Tue.Apr 28, 2020

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6 Tips to Improve the Interview & Hire the Right Candidate

Construction Business Owner

6 Tips to Improve the Interview & Hire the Right Candidate. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:44. Your guide to holding and planning for an interview that gives you a good idea of the job candidate in front of you.

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The Dotted Line: 4 ways to interpret construction contracts amid coronavirus

Construction Dive

Though the pandemic's full impact is still unknown, know which contracts you have and their terms, attorneys say, because the "devil is in the details.

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April 2020 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

April 2020 Construction Industry Stats. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:35. Key construction industry statistics from the AIA, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and more for April 2020.

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ASHRAE, WELL panels to tackle revising standards to limit spread of viruses in buildings

BD+C

Both ASHRAE and the International WELL Building Institute have formed panels to address how building standards could limit the spread of viruses such as COVID-19 in buildings.

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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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Workers' Compensation 101 for Construction Firms

Construction Business Owner

Workers' Compensation 101 for Construction Firms. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:06. What you need to know to limit the number of workers' compensation claims your company deals with on an annual basis.

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HCEA Looks to Move 170-ton Hauler

Construction Equipment

On December 4, 2019, the online auction site 4theSELLofit listed a Terex 33-15 end dump located in Stroud, Oklahoma. A scrapper bought it for $4,900.

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Could a virtual 'city-forest' help solve population density challenges?

BD+C

Luca Curci Architects, an Italian architecture firm, has designed a project that combines vertical expansion with economic innovation to solve the challenge of population density. Dubbed The Link, the plant-covered project would absorb CO2 and produce oxygen for cleaner air and increased biodiversity. The Link comprises four interconnected main towers, each equipped with green areas on every level, 100% green transport systems, and natural light and ventilation.

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How to Build a List of Maintenance Shop Tools

Construction Equipment

Equipment maintenance functions require the use of specialized tools at varying intervals, and their availability to technicians should be simplistic yet structured, allowing for proper management and control.

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How to get started with remote bidding

Construction Dive

Dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have to shift their processes. Businesses will be able to overcome with these resources and tools.

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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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Harlingen, Texas Supports Small Business During Pandemic

Business Facilities

City of Harlingen and Harlingen EDC set aside $1 million to launch Harlingen’s Emergency Loan Program (HELP) for Small Business. - Read: Harlingen, Texas Supports Small Business During Pandemic at BusinessFacilities.com.

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370 Skanska projects impacted by COVID-19 so far

Construction Dive

The coronavirus fallout is beginning to affect the multinational contractor in every region and sector where it operates worldwide, said CEO Anders Danielsson on an earnings call today.

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Did You Miss Our Global Supply Chain Webinar?

Business Facilities

In this free video webinar, Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chain. - Read: Did You Miss Our Global Supply Chain Webinar? at BusinessFacilities.com.

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A Clever Retractable Bamboo Yurt

Natural Building

Under the guidance of the German master-builder Jörg Stamm, folks at Bamboo U, a build and design course in Bali, have created a bamboo yurt which can fold like an umbrella and be deployed in an instant. The yurt’s frame is made from bamboo of the Phyllostachys species, referred to in Bali as Bambu Jajang. It has an average diameter of 5 centimeters and 8 meters of usable length.

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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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Amazon Creating 800 New Jobs In Georgia 

Business Facilities

Amazon will further expand its presence with a new fulfillment center in Appling, GA, adding to its current workforce of over 3,500 full-time employees. - Read: Amazon Creating 800 New Jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Mini Excavator Dollars and Sense

Construction Equipment

Mini excavators have become ubiquitous in the last decade and therefore are a good test case for examining some of the tools available to managers to help keep operating costs down.

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After Solid 2019, Design Firms See Uncertainty Ahead

ENR Construction

Architecture and engineering firms across the Southwest booked plenty of work during 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic looms over the remainder of 2020, the impacts of which could result in a stark turnaround from last year.

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How to Compact with Rammers

Construction Equipment

After the buried water line is repaired or the new communications cable is installed, the next order of business is putting the surrounding area back to its original, serviceable configuration.

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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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Elevator Test Tower Requires Next-Level Coordination

ENR Construction

Completing ThyssenKrupp’s elevator test tower—just before COVID-19 safety precautions kicked in—required extreme coordination.

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GIVEAWAY #2: Procore Swag Pack

Construction Junkie

Giveaway #2 is live with a swag pack from construction management software, Procore! Be sure to check back daily for 4 more giveaways this week. For details on all of our giveaways throughout the week, visit our Giveaway Week Home Page by clicking or tapping here. The Contest Prizes Yeti bottle with Procore logo Procore Groundbreak Hat Procore Notebook Procore Lunch Box Procore Drawstring Backpack Construction Junkie Hat (not pictured) SpinChill drill attachment for quickly chilling cans and gla

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5 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 28, 2020

BD+C

1. Could a virtual 'city-forest' help solve population density challenges? (BD+C). "Luca Curci Architects, an Italian architecture firm, has designed a project that combines vertical expansion with economic innovation to solve the challenge of population density.".

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GIVEAWAY #3: RYOBI PRIZE PACK

Construction Junkie

We’re kicking off giveaway week with the great DIY power tool brand: Ryobi! Be sure to check back daily for 4 other giveaways this week. For details on all of our giveaways throughout the week, visit our Giveaway Week Home Page by clicking or tapping here. The Contest Prizes (2) Ryobi 18V 4ah Batteries Ryobi 18V 6-Port Supercharger (2) Yeti Rambler Mugs with Autodesk logo and magnetic lids Construction Junkie Hat SpinChill drill attachment for quickly chilling cans and glass bottle beverages How

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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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30-tonne addition to Hyundai's A series

Digger Blog

The new HX300AL is a 30-tonne Stage V-compliant crawler excavator from Hyundai Construction Equipment.

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San Francisco Bay Area to Extend Construction Restrictions Through May

ENR Construction

Though most construction activity will remain idled, the California AGC is working to persuade officials to slowly re-open more projects.

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Viewpoint UK Thanks the NHS and Key Workers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint employees and their families take a moment to thank all of the NHS and key workers supporting the country in this short video.

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COVID-19 Safety Rules Take Shape in Boston

ENR Construction

Boston city officials put into action new safety rules in the wake of the deadly coronavirus epidemic.

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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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Best things to see, do and eat in Tahiti: Expert expat travel tips

Construction Test

THE EXPAT. Originally from Sydney, professional photographer Tim McKenna started his career as an action sports photographer in Bordeaux, France, before settling in Tahiti in 2002. He says French Polynesia is the perfect mix of Australian lifestyle based around the ocean with French and Polynesia culture. SEE. The wave at the end of my road is a must-see.

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San Francisco Bay Area to Extend Construction Restrictions Through May 31

ENR Construction

Most construction activity will remain idled, but California's AGC is working to persuade officials to slowly re-open more projects.

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NihiOka, Sumba island, Indonesia: Where you can end a jungle trek with a luxury spa

Construction Test

A spa session usually starts with you slipping your shoes off. Instead, as I get ready for Nihi’s Spa Safari, I’m lacing up my walking shoes. That’s because this particular spa experience starts with a 90-minute hike. In most resorts, the spa is only a short walk away from the rooms. Not at Nihi. This isolated resort – the only luxury resort on the island of Sumba, an hour’s flight from Bali – is known for doing things differently, and has a swag of awards to prove it.

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