Mon.Dec 19, 2016

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The Basics of Cybersecurity: Part 2

Construction Business Owner

Based on what you learned about cybersecurity basics and understanding data breaches in Part 1 of this series, is the world coming to an end? Not at all. There are steps you can take for protection. Some steps will vary, depending on which system you are taking strides to protect: personal or corporate.

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Passive Solar Buildings – Concept, Benefits and Performance

The Constructor

Passive solar buildings uses solar energy for its energy needs in different seasons. The Concept of passive solar buildings, performance and benefits.

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Workplace fatalities at seven-year high

FDR Safety

Despite a surge in OSHA enforcement in recent years, workplace fatalities in 2015 hit their highest level since 2008, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. The total of 4,836 fatal work injuries in 2015 was up slightly from the 4,821 reported in 2014. In 2008, the number was 5,214, the bureau’s Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries said. Some highlights from the report: • The private construction industry recorded 937 fatal work injuries in 2015, the highest since 975 in 2008. • Dea

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Nuclear power reactors that burn nuclear fuel waste, and more: A look into the future

Construction Marketing Ideas

You can certainly grasp a future vision that is both exciting and challenging in this largely unviewed (less than 800 have seen it so far) presentation by Pablos Holman, associated with Intellectual Ventures Laboratory. Holman’s presentation at the Singularity University Summit earlier this year took us into some rather incredible places, including the development of […].

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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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NYC Considers Apprenticeship Program for Workers on Tall Buildings

Construction Equipment

New York City Council Speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito, has indicated she will support a new bill that would mandate training programs for construction workers working at 10-story-plus buildings. Mark-Viverito's support comes after a series of New York construction workers have been injured or fallen to their deaths while working on high-rise building sites.

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Foreigner Concert at Conexpo to Benefit Veteran Charities

Construction Equipment

Terex Corp. has donated a benefit concert featuring the multiplatinum rock band Foreigner on Wednesday, March 8, during Conexpo. Attendees can make a donation to the Call of Duty Endowment for entrance to the concert. The Foreigner concert will be hosted by the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas. Conexpo named The Call of Duty Endowment the official charitable partner for tradeshow events slated for March 7-11, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Peter Catchpole of POWER Engineers Honored as 2016 Intermountain Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

Aerial daredevil Nik Wallenda took just 25 minutes to walk across a 2-in.-thick high wire strung 200 ft above Niagara Falls in June 2012, but the event required months of innovative planning.

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Video: 3D Concrete Printer on Dozer-type Tracks

Construction Equipment

It isn't the first 3D concrete printer invented for the construction industry, but Netherlands-based CyBe Construction 's CyBe RC 3Dp is the first 3D concrete printing system that propels itself along on rubber dozer-type tracks. . Best yet, it works. The CyBe RC 3Dp has been used in several projects including 3D printing concrete sewer pits.

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Indiana: The Hoosier State Has A Bold Vision For The Future

Business Facilities

Indiana is ahead of the curve in embracing the imperative for regional development. Seven regions in the state have lined up nearly $4 billion worth of projects for the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. Read Indiana: The Hoosier State Has A Bold Vision For The Future on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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Terex & AEM Donate Live FOREIGNER Concert at ConExpo '17 to Benefit Veteran Charities

Construction Equipment

AEM and Terex are thrilled to announce that Terex Corporation has donated a benefit concert featuring the multi-platinum rock band, FOREIGNER on Wednesday, March 8. CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendees will be allowed to make a donation to the Call of Duty Endowment for entrance to the concert. The Foreigner concert will be hosted by the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas.

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myNEXUS Expanding In Greater Middle Tennessee

Business Facilities

The healthcare IT company will create 260 IT support, clinical operations and quality control jobs in Brentwood and Williamson County, TN. Read myNEXUS Expanding In Greater Middle Tennessee on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Terex & AEM Donate FOREIGNER Concert at ConExpo '17 to Benefit Veteran Charities

Construction Equipment

AEM and Terex are thrilled to announce that Terex Corporation has donated a benefit concert featuring the multi-platinum rock band, FOREIGNER on Wednesday, March 8. CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendees will be allowed to make a donation to the Call of Duty Endowment for entrance to the concert. The Foreigner concert will be hosted by the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas.

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Topeka, Kansas: Location Spotlight Of The Week

Business Facilities

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more. Read Topeka, Kansas: Location Spotlight Of The Week on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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New National, State Construction Hiring and Business Forecasts to be Released During Media Call

Construction Superintendent Magazine

At 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage will release their national and state* construction hiring and business forecasts for 2017 during a media conference call at 800-874-4559 (Canadian: 800-696-0876) (verbal pass code TURM25524). The forecasts, which are based on a comprehensive survey of construction firms nationwide, will include predictions of the scope of construction hiring, layoffs and labor market conditions.

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ENR Southwest Announces 2017 Top Young Professionals: 20 Under 40

ENR Construction

Judges select 20 honorees from the Southwest in the rebranded program to identify the best, brightest, and youngest in the industry.

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California Faucets adds third facility to accommodate continuing growth

Contractor Magazine

To meet continued and accelerating growth, California Faucets has recently expanded its operations to include a third manufacturing facility. read more.

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Global Career Hinged on Settling Disputes

ENR Construction

Working from his home in 1976 to start what became global claims consultant and project management giant Hill International Inc., Irvin E. Richter boosted revenue by offering seminars on construction disputes.

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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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Viega announces 2017 first half training schedule

Contractor Magazine

Viega LLC announces the schedule for the first half of its 2017 training programs at the Viega Educational Facility located in Nashua, N.H. read more.

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D.C. Air Rights Project Restores City Traffic Grid

ENR Construction

Constructing a podium for the largest air rights project to date in Washington, D.C., is one thing.

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Green Industry Professionals - Untitled Article

Green Industry Professionals

Application of premium cleaners and sealers to aging hardscapes is opening the door for new opportunities in paver restoration.

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Ray Nunn of Nunn Construction Honored as 2016 Colorado Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

Colorado Springs general contractor Ray Nunn has spent his career building projects that matter.

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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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Weak Snowthrower Demand Eats into Toro Sales

Green Industry Professionals

Weak pre-season snowthrower demand helps to offset strong pro segment sales.

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General Electric Selects Suffolk to Build New Boston Headquarters

ENR Construction

Boston-based Suffolk Construction has been selected as construction manager for development of GE’s $200 million global headquarters, the publicly traded company announced on Dec. 16.

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Cache Valley Electric Selected as Mountain States Specialty Contractor of the Year for 2016

ENR Construction

Now in its 101st year of business, Utah electrical contracting giant Cache Valley Electric Co. has settled comfortably into not just one market niche, but several.

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Firm Reinvents Itself, Time and Again

ENR Construction

Arthur M. Hungerford III isn’t afraid to start fresh.

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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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Product Snapshot: Loader Bucket and Asphalt Paver

ENR Construction

Deere’s 90-in. severe-duty construction bucket is designed to fit its 332G skid-steer loader or 333G compact track loader.

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ENR MidAtlantic Top Specialty Contractor, Rosendin Electric, Pioneer Cladding and Glazing

ENR Construction

Although the nation’s economy continues to expand moderately, many economists caution that another recession could be two to three years away.

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City Scoop: Colorado Springs

ENR Construction

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