New ProContractor Updates
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 31, 2017
With ProContractor by Viewpoint, you can manage an entire project lifecycle from estimate to completion with one software platform.
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Job Order Contracting Program Manager
Job Order Contracting
MAY 31, 2017
Roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager are both diverse and key to overall success. Job Order Contracting Program Manager. Let’s take a look at the roles and responsibilities of a job order contracting program manager. First, and foremost, the JOC Program Manager should be an employee of the real property owner and directly involved in both the strategic and day-to-day operations of the JOC Program.
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A year after its facelift, Boston’s Public Library is relevant again
BD+C
MAY 31, 2017
About 1.5 million people visited the Boston Public Library between July 2016 and March 2017. That’s a 22% increase over what the library drew from July 2015 through March 2016. That bump was attributable, in large measure, to the library’s $78 million renovation, the results of which debuted in July 2016. This three-year-long project, lead by William Rawn Associates | Architects and Consigli Construction, opened up and brightened what, by consensus, had been an uninviting space for patrons, disc
DST Creating More Than 400 Jobs In Missouri
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2017
The global technology company is expanding its Kansas City, MO operations, and plans to create 415 new jobs. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. DST Creating More Than 400 Jobs In Missouri.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
2017 INSTITUTIONAL LARGE AWARD WINNER
SAB Magazine
MAY 31, 2017
Located in a new and fast-growing neighbourhood of Winnipeg, the Amber Trails Community School recently became the first school in Manitoba, and only the second in Canada, to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
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Cummins Announces More Fuel Compatibility Options
Construction Equipment
MAY 31, 2017
On- and off-highway versions of its B4.5, B6.7, and L9 engines are now compatible with paraffinic renewable diesel fuels meeting the EN 15940 specification, Cummins says. The company says paraffinic fuels offer "the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent to 90 percent over the total life cycle of the vehicle.
Fabcon helps bring new life to brownfield sites
BD+C
MAY 31, 2017
As municipalities build out available real estate, virgin ground is eventually exhausted. And abandoned or blighted “brownfield” locations like munitions factories, steel mills and chemical plants become viable options to build. But that doesn’t come without its challenges. . REDEVELOP. BUT FIRST, REMEDIATION. While existing structures may be visible to the eye, the real trouble lies in the unseen: namely the hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants that remain in the soil.
Video: Octocopter Features Independent Rotors
Construction Equipment
MAY 31, 2017
Researchers at the Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control at ETH Zurich, Switzerland have developed a new drone that uses a unique rotor layout that uses a trajectory generator algorithm to allow the operator to position and hold the flyer in a desired end position at a given time. The algorithm developed by the researchers can generate around 500,000 trajectories per second.
Looking forward by looking to the past: Reliving youthful adventures
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 31, 2017
I’m thankful as I near “retirement” age that, when I was much younger, I chose to travel off the beaten track. The decision to traverse Africa, through the Sahara, Congo, East Africa and then to southern Africa in when I was 23 years old in 1976 offered a true and extreme getaway experience – especially […].
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Missouri Governor Signs Public Construction Project Limits
Construction Equipment
MAY 31, 2017
Governors Eric Greitens of Missouri and Scott Walker of Wisconsin appeared together Tuesday to celebrate Greitens' signature on legislation that ends the current requirement mandating union working conditions for contractors if the projects are less than half funded by the state. Senate Bill 182 reforms Project Labor Agreements in Missouri.
Screening bucket makes sense for 365
Digger Blog
MAY 31, 2017
365 Concrete, a concrete supply company based in Shepperton, Surrey, has just taken delivery of a new Remu 3160 screening bucket for its Volvo loading shovel. 365 Concrete, a concrete supply company based in Shepperton, Surrey, has just taken delivery of a new Remu 3160 screening bucket for its Volvo loading shovel.
Construction Begins on European Space Organization's Extremely Large Telescope
Construction Equipment
MAY 31, 2017
The world's largest optical infrared telescope, featuring a 39-meter diameter primary mirror, has finally started construction. Expectations are the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) will be able to image space objects from galaxies far, far away that are currently not visible to scientists.
Aging infrastructure. Urban environment.
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2017
The city of Pasadena needed to replace an aging boiler and steam turbine generator at its Glenarm Power Plant. The problem? The site was just yards away from a historic neighborhood and high school.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
The engine that could: how contractors can produce a solid business plan
Contractor Magazine
MAY 31, 2017
The engine that could. Why do business plans often fail? Well, two reasons. They have no money and no marketing strategy. read more.
Borealis Compounds Investing $15M In North Carolina Facility
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2017
The Austrian automotive plastics manufacturer is building a new plant in Taylorsville, NC. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. Borealis Compounds Investing $15M In North Carolina Facility.
The blindside of hiring employees
Contractor Magazine
MAY 31, 2017
Have you ever stopped to ask, what is the expectation on the other side of this transaction? Because you are not the only one involved. During the hiring process, there is an expected dance, so to speak. read more.
Download truss design spreadsheet
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 31, 2017
This estimating spreadsheet is specifically created for designing truss. By using this spreadsheet one can design light gage truss on the basis of AISI S100/SI-10 & ER-4943P. The following design criterion is required for truss analysis. The intermediate, finite element analysis contains shear deformations with E & G equivalent to 29500 ksi & 11300 ksi.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
ENR FutureTech: Time to Get Comfortable Sharing Building Project Data
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2017
Our first dispatch from the FutureTech conference in San Francisco brought a common plea from venture capitalists, consultants and engineering and construction professionals: Data, and how we use it, is creating new possibilities for designers, contractors and building owners. We must become more efficient at creating better buildings to deal with the coming shift of the built environment from passage structure to connected participant in a sustainable future and that sharing data across platfor
Nexstar Network welcomes new coaches Heath Betts and Jeff Stagnoli
Contractor Magazine
MAY 31, 2017
Gresham Ard taking on new role as Business Coach. Nexstar Network is thrilled to announce the addition of Heath Betts and Jeff Stagnoli to its coaching bench. read more.
Florida Bridge Award Thrown Into Doubt by Opposition
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2017
A years-long controversy over the I-395 selection process seems headed back to court.
DeWalt announces jobsite WiFi, IoT solution
Contractor Magazine
MAY 31, 2017
DeWalt has announced the introduction of jobsite connectivity with its effort to make building more efficient through digital solutions. read more.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Key Employee Retention Plans for Construction Firms
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2017
Retaining Top Talent Remains a Challenge for Privately-Held Companies.
New ProContractor Updates
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 31, 2017
With ProContractor by Viewpoint , you can manage an entire project lifecycle from estimate to completion with one software platform. For those who already use ProContractor, you know how indispensable it is. At Viewpoint, our goal is to work with our customers to help uplevel your business goals. We listen to your feedback and strive to deliver software that makes your job easier.
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