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How to Secure Coveted Government Contracts

Construction Business Owner

Every year, the federal government and state governments award billions in construction contracts. According to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), in 2018, the 20 federal agencies that spent the most on construction awarded $27 billion in contracts. How can you get a slice of that pie? Details here. .

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US Senate subcommittee advances $87B transportation bill

Construction Dive

But, according to Transportation for America, federal appropriations and disbursements are two different things, and in the lastt few years, only a small portion of appropriations have been handed out to projects.

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App Spotlight: Timeero

Construction Business Owner

. Timeero is a GPS workforce management app built for construction businesses. It provides time and mileage tracking capabilities that give business owners insight into where their teams are spending their time. How many current users? Thousands of users. How do I get it?

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AIA: Design service billings experience 'substantial' decrease in July report

Construction Dive

Kermit Baker, the AIA's chief economist, said six months of billing and project activity declines could mean that the design industry is "facing some headwinds" for the first time since its expansion started in 2012.

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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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Bobcat Set to Launch Articulated Wheel Loaders

Construction Equipment

In early 2020, Bobcat says it will bring to market a new product line: small articulated loaders. According to Bobcat, the new wheel loaders, the L23 and L28, are designed as tool carriers, featuring a Bob-Tach coupler that can accommodate a range of work tools.

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Virtual reconnaissance of Bahamas finds some structures performed well during Dorian

BD+C

Some buildings performed well during Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, likely saving lives, according to a preliminary virtual reconnaissance report by the University of Florida’s Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment. Buildings such as the Marsh Harbour Healthcare Center served as storm shelters and performed well. Marsh Harbour was back to functioning immediately after the hurricane passed through the islands.

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Lean Methodology for Contractors

Contractor Magazine

Lean methodology seeks to break down the traditional silos in a company to identify wasted resources, and then reorganize in a way that maximizes productivity and value.

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High Purity Systems Investing $8.5M In Virginia Expansion

Business Facilities

The mechanical piping systems company will expand its manufacturing operations, creating 105 new jobs in the City of Manassas. - Read: High Purity Systems Investing $8.5M In Virginia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Bobcat Opens New Colorado Training Center

Construction Equipment

Bobcat has opened a new Bobcat Training Center in Aurora, Colorado. The new 44,400 square-foot facility allows the company to meet demands for dealer training and improve training curriculums with the use of new technologies.

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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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EFI Questions: Answered

Green Industry Professionals

By the 1990s, nearly every passenger vehicle in the world was powered by an EFI engine. While EFI replaced carburetors as the standard for automobiles, it’s gaining traction in small engines.

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Ken McDougall Appointed as Skyjack President

Construction Equipment

Skyjack has announced that Ken McDougall, who previously served as Skyjack President, will assume the position a second time. This decision follows the departure of Brad Boehler as he accepts a position with Linamar, Skyjack’s parent company.

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SnowDogg® MDII/VMDII Snow Plows

Green Industry Professionals

Redefine what your ½ ton truck can do. New RapidLink™ Attachment System gets the plow on or off your vehicle in 1 minute or less. An integrated drop-leg stand and hydraulically operated Jack Switch make lining up your plow and truck a breeze, and.

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Two residential towers break ground in Chicago’s Lakeshore East

BD+C

Cirrus, a 47-story, 363-unit luxury condominium tower, and Cascade, an adjacent 37-story, 503-unit rental tower, recently broke ground in Chicago’s Lakeshore East community. The two towers, along with Cascade Park, a publicly accessible green space that will provide an activated connection to the lakefront and Chicago Riverwalk, are being developed simultaneously by Lendlease and Magellan Development Group.

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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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Iron & Oak’s NEW Skid Steer Splitter

Green Industry Professionals

The new Skid Steer Log Splitter features a quick-attach plate and uses the skid steer’s hydraulics to deliver a max 24 tons of splitting force. This unit boasts a heavy-duty wedge with auto-return to save you time and effort.

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Step by Step Guide to Hard Plaster a Brick Wall

Construction Cost Estimating

After constructing a brick wall, we need to plaster it. This is to prevent water ingress into the brickwork since bricks absorb water from outside. Also, to make up the issues in underlying brickwork like plumb-outs, diagonal-outs, etc. And lastly, it also helps prepare a proper base for further painting works (Putty application, paint application, wall paper application, etc.

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Make Fall Clean Up Easy This Year!

Green Industry Professionals

By using JRCO lawn mower attachments, you can clear your lawn of leaves quickly and easily. Use the Blower Buggy attachment and secure your walk-behind blower to your lawn mower for no-operator-fatigue leaf blowing. Afterward you can utilize the Leaf.

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Uponor NA Signs Agreement With Pestan

Contractor Magazine

Beginning in 2020, Uponor will market more than 270 of Pestan North America's products

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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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Brave Rough Cut Tow-Behind Mowers

Green Industry Professionals

Mow where you’d never bring your typical mower! Brave tow-behind rough cut mowers can be pulled directly behind or fully offset of a towing vehicle. These powerful, commercial mowers provide enough strength for mowing even the most overgrown grass.

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Nexstar Hosts Largest Super Meeting Yet

Contractor Magazine

Nearly 900 people attend the PHCE networking event.

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Dosko Walk-Behind Stump Grinders

Green Industry Professionals

Remove stumps with Dosko Stump Grinders! All Dosko Stump Grinders feature reliable Greenteeth so you can always get the job done. Every Dosko Grinder is easily transportable - from the mini to the self-propelled Dosko model. And all Dosko models.

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Hurricane-Toppled Crane in Halifax, Nova Scotia Becomes New Emergency

ENR Construction

Province has taken over removing damaged equipment that fell over high-rise project as Dorian swept through, and is probing cause and liability; see collapse video.

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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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Hillenmeyer Landscaping Doesn’t Horse Around

Green Industry Professionals

Every year, 20 horses bolt out of the paddocks at the Kentucky Derby, vying for the coveted rose garland.

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Meet ENR’s Southwest 2019 Excellence in Safety Award Winners

ENR Construction

Industry safety professionals have selected the Palace Station Casino renovation and the Four Corners Clean Air Program for recognition.

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[VIDEO] Landscaper Testimonial: Trust The Power of Your Lawn Mower Engine

Green Industry Professionals

Landscape contractors discuss how the engine in their mower makes the difference

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Hurricane-Toppled Crane in Halifax Becomes Emergency

ENR Construction

Government is managing removal of heavily-damaged equipment from high-rise project as Dorian swept through and assessing liability.

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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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Landscaper Testimonial: Trust The Power

Green Industry Professionals

Landscape contractors discuss how the engine in their mower makes the difference

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DOL Nominee Scalia Makes Few Commitments on Construction Issues

ENR Construction

At Senate hearing, Scalia discussed proposed apprenticeship rule, OSHA inspectors, multiemployer pensions.

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Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule revoked

BD+C

The Trump administration revoked the 2015 Waters of the United States rule that redefined waterways subject to federal regulation. The rule, enacted by the Obama administration, broadened the classification of waterways under federal Clean Water Act regulation. That measure drew criticism from developers and farmers who said it unduly restricted economic development and infringed on property rights.