Construction Business Owner
APRIL 5, 2017
The construction industry has unjustly gained a reputation for not embracing digital media. However, a survey by the Construction Marketing Association revealed that 97 percent of construction professionals are active on social media, with 7 percent year-over-year growth in social media marketing. Clearly, the industry has adopted social media. The question is has it adapted to it?
The Constructor
APRIL 5, 2017
Ground freezing is a soil stabilization technique carried out by continuously refrigerating the soil. Methods, applications and advantages of ground.
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 5, 2017
Have you ever had an employee with a bad attitude who constantly complained about your company and its managers? Have you been part of a crew with a person who didn’t work as hard as the rest of the team? Have you worked for a company in which one old-timer is not required to follow the rules or learn new systems and technology?
The Constructor
APRIL 5, 2017
Road or rail line projects involves construction of culverts and minor bridges. Siting considerations and investigation of catchment area for.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 5, 2017
Have you ever had an employee with a bad attitude who constantly complained about your company and its managers? Have you been part of a crew with a person who didn’t work as hard as the rest of the team? Have you worked for a company in which one old-timer is not required to follow the rules or learn new systems and technology?
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 5, 2017
Vista 6.14 – Another amazing release for Viewpoint customers. Details coming soon. Beta Customers, in the meantime, please consult your release notes or PEB for more details.
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
Buildings create nearly half of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. And AEC firms are challenged to accurately calculate how their designs will impact the performance of a building before construction or renovation begins. On March 28, a Kansas City-based startup company called PlanIt Impact launched a web application that allows users to determine the environmental and economic impact of a new or renovated building during the design process.
Digger Blog
APRIL 5, 2017
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur had the head of a bull and the body of a man. At Case Construction Equipment it has the head of a bulldozer and the body of a compact tracked loader. In Greek mythology, the Minotaur had the head of a bull and the body of a man. At Case Construction Equipment it has the head of a bulldozer and the body of a compact tracked loader.
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a significantly enhanced version of its Disaster Assistance Handbook for architects, built environment professionals, municipal government officials, and emergency managers involved in disaster mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 5, 2017
Alex Carrick, chief economist for CanaData, Construction Market Data Group Inc.'s Canadian economic forecasting and statistical service, has posted an economist's formula for the often asked question, "How much extra employment will be created with amplified infrastructure spending programs?". Carrick says the employment effect of 5,000 construction jobs per $1 billion is vastly understated.
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
A mixed-use ‘vertical village’ is set to rise adjacent to Bangkok’s Lumphini Park and form a new center of social life in the city. The SOM-led development will cover 16 hectares in the heart of Bangkok and include residential, hotel, retail, office, and public spaces. Half of the 16-hectare site will be used for public plazas and landscaped green space.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 5, 2017
. . Around noon yesterday, Bertha the massive tunneling machine used to cut a five-story-tall, double-decker highway tunnel under downtown Seattle, finished her job. A year ago, SR 99 tunnel crews were about to face their biggest challenge: a trip beneath the Alaskan Way Viaduct they were working to replace. Today, with the viaduct and more than 9,270 feet of new tunnel safely behind them, there was nothing left to face but daylight as the SR 99 tunneling machine chewed its way into a pit near
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
Established in 1889, Marlborough School , located in Los Angeles, California, is the oldest independent girls’ school in Southern California. With more than 71 percent student participation in athletics, and 36 teams for 12 sports, athletics are a key part of the education process and overall wellness of the students at Marlborough.
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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?
Construction Equipment
APRIL 5, 2017
JCB has announced the appointment of Richard Fox-Marrs as president and CEO of JCB Inc., responsible for JCB operations in North America, including sales and support for the construction, agricultural, rental, government and defense industries.
Business Facilities
APRIL 5, 2017
The retail giant will open an import distribution facility and create 550 jobs at the Port of Mobile; is first to qualify for a new port credit to stimulate cargo traffic and job growth. Read Walmart Investing $135M In Alabama Import Facility on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 5, 2017
Now part of the Terex Materials Processing Systems (Terex MPS), Terex Bid-Well announces a strategic alliance with Terex MPS sales and support to grow its equipment sales and service beyond the U.S. market. The concrete paving equipment manufacturer will leverage synergies with the Terex MPS sales and certain distributor locations to significantly expand Terex Bid-Well’s global customer sales and support capabilities.
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 5, 2017
Matt Handal has posted some observations about simple and easy-to-implement “hacks” for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software applications. These include: Identifying Pencil Sharpeners One of the challenges of being a sub is primes will often ask you to “sharpen your pencil.” That means they ask you to lower your price.
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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.
Business Facilities
APRIL 5, 2017
The social media giant is building a 970,000-square-foot data center campus in Papillion, NE, scheduled to be online in 2020. Read Facebook Chooses Silicon Prairie on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
ENR Construction
APRIL 5, 2017
Westinghouse Electric Co.’s recent realization of more than $6 billion in additional costs related to completing construction of two U.S. nuclear projects forced the firm to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 29.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 5, 2017
I want the concrete corner stair to look like this. When I finished it looked like this. sad face. A stair Run has two options for Underside Surface : Smooth and Stepped. Smooth is what I started with. There are occasions when I want the underside to look like the second image above, if so I'd probably tackle that like THIS POST. In this situation I wanted the following appearance.
ENR Construction
APRIL 5, 2017
While thinking up new workflows for designing mechanical systems, Amanda Comunale is making sure that her team members are spending enough time in virtual reality.
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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!
Business Facilities
APRIL 5, 2017
Stratosphere Quality will invest $3.7M to expand its headquarters in Fishers, IN, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2020. Read Global Quality Assurance Company Expands Indiana HQ, Adds Jobs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
ENR Construction
APRIL 5, 2017
Two separate failures of three cantilevered flanges of three precast, prestressed-concrete double-T parking-deck sections—reinforced with a non-code-compliant, high-strength carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer grid—are putting the spotlight on the structural safety of corrosion-resistant FRP grids for transverse reinforcement of double-Ts.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 5, 2017
Five AGC judges, including representatives from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Naval Department and Intel, named three category finalists based on five criteria. TP Mechanical won in the more than 1 million man-hours per year category. read more.
ENR Construction
APRIL 5, 2017
When an intense construction fire shut down one of Pittsburgh’s busiest bridges last September, fire trouble had not been completely unexpected.
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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!
BD+C
APRIL 5, 2017
The Beranger Condos is a mixed-use complex in downtown Gresham, OR. The four-story structure contains 24 condominium units and 7,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. One of the building’s most unique features is its “green roof” that employs cutting-edge environmental technology to manage rainwater – an important concern given Oregon’s climate.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 5, 2017
The MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Award honors contractors across the country that demonstrate the highest level of commitment to, and execution of, safety strategies. Armistead Mechanical was recognized in the 250,000-400,000 work hours level. read more.
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 5, 2017
A renowned and 15 years old formwork & structures contractor located in Melbourne's Western suburbs, is seeking an experienced, methodical and perfect estimator on permanent basis to work in tandem with estimating manager of the company. Eligibilities :- Should have at least 2 years of working experience in a commercial. structures/formwork environment (either main contractor or sub-contractor side) Should contain sound knowledge and capability for pricing formwork systems, concrete, groundw
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