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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry

Lets Build

It is not an exaggeration to say that this novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the global economy to its knees. With governments all around the world implementing strict lockdown measures to slow down the spread of the virus, the world is partially paralysed. Unfortunately, businesses are nowhere near prepared to handle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Construction loses record-breaking 975K jobs in April amid pandemic

Construction Dive

The March-to-April 2020 drop, representing 13% of the industry's workforce, is its largest ever, according to Associated General Contractors.

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A resort with a giant artificial wave basin is being planned for southern California

BD+C

Early next year, construction is scheduled to begin on Coral Mountain, a 400-acre masterplan resort in the Coachella Valley near LaQuinta, Calif., which will be the first of its kind whose amenities include an 18-million-gallon water basin that’s activated by artificial wave technology.

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Denver airport officials propose additional $560M and acceleration of construction work

Construction Dive

The airport wants to take advantage of reduced passenger volume during the COVID-19 slowdown to expedite improvement projects.

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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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Experts offer a 13-point plan to reduce coronavirus deaths in nursing homes

BD+C

The residents of nursing homes, long-term care, memory care, and assisted living facilities across the country comprise less than 1% of the U.S. population. When the final toll of novel coronavirus fatalities is calculated, it is almost certain that at least 25%—and possibly much more—will be the physically and/or cognitively frail residents as well as some of the staff of these facilities.

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The basics of wood frame connection design

BD+C

Wood’s strength depends on the direction of the grain. The technical term for this variance is “orthotropic,” which means having different strengths in three planes perpendicular to each other. An easy way to understand the orthotropic strength properties of wood: Visualize a tree trunk as structurally similar to a bundle of drinking straws. Push on the long ends of a bundle of straws, and the straws can take a good amount of pressure and still stay in shape.

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PSA: Don’t Lie to OSHA, Construction Owner Charged with Perjury After Giving “False Information”

Construction Junkie

Having an OSHA investigation on your jobsite that results in fines is bad enough, but don’t be tempted to compound the issue by misleading OSHA investigators. That can leave you in a legal bind personally. OSHA exists to protect the health and wellness of America’s workforce and, typically, the employer bears the brunt of any penalties. However, there have been several glaring examples of individuals facing legal issues for a variety of different reasons, including lying to OSHA investigators.

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P2S Inc. acquires Notkin Mechanical Engineers

BD+C

P2S Inc. of Long Beach, California, a leading provider of professional engineering, commissioning, and construction management services, announced today that it has acquired Notkin Mechanical Engineers , an award-winning mechanical design firm based in Seattle, Washington. .

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Pickup Truck Sales to Rebound

Construction Equipment

Sales of pickup trucks in the United States have bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, according to Detroit News. Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram dominate the U.S. truck market, and pickups have led a “broad recovery of autos” since the sales dip in March.

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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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Interest in eSports is booming amid COVID-19

BD+C

Esports is the fastest growing theme in the gaming sector. These organized multiplayer video game competitions have enjoyed spectacular growth over the last decade, with thousands of fans filling stadiums to watch live events and millions following them on streaming platforms. Although eSports currently caters to a niche audience – almost 10% of the global online population of around 4.5 billion – its reach is expanding rapidly.

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Nearly 1M Const. Jobs Lost in April

Construction Equipment

Construction employment declined by 975,000 jobs in April as reported in a new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America. Data from construction technology firm Procore show deteriorating demand for construction, officials with the association announced today.

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Watch Bjarke Ingels discuss Mars Science City, BIG's prototype Martian city in Dubai

BD+C

Bjarke Ingels has joined the building-on-Mars party. BIG's prototype Martian city, dubbed Mars Science City, is designed to be an environment dedicated to the knowledge, education, and exhibition of the technologies necessary to inhabit mars.

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Alloy Vs Composite Toe: Which Safety Toe Boot You Should Wear?

Work Gearz

Are you confused between an alloy toe and a composition toe boot? . Well then your search ends here because today in this article I’m going to tell you about all the differences between an alloy toe and a composite toe and also which one is the best among the two. Though both alloy toes and composition toes serve the basic task of providing safety to your toes yet there are a lot of differences in their construction and the amount of safety they provide to your feet.

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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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Must-Have Knowledge for Civil Engineers | Civil Basic Knowledge

CivilJungle

We know the civil engineering line different work different parts of basic knowledge. So we are below points show. 1. Drawing Points to Remember for Civil Site Engineer. 2. QA /QC Points to Remember for Civil Site Engineer. 3. Billing / Site Points to Remember for Civil Site Engineer. Drawing Points to Remember for Civil Site Engineer. In civil line work required drawing for any work like.

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6 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 11, 2020

BD+C

1. Nashville's newest residential tower will rise 416 feet (BD+C) . "A new residential tower, dubbed Alcove, set to rise at 900 Church Street in Nashville will be the first residential building adjacent to the 17-acre Nashville Yards development.".

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NYC School Construction Chief Reopens Projects, But Awaits Stimulus Funds

ENR Construction

CEO Lorraine Grillo hasn't "missed an opening day in 10 years," she says. The executive, also head of NYC's design-construction agency, says a major Manhattan storm protection project will start in September.

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H&E Opens Los Angeles Dealership

Construction Equipment

H&E Equipment Services opened a branch in Sun Valley, California, to serve the Los Angeles market. The branch occupies four acres and includes a 15,000-square-foot facility, fully fenced yard area, offices, parts warehouse, and a repair shop with five service bays.

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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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Tomahawk Wastewater Plant Reconstruction Necessitated by Growth of Johnson County, Kansas

ENR Construction

The largest project in the history of Johnson County, Kan., the $25-million reconstruction of the Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility, remains on schedule despite flooding and COVID-19.

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The power of Patagonia… The cruise to the ‘end of the world’ that is so astonishing it can even silence three teenagers

Construction Test

Isn’t it fascinating how we can interpret the same things so differently? When a crew member on our expedition cruise describes the first possible excursion – a steep hike through a Patagonian forest – the words that leap out at me are ‘muddy’, ‘challenging’ and ‘not for everyone’. However, my three teenagers hear only ‘fun’ and ‘exciting’. They are emphatic: ‘We’re doing it!’.

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Groups Weigh-In on California Order for Workers’ Comp for Employees with COVID-19

ENR Construction

Business group express concern over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May 6 executive order that says workers who contract COVID-19 on the job may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation.

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‘Like finding a new planet’: British researchers uncover 12 shipwrecks in the Mediterranean including a colossal 17th century vessel filled with artefacts such as Chinese porcelain, Italian jugs and Indian peppercorns

Construction Test

Archaeologists have found shipwrecks in the Mediterranean filled with hundreds of artefacts including Chinese porcelain, jugs, coffee pots, peppercorns and illicit tobacco pipes. . A British-led expedition led by Enigma Recoveries found a cluster of 12 ships on the sea bed, 1.2 miles below the surface of the Levantine Sea, using sophisticated robots.

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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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2019 Flooding Requires Rapid Papillion Creek Response by HDR, Eriksen/Rohloff

ENR Construction

After flooding caused by 2019's Bomb Cyclone, HDR and Eriksen Construction got the Papillion Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility back online in two months.

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Tourism slump sees Aboriginal artists take culture online

Construction Test

A new virtual concert series will offer a rare window into one of Australia’s most culturally rich Indigenous communities. The stunning natural scenery and rich Aboriginal culture of East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory draws around 20,000 tourists to one of the most remote corners of Australia each year. Tourism is the lifeblood for the local Yolngu people, who are passionate about sharing their cultural traditions, but the industry has all but collapsed after strict travel restrict

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Design Firm of the Year Goettsch Partners Turns Challenges Into Bold Solutions

ENR Construction

Goettsch Partners delivers stunning designs by marrying client needs for functionality with a strong sense of aesthetics.

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Coronavirus and animals: Thailand’s tourist-free waters lure shy sea mammal back

Construction Test

It’s rare to see a threatened species of sea mammal in shallow waters in southern Thailand but thanks to travel restrictions that have stripped popular destinations of crowds of tourists, a large group of dugongs has made their presence known. Drone video footage released by the Department of National Parks shows a 30-strong herd of dugongs on Wednesday off Libong island in Trang province.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Obituary: Noted Architect-Planner Jacquelin "Jacque" Robertson, 87

ENR Construction

As NYC government planner in the 1960s, innovator had a key impact on its skyline, and went on to work with leading architects on global projects.

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Widower whose wife wrote a dating ad for him before she died reveals he is seeing someone new as he opens up about how his grief led him to overhaul his life to give it ‘more meaning’

Construction Test

A widower whose late wife penned a viral dating ad for him days before her death has revealed that he has met someone new and is living a more meaningful life three years after his heartbreaking loss. . Jason Rosenthal, 55, from Chicago, had been married to his wife, author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, for 26 years when she died of ovarian cancer at age 51.

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Disputed $3.4M Deductible For Water Damage Costs Contractor In Hotel Renovation

ENR Construction

The deductible, to the contractor's surprise, was $3.4 million.