Mon.Jul 29, 2019

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What's New in Construction Marketing?

Construction Business Owner

I this article, you will find the Construction Marketing Association’s (CMA) perspective on DMT, including a definition, details about the digital marketing mix of top strategies and tactics, and some insight into the role of marketing technology. .

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Degree of Accuracy in Estimating Construction Works

The Constructor

The degree of accuracy used in the estimation of various material quantities used in the construction is crucial. This is to prevent cost estimate.

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Accelerating Project Performance

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint clients are using Team to build great projects. And we're making it even easier for them to do so.

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A new museum debuts inside the Empire State Building

BD+C

This morning, a $165 million, 10,000-sf museum opened on the second floor of the Empire State Building in New York City, completing the second of a four-phase “reimagining” of that building’s Observatory experience, which draws four million visitors annually.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Engineers implement system to improve practices through reporting of failures

Construction Dive

The reports submitted through the CROSS-US system will remain confidential, but the public can review commentary and analysis on each case for free.

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Los Angeles Clippers release renderings of proposed $1B arena

Construction Dive

Although the NBA team has not received final approval for the project from the city of Inglewood, it expects the new arena to be ready in 2024.

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The Case for Class 5 Service Trucks

Construction Equipment

The traditional fuel/lube truck is a large tractor-style truck with a bed dominated by a fuel tank around 1,000 gallons in size, likely rolling on a Class 7- or Class 8-sized chassis, and driven by someone with the required commercial driver’s license (CDL).

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Italian Manufacturer Celebrates New West Virginia Factory

Business Facilities

Pietro Fiorentini recently celebrated the completion of its new manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The company’s new facility in the Three Springs Business Park represents a total investment of $9 million. Mike Graney, executive director of the West Virginia Development Office, addresses dignitaries attending the grand opening of the Pietro Fiorentini manufacturing plant in Weirton.

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Five must-dos when designing a law firm workplace

BD+C

Law firms are placing ever-increasing importance on thoughtful workplace design to attract and retain top talent, making every office build-out or renovation a critical opportunity to win the talent war. With millennials expected to comprise 75 percent of the workforce by 2030, law firm design trends are being driven by an evolving culture that prioritizes individual workplace experiences, health and well-being, and ubiquitous technology.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Cabmate Suspension System Adjusts to Bumps in the Road

Construction Equipment

A new cab air-suspension system delivers a smoother ride for trucks and tractors, and therefore their occupants, especially over harsh pavement and railroad crossings, says Link Manufacturing, maker of the Cabmate suspension that forms the basis for the new product.

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IMPs integral to nation’s first greenfield paper plant

BD+C

The opening of Sofidel America’s new, 1.7 million square-foot manufacturing plant in Circleville, Ohio marks a major milestone for the Italian-based company’s growth in the United States.

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Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential

Business Facilities

Atlanta , San Antonio and Phoenix are the top-ranked large metros for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings Report. “It all seems to be coming together for Metro Atlanta,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. “Georgia’s capital is a red-hot tech center with a diverse, talented workforce and an innovation-driven ecosystem.

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Structural engineers implement system to improve practices through reporting of failures

Construction Dive

The reports submitted through the CROSS-US system will remain confidential, but the public can review expert commentary and analysis on each case for free.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Driver Testimonials on Cabmate ROI

Construction Equipment

Chares “Marty” McPherson, a driver with Valley Transportation, a Minnesota-based hauler of construction equipment, said his 2019 Peterbilt 389 has had an ROI Cabmate for the last 50,000 of its 70,000 miles, and he can tell the difference between it and the older system.

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Clark employee killed, four others injured at university jobsite

Construction Dive

The employees were working on a $490 million "living and learning neighborhood" on the University of California San Diego jobsite.

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L.A. Clippers unveil design for new Inglewood arena

BD+C

The Los Angeles Clippers have recently unveiled plans for a 26-acre basketball and entertainment complex. .

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Contractor Management and Safety Culture

Safety Services Company

Contractor Management and Safety Culture. Nowadays, outsourcing is a common practice. Often, this work can be done off site, with little to no risk imposed to that company. However, there are many instances where work required by a company necessitates bringing contractor employees onsite. When this is done, it's the responsibility of the hiring company to ensure the safety and health of the contractors is managed.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Test Drive: Cabmate ROI Offers Smooth Ride over Tough Roads

Construction Equipment

During the introduction in Sioux Center, Iowa, reporters sampled the Link ROI Cabmate’s ride quality as passengers in Link’s Peterbilt demonstration tractor fitted with the current system, then after it was converted to the new ROI configuration.

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UPDATE SNC-Lavalin Fixed-Price Exit Could Boost Rival

ENR Construction

With Q2 loss now $1.6B as of Aug. 1, Canada firm pulls out of four large shortlisted bids; CEO splits design, construction to new units, terms industry model "broken.

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USGBC and New Buildings Institute sign MOU

Contractor Magazine

The organizations will work together to advance energy efficiency in net zero buildings.

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Guidelines to provide concrete cover for reinforcement in slab, footing, beam & column

Construction Cost Estimating

Concrete cover: Concrete Cover is arranged for the reinforcement in Reinforced Cement Concrete. Cover means the spacing among the exterior surface of the concrete to the inserted reinforcement. Benefits of arranging Concrete Cover: The purpose of covering is to provide protection against erosion. Reinforcement is susceptible to erosion and fire for atmospheric conditions.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Construction Employment Data Demonstrates Need for New Career, Technical Educational Programs

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Forty-two states added construction jobs between June 2018 and June 2019, while construction employment increased in 30 states from May to June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released recently. Association officials said the new construction employment data demonstrates the need for new federal investments in career and technical education programs, along with immigration reform. “Construction demand remains robust across

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ASCE group unveils structural safety database

BD+C

The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has joined the U.K.’s global program on Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety. SEI created a U.S. program: Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety United States (CROSS-US). Anonymously filed reports are forwarded to a team of distinguished subject matter experts for review.

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Building the Case for Fleet Management Solutions

Contractor Magazine

Join us August 27th at 2PM Eastern for this exclusive interactive learning video, sponsored by GPS Insight

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Instructor certification program sets LIUNA Training apart

ENR Construction

LIUNA Training’s independent accreditation provides Trade Instructors with credential in adult education.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Alpine Acquires Frank Gay Services

Contractor Magazine

The new platform, Apex Service Partners, will deliver plumbing, HVAC, electrical and home repair services.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana Announces 2019 Best Projects Winners

ENR Construction

ENR Texas & Louisiana is proud to announce the winners of our 2019 Best Projects competition!

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Trends Driving Video Telematics in Insurance

Contractor Magazine

Join us August 14th at 12PM Eastern for this exclusive Interactive Learning Video, sponsored by Lytx.