Construction Marketing
MAY 17, 2018
When it comes to the time to stock your home with equipment and power tools, the angle grinder is definitely one of the top tools that cannot be forgotten. The angle grinder will be used for all your cutting and polishing needs. There are many types of angle grinders available on the market and this means that you have to consider a number of things before you choose the right grinder.
Lets Build
MAY 17, 2018
According to McKinsey & Company, artificial intelligence is the next frontier for construction technology. Nevertheless, it seems that the building sector is still behind the curve when it comes to the implementation of AI solutions. In an effort to understand why this is happening, we introduce today our fresh AI interview series with title Industry.
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Job Order Contracting
MAY 17, 2018
Why LEAN Construction Matters. LEAN Construction isn’t just another construction delivery method, it should be the ONLY construction delivery process used… LEAN MATTERS! There is simply no excuse for only 20-25% of all construction projects to be on-time, built per owner requirements, on-budget, and without any legal disputes. LEAN construction delivery methods, such as Integrated Project Delivery, for major new construction, and Job Order Contracting, for repair, renovation, and min
Lets Build
MAY 17, 2018
Managing a range of construction projects at one time is incredibly challenging, don’t delude yourself into thinking otherwise. Keeping multiple balls in the air without proper strategies and tools is impossible, it’s likely to lead to projects falling behind the timeline which can directly impact your bottom line and cause further issues to pile up.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 17, 2018
Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.
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BD+C
MAY 17, 2018
According to a new study from COMMERCIALCafé, Dallas leads the way as the city in the United States with the highest potential for urban infill development. The results are based on the total developable vacant land available in each city’s central business district.
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 17, 2018
Understanding your geotechnical report. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/17/2018 - 14:31. GCP Applied Technologies. May 17, 2018. A geotechnical report is an invaluable tool for any commercial building and infrastructure project. This detailed site condition report is essential not only for understanding the mechanical properties of the site but for assessing the risk factors for water infiltration and understanding the soil composition, including whether the soil contains any harmful chemicals or gases
BD+C
MAY 17, 2018
California this month became the first U.S. state to require solar panels on almost all new homes. Most new units built after Jan. 1, 2020 , will be required to include solar systems as part of the standards adopted by the California Energy Commission. Estimates are that the mandate will drive up the cost of buying a house by almost $10,000.
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 17, 2018
Understanding your geotechnical report. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/17/2018 - 14:31. GCP Applied Technologies. May 17, 2018. A geotechnical report is an invaluable tool for any commercial building and infrastructure project. This detailed site condition report is essential not only for understanding the mechanical properties of the site but for assessing the risk factors for water infiltration and understanding the soil composition, including whether the soil contains any harmful chemicals or gases
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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 Dive
MAY 17, 2018
The Coney Island amusement park, a major tourist draw in the early 20th century, has seen an uptick in development due to rezoning and more transportation options.
Business Facilities
MAY 17, 2018
The Southwest Louisiana project will result in more than 600 new direct and indirect jobs as the aerospace company establishes a facility to customize aircraft interiors. - Read: Citadel Completions Investing $17.6M In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 17, 2018
On Monday, I attended a three hour session exploring changes to Ontario’s construction lien and business legislation, where several hundred contractors, architects and consultants gathered to listen to a panel of lawyers dissecting the new law and outlining its implications for the industry. If you were to describe topic as “dry” you would be understating […].
Construction Equipment
MAY 17, 2018
Construction companies are ramping up their fire prevention efforts on projects during the construction phase and implementing fire-elimination strategies that go a significant step further than fire-prevention. This is significant because according to the American Wood Council, more than 60 percent of U.S. apartment buildings built between 2006 and 2015 used wood framing but in most jurisdictions fire-retardant treated wood is required only for the exterior walls.
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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?
BD+C
MAY 17, 2018
The design of the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center was developed with one main guiding principle: optimize patient treatment and provide multidisciplinary care for them under one roof. The new 390,220-sf facility condensed the cancer services into one efficient building while improving the overall treatment process for both the patients and their families.
Construction Equipment
MAY 17, 2018
JCB has received an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS,) making it eligible to win up to $5 million in construction machine orders each year for the next five years. The FWS IDIQ contract also provides other bureaus within the United States Department of the Interior, and other federal government agencies, with a contract vehicle to purchase JCB construction equipment.
Safety Services Company
MAY 17, 2018
Online Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of online safety training programs. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or new on the job, today we’re going to offer something for everyone! This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program.
Construction Equipment
MAY 17, 2018
JCB has received an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS,) making it eligible to win up to $5 million in construction machine orders each year for the next five years. The FWS IDIQ contract also provides other bureaus within the United States Department of the Interior, and other federal government agencies, with a contract vehicle to purchase JCB construction equipment.
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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.
Digger Blog
MAY 17, 2018
I don’t often write about lorries here but obviously they are a crucial piece of the armoury and deserve coverage, so here’s some new from a Cornish haulier, Burcombe Haulage, which has just bought its third Mercedes-Benz 8x4 Arocs ENA. I don’t often write about lorries here but obviously they are a crucial piece of the armoury and deserve coverage, so here’s some new from a Cornish haulier, Burcombe Haulage, which has just bought its third Mercedes-Benz 8x4 Arocs ENA.
Construction Dive
MAY 17, 2018
The Florida DOT's selection of Archer Western's bridge design last year was challenged by another bidder, but a judge rejected the arguments.
BD+C
MAY 17, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is urging Senate lawmakers to adopt the .
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2018
Related Midwest recently unveiled its proposal for 400 Lake Shore Drive, two towers set 150-ft apart designed by architect David Childs with fellow architect Scott Duncan and structural engineer William Baker of Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM).
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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!
Business Facilities
MAY 17, 2018
After a rigorous national site selection process, the global company opted to expand and upgrade its manufacturing facility in Saegertown, PA. - Read: LORD Corporation Investing $80M In Pennsylvania Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2018
NY Presbyterian adapts construction of the David H. Koch ambulatory care center to fit a tight space and meet changing medical priorities and technology solutions.
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 17, 2018
If it is required to develop a new building or refurbish surviving property, the owner should have arranged a document so that the work & other portions of the construction project can be performed systematically. Each construction project should comprise of crucial documents that generally form the part of every construction contract. In the design and construction part, various types of construction documents are utilized.
Construction Equipment
MAY 17, 2018
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the May 2018 Monthly Confidence Inde
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 17, 2018
A professional quantity surveyor is employed by the client and the contractor’s quantity surveyor. These comprise of a private practice QS who performs with an organisation in an office and instructs clients as well as develop a bill of quantities for various contractors on various projects. In a private practice, the quantity surveyor works in tandem with various architects and clients.
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2018
Manhattan hospital is adapting construction of the David H. Koch center to fit a tight space and meet changing medical priorities.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 17, 2018
Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. That makes project managers (or in some companies, project sponsors who oversee teams of project managers) arguably the most important role in an organization.
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