Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2018

Today’s modern data technologies are transforming the way contractors do business. We’ve seen increased cloud adoption , a shift toward mobile technology and an ever-growing amount of data collection (and, in many cases, deeper data analysis). It’s clear there has been a significant technology shift in the construction industry, yet many contractors are still feeling their way through these changes.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2018

Yankees or Red Sox. Coke or Pepsi. Budweiser or Miller. The world is full of ambiguous choices in which neither option is really right or wrong, but instead depends on personal preference. But some choices are less ambiguous; for example: snap-off blades or trapezoid blades in utility knives. Snap-off blades have six advantages over trapezoids that could make them the solution to improving your utility knives, listed below. .

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Lets Build

JUNE 7, 2018

GenieBelt and Synchro Software, join forces in order to bring real time BIM in construction. We are delighted to form this strategic technical partnership with Synchro to provide an integrated data platform for construction projects. Thanks to the agreed Proof of Concept (PoC), between Synchro Software Limited and GenieBelt ApS, the integration of Synchro’s top-performing.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Waterproof tanking techniques. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:10. GCP Applied Technologies. June 07, 2018. Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. The goal of waterproof tanking is to encase the entire envelope of the below grade structure to protect it from water ingress.

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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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Lets Build

JUNE 7, 2018

Ask around, and you’re sure to find those who can come up with reasons NOT to be an independent contractor. It’s important to know that this is to be expected, as anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the workforce works for themselves. This is forecasted to increase to nearly half in the next decade.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2018

Cloud Computing Is Construction’s Future.

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Digger Blog

JUNE 7, 2018

Caterpillar begins first machine shipments this month of its new Cat 814K wheeled dozer. Caterpillar begins first machine shipments this month of its new Cat 814K wheeled dozer.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 7, 2018

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1.5 billion in infrastructure funding on Wednesday which will be used to pay for 26 projects under the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. The projects are in 23 states, are balanced between rural and urban areas, and tend to be estimated to cost over $100 million.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 7, 2018

Authorities allege that Bitner Brothers Construction Co. engaged in the grinding of lead-based paint surfaces in a residential building interior, a violation for which maximum penalties are five years of probation and a $200,000 fine.

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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 Marketing Ideas

JUNE 7, 2018

Here’s the deal. You have received a call saying you may be eligible to receive $1,200 from the Dish Network if you respond by June 18, 2018. Your likely reaction: It’s some sort of telemarketing scam and something best to avoid. But in this case it isn’t a scam. It seems the satellite company lost […].

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Construction Dive

JUNE 7, 2018

The Federal Transit Administration said it is trying to remove barriers that might prevent private investment in public transportation infrastructure.

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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2018

When the University of Wisconsin School of Business officially opened the Learning Commons last May, it kicked off the first step in realizing the university’s grand masterplan to renovate the library buildings across the Madison campus. “The design strategy for this Learning Commons space included connecting the east and the west wings of Grainger Hall.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 7, 2018

To fully realize the potential of the automated job site, real-time visual information is essential.

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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 Equipment

JUNE 7, 2018

The the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1.5 billion in infrastructure funding on Wednesday which will be used to pay for 26 projects under the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. The projects are in 23 states, are balanced between rural and urban areas, and tend to be estimated to cost over $100 million.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 7, 2018

Repeal of legislature that guarantees a prevailing wage rate to construction workers on state-funded projects would make the state the fifth since 2015 to revoke such a law.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 7, 2018

The updated Load Assist, On-Board Weighing, from Volvo Construction Equipment provides payload accuracy within ± 1% on every bucket, while the machine is moving. Volvo has updated the Load Assist application for its L110H to L260H wheel loaders and, together with a new version of the Android platform, operators will now get real-time information on every bucket’s load within ± 1% accuracy.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 7, 2018

If Michigan nixes legislature that guarantees a prevailing wage rate to construction workers on state-funded projects, it would be the fifth state since 2015 to repeal such a law.

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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 Equipment

JUNE 7, 2018

Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles - a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck - Wednesday during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day in Portland, Oregon. Both electrified Freightliner models are designed to fit specific applications, carefully identified through an extensive co-creation process with customers to build and deliver commercial electric vehicles that support the business and sustainab

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 7, 2018

Emergency Preparedness and Response. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of emergency preparedness and response. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or new on the job, today we’re going to offer something for everyone! Disasters and emergencies can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere.

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Digger Blog

JUNE 7, 2018

The versatility of JCB’s Hydradig has landed the machine a role in a demolition application in Coventry. The versatility of JCB’s Hydradig has landed the machine a role in a demolition application in Coventry.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 7, 2018

The updated Load Assist, On-Board Weighing, from Volvo Construction Equipment provides payload accuracy within ± 1% on every bucket, while the machine is moving. Volvo has updated the Load Assist application for its L110H to L260H wheel loaders and, together with a new version of the Android platform, operators will now get real-time information on every bucket’s load within ± 1% accuracy.

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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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Safety Services Company

JUNE 7, 2018

Emergency Preparedness and Response. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of emergency preparedness and response. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or new on the job, today we’re going to offer something for everyone! Disasters and emergencies can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 7, 2018

The new Federal Transit Administration rule is meant to remove any barriers that might be preventing private-industry investment in U.S. public transportation infrastructure projects.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 7, 2018

Freightliner Trucks on Wednesday premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles: a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 7, 2018

Work has begun on Restore the Gorge, a $2.1-million project that augments Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $70-million revitalization of Niagara Falls State Park, aimed at strengthening the tourism industry in downtown Niagara Falls. - Read: New York: Niagara Falls Revitalization Moves Forward at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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

JUNE 7, 2018

The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of $500, with second- and third-place winners receiving $300 and $200, respectively.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 7, 2018

Reports of the death of the retail sector—a fate that was widely assumed to be the outcome of an exponential increase in online purchases of consumer goods—were more than a bit premature. - Read: Retail: Alive and Kicking at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 7, 2018

The search for smoother and less contentious project execution has led owners to embrace alternative project delivery processes.

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