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What You Can Do to Improve Your Company's Cybersecurity

Construction Business Owner

Many construction companies are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, as the proliferation of mobile devices and other field equipment connected to the internet make the industry a particularly easy target for hackers. Construction businesses typically have a strong culture of promoting the importance of jobsite safety in their organizations, from top executives to the junior staff.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Warm weather has arrived in many parts of the country, and that means contractors are busy with projects. Even if you’re busy, it’s wise to stay in the loop about the latest construction industry news so you know what to expect as this busy season continues. We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more.

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Not your average 'snowflake': Why construction educators are excited about millennials

Construction Dive

College construction management programs are attracting entrepreneurial young people drawn to the industry’s dynamism and job opportunities.

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State of the Construction Industry: June 2018 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes.

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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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Foxconn awards $14M of contracts for $10B factory complex

Construction Dive

The Wisconsin factory's general contractor, joint venture M+W Group and Gilbane, has awarded the first vertical construction deals to eight prime subcontractors that do business locally.

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Field Density Test of Soil by Sand Replacement Method.

CivilSeek

Determination of Field Density Test of Soil by Sand Replacement Method. The field density test of soil is conducted in the field to know whether the specified compaction is achieved or not. Normally Sand Replacement Method is adopted for this purpose. Sand Replacement Method is also known as Sand Cone Method. The apparatus used in […]. The post Field Density Test of Soil by Sand Replacement Method. appeared first on CivilGuides.

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Why protect the below-grade building envelope?

BD+C

Below-grade waterproofing is an essential component of the entire building envelope. At times, these systems must be extremely complex, for example, at less stable sites employing deep foundations with intense hydrostatic pressure. And water is not the only threat to a structure: Methane gas or contaminated groundwater/vapor may be present on or near the site, a more common scenario due to the fact that more new construction is taking place on ground formerly used for industrial purposes. .

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Monsanto's Roundup Weed-Killer Goes on Trial with Billions at Stake

Green Industry Professionals

The lawsuit is seeking to determine whether the active ingredient in Roundup is to blame for a man's cancer.

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Modular construction may be key to relieving housing crunch

BD+C

The housing shortage in some parts of the country has gotten so acute that a new approach such as modular construction may be the only way to alleviate the problem. The recession of the late 2000s caused many builders to close shop and the industry still hasn’t fully recovered. Today new apartment and housing construction sits at a little over half the pace of the 2006 peak.

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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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Summer Safety for Landscape Workers

Green Industry Professionals

From increased driving to hot temperatures, summer can pose many risks for landscaping professionals.

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Video: Process Converts Air (CO2) Into Transportation Fuel

Construction Equipment

ENR reports Carbon Engineering Ltd., in British Columbia has developed a process to that takes a half-ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) and converts it into one barrel of liquid hydrocarbon fuel which can be used in place of gasoline, diesel fuel, or jet fuel.

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New Stanford Healthcare outpatient building opens in Redwood City

BD+C

The new three-story, 90,000-sf Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center, Pavilion D facility recently opened in Redwood City and will include an expanded Orthopedic Clinic, Digestive Health Center, Pelvic Health Center, Endoscopy Procedure Suite, and Imaging.

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Voorhoeve Appointed President of Volvo Trucks NA

Construction Equipment

Peter Voorhoeve, currently the President and CEO of Volvo Group Australia, has been named President of Volvo Trucks North America , effective Sept. 1, 2018. He succeeds Göran Nyberg, who left the company in April; Per Carlsson will continue to serve as acting President until Sept. 1. Voorhoeve has led Volvo Group Australia since 2013, prior to which he held several senior management positions in the areas of aftermarket support, supply chain management and parts logistics during his nearly 20 y

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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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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

Lessons in Defensive Driving. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, we’re going to close out the month by covering the ins and outs of defensive driving. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or new on the job, today we’re going to offer something for everyone! From a business standpoint, integrating key elements of defensive driving safely into your safety culture will help your bottom line.

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Video: Construction Worker 'Executed' on Florida Jobsite

Construction Equipment

No motive is known why 46-year-old Heans Gianni "Yohnny" Cruzan-Alvarez was killed in the Wednesday shooting in a Wesley Chapelm Florida neighborhood, but Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco says that "from all indications right now, this is a targeted execution.

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New D8T combines brain and brawn

Digger Blog

Move more material more quickly and more cheaply – that was the challenge put to the designers of the new Cat D8T dozer. Move more material more quickly and more cheaply – that was the challenge put to the designers of the new Cat D8T dozer.

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Volvo Trucks and FedEx Demonstrate Platooning on Triangle Expressway, N.C.

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America announced Wednesday the successful on-highway demonstration of its truck platooning technology. Volvo Trucks North America, FedEx, and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, used advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology to conduct on-highway truck platooning as part of ongoing research collaboration.

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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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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

Lessons in Defensive Driving. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, we’re going to close out the month by covering the ins and outs of defensive driving. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or new on the job, today we’re going to offer something for everyone! From a business standpoint, integrating key elements of defensive driving safely into your safety culture will help your bottom line.

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Explosion at Texas project kills one, injures 15

Construction Dive

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the incident, which occurred during construction to expand a hospital.

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GH Phipps, Hogan & Associates Chosen as ENR Mountain States’ Contractors of the Year for 2018

ENR Construction

The ENR regional editors select firms for our annual Contractor of the Year honors based on multiple criteria that include revenue growth, safety, quality of work, new initiatives and service to community.

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Demolition proves challenging for $500M Tampa project

Construction Dive

It took demo crews three days to bring down an office building and make way for the mixed-use Midtown Tampa development.

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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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ROCKWOOL Building Stone Wool Manufacturing Facility In West Virginia

Business Facilities

The company's more than $150 million investment will create approximately 150 new jobs in Ranson, WV. - Read: ROCKWOOL Building Stone Wool Manufacturing Facility In West Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Some useful tip on placing of Reinforcement

Construction Cost Estimating

Reinforcement should be perfectly arranged and sufficiently supported prior to placing of concrete as well as safeguarded against displacement within allowable tolerances which are given below. The tolerances, given below, should be maintained while placing reinforcement unless otherwise mentioned by the engineer: (a) Tolerances for depth d, and minimum concrete cover in flexural members, walls and compression members should be as follow :- Tolerances for Placing Reinforcement Tolerance for d -

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CKE Restaurants Expanding HQ In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The quick service restaurant brand, which includes Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, will invest $3.6 million and create 145 jobs in Franklin, TN. - Read: CKE Restaurants Expanding HQ In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Grow Your Bench with GrowTheBench.com

Green Industry Professionals

GrowTheBench.com provides online education and professional development for landscape and snow management companies.

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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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Senate Lawmakers Seek To Expand Infrastructure Permit Council

ENR Construction

Bill would increase the types of projects under Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's purview.

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Kevin Armistead, appointed President of MCAA-NJ

Contractor Magazine

Armistead is Chief Operating Officer of Armistead Mechanical, Inc.

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Senate Lawmakers Seek to Expand Infrastructure Permit Council

ENR Construction

Bill would increase types of projects under Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's purview.

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