Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 3, 2018

The new year has arrived, and we’re looking forward to another exciting year in the construction software industry! It’s the time of year when everyone makes plans for the future, but before we get off and running, we wanted to take a quick look back at the most popular blog posts from Viewpoint’s Surveyor in 2017. These posts provide a good mix of fun reads, impressive feats, and useful information so you can head into 2018 with both inspiration and helpful advice.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2018

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 3, 2018

Without further ado, here are our most popular posts from last year.

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Business Facilities

JANUARY 3, 2018

The Palmetto State takes BF's top honor by doubling down on its solid manufacturing base while diversifying into new growth sectors. - Read: South Carolina Is Business Facilities’ 2017 State Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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 Dive

JANUARY 3, 2018

Researchers are developing sensor suits to encourage trainees to modify movements to reduce body strain.

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BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2018

Managing an architectural business can be a balancing act. It’s essential to have enough work coming in the door, yet it is also important to work on projects that are engaging. Follow these networking strategies to grow your architectural business with the work that you want. . Create a Rich Company Culture.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2018

Even if you don't live in New York City, a recent New York Times report delving into why the city's subway construction costs are extraordinarily high is fascinating. For example, Local 147, the union responsible for digging the tunnels under the city for New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), has an agreement with the city to pay its members $111 per hour in salary and benefits.

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BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2018

You may want to stand up for this: Research shows that sedentary behavior causes or intensifies a wide range of health problems. Contrary to popular belief, physi­cal inactivity and sedentary behavior are two distinct behaviors.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2018

Atlas Copco has announced Power Technique North America LLC as the new name of Construction Equipment North America LLC, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Power Technique will serve the construction, industrial, drilling, oil and gas and petrochemicals industries and will continue to consist of the Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatic and American Pneumatic Tools brands.

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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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BD+C

JANUARY 3, 2018

China Construction America, Inc. and related business entities have been sued in New York State court for engaging in massive fraud, malicious acts of deceit and interference, and breaches of contract related to the Baha Mar Resort project in The Bahamas. CCA may face over $2.25 billion in liability stemming from the lawsuit filed by the project’s original owner, BML Properties Ltd.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 3, 2018

If structural engineers have their way, building codes will take a historic leap forward in the next few years to allow higher-strength 80-ksi reinforcing steel, instead of 60 ksi, in reinforced concrete shear walls.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2018

As of January 2, 2018, OSHA has raised it civil penalties for safety and health violations issued in 2018.

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PC Construction

JANUARY 3, 2018

PC Construction (dba PCEO, Inc.) is seeking subcontractors, suppliers and vendors to partner with us on the approximately $30.5 million improvements project at the Westside Regional Water Reclamation Facility in Daytona Beach, Florida. Construction will.

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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 Dive

JANUARY 3, 2018

The turnkey modular startup, now entering its third year, reached $2.5 billion in valuation in 2017.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 3, 2018

After weeks of review, an independent panel of judges has selected ENR Texas & Louisiana’s Top Young Professionals for 2018.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 3, 2018

The Republican representative from Western Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that he intends to use his last year as chairman of the Transportation Committee to work on passing an infrastructure bill. Bill Shuster told the Washington Examiner he wanted to work on the bill without the distraction of a reelection campaign.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 3, 2018

A four-company design-build team has been awarded a $410-million contract to design and rebuild the Routes 6-10 Interchange in Providence, the Rhode Island Dept. of Transportation announced late last year.

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