The Constructor
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Exposed concrete floors are suitable for various applications is used for warehouses, galleries etc. Finishes and construction of exposed concrete.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2017
As technology and data analysis tools evolve, data science is giving construction firms the ability to see how their operations fit together and where there’s room for improvement so they can gain a more detailed understanding of their business. Business intelligence (BI) is more than just understanding how to run your company. It refers to a technology-driven analysis of data to enable actionable information in helping stakeholders and end users make smarter decisions.
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Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2017
The JOC Program Guide provides an overview of strategic and tactical considerations for the planning, development, bidding, awarding, execution, and monitoring of a Job Order Contract. Information is provided for each of the following major areas: An introduction to the JOC construction delivery methods, key characteristics, benefits versus traditional construction delivery methods, general statement of works and/or scope of work, and responsibilities of participants.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 25, 2017
As technology and data analysis tools evolve, data science is giving construction firms the ability to see how their operations fit together.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Basic steps involved in JOC Program implementation include; Strategic evaluation of objectives, goals, and appropriateness. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Facility management/engineering planning. JOC procurement/award process. Work execution and contract administration. Monitoring. Ongoing training. Strategic Evaluation of Objectives, Goals, and Appropriateness.
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Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Job Order Contract Staffing. The initial planning for JOC staffing occurs during the JOC feasibility study. The minimum skills required to support the JOC process include managerial, contract administration, construction management, project management, and quality assurance. JOC staffing levels will change to meet the workload to be managed/performed by using JOC.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2017
A new restaurant from Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta looks like it sprang from the pages of a concept art book for James Cameron’s 1989 film The Abyss. ‘Under,’ which will become Europe’s first under water restaurant, will exist at the southernmost point of the Norwegian coastline by the village of Båly. In addition to being a restaurant Under will also function as a research center for marine life.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Work Execution and Contract Administration. During this operational phase of the JOC contract, procurement/facility management/engineering generate task orders for various construction services to be performed by the contractor. The first step is for the assigned Owner “JOC project manager” to request a proposal for the task order, which is then approved by purchasing.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2017
When we think of healthcare communities and children, we commonly picture them in a campus-wide daycare center that serves staff and their children or as patients in the pediatric department. But children are present in healthcare settings in other ways that are little understood, not often studied, and rarely designed for.
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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 Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Successful marketers realize they must put themselves in the minds of their potential clients, who (generally) could care less about your product/service’s features and characteristics, but want to know how to solve their practical and emotional needs. This leads to the need for you to be wary of the laundry list of features/superlatives framed in […].
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Just after 11:00 a.m. Monday, the Martin County Sheriff's office in Florida received a call from a contractor asking for help to get a five-foot alligator out of a large underground water pipe. Florida Fish and Wildlife took over the job and sent a local trapper to the jobsite where the gator had attempted to hide in the pipe.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2017
When designing a building, architects take great care in defining the space, understanding and optimizing the use of space, and ultimately, creating a design that will be not only eye-catching, but functional. Good design ensures that the space is utilized well and that it will survive for many years to come.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 25, 2017
A concrete mixer truck tipped over as it turned a corner in Omaha, Neb., crushing a vehicle and killing the driver and a front-seat passenger. It took two cranes two hours to lift the fully loaded truck off the vehicle, according to the Omaha World-Herald. The truck was from Consolidated Concrete of Omaha. The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the newspaper.
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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 25, 2017
Buyers Products' TEII snowplow features a floating A frame that allows it to float over obstructions with ease.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 25, 2017
With the ability to perform a wider range of heavier lift tasks on construction and industrial jobsites, Genie telescopic S-60 XC, S-65 XC, S-80 XC and S-85 XC booms now offer a dual lift capacity of 660-lb (300 kg) unrestricted and 1,000-lb (454 kg) restricted. And, the Genie Xtra Capacity (XC) feature gives customers the ability to work with up to three people onboard while still leaving room for tools and jobsite materials.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2017
It’s undeniable that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has built a reputation as a premiere agency that tests and lists fire rated glazing products.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Xtreme Outdoor Power Equipment presented the X05 and Blade Break clutches at the Green Industry & Equipment Expo.
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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.
PC Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
It is no secret that Washington D.C. has struggled with outdated sewer systems, especially during major rain events. These events overwhelm the current system and cause combined sewer overflow to dump untreated sewage and stormwater.
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2017
The Chantilly, Va.-based AE firm Mason & Hanger has promoted Benjamin A. Lilly, PE, a 23-year company veteran, to the position of President. Lilly, 46, replaces Mike Matthews, whom the company named President in July 2016 after it had acquired the AE firm Hankins & Anderson, which Matthews had helmed for 18 years.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Lawmakers question $300-million contract for a tiny, two-year-old Montana company to mobilize 1,000 workers and restore power lines in mountainous regions of island after Hurricane Maria.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Zoeller Company discusses best practices to sizing the basin for successful lift station.
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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!
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Young leaders share views on how the industry should address challenges—from workforce development and diversity to innovation and sustainability.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Kubota Tractor Corporation plans to purchase 203 acres near its current leased facility in Edgerton, KS, where it will establish its North American Distribution Center (NADC). The Texas-based company will design and build two one-million-square-foot facilities to expand its distribution capacity and streamline logistics processes for the timely delivery of Kubota branded service parts and equipment to its increasing U.S. customer base.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
In a market in which demand for heavy-lift cranes rises and falls with demand for large power, petrochemical and infrastructure projects, crane manufacturer Sarens is seeing enough consistent interest to warrant construction of the SGC-140, a massive crane even larger than the SGC-120 it introduced in 2011.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Kawasaki announced its FT730V-EFI engine with vortical air filtration at the Green Industry & Equipment Expo.
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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!
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
While augmented reality has been touted as a tool to view 3D models and on-site construction together in context, the size of a 3D model limits its application, especially with headset viewers such as Microsoft HoloLens.
Green Industry Professionals
OCTOBER 25, 2017
New Holland Construction unveiled the E30C mini excavator with zero tail swing at the Green Industry & Equipment Expo.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
In the wake of Sept. 19’s magnitude-7.1 earthquake that killed at least 369 people in Mexico, geotechnical engineers are calling for routine site-response analyses during design to ensure structures in high seismic zones are not “in tune” with their soil.
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