Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The construction world is constantly changing and it’s important to keep up.This is why we would like to invite you to an upcoming webcast designed to teach you best practices, identify trends, and discuss what’s next for the construction-marketing world. Each year the Construction Marketing Association presents its predictions and strategies for the upcoming year and would like to invite you to the 2018 Marketing Outlook webcast, scheduled for January 18, 2018. 2018 Marketing Outlook for Constr

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 19, 2017

In recent years, companies have begun to raise concerns about the increase in costs for their major construction projects, looking for clarity as to why costs have doubled from what they were 20 years ago. Industry analysis confirms that project costs have grown about 200 percent in the last 2 decades, but only approximately 60 percent of that growth can be accounted for with inflation.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 19, 2017

. . . Monday's train derailment in Washington is bringing 'positive train control' (PTC) into conversations this week, so here is a brief PTC overview. A positive train control system combines GPS, wireless radio and computers in order to monitor trains, and when necessary, stop them from colliding, derailing or speeding.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 19, 2017

ASHRAE recently launched the Building Energy Quotient (Building EQ) Portal. The tool provides a faster, more automated approach to receive a Building EQ Performance Score. “The primary goal of the Building EQ program is to promote more energy efficient buildings and give owners actionable recommendations to improve a building’s energy use,” says Hugh Crowther, Building EQ committee chair.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Navistar International Corporation today announced a fourth quarter 2017 net income of $135 million, compared to a fourth quarter 2016 net loss of $34 million. Navistar reported net income of $30 million, versus a net loss of $97 million for fiscal year 2016.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The Associated Press and Wisconsin State Journal report that Wisconsin has converted - on paper, at least - local roads around the Foxconn site from generic roads to state highways so the state can access money set aside for state road improvements. In a memo from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, changing the road classification could pull $134 million from other highway projects in Wisconsin.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The following 10 points consolidate the findings of LAB2050, which is an initiative SmithGroupJJR embarked on to dig deep into the scientific trends, new technologies, and economics that will shape the design concepts of research laboratory environments in the coming decades. .

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation, has purchased Thomas Pipe & Supply, a Phoenix distributor of industrial pipe, valves and fittings.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Pantone has selected “Ultra Violet” as its Color of the Year 2018. Pantone describes the blue-based purple color as communicating originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking. Historically, the color has a mystical or spiritual quality attached to it, which means it is often associated with mindfulness practices. Purple-toned lighting has been used in meditation spaces and other gathering areas to energize the community and inspire collaboration.

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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.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The engineering and manufacturing company will create approximately 240 jobs in Lawrenceburg, TN. - Read: Martin Technologies Investing $6M In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 19, 2017

This line of elastomer-based coatings can cost-effectively transform metal, built-up, modified bitumen, and aged single-ply roofs into reflective cool roofs. The Roof Guardian line includes RG-170, a white finish coat with a solar reflectance index (SRI) of 109, and RG-180, a fibered white coating (SRI 108) that achieves a Class A fire rating. The coatings are formulated using an acrylic polymer base for enhanced adhesion and durability, and resistance to cracking and peeling.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Despite remaining operational during construction, Baltimore’s central Enoch Pratt Free Library stays on track to finish six months early.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 19, 2017

A 95,000-sf, three-story healthcare facility is currently under construction directly adjacent to the 101 Freeway overlooking a wooded park site in San Jose, Calif. The $40 million V.A. San Jose Community-Based Outpatient Clinic will provide veterans and their families with healthcare services.

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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?

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The concrete is built up through a concrete mixer by mixing cement with aggregates like sand or gravel, and water. The concrete mixers attain the consistency of the mix as well as set the mix keeping the consistency unchanged. The process for mixing the material of concrete may vary but it should be accomplished carefully to make sure that the consistency is maintained for allotment of materials in concrete mass.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

In business for 133 years, Hatzel & Buehler has embraced emerging technologies and construction contract methods.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Download this eBook to learn how GPS fleet tracking can improve your business

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

A $33.5 million project to construct a pair of 2-million gallon water towers in uptown New Orleans has reached the halfway mark, and the first tower is on track to come online this summer, according to New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board.

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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.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The state-of-the-art global formulation center in Huai'An City, Jiangsu Province, China is a combination of Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd. and Hubei Sanonda Co., Ltd. - Read: ADAMA To Begin Operations In China at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The Virginia Dept. of Transportation is seeking requests for qualifications to build the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Fatalities in private-sector construction were up 5% last year to 991, highest level since at least 2008.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Key construction sectors are forecast to sustain their momentum in 2018, but the rates of growth may slow.

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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!

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Total Construction Spending Expected To Remain Steady, With 1.1% Bump Next Year.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Positive train control was not yet installed on the rail line.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

MidAtlantic Project News from Dodge Data & Analytics

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2017

PTC was not yet installed on the rail line.

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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!

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