FDR Safety

APRIL 18, 2018

Creating an effective Safety Culture is something we at FDRsafety preach daily to our clients, partners, friends, and family. Through our decades of experience, we have learned that an Effective Safety Culture is something that is developed through individuals buying into the idea that safety is THE TOP VALUE at home and work. In an effort to help you improve your Safety Culture, here is an exercise to try with your coworkers and employees: Question One: What are the names of the people in life

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

Contractors have a lot to keep track of daily: from crews on the jobsite and subcontractors to equipment, materials and ever-changing conditions. Plus, they need to make sure all parts of a job are executed according to plan, both in terms of cost and schedule. To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more.

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The Constructor

APRIL 18, 2018

The term Brownfield land is used for a land that has been developed previously, i.e. buildings and associated infrastructures have been constructed.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

According to JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report, construction companies rely on spreadsheets for many of these workflows.

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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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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2018

While is may be obvious that being adequately prepared before disaster strikes speeds renovation, repair, and reconstruction recovery efforts, many organizations are not aware of the advantages of LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a superior tool. Creating and maintaining a comprehensive contingency plan with LEAN Job Order Contracting as an execution mechanism, places a stable of highly qualified, on-demand, repair, renovation, and construction contractors at your fingertips.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 18, 2018

The following is intended to introduce the basics of job order contracting (JOC). What is Job Order Contracting? Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a LEAN , integrated, construction project delivery method. It is competitively bid, firm fixed price and involves an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and best value procurement process contract for a specified time.

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2018

Practicing sustainability has always been important to office design. We know that people spend 90 percent of their time indoors. Progressive design firms and corporations have been leveraging green principles and practices, like LEED and WELL, for years. Recently, we have seen an enormous push to think about sustainability not as just a “good thing to do” but something we must do to stay competitive.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2018

Rising costs, a potential $44 million funding gap and unknown conditions on the rail's route into Honolulu's congested core are obstacles the project must overcome.

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2018

But why?! Hasn’t there been enough lessons learned through moisture/mold construction litigation in the hospitality, multi-family apartment high rise, student and military housing sectors that show that dumping the make-up air to the corridor is a risky proposition. Apparently not?! This concept of make-up air delivery to a corridor has been and continues to be a living unit moisture and mold risk because the make-air cannot reach each occupied room on each floor for purposes of ventilation, pre

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2018

Sarcos says its robotic tools make non-repetitive tasks construction workers do every day easier and safer.

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 18, 2018

This article outlines a two-tier design approach that can assist architects to achieve their goal of a Net Zero Energy building. The first stage is to reduce the overall operating energy demand of the building; and the second is to replace traditional energy derived from fossil fuels with energy from renewable sources. Recent technological advances are making renewable energy options more attractive, both in terms of output and cost recovery.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2018

Integrated data can enable autonomous and self-learning buildings to better predict long-term maintenance and operational performance.

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2018

The apartment sector continued its strong economic run last year, reflected in the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) newly released 2018 NMHC 50 —the authoritative ranking of the nation’s largest apartment owners, manager, developers, builders, and syndicators. . MAA (headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.) was the country’s largest apartment owner, with 99,792 apartment homes owned. .

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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 Dive

APRIL 18, 2018

An annual report outlines various barriers to implementing next-generation technologies and how to overcome them.

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2018

Over the past 90 days, the price of steel that Dallas-based DFW Grating buys from domestic mills to fabricate bar and plate grating has nearly doubled. C. Scott Netherton, DFW Grating’s Vice President of Business Development, added that steel distributors are scaling back their inventories unless they are sure they have a buyer. “We’re not happy with the current situation,” said Netherton, meaning the uncertainty surrounding tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imports that have rattled the U.S

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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2018

When projects wrap up, lodging, food and other services often are left facing a significant downturn in sales.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 18, 2018

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Kamphuis Pipeline Company for exposing employees to potential trench cave-ins and other serious hazards while installing water metering pits and lines in Tappen and Dawson, North Dakota

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2018

Maryland's promise includes state and local income tax credits and money for roads and transportation improvements.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 18, 2018

Quite often, architectural, engineering and construction marketers are caught up in the day-to-day rat race, and fail to take the time to look at the big picture. On the other hand, strategic planning retreats and similar events/activities intended to focus on the grand vision sometimes — and unfortunately at great expense — evolve into wasteful […].

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2018

Green Building Initiative (GBI) is in the final stages to an update of its American National Standard , with the launch of a new Green Globes pilot program. ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings is undergoing final revisions. Later this year, a completely revised American National Standard to be titled “Green Globes Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings” will be unveiled.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 18, 2018

A new labor law passed in Maryland earlier this month offers protection to construction workers who are employed by subcontractors by holding a project's general contractor liable for wages and benefits not paid by the sub.

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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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Digger Blog

APRIL 18, 2018

The 2018 Hillhead quarrying and construction machinery is fast approaching (26th-28th June) and Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Doosan have both been in touch with news of their plans. The 2018 Hillhead quarrying and construction machinery is fast approaching (26th-28th June) and Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Doosan have both been in touch with news of their plans.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 18, 2018

The months from the end of the Cub's 2017 season to the start of this baseball season have been hectic at 1060 W. Addison in Chicago as Pepper Construction gave Wrigley Field a winning renovation. Larger dugouts, updated accommodations for visiting teams, more concessions, and the American Airlines 1914 Club are this season's features.

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Digger Blog

APRIL 18, 2018

Midlands-based Collins Demolition has recently bought a pair of Volvo EC700 excavators and both came equipped with the OilQuick automatic quick coupler system for changing attachments. Midlands-based Collins Demolition has recently bought a pair of Volvo EC700 excavators and both came equipped with the OilQuick automatic quick coupler system for changing attachments.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 18, 2018

Los Angeles-based CIM Group and Chicago's Golub & Co. unveiled plans this week for the redevelopment of Chicago's neo-Gothic Tribune Tower and the land surrounding it. A 1,422-ft-tall tower would rise adjacent to the 1923 landmark, according to the plan, and the soon-to-be-former home of the Chicago Tribune would be converted to 165 residential units and new retail shops.

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2018

The contractor took over the project in 2014 after the museum terminated its contract with Suffolk Construction.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 18, 2018

Competing for top talent is challenging enough, but knowing what to do with it later may be the bigger hurdle for contractors.

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 18, 2018

As an architect, designing and building one’s own home is the quintessential challenge: to walk the talk while dreaming on a budget. Being in the position of clients gave my wife and me a new perspective on decision making.

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