Construction Business Owner

JUNE 5, 2017

A construction business owner’s exit options include closing, selling or transferring the company to a family member. Over 80 percent of business owners prefer to eventually transition their company to the next generation in the family. However, a good succession plan might take a minimum of 2 to 3 years to put in place. The sooner that future leaders can take responsibility for business growth and profits, the better off everyone will be.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2017

CMMS Facilities Operations Maintenance Best Management Practices span a broad range of services, competencies, processes, and tools required to assure the built environment will perform the functions for which designed, constructed, and currently used: All activities associated with the routine, day to day use, support and maintenance of a building or physical asset; inclusive of administration, management fees, normal/routine maintenance, custodial services and cleaning, fire protection servi

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2017

Your elevator speech just got shorter. As part of a product development test to evaluate the safety and comfort of future high-speed elevators, Hitachi modified two of its ultra high speed lifts in China's Guangzhou (formerly Canton) CTF Finance Centre skyscraper to go even faster. The CTF Finance Centre elevators already carry impatient passengers up at a rate of 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) per minute.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2017

A 13-acre site in Anthem Highlands, a new community of about 2,600 residential units in Broomfield, Colo., will be home to a new multi-level school that will be the first Denver Metro Area school certified under the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Verified Leader program. .

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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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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2017

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $527.8 million in airport infrastructure grants to 584 airports across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 5, 2017

Although not suggested, the photograph of a man mowing a lawn with a tornado behind him shows real commitment to lawn care.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2017

When multinational energy company Utilicorp United decided to renovate the former New York Life building in Kansas City, Missouri, for its headquarters, the challenge was to create a workplace that embodied a commitment to energy conservation and to the environment.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2017

The Associated General Contractors of America surveyed more than 700 contractors during March and April and found 44 percent of the contractors had experienced vehicle crashes into their construction sites in 2016. Half of those reported an injury, and 13 percent said the accident resulted in a fatality. Contractors responding were in California, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2017

The original interior of the Scranton Middle School located in the small community of Brighton, MI had grown tired and drab – but a beautifully installed floor with unique shapes, colors, patterns and materials transformed it into an inviting, inspiring space for students and staff. .

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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 Equipment

JUNE 5, 2017

Federal Signal has completed its acquisition of Truck Bodies and Equipment (TBEI) for $270 million. TBEI manufactures dump truck bodies and trailers. According to Federal SIgnal's president/CEO, Jennifer Sherman, the TBEI products allow the company to diversify further into maintenance and infrastructure markets. Source: Federal Signal. .

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2017

The fire and life safety performance criteria associated with interior glazing systems can make it difficult to integrate the look of wood into the design. Technical Glass Products is looking to rectify this problem with its Fireframes TimberLine Series. .

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 5, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — April not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates were down in 22 states and unchanged in two (Arkansas and California) on a year-over-year basis, according to analysis released by Associated Builders and Contractors. However, the national NSA construction unemployment rate of 6.3 percent was up.3 percent from April 2016, according to data from the U.S.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2017

On May 11, BD+C hosted its first Accelerate Live! innovation conference, in Chicago, a multimedia event where an audience of more than 100 of the industry’s cognoscenti listened to a rapid-fire barrage of 15-minute presentations by 19 AEC experts. Those lively talks approached innovation from just about every conceivable angle, from how gaming technology and machine learning redirect building design, to how artificial intelligence, SaaS (software as a service), and Big Data guide engineering and

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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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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2017

Residents of Alexandria, Egypt's Azarita district were ordered to evacuate their houses urgently after a tower in the street started leaning dangerously over to one side last Thursday.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 5, 2017

Building products marketing consultant Mark Mitchell makes an important point when he suggests building products manufacturers spend far more time selling their product to their clients, then “through” them to the end-users. So they work on getting their products into building supply dealerships, or perhaps to direct to the contractors, and then, once the sale […].

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2017

The Associated General Contractors of America surveyed more than 700 contractors nationwide during March and April and found 44 percent of the contractors had experienced vehicle crashes into their construction sites in 2016.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 5, 2017

Kohler Co. plans to launch a total of nine KECs over the next year to meet the global demand. In addition to the New York opening, London will immediately follow, along with Los Angeles, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New Delhi and Taipei opening later in the year. read more.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 5, 2017

The landscape industry has annual revenues of $78 billion, annual growth of 3.9 percent and represents 474,237 businesses.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 5, 2017

A slow start and a dearth of mergers and acquisitions made 2016 a tough year for biotech, but new gene and immuno-therapies are leading the way for a much stronger performance when 2017 results are in. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 5, 2017

With all facets of the landscaping services industry poised to grow, now is not the time for multi-service companies to be pigeonholing themselves with bad branding.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2017

Crews contend with subpar ground conditions and coordination with multiple project stakeholders on this three-part project.

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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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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 5, 2017

Early optimism alive and well for landscape contractors

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 5, 2017

Most recently, Stackpole served as an advance team leader for the Executive Office of the President, working both domestically and internationally to execute events on behalf of the president and vice president of the United States. read more.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 5, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 5, 2017

In order to start a renovation plan toward your home, you have to initially hire an architect. He takes the liability to create the designs which should be attended by a construction team. Then, it is required to find out and employ a professional home renovation contractor. This person will lead the construction team liable for building your renovation.

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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

JUNE 5, 2017

In this article from EC&M, a recall of about 6,300 electric ranges is being done in response to the death of a 52-year-old professional plumber. read more.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2017

ENR Texas & Louisiana’s Design Firm of the Year allows its employees to leverage their interests in pursuing projects.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2017

One-third of total construction on the $10.5-million Country Day School project to take place during a seven-week span.

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