Recommendations for Good Brick Masonry Construction Practices
The Constructor
APRIL 12, 2018
Several recommendations for good site brick masonry construction includes practices for accuracy and tolerances, appearance, durability, structural.
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Construction services: Here is what you should know
Lets Build
APRIL 12, 2018
The term construction services covers a wide spectrum of tasks and responsibilities in the course of the building process. From design to completion, there is a plethora of services and parameters that should be taken care of. Even after the completion of a project, monitoring the building’s life-cycle is fundamental.
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Florida DOT plans $2.3B, 40-mile Interstate 4 'signature' corridor
Construction Dive
APRIL 12, 2018
Each of the expansion's current six segments is in various stages of planning, but the end result will expand the area's safety, mobility and connectivity.
Approaching the transit conversation with local perspectives
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2018
As it becomes clear that building more, bigger roads will not properly address our population growth and traffic congestion issues, interest in public transit is booming. To stay up-to-speed on the issues affecting the communities we serve, GS&P is growing our in-house transit expertise, and becoming more active in local transit initiatives. Our Intelligent Mobility Task Force continues to focus on assessing the technical needs and requirements for growing our company’s transit capabilities.
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.
Puerto Rico still faces up to $50B in recovery work as 2018 hurricane season approaches
Construction Dive
APRIL 12, 2018
FEMA said it is trying to make the U.S. territory's buildings, transportation infrastructure and electric grid as strong as possible before June 1.
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Las Vegas Convention Center reveals design for $860M expansion
Construction Dive
APRIL 12, 2018
The project, which is partially funded by the same hotel-tax increase that will help pay for the Raiders stadium, could create nearly 14,000 construction jobs.
Made In California
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2018
The Golden State is increasing the benefits for manufacturers that participate in its recently launched CA Made state labeling program. - Read: Made In California at BusinessFacilities.com.
Can (should) you connect with your clients’ values in your marketing?
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 12, 2018
Recently the New York Times published a story about the booming sales of Rhodesian memorabilia. It seems business owners have discovered a lucrative market in T-Shirts and other items bearing the defunct African country’s flag and imagery. The market: Primarily, though not exclusively, young racists who have little first-hand knowledge or relationship with the country […].
Construction costs climb in March as wide range of input costs jump
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2018
Construction costs climbed again in March, with increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials warned that tariffs on some items might lead to project delays and cancellations if supplies become unobtainable or too expensive for current budgets.
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.
Illinois needs almost $5B annually to meet infrastructure needs
Construction Dive
APRIL 12, 2018
A report shows the state's backlog of roads needing immediate repair increased by 85% since 2000 while 30% of its bridges are past their design life.
Governor Orders 102 Deficient Bridges Closed in Mississippi
Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2018
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has ordered 83 county and locally owned bridges closed on Tuesday after receiving notification from the Federal Highway Administration that many previously identified unsafe bridges marked for closure were still open to traffic. By Wednesday, 19 more bridges had been added to the list, bringing the number closed to 102.
Process Safety Management
Safety Services Company
APRIL 12, 2018
Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Whether you're an experienced professional, or new on the job, today we're going to offer something for everyone! Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals.
Video: Hyperloop TT Begins Construction of Full-Scale System
Construction Equipment
APRIL 12, 2018
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies ( HyperloopTT) has announced the arrival of the first set of full-size tubes designed to move both people and freight to their research and development center in Toulouse, France.
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 detailed method of highway construction
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 12, 2018
By making extensive surveys and subgrade groundwork, highway construction is normally conducted. The methods and technology for constructing highways are upgraded in due course of time and turns to be more advanced. The improvement in technology has increased the grade of skill sets essential for dealing with highway construction projects. This skill differs from project to project, on the basis of different factors like the project’s complications and type, the contrasts among new construction
Meeting the demand for high-efficiency façades [AIA course]
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2018
Energy codes mandating more efficient use of buildings—and, by extension, of building enclosures—are already being adopted by many states as a logical step in the reduction of energy consumption. . On a national scale, the impetus to improve building energy performance is manifest in the latest and most far-reaching model energy code from the International Code Council, the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
Van Hool NV Building First U.S. Manufacturing Plant In Tennessee
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2018
The bus and coach manufacturer will invest more than $47 million and create nearly 640 jobs in Morristown’s East Tennessee Progress Center, a Select Tennessee Certified Site. - Read: Van Hool NV Building First U.S. Manufacturing Plant In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
Viewpoint Acquires Keystyle Data Solutions
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 12, 2018
Keystyle's easy-to-use browser interfaces extend Viewpoint construction management software to a contractors’ employees, project managers and jobsite superintendents.
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.
Deep South Studios Is Louisiana’s First QEC Project
Business Facilities
APRIL 12, 2018
The Pelican State’s new Qualified Entertainment Company program targets sustainable entertainment jobs for content creators. - Read: Deep South Studios Is Louisiana’s First QEC Project at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pennsylvania contractor pleads guilty, pays $250K in fines for deadly trench safety violation
Construction Dive
APRIL 12, 2018
The company has already sold off most of its equipment and will soon cease doing business.
Consistent Technology Innovation Helping Contractors Integrate their Office, Team and Field Operations
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 12, 2018
Packed with new enhancements, Vista 6.16 improves access to critical information and drives better performance. When you’re the leading construction software provider, it’s imperative to provide your clients with the best tools and resources they need to succeed. That’s why Viewpoint consistently reinvests more of its revenue back into research and development than any other company in our sector.
‘Next generation’ biomanufacturing plant will be the first of its kind in the U.S.
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2018
Amgen, a biotechnology company, is expanding in Rhode Island with a new $160-million next generation biomanufacturing plant that will be the first of its kind in the United States (Amgen previously built a next-generation biomanufacturing plant in Singapore). The plant will be built on the current 75-acre Amgen Rhode Island campus in West Greenwich.
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!
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