Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 14, 2019
It’s easy to forget that the Great Recession was just a decade ago. Today, the national unemployment in the United States sits at just 3.7%—a far cry from the record high 10% in 2009. Although there is no stock-buying mania on Main Street like there was in 1999, and no economic promise that "this time is different"—we cannot forget that millions of Americans learned their lessons the hard way.
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey to identify the effectiveness of different social media approaches of architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. To better understand social media usage and trends in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (A/E/C) industry we asked the following questions: Do you employ social media in your marketing program?
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Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Whether or not you continue operating through the winter months, winterizing your construction equipment is crucial for protecting your investment in those machines and the future business they represent. Use the following as a checklist for your equipment walk-arounds this winter. .
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The FBI obtained search warrants last month to look into corruption related to state construction work alleged against state Sen. Martin Sandoval, but no charges have been filed.
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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.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Business, industrial and technology parks increasingly are providing all of the amenities needed to attract and keep a skilled workforce, a top priority for 21st-century growth sectors. - Read: Editor’s Picks: Business, Industry And Tech Parks at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Two individuals were killed on Saturday after a Hard Rock Hotel building under construction in New Orleans partially collapsed. According to Fox News, the top six floors of the building had collapsed around 9:14 a.m. More than 20 people were reported injured.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Echo's TM-2000 robotic mower can cut up to six acres, and is ideal for daily mowing of sports fields, golf courses or large campuses
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Vacuum excavating, also known as potholing, is a method of exposing utilities using water and suction. Vermeer offers some tips on how to estimate the operating costs of running vacuum excavators.
BD+C
OCTOBER 14, 2019
U.S. states are making a concerted effort to boost energy efficiency, with some promoting electric vehicles, efficient products, smart buildings, cold climate heat pumps, and zero-energy building codes.
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Vermeer XR2 vacuum excavator has a shaker deck to separate liquids and solids, allowing the user to discharge the solid material and pump slurry water into holding tanks for disposal. The XR2 can store up to 1,500 gallons of freshwater and deliver up to 3,000 psi of adjustable output.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
With three full floors, a basement level and a secure tunnel connected to other county jail facilities, this 246,000-sq-ft structure serves as the nation’s third-largest county jail system, taking in and releasing approximately 800 to 900 people each day.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 14, 2019
VMAC has released a 6-in-1 Multifunction Power System with a Caterpillar engine, now available to Cat dealers and other North American customers.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Despite months of setbacks because of harsh weather and funding approval delays, the team building the $32.5-million Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen still completed the project on schedule through strategic modifications to sequencing and careful planning.
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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?
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 14, 2019
New Ferris mowers feature patent-pending ForeFront Suspension System
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Laser-scan mapping technology and the prefabrication of a massive gold dome allowed the project team on the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral expansion to preserve the structure’s historic facades while introducing a stunning new focal point.
BD+C
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The Xiqu Center, a performance venue and the new home for Chinese opera, recently completed in Hong Kong’s new multi-billion dollar West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD). The Xiqu Center is the first performance venue in WKCD and also the first venue in the world designed for classical Chinese Opera.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
To build four 17,000-sq-ft fire stations throughout the Cy-Fair area, contractor JE Dunn created a schedule that staggered the start dates for each of the stations by four to six weeks.
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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.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 4.1% higher in September to 143.6 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 137.9. The momentum index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Phased construction and consistent communication with government officials allowed for the rehabilitation of two entry stations at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, without disruptions to operations at the nation’s busiest port.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 14, 2019
What Is Leveling? Leveling is the most widely used method for obtaining this elevation of ground points relative as a reference datum & is usually carried out as a separate procedure from that used for fixing a planimetric position. Leveling involves the measurement of a vertical distance relative to a horizontal line of sight. Therefore […].
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
An innovative plan for erecting structural steel improved safety, quality and scheduling on the Ellington Airport Air Traffic Control Tower and Utility Building project in Houston.
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
OCTOBER 14, 2019
While analyzing the rate of brickwork, it is essential to ascertain the quantities of materials (bricks and mortar) and labors. There are different types of ratios for mortar which range from 1:2, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8 etc. Go through the following like to determine the quantity of mortar. Estimating the quantity of bricks is necessary for the rate analysis.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Intense collaboration and some labor-intensive roofing and waterproofing work were key to completing the $109-million Museum of Fine Arts Houston Glassell School of Art.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 14, 2019
On a remote, rural mountain near Zhejiang, China, a new eco-resort in was made from local materials and designed designed by kooo architects. This Retreat Village is a cluster of luxury suites that blends into its surroundings. Rammed earth walls are complemented by bamboo, red bricks, stone and carbonized wood. Other locally produced and recycled materials were used.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Tulsa’s idiosyncratic new Gathering Place incorporates a variety of uses to provide a unifying place for the city’s diverse population.
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2019
If you ever thought about being an architect but thought you couldn’t handle the math, you aren’t alone. At parties across the land, as soon as someone finds out there is an architect in the crowd, there is a story being told about how they wanted to be an architect but since they couldn’t draw or weren’t very good at math they decided to do something else.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Nicholson Gateway is a mixed-use development located on a 28-acre undeveloped tract of Louisiana State University’s campus near Tiger Stadium.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Caterpillar promotional video on its Cat D3 Series skid steer and compact track loaders.
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