Wed.Feb 07, 2018

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Measurement of Plinth Area and Carpet Area of a Building

The Constructor

Plinth area and carpet area of a building is measured for estimation and calculation of building cost. It is also a measure of usable space of.

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Recap: The Value of Business Intelligence Webinar

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Business intelligence (BI) is a hot topic in many industries as businesses look for ways to capitalize on larger data sets to make informed decisions. As a result, the market for business intelligence tools is growing. The construction industry is no exception. With contractors gathering more and more data from jobsites, they’re also beginning to ask how BI applies to them.

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Common Causes of Failure of Bridge Structures

The Constructor

Different modes of failures of bridge structures under different stages of load either man-made or natural cause, is necessary to develop strong and.

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Advice from 5 Top Industry Project Managers

Construction Business Owner

Project managers are often the jacks of all trades on a construction project. They are tasked with the responsibility of keeping the entire project running like a well-oiled machine. And we don’t have to tell you how difficult that can be. Because of this, some of the best lessons come from the experiences and the knowledge of those in the field. The project leaders listed at left are from five of the top United States construction companies.

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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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Common Causes of Failures of Dam Structures

The Constructor

Dam structures are subjected to horizontal loading from the water head behind, the pressure from the water towards the dam materials, the neighboring.

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Recap: The Value of Business Intelligence Webinar

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint hosted a webinar called “How to Know - The Value of Business Intelligence in Construction”.

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Jason Ruddle joins GenieBelt

Lets Build

We are happy to welcome Jason Ruddle as our Managing Director of GenieBelt’s new UK operation. Jason brings along 25+ years of experince in delivering key software solutions to our industy, which we believe will be a great asset to our company and customers. We asked our CEO what he believes.

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8 inefficiencies in the architecture + design industry (and possible solutions)

BD+C

Every industry has their fair share of inefficiencies which can stifle production. But once in a while, someone comes along who can not only identify the problems, but also offer solutions. The world of architecture and design is not immune to inefficiencies, but Matthew Rosenberg, the founder of M-Rad Architecture + Design, has some ideas on how to fix the broken system.

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2017 State Of The Year: South Carolina

Business Facilities

The Palmetto State’s manufacturing base gets stronger while South Carolina invokes its can-do spirit and leverages impressive resources to expand a diverse set of new growth sectors. - Read: 2017 State Of The Year: South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Senior Living Center: Breaking Ground in Dimmitt, Texas

The Korte Company

The Korte Company, along with the Castro County Hospital District, broke ground in Dimmitt, Texas to celebrate the construction of a new senior living facility. . The approximately 47,000 square foot facility will feature six assisted living rooms for independent living as well as 54 long-term care rooms. The long-term facility will include 14 semiprivate rooms and 24 private rooms.

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New York City's construction workforce needs more women, minorities, NYBC says

Construction Dive

The construction industry has long struggled to recruit and maintain underrepresented demographics, particularly women and people of color.

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GDOT Proposes Trucks Only Interstate: No Cars Allowed

Construction Equipment

Atlanta's traffic is legendary and the Georgia DOT says the increase in truck traffic needs to be addressed. Because the Port of Savannah and the Panama Canal have been deepened, more freight is coming in which translates to more semi-trucks traveling in and out of the Atlanta hub. GDOT estimates trucks carry 75 percent of the freight in Georgia and expects truck traffic to double by 2040.

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These 3-D printers can print in color and with multiple materials

Construction Dive

3-D printing has been around since the 1980s, but it hasn't made substantial inroads in the construction sector until recently.

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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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LaGuardia Airport receives eight private work booths in Terminal B

BD+C

New York City’s LaGuardia Airport recently had eight Jabbrrbox work booths installed in Terminal B in an effort to improve the modern travel experience. The work booths provide acoustically-sound, private spaces equipped with free and secure WiFi, flight-tracking abilities, terminal maps, and a photobooth app. Expansions include Bluetooth connectivity, a camera for video conference calls, in-booth speakers, screen-sharing capabilities, and speakers for music and handsfree calling. .

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How (and why) you should produce really effective “skimmable” proposals

Construction Marketing Ideas

Matt Handal has published a worthy article for anyone who has to prepare complex and incredibly detailed proposals. These are often necessary because of the specific requirements in the proposal documentation — and of course if you don’t complete all the requirements, your efforts could be quite easily trashed for non-compliance. But how do you […].

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Top Six Megatrends Changing The Workplace

Business Facilities

The C-suite is more concerned about their people strategy than any other issues facing their organizations, according to the Global Leadership Forecast 2018. - Read: Top Six Megatrends Changing The Workplace at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Renovations begin on an underground facility that is investigating the nature of dark matter

BD+C

In a former gold mine in Lead, S.D., an underground research facility is being renovated for a major experiment that, when completed in two years, would be the most sensitive dark-matter detector ever produced, capable of detecting collisions between galactic dark matter and regular matter within an unprecedented range.

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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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Your marketing differentiation: Here are the five key points

Construction Marketing Ideas

Business consultant Bruce Johnson has provided a worthy video on marketing differentiation in a crowded market with many competitors. The basics are simple: You want there to be a crowded market. If you are alone” you probably are in a business that no one really needs. If you have many competitors, there is a need. […].

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Pittsburgh seeks design team for $1.1B airport terminal upgrade

Construction Dive

Several cities nationwide — including Pittsburgh — are embarking on ambitious overhauls of their airports to meet travelers' changing needs.

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Online Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Calculator Available

Construction Equipment

Fleet managers and state officials have a new resource as they evaluate how they will use their portion of the $2.9 billion Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Settlement money. Argonne National Laboratory presented the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Calculator (HDVEC) during the recent FedFleet 2018 meeting in Washington, D.C. The online resources is designed to provide provide state officials and fleet managers an accurate tool to gauge and compare vehicle technologies for emissions reduct

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Newark, New Jersey, mixed-use project will include 11-story wood skyscraper

Construction Dive

Mass timber construction in the U.S. is gaining momentum as the segment increasingly produces more record-breaking projects.

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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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Entrepreneur TV Series Features GOMACO

Construction Equipment

Iowa Public Television recently featured concrete paver manufacturer GOMACO as part of its “Iowa Entrepreneur” series. The series features short profiles of Iowa-owned businesses. Each episode spotlights two businesses and the stories of how they overcame personal and financial struggles.

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Trimble expands management solutions with e-Builder acquisition

Construction Dive

Partnerships and acquisitions such as this one are becoming more common as companies team up to tackle the industry's productivity gap.

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Aisin Drivetrain Investing $16M In Indiana Expansion

Business Facilities

The Japan-owned manufacturer of automotive and heavy equipment parts will expand its Crothersville, IN operations, creating nearly 50 jobs. - Read: Aisin Drivetrain Investing $16M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Harrah's pushes plan to build $340M New Orleans hotel

Construction Dive

The project, to be situated next to Harrah's existing downtown casino complex, will include a nightclub and restaurants but no new space for gambling.

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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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Metamorphosing Me

Contractor Magazine

“Reverse mentors” is a concept that has become more formalized as the benefits of learning from a younger generation have become more apparent.

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Eight Trending Commercial Landscaping Designs

Green Industry Professionals

Responsible water use has become a hot landscaping trend, especially in more arid areas.

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Tennessee needs $45B to meet infrastructure costs

Construction Dive

A commission found that transportation and utility projects require the most funding through 2021.