Construction Business Owner
MARCH 2, 2020
Are You Blaming the Labor Shortage for Your Hiring Problems? Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 10:38. Industry veteran George Hedley breaks down the myths of hiring during a labor shortage. Find out why you may be the problem holding your company back from hiring skilled talent.
Construction Dive
MARCH 2, 2020
Responses from a Dodge survey show that the professions are aligned on some aspects and at odds on others. Here's what the data might mean for the future of modular construction.
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Construction Business Owner
MARCH 2, 2020
Why You Should Consider Upgrading Your Work Trucks in 2020. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 16:18. Explore the lesser-known soft-cost savings of updating and replacing your aging jobsite work trucks and heavy equipment.
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 2, 2020
Concrete admixture. michael.delros…. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 14:36. GCP Applied Technologies. March 02, 2020. Water reducers. Superplasticizers – High-range water reducers that comply with ASTM standards. They provide consistency across air entrainment and cement chemistries. They can also produce high slump at low dosages. Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 2, 2020
How Trade Partnerships & Talent Development Will Change Your Employment Forecast. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 03/02/2020 - 17:04. Your guide to using trade relationships and collaborations and employee development to ensure your company's future growth and talent.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 2, 2020
Beginning in October, the maximum retainage that public entities in Florida will be able to withhold from contractors on most large projects is being cut in half from 10%.
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2020
Mayor Byron W. Brown announced during his 14th State of the City address that Buffalo will launch the largest Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) in the country at $30 million. The funds from this investment will allow the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Sewer Authority to capitalize on the Rain Check Buffalo program.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 2, 2020
Cat 6030 crawler excavator for mining operations has a bucket payload of 33 tons, which is a three-pass match when paired with a Cat 777 haul truck, and loads a Cat 785 truck in five passes. The mining shovel can be configured as a backhoe or face shovel.
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2020
Architectural technology is changing how architects work, and what’s "in" today might be irrelevant by next week—but ignore these developments at your own peril. Even for your average, run-of-the-mill architect, technology is a way of life. But despite knowing this information, I am frequently amazed by just how amazing technology actually is and the role it plays daily in my work and my office.
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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
MARCH 2, 2020
The construction industry is suffering from the effects of consumer panic over the coronavirus, KRGV reports. According to the report, several consumers are purchasing the wrong masks to block the COVID-19 virus, making them more difficult for construction workers to find.
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2020
Holly St. Clair views technology as a tool for innovation. As the Chief Digital Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, she developed the Digital Service and Data Office and repositioned the state’s website. Now, she is leading a team of 16 architects, programmers, and product developers as Sasaki’s first Chief Technology Officer, responsible for that Boston-based firm’s advancements in technology through the design process.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 2, 2020
Operator trainers from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 operate a Volvo L180H wheel loader to evaluate technologies designed to improve efficiency and productivity. Construction Equipment editors were on site to record the test.
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2020
Arizona State University and Catellus Development Corp. plan to develop 11 million sq ft of multi-use space in the Novus Innovation Corridor.
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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?
Construction Equipment
MARCH 2, 2020
After a 45-year career, Samuel R. Allen has elected to retire May 1 from his current position as chairman of the Deere & Company Board of Directors. The Deere board has elected John C. May, the company's CEO, to become chairman upon Allen's retirement.
Natural Building
MARCH 2, 2020
Unfortunately, after 88 years, the Frank Lloyd Wright’s School of Architecture at Taliesin is closing because the Governing Board of the school was not able to reach an agreement with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to keep it open. Generations of architecture students have had a chance to immerse themselves in creative experimentation, often designing and living in their own residences on the campus.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 2, 2020
The Stoneridge MirrorEye Camera Monitor System from has been named winner of the 2020 Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award by the North American Truck Writers committee.
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2020
The Momentary, a contemporary art space satellite to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark., is a new multidisciplinary space for visual, performing, and culinary arts. The Wheeler Kearns Architects-designed space took a 63,000-sf decommissioned cheese factory and turned it into a cultural hub with engaging indoor and outdoor areas.
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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 Equipment
MARCH 2, 2020
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) achieved a Guinness World Records title for the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to the Guinness World Records, the building measured 20 feet high, 120 feet long, and 40 feet wide.
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2020
Mayor Byron W. Brown announced during his 14th State of the City address that Buffalo will launch the largest Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) in the country at $30 million. The funds from this investment will allow the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Sewer Authority to capitalize on the Rain Check Buffalo program.
CivilJungle
MARCH 2, 2020
What Is Cinder Block? Cinder blocks are totally different from concrete blocks. Concrete and cinder blocks are made from the same basic components; however, there is a special key component for cinder blocks and created for various functions. Cinder blocks are also made of concrete, however, the mixture includes coal ash. Concrete blocks lighter than […].
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2020
The U.S. 95 flyover at Centennial Bowl Interchange will become the second-longest span in the state when it’s completed this fall.
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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 Law
MARCH 2, 2020
Construction seems to be constantly under pressure to reform, with pressure heightening in the wake of disasters like the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy. These calls seem to fall mostly on deaf ears so the next thing heard is usually calls for the industry to have reform imposed upon it by legislation. Some legislative interventions have had positive impacts.
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2020
The Feb. 20 proposal calls for establishing maximum contaminant levels for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). EPA also proposed regulating imported products that contain certain long-chain PFAS chemicals that are used as surface coatings.
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 2, 2020
As a single dad of a handful of kids, my evenings and weekends are always a joyful ride. Just last weekend, I had a mini trial with one of my Littles who, get this, wanted to spend the night at a friend’s house, but also wanted to go to the movies with her other siblings. My verdict: “You can’t have it both ways!” In Goes v.
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2020
Over the next three years, the Thai government plans to significantly expand both passenger and freight capacity by augmenting its existing 2,300-mile rail network with new tracks.
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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
MARCH 2, 2020
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Feb. 27 complaint alleges that the utility committed a "historic securities fraud.
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2020
Massive mixed-use development planned on Native American land in Arizona envisions the future, and a future beyond that.
ENR Construction
MARCH 2, 2020
Government pact with indigenous leaders may halt Canada-wide rail shutdown protests, but undisclosed details still leave Coastal GasLink route change issues unclear.
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