Lets Build
JULY 7, 2017
It’s no secret that the skills shortage continues to impact the construction industry. If you’re struggling to fill open positions at your company, here are several strategies that can boost the results of your construction recruitment efforts. Where to Look. Where you find construction talent significantly impacts the quality of your recruits. Try implementing these proven construction recruitment tips.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 7, 2017
Public sector facilities managers have a fiduciary responsibility is to secure maximum value for funding allocated for building and infrastructure repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and construction. Order Contracting can provide significant gains in productivity and improve quality, some government agencies. However, some public sector organizations are using JOC to simply bypass traditional procurement methods, or are ignoring EDGAR requirements.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 7, 2017
When you own a business there are many reasons to worry.
Construction Equipment
JULY 7, 2017
The FAA has published a change to its operations and registration procedures. June 29, FAA order JO 7200.23A published updated information regarding the Small UAS Registration and Marking interim final. This update follows a result of a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding the small UAS registration 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.
BD+C
JULY 7, 2017
Ancient Roman seawalls that have been exposed to the elements for over 2,000 years are finally beginning to reveal the secret of their longevity to researchers trying to figure out what makes them so durable. Lasting for 2,000 years in impressive enough, but even more impressive is the fact that the concrete barriers have actually strengthened over that time period.
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BD+C
JULY 7, 2017
Later this year, the new 459-ft-tall East Side Tower in Berlin, Germany, will be the first building in the world to install an elevator system that travels both vertically and horizontally. OVG Real Estate and FREO Group, the building’s developers, are working in partnership with thyssenkrupp, one of the world’s largest industrial groups, whose thyssenkrupp Elevator division has devised MULTI, the first cable-free elevator that moves sideways as well as up and down.
Construction Equipment
JULY 7, 2017
The developers of the Dillon Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut were found guilty of 12 charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering while skimming off $1 million from a $12 million sports stadium redevelopment project. James Duckett Jr., and Mitchell Anderson were responsible for securing a professional soccer team and developing a new 9,000-seat facility at the Dillon Stadium location.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 7, 2017
Price And Value. VS. A Cheap Price does not always give you the “biggest bang for the buck” as the saying goes (author unknown). One of the reasons that we all like unit pricing in the grocery store is that it helps us determine which is the best value when deciding between sizes and between the store brands. Take for example ice cream. There are several main types: Labeled as Non-Fat, Low Fat, Reduced Fat, Sugar-Free, Creamy, Deluxe, Premium.
Construction Equipment
JULY 7, 2017
Colorado's I-70 expansion project that will run through north Denver will be adjacent to 15 neighborhoods and CDOT is including a clause in the project's contract requiring 20 percent of the $1.2 billion project's workforce must be residents of those neighborhoods. An estimated 350 workers will be drawn from the area and provided with training to build the Central 70 project now and a good career as time goes on.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 7, 2017
Zaha Hadid Architects is designing a 185-meter, 54-story mixed-use tower set to revitalize Melbourne’s Central Business District. The tower will be located on Collins Street close to the Docklands and the Southbank tourist and entertainment precinct.
Business Facilities
JULY 7, 2017
At Ameren, we're focused on bringing value to the customer - and for new businesses in our two-state service area - our Economic Development team is the search engine. They have the technical resources, access to data and the connections with communities to provide answers. - Read: Economic Development at Ameren.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 7, 2017
Engineering Mathematics: YouTube Workbook is an exclusive e-book for construction and engineering professionals. The book is written by Dr Chris Tisdell, a mathematician at UNSW, Sydney and a YouTube Partner in Education. With the blend of free written exercises with free online video tutorials on the Author's YouTube channel, the book spreads out the free and open education among the engineering students all through the world.
Business Facilities
JULY 7, 2017
The power of the Joplin Region lies in the highly effective workforce coupled with an array of location options. Anchored by the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area and Pittsburg, KS and Miami, OK micropolitan areas, this region has an affordable business climate, excellent transportation access and a high quality of living. - Read: Why Choose the Joplin Region?
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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?
ENR Construction
JULY 7, 2017
A new court decision propels CB&I's share price.
Business Facilities
JULY 7, 2017
The U.S. offshore wind energy sector appears to be ready for prime time, and the potential is enormous. - Read: Offshoring.
ENR Construction
JULY 7, 2017
June jobless rate falls to 4.5% from May's 5.3% and year-earlier 4.6% rates.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 7, 2017
No words can send a chill down the spine of a construction business owner faster than, “IRS tax audit.” Other than maybe, “embezzlement.”. When you own a business there are many reasons to worry. If you own a construction business, you have your own set of issues and priorities. Estimations must be completed quickly and with accuracy. Jobs must be started and completed on time.
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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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