Construction Business Owner

MAY 9, 2019

The Internet of Things (IoT) is here, and for most contractors in the industry, it’s no longer a question of whether to implement IoT tech or not, but where it will have the most benefit. One of the most obvious areas of the jobsite where IoT could improve processes is in jobsite safety. According to a recent report from Dodge Data & Analytics and Triax Technologies, 73% of contractors surveyed said they expect IoT technology to help impact occupational risks, and the majority of them expect

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

Modern technology is simplifying construction processes and reducing user burdens. In an industry as large and complex as construction, simplifying processes in any way possible can reap significant benefits for contractors in terms in of productivity, mitigated project risks and profitability. Managing construction projects is hard enough without the additional burden of wrangling reams of paperwork or trying to get multiple software programs talking to each other.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 9, 2019

Here, find three tips to help you and other company stakeholders ace the transition of your business to new ownership so that it's a win for all involved. .

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The Constructor

MAY 9, 2019

Shear center is a point on the beam-section where the application of loads does not cause its twisting. The shear center position is dependent on the.

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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 Marketing

MAY 9, 2019

A plumbing emergency is an inevitable crisis for every homeowner. You might leave the house clean and dry only to come back to a flooded house or wake up to a clogged sink just before you do your dishes. Either situation can be challenging to overcome alone. Typical emergencies include water and gas leaks, clogged drains, toilets or damaged fixtures.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 9, 2019

The Internet of Things (IoT) is here, and for most contractors in the industry, it’s no longer a question of whether to implement IoT tech or not, but where it will have the most benefit. One of the most obvious areas of the jobsite where IoT could improve processes is in jobsite safety. According to a recent report from Dodge Data & Analytics and Triax Technologies, 73% of contractors surveyed said they expect IoT technology to help impact occupational risks, and the majority of them expect

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Risk Safety Contractors Industrial 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2019

There is always an easy solution to every problem – neat, plausible, and wrong. – H. L. Mencken. Traditional project delivery methods such as design-bid-build, low bid, etc., are the primary cause of much of the waste and low levels of satisfaction across the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operator) sectors. In addition the levels of owner leadership and competency must be elevated.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 9, 2019

Here, find three tips to help you and other company stakeholders ace the transition of your business to new ownership so that it's a win for all involved. .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

Benefits of Modern Construction Technology.

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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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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 9, 2019

Measuring ball mill ventilation. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:33. GCP Applied Technologies. May 09, 2019. Mill ventilation is important for cooling the mill, removing moisture and improving mill efficiency. Typically, a velocity across the media of 1m/s is a good target. The challenge is to measure it. Cement producers are required to measure and report to government agencies about the air that flows up the cement mill stack.

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Lets Build

MAY 9, 2019

Kickstarting the digital journey of your business is never easy. Heavy resource management, bold initiatives and continuous effort are required in order to convince everyone in your organisation to go digital. Both field teams and people in the office can sometimes be resistant to change as a result of their unwillingness to alter the way.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 9, 2019

Identifying and resolving mill ventilation shortfalls. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:48. GCP Applied Technologies. May 09, 2019. There is a common misunderstanding that to make a finer cement you should reduce the mill ventilation to keep the cement in the mill longer. In fact, this simply leads to over-grinding and increased void filling, which reduces grinding efficiency and often leads to a wider particle side distribution, increased separator rejects and eventual reduced mill output.

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2019

Privately funded projects can better withstand political winds and private investors are set up to perform more intensive due diligence.

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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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BD+C

MAY 9, 2019

Begun in 1936 as a Works Projects Administration effort, Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport originally was just a 2-runway airfield meant to spur development in the surrounding area. The plan was that someday, it would grow into a major travel destination.

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Business Facilities

MAY 9, 2019

Content Sponsored By. Barbados And Medical Tourism: A Perfect Match. By Leslie T. Gittens. B arbados has had quite an intriguing history as it relates to persons traveling to its shores for medical reasons. In fact, none other than George Washington himself, the first president of the United States of America, ventured on his only trip abroad to Barbados in 1751 in hope of curing his tuberculosis with the help of the island’s sublime climate.

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BD+C

MAY 9, 2019

Planners in China, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and other spots worldwide that have not been known in modern times for their stunning architecture, are changing how the world perceives their nations and towns. Through eye-catching, architectural principals-defying structures, these spots and other more remote ones are becoming destination points for architecture.

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's proposal for border wall replacement falls in environmentally sensitive areas in California and Arizona.

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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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BD+C

MAY 9, 2019

At the end of the first quarter of 2019, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that the total U.S. construction pipeline continued to expand with 5,647 projects/687,941 rooms, up a strong 7% by projects and 8% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Pipeline totals are a mere 236 projects, or 4%, shy of the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in the second quarter of 2008.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 9, 2019

SkillsUSA and Klein Tools celebrate nearly 3,000 students across the country for pursuing careers and education in the skilled trades upon graduation.

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Education 73

BD+C

MAY 9, 2019

Construction input prices increased 0.9% in April on a monthly basis and 2.4% compared to the same time last year, according to an .

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Construction Equipment

MAY 9, 2019

With Texas currently leading the U.S. in fatal crane accidents, a CBS 11 I-Team investigation reports that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has decided to increase the state’s safety inspections.

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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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Contractor Magazine

MAY 9, 2019

Reviews of Acctivate Inventory and Business Management Software, 3C Connect service management software, and PipelineDeals CRM software.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 9, 2019

Some magnets are simple, like the handheld units used to affix photos, calendars, and notes to your refrigerator. But the magnets on material handlers designed to lift metals are much more complicated.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 9, 2019

? Brand ambassadors are simply people who represent and talk about your company in a positive way, preferably in front of lots of potential customers.

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Green Industry Professionals

MAY 9, 2019

The simplest way to get one’s head wrapped around the journey of data is input – throughput – output – outcome

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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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Contractor Magazine

MAY 9, 2019

What exactly is a payments strategy? Today it means using intelligent payments automation to get the most leverage from every payment you make.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 9, 2019

Andrew Mackenzie, CEO of BHP Group, told The Wall Street Journal that he expects automation to make mining jobs safer, specifically in the operation of trucks and drills. He said current automation has made small changes, but he expects bigger changes ahead.

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Business Facilities

MAY 9, 2019

Cree, Inc. will invest up to $1 billion in the expansion of its silicon carbide capacity with the development of a state-of-the-art, automated 200mm silicon carbide fabrication facility and a materials mega factory at its U.S. campus headquarters in Durham, NC. The investment is part of the company’s long-term growth strategy, and marks its largest investment to date in fueling its Wolfspeed silicon carbide and GaN on silicon carbide business.

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