Job Order Contracting
JUNE 25, 2018
OpenJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting brings a new level of transparency and best value outcomes to all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects. The OpenJOC System supports mutually beneficial relationships among real property owners and awarded JOC contractors, and does so with the low administrative costs and full compliance and accountability.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2018
A new 2,225,000-sf Amazon fulfillment center near Grand Rapids, Mich., will be built on an expedited construction schedule set to start in September and complete 22 weeks later in February.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 25, 2018
Real property owners and facilities managers can now efficiently execute their numerous renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects and cost-effectively reduce deferred maintenance levels. Over 90% of all repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects can be accomplished on-time, on-budget, on-demand, and to the satisfaction of building owners, users, and construction contractors… with complete financial transparency and in full compliance.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2018
Projects include the $1.5 billion Children's Healthcare of Atlanta campus and the F.A. Wilhelm Construction-led $400 million Indiana University Health center.
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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.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2018
When the general contractor learned that this newly constructed building’s concrete substrate had an average of one-inch deflection, the flooring contractor recommended a cementitious self-leveling underlayment to correct and flatten the floor. The GC anticipated that solving the problem would negatively affect the project schedule - they needed a fast and reliable solution.
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BD+C
JUNE 25, 2018
Virginia Commonwealth University’s VCU Health broke ground June 22 on the largest capital construction project in its history, a $349.2 million outpatient facility on the university’s Richmond campus that, upon completion in the summer of 2020, will consolidate most of the VCU Massey Cancer Center’s outpatient services within 16 stories and 603,000 sf.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2018
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it will nix some policies and procedures that could contribute to the city having the highest subway and rail infrastructure costs worldwide.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2018
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a guide titled Integrated Project Delivery: An Action Guide for Leaders. Funded through a grant from the Charles Pankow Foundation , the document provides answers to questions that project teams have about implementing IPD. “Parties who are interested in not just learning about IPD but in actually doing it are hard pressed to find actionable information,” according to a news release from the Pankow Foundation.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2018
The partnership will focus on easing traffic congestion in the Dumbarton Transportation Corridor, which connects Silicon Valley workers to San Francisco's East Bay area.
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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.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2018
Teachers spend countless hours creating an environment for students to thrive in. Students are not the only ones who benefit from a supportive school culture. As lifelong learners, teachers need spaces to develop too. The teachers at Grant Avenue School in New York recognized this, but with 464 students and a busy schedule, there was little space for opportunities to learn from each other.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2018
California Department of Transportation officials said cleanup of the landfill on Yerba Buena Island near the $6.6 billion Bay Bridge is the Navy's responsibility.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 25, 2018
Epiroc announces its new Epiroc Marketplace website which will simplify the process of searching for and purchasing used mining and construction equipment. Featuring a robust selection of quality pre-owned machines along with finance options, epirocmarketplace.com connects customers with solutions such as drill rigs, loaders and trucks, rock drilling tools and hydraulic attachments to help supplement their equipment lineup.
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2018
Thanks to a $40 million lead investment from Mike and Marian Ilitch, the largest gift that was ever received by Wayne State University, WSU’s first entirely new construction building was able to become a reality. The Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business started construction in 2016 in Detroit, Mich. The new facility, scheduled to open in 2018, offers an opportunity for students to be closer to Detroit’s business district, allowing for heightened internship and career possibiliti
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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
JUNE 25, 2018
Will - can - should - federal agencies be reorganized? Because construction is woven into the basic fabric of the USDOT, the Army Corps, and the Department of the Interior, should reorganization become a reality on just some or all levels, it is important to know what the powers-that-be are considering.
Business Facilities
JUNE 25, 2018
More than half of companies plan to hire tech talent by the end of the year; Miami, Detroit, and Los Angeles are top cities adding to their tech teams, according to new survey. - Read: Top U.S. Cities For Tech Hiring at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 25, 2018
U.S.News and World Report did some digging into recent data to find out where the construction workers are.
Green Industry Professionals
JUNE 25, 2018
A veteran-owned landscaping business, which hires vets, received $15,000 worth of new equipment thanks to a donation.
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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.
Business Facilities
JUNE 25, 2018
The healthcare industry services company will expand its client engagement center in Henrico County with help from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. - Read: Dominion Outsourcing Creating 190 New Jobs In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2018
Wet- and dry-side construction activities to fix two frozen valves on a 100-year-old dam are performed with the aid of a floating barge on Watson Lake near Prescott, Ariz.
PC Construction
JUNE 25, 2018
On June 14, the Brunswick Sewer District held an open house at their wastewater treatment facility to celebrate the completion of a multi-year plant upgrade. PC Construction broke ground on the $20 million construction management-at-risk.
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 25, 2018
This construction video tutorial is very useful for land surveyor. The tutorial sheds light on the rise and fall table in land surveying. Get some useful tricks to resolve the rise and fall table. Rise and fall method is applied to resolve the levelling to detect the variation in elevation and elevation of points. By resolving this table, it is possible to work out the reduced level of each point captured at staff rod with leveling machine.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 25, 2018
Folds of Honor is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to children and spouses of disabled veterans or those killed in action.
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 25, 2018
Chain surveying is the sort of surveying in which only linear measurements are selected in the jobsite. This type of surveying is undertaken for surveys of small span to specify the boundaries of plot of land to detect the existing features on them. Chain surveying is the simplest form of survey in which surveying area is segregated into a number of triangles and the sides of different triangles are calculated directly in the field through a chain or a tape and no angular measurements are chosen
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2018
Southwest Contractor of the Year has seen revenue triple in the past four years by expanding work to new sectors.
Green Industry Professionals
JUNE 25, 2018
The solar-charging vehicle allows lawn crews to recharge battery-powered lawn equipment while on the go.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 25, 2018
Advances in information technology, field service management hold promise of reigning in hard-to-see costs.
ENR Construction
JUNE 25, 2018
A 1969 UFO event meets up with a 2018 debate about public land.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 25, 2018
GPS-Based Field Service Management Solutions - Making Invoicing Easier, More Accurate
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