SA) and ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional (ISSP-CSP).

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Sasha Rabin’s Tiny Earthen House

Natural Building

Sasha and John Rabin’s tiny natural home is completely off the grid and has been constructed using a variety of earthen building techniques, including cob, wattle and daub and earthbags. This beautiful earthen home is one of many such dwellings located at the Quail Springs permaculture community in California, which is home to educators, farmers, natural builders and people who are dedicated to regenerative, alternative living.

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Trade group challenges St. Petersburg, Fla., ordinance on construction contract mandates

BD+C

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors filed suit against the City of St. Petersburg, Fla. , over an ordinance that requires contractors to hire apprentices and disadvantaged workers in order to work on big city projects.

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Kioti Dealer Finds Success From Cars to Tractors

Green Industry Professionals

Mike Schramke, owner of Larry Stovesand Equipment near Nashville in Springfield and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, talks about success he’s found becoming a Kioti dealer.

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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!

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Vortex Partners with Gemex, Umbral, to Form Vortex Mexico

Contractor Magazine

Joint Venture combines energy leadership from Gemex, water services expertise of Umbral and trenchless infrastructure repair technology from Vortex.

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US Steel's Mon Valley Investment Revives Western Pennsylvania

ENR Construction

Upgrades include endless casting and rolling facility at Edgar Thomson plant and co-generation plant at Clairton plant.

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Vermeer's Mary Andringa Inducted Into AEM Hall of Fame

Green Industry Professionals

AEM Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose innovations, ideas and leadership have advanced the off-road equipment manufacturing industry

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