Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

As your construction season winds down and colder weather blows in, now is a good time to think about what needs to be done to your heavy construction equipment, such as excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks, before winter arrives—especially if you are located in the northern region of the United States or in Canada, and your equipment won’t be used until after the ground thaws.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Different types of defects in concrete structures can be cracking, crazing, blistering, delamination, dusting, curling, efflorescence, scaling and.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, our clients simply amaze us with the innovative ways they use our software. One of our clients, Stansell Electric, was having difficulty communicating with its field team. They couldn’t confidently let […]. The post Behind the Scenes with Stansell Electric: A Q&A with A Viewpoint Technology Award Winner appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Lets Build

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Nicholas Klokholm, Director of Channel – Volume Builders at GenieBelt, shares with us his thoughts on why construction should become more data-driven in order to ensure future success: Are we focussing on the right things in our industry at the moment or have we fallen for the “nice and shiny” instead of looking at what.

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

One of our clients, Stansell Electric, was having difficulty communicating with its field team.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Construction firms are scaling up their strategies by tapping tech talent with deep expertise in the nuances of construction, said an expert at Procore’s Groundbreak conference.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The U.S. Green Building Council ( USGBC ) recently launched LEED Zero, a new program that will address net zero operations and resources in buildings.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The Mortenson and McCarthy joint venture-led project appears to be on track to meet its accelerated 30-month construction schedule and has exceeded minority participation goals by 82%.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The expansion of colorado college’s Tutt Library doubled its size to 94,000 sf, making it likely to be named the nation’s largest 24/7 net-zero academic library. The project reinforces the college’s commitment to achieving campus-wide carbon neutrality by 2020. Designed in Brutalist style by Chicago architect Walter Netsch (1920–2008), Tutt Library opened in 1961.

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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.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The teams now move to a request for proposals stage from which a committee will select the winning design, taking into account feedback from the public and technical advisories.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Architecture firm billings growth softened in October but remained positive for the thirteenth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). “The effects of the 2018 hurricane season are the probable cause of the temporary contraction in billings in the Southern region,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The executive director of the authority said that results from beam samples are expected this month and implementation of repairs can follow, but other members pushed for a review of the full structure.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Subscribers to the cloud-based UNIFI platform Connect can locate and adopt manufacturer content into their internal libraries.

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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?

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy and the national labs have released updated versions of their open-source, whole-building energy modeling tools: the EnergyPlus engine and the OpenStudio software development kit (SDK) and Application. EnergyPlus 9.0.1 is a traditional update that resolves over 70 bugs and issues, while adding new features. The new features include: · WinCalc engine integration. · ASHRAE Fan Energy Index (FEI) calculations. · Inclusion of fan heat in cooling coil sizing calculations

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Vermeer announced its purchase of Vac-Tron Equipment and its plans to merge the company with McLaughlin Group, another 2017 purchase by Vermeer. The acquisition will allow Vermeer to incorporate vacuum excavation technology, equipment, training, and support to its target markets.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Fleet management and tracking are instrumental in keeping vehicles within the company’s “bird’s eye” view.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Creating a culture of safety can be difficult and take time, but sometimes the key is simply finding the right way to start. Here are five important elements that must be present to establish a safety and health program, courtesy of JLG.

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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.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In this construction video tutorial, you will learn how to compute the mason as well as labor toward a 1st class brick masonry construction with the help of thumb rule. A thumb rule refers to a principle having extensive application that is not projected to be exactly perfect or authentic for each situation. This method can be easily applied for making approx calculation or recollecting some value, or for making some determination.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

GOMACO University has appointed Rod Schneider as its new director of training, after the retirement of Dennis Clausen at the end of the year. Until now, Schneider served as the university’s training coordinator.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The latest update from the National Transportation Safety Board's ongoing investigation into the fatal bridge collapse continues to focus on two suspect members at the structure's north end.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Wacker Neuson has partnered with the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to create an apprenticeship program, aiming to fill the growing need for qualified machine technicians in the construction industry.

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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!

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Safety Board says state should require professional engineer review of gas-company plans and P.E. seal on drawings.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

-sponsored- The M450s is a compact and powerful head for a diversity of mulching applications. It fits a range of carrier vehicles from 80-150 hp and a volume flow between 26.4-52.8 gpm.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The engineer of record, FIGG Bridge Engineers, is disputing the claims made in the NTSB's latest update on the ongoing investigation into the fatal bridge collapse that occurred at Florida International University.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Caterpillar mining trucks recently reached a milestone of one billion tons hauled while working within the company’s MineStar Command system. According to the company, the trucks have traveled nearly 22 million miles in the process.

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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!

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

And the new technology behind better fleet management

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Expensify’s new Portland office features a ‘floating’ 100-ton steel conference tower and high-tech touches among classic columns.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Safety Board says state should require professional engineer review of gas-company plans and P.E. seal on drawings.

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