Construction Business Owner
APRIL 30, 2020
What Makes a Strong Project Manager. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 04/30/2020 - 09:33. The attributes and abilities any project manager needs to possess to succeed on a construction project.
The Constructor
APRIL 30, 2020
In this era of technology, the use of lasers has a very vast application in highway engineering.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 30, 2020
In one of the least digitized industries, technology finds a vital role in contractors' strategy and workflow.
BD+C
APRIL 30, 2020
For more than a decade, John Klein has been toggling between academia and the construction industry. His new company, Generate, traces its roots to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where for more than six years Klein was a teacher and research investigator. Generate exemplifies how universities have been coming down from their ivory towers to nurture ideas that catalyze practical solutions for the built environment.
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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.
Construction Dive
APRIL 30, 2020
The new bridge, built in record time and with strict COVID-19 protocols,replaces one that collapsed almost two years ago, killing 43 people.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 30, 2020
BD+C
APRIL 30, 2020
At the end of the first quarter of 2020, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total U.S. construction pipeline continued to expand year-over-year (YOY) to 5,731 projects/706,128 rooms, up 1% by projects and 3% by rooms. However, quarter-over-quarter, the pipeline has contracted slightly less than 1% by both project and room counts, down from 5,748 projects/708,898 rooms at the close of 2019.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 30, 2020
Volvo Group truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are offering 90 days of free e-learning for high school and secondary technical education students.
Work Gearz
APRIL 30, 2020
Hey guys! . When it comes to one of the treasured possessions in your wardrobe, boots are ought to be one of them. Boots never go off the trend and therefore, we need to treasure and maintain it from time to time. . I know, it strains your nerves even with the thought of cleaning your boots and you might think of discarding the old one and get a new in place of it. .
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 30, 2020
All Crane’s shared equipment program (SEP) lets a project’s general contractor act as the primary renter of equipment, then rent the equipment as needed to its subcontractors. According to All Crane, the program eliminates waste and cuts costs.
Natural Building
APRIL 30, 2020
Massachusetts architect Malcolm “Mac” Wells said, “We are paving and roofing this country to death.” As the environmental movement was gaining steam in the United States, he swore off contemporary design in favor of energy-efficient subterranean dwellings. It is estimated that as many as 2,000 Wells-inspired “earth-sheltered” homes, or earth homes, were constructed in the U.S. in the 1970s.
BD+C
APRIL 30, 2020
1. College programs help prepare students for careers in the construction industry (BD+C).
Construction Junkie
APRIL 30, 2020
The final contest for giveaway week 2020 is Autodesk! There have been 4 other fantastic giveaways throughout this week, so please visit our Giveaway Week Home Page by clicking or tapping here to find them. The Contest Prizes Autodesk Backpack Autodesk Hard Notebook Several Autodesk Soft Notebooks (2) Yeti Rambler Mugs with Autodesk logo and magnetic lids Construction Junkie Hat How to Enter There are 3 ways to enter: 1.
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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?
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 30, 2020
Construction employment declined in 99 out of 358 metro areas from March 2019 to last month as the coronavirus pandemic triggered the first shutdown orders and project cancellations, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged federal and state officials to boost investments in infrastructure to help put more people to work amid rising unemployment levels.
Digger Blog
APRIL 30, 2020
Latvia’s Bobcat dealer has restored a vintage M-600D skid-steer loader to full working order.
ENR Construction
APRIL 30, 2020
A look at the challenges of traditional job costing and how today’s cloud-based, integrated construction management software is leading to more accurate, data-driven project decisions.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 30, 2020
As the Coronavirus continues to impact the economy, things still feel far from “business as usual," but there are positive signs amid the uncertainty.
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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 Construction
APRIL 30, 2020
Generative design is being used by the Quebec Wood Export Bureau and VIATechnik to deliver purpose-designed relief structures designed for sites as well as mission needs for COVID-19 health care, first responders and other disaster needs.
Construction Test
APRIL 30, 2020
. THE EXPERT. Mandy Jones, a fifth generation winemaker at the family’s Jones Winery and Vineyard, uses grapes grown by her brother, Arthur, on their vines in Rutherglen. The Tastes of Rutherglen festival showcasing the region’s food and wines is on March 6-8. BRUNCH. You can’t go past a chicken, ham and mustard gourmet pastry from Parker Pies on Rutherglen’s Main Street.
ENR Construction
APRIL 30, 2020
Every general contractor knows reliable subcontractors who can deliver work on time are vital for keeping any project on budget and on schedule.
Construction Test
APRIL 30, 2020
The location. Inverloch is about two hours’ drive south-east of Melbourne in Victoria’s Gippsland region on the state’s south coast. Despite its relative proximity to the city, it retains a sleepy, country town vibe. There’s only a small number of restaurants, takeaway joints and cafes, but enough to keep inner-city latte-sippers happy.
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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!
ENR Construction
APRIL 30, 2020
Amazon received approval for a temporary concrete batch facility for its $2.5 million Virginia headquarters.
Construction Test
APRIL 30, 2020
Forget concrete and brick – it’s stone that’s the star of the show here. These incredible images show how stone is a building material of endless opportunity, that it can be formal, elegant, playful and energising. The photographs feature in a new book, simply called Stone, by architect William Hall, which s howcases a spectacular selection of structures from the past 5,000 years and highlights the beauty of this seemingly humble substance. .
ENR Construction
APRIL 30, 2020
Economic impacts of COVID-19 response spurred big drop in EPC costs, says IHS Markit survey.
Construction Test
APRIL 30, 2020
COPS were called out to over a thousand reports of Covidiots breaking lockdown rules with nearly 500 house parties across Greater Manchester last weekend. Greater Manchester Police received 1,132 callouts on Saturday and Sunday including 494 house parties and 166 street parties. A Police force was called to 660 parties held by Covidiots across Greater Manchester as fears coronavirus could run rampant this bank holiday are rising Credit: AFP or licensors.
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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!
ENR Construction
APRIL 30, 2020
The city approved the plan to bring the precarious top floors down in a standard demolition.
Construction Test
APRIL 30, 2020
MORE than £12,000 has been raised in less than a week to create a memorial garden for a girl of seven knifed to death in front of her parents. Markland Hill Primary School in Bolton, Greater Manchester, started fundraising five days ago to create the memorial for Emily Jones, who was killed by a stranger. More than £12,000 has been raised for a memorial garden to commemorate Emily Jones, 7, who was stabbed in the neck by a stranger in Queen’s Park in Bolton Credit: Enterprise News and Pictures.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 30, 2020
by Dwight D. Benoy, PE, Pamela Jergenson, CCS, CCCA, BECxP, CxA+BE, and Gary C. Patrick, AIA, RRC, CSI. Photo courtesy Inspec. Photo © Matt Bryan. When three separate wood-frame structures in the northern United States showed evidence of possible moisture infiltration in the roof areas, an independent architectural/engineering consulting firm was called in to confirm the issue was present, determine the amount of damage, find the source, and design solutions.
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