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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2019
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How to Build an Indoor Fireplace?
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2019
An indoor structure building using bricks, stone and metal which is designed to hold or contain fire in it is known as Fireplace. The main purpose of.
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Collaborative Project Delivery Increases Efficiency and Cuts Design/Construction Costs
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 14, 2019
Any real property owner and their service providers can leverage collaborative project delivery to increase efficiency and reduce design, construction, and life-cycle costs. Every organization needs to get more out of the capital they invest in facilities (and other physical assets) to either stay competitive, optimally achieve their organizational mission, and/or perform their fiduciary responsibility.
NYC councilman proposes prevailing wage for all city-subsidized construction projects
Construction Dive
JANUARY 14, 2019
Ben Kallos' proposal won praise from the city's trade unions but has been challenged by industry groups like the Associated Builders and Contractors.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
AS+GG-designed tower will be the tallest in China
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2019
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture recently won the design competition for the Shimao Shenzhen Longgang Master Plan and the associated tower, Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center. The tower is currently envisioned to rise approximately 700 meters (2,296.5 feet).
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Air barriers: Expectations vs. reality
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2019
When it comes to building performance, too much of a good thing can become a bad thing. Humidification to provide medical patient comfort is a good thing. Frost and ice damage due to that same humidification is not so good.
Maryland's year-long Purple Line delay drives costs up $215M
Construction Dive
JANUARY 14, 2019
The 16-mile light-rail line's opening could be delayed until June 2024 if Purple Line Transit Partners is not able to accelerate construction.
Foodscaping, Edible Landscaping: A New Way to Create a Garden
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 14, 2019
Nut and fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and medicinal plants are all examples of edible landscaping.
VIDEO: Demolition on Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct to Begin
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 14, 2019
With the opening of Seattle’s SR-99 tunnel underway, the Alaskan Way Viaduct’s numbered days are coming to a close. The project gained notoriety when the tunneling machine, nicknamed Bertha, broke down and had to be repaired in the tunnel.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
2019 call for entries: BD+C awards programs
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2019
Building Design+Construction editors invite your firm to apply for one of our annual AEC industry recognition and awards programs. . . BUILDING TEAM AWARDS. Photo: Celso Rojas.
The Third Day of AHR Expo 2019: Winding Down & Saying Good-Bye
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
On the third day of AHR 2019 the crowds began to thin, but there were still amazing products on display, and fantastic people to meet.
Your Internet vigilance — why it is important
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 14, 2019
Two recent separate issues explained why anyone concerned with marketing and communications should also have resources at hand to deal with IT and Internet abuse issues. In our case, my personal email address and, it appears, the company’s server have been turned into a spambot. Ouch. I first became aware of the problem a couple […].
The Second Day of AHR 2019 in Atlanta; Innovation and Surprises
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
On the second day of AHR 2019 the crowds remained large, the educational sessions were in full swing, and the after parties were larger than ever.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
To get more involved earlier in projects, a leading furniture dealer launches a firm for commercial interiors construction
BD+C
JANUARY 14, 2019
For many nonresidential projects, decisions about what furniture to include are often the last things AEC firms and their clients think about. Its traditional place on a project’s pecking order is what prompted One Workplace, the largest office furniture dealer in the San Francisco Bay Area, to spin off Vantis, an interior commercial facilities construction firm that specializes in producing custom interior products offsite.
VIDEO: HAVwear Device Helps Managers Control Vibration Exposure, Prevent HAV Syndrome
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 14, 2019
Reactec, a U.K.-based company specializing in the development of Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) monitoring devices, has released a product used to assess and mitigate HAV syndrome called HAVwear.
Microsoft Expanding In Mecklenburg County, VA For Sixth Time
Business Facilities
JANUARY 14, 2019
Microsoft Corporation will inject significant capital investment to expand its enterprise data center in Mecklenburg County, VA, creating more than 100 new jobs. - Read: Microsoft Expanding In Mecklenburg County, VA For Sixth Time at BusinessFacilities.com.
VIDEO: HAVwear Device Helps Managers Control Vibration Exposure, Prevent HAV Syndrome
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 14, 2019
Reactec, a U.K.-based company specializing in the development of Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) monitoring devices, has released a product used to assess and mitigate HAV syndrome called HAVwear.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Erector Proves Speed Predictions for Radical Steel Frame of Seattle's Rainier Square Tower
ENR Construction
JANUARY 14, 2019
With floors 10 and 11 of Seattle’s 58-story Rainier Square Tower under construction concurrently, crews from the Erection Co. are meeting or exceeding speed predictions for the radical composite steel frame’s steel erection, core welding and core concrete casting.
Allen Engineering HDX605 Ride-on Trowel
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 14, 2019
The HDX605 hydraulically controlled, ride-on trowel is powered by a 57-horsepower Kubota gasoline engine. The trowel is single- or dual-pitch capable. Two 46-inch rotors have five bladed spiders and can produce speeds up to 160 rpm.
What’s Growing on with the Proper Pruning of Ornamental Grasses and Look-Alikes?
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 14, 2019
Landscapers should know that the specific growth habits of different plants should dictate the appropriate pruning methods.
AHR Expo 2019: Products, Sessions, People and More
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
The Expo drew more than 65,000 attendees, with 1,809 exhibitors total, 496 international exhibitors from 35 countries and 107 first time exhibitors.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Facilitating Debris Cleanup with Angle and Pickup Brooms
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 14, 2019
John Deere recently updated its line of Worksite Pro attachments with three angle brooms and five pickup brooms.
AHR Expo 2019: Products, Sessions, People and More
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
The Expo drew more than 65,000 attendees, with 1,809 exhibitors total, 496 international exhibitors from 35 countries and 107 first time exhibitors.
Progress Continues Across Hanford Vit Plant Project
ENR Construction
JANUARY 14, 2019
Crews have turned over four more Vit Plant buildings at the Hanford Nuclear Waste Site in southeast Washington to startup testing.
U.S. Companies Request Record Number of Seasonal Immigrant Work Visas Because They Can't Find Anyone Else to Hire
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 14, 2019
Business owners’ appetite to meet hiring goals is swallowing the government's resources for a seasonal visa program.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Opening Day of AHR 2019 in Atlanta
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2019
The first day of AHR 2019 saw impressive crowds, innovative technology, and even a few after parties.
Firm that Offers Classes for Pesticide Licenses Fined $50,000
Green Industry Professionals
JANUARY 14, 2019
A company that offered test-preparation classes for pesticide licenses recently agreed to pay a $50,000 fine. ?
Las Vegas Sphere set for 2021 opening with a new monorail station, maybe without NV Energy
ENR Construction
JANUARY 14, 2019
At more than 360 ft tall by 500 ft wide, the structure will dominate the city’s skyline and might be the world’s largest.
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