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Learn About the Future of Construction Technology at This Year’s CFMA Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Are you attending this year’s Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition June 23-27 at the Fountainebleu resort in Miami Beach? If so, make sure to swing by the Viewpoint booth (#311) or join us for a special technology forum to see the latest technologies designed to help contractors boost productivity and profit margins.

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How to Prevent and Control Efflorescence Formation on Masonry Structures?

The Constructor

Efflorescence is a white crystalline material that is formed as a result of water evaporation from salt solution and left salts on the surface of.

Materials 189
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Speaking From Experience: True Tales about Construction in the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Cloud-based software is changing the way construction companies operate.

Software 130
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Purposes and Levels of Protection of Blast Resistant Design of Buildings

The Constructor

Different purposes of blast resistant design of building are to limit structural collapse, maintain building envelope and minimizing flying debris.

Design 188
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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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Learn About the Future of Construction Technology at This Year’s CFMA Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Advancing Construction Software.

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Mindful design for better schools

BD+C

East Aurora High School in Aurora, IL needed to improve circulation and alleviate a cramped, outdated layout in the building’s nucleus. To reduce bottlenecks at the school’s integral corridors and create better flow for the growing 3,800-strong study body, a renovation with a brand-new addition was launched. This new expansion included an atrium, several new classrooms, and a fine arts wing.

Design 69
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The Dotted Line: How to make sure a contract protects your money

Construction Dive

Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations.

Contract 102
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Machine learning takes on college dropouts

BD+C

If AI-driven machines can defeat the world’s greatest chess players and, even more improbable, the globe’s premier Go strategist, what chance does a college dropout have against machine learning technology? Slim to none, predicts one university research director. Sudha Ram, a Professor of Management Information Systems and Director of the Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics with the University of Arizona, is leading a research project at UA that aims to prevent college dropouts from d

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AECOM teams with Chinese firm on integrated delivery

Construction Dive

Among other projects, the joint venture has agreed to deliver the London Spire, which is expected to be the tallest residential development in Western Europe.

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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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Fire rated glass takes a big bite at the Big Apple

BD+C

Every year, our company looks forward to participating in the AIA National Convention for many reasons: to show our latest products and see other innovations coming up; to network and engage with the architectural community; to listen and learn from top-notch speakers; and to experience and explore the host city. Indeed, it is for these reasons and more that SAFTI FIRST has been constant exhibitor and supporter of the AIA Expo for over 30 years. .

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Empowering women in the mechanical industry

Contractor Magazine

Women-based groups offer support, mentoring and networking to lift women up the career ladder.

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Yardi Matrix report details industrial sector's strength

BD+C

A new market analysis compiled by Yardi ® Matrix reports that the industrial sector of the U.S. economy is performing solidly. Warehouse and distribution assets posted double-digit total returns, record low vacancy rates and all-time high rents in 2017 and are on track for an even stronger year in 2018, according to the report. The report, titled "Hitting Its Stride," details how rising e-commerce sales and online retailers' focus on moving closer to customers have made warehouse space popular

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Video: Ford To Redevelop Detroit's Michigan Central Train Station

Construction Equipment

Matthew Moroun announced yesterday his father, Manuel Moroun has sold the now vacant Michigan Central Station to Ford Motor Company. Redevelopment plans will be officially unveiled next week, Moroun said. The train depot which once handled all of Detroit's passenger train traffic has been vacant for thirty years, but fell into disrepair when Detroit's other transport industry gave people individual mobility.

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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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Union, officials protest Philadelphia's 1% construction tax

Construction Dive

Revenue from the Construction Impact Tax would go toward the Pennsylvania city's Philly 1st program, which offers financial assistance to homebuyers.

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Domino's Pizza's Pothole Fix

Construction Equipment

When a company's business model is built on quick smooth delivery, streets laced with potholes can detour a firm's road to success. So, to protect their product and drivers' vehicles, Ann Arbor-based Domino's Pizza is taking it to the streets.

Roads 50
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Congestion pricing for cars is effective in reducing traffic, but a difficult sell

BD+C

After some initial opposition, residents of London, England have gotten used to congestion pricing for cars—and the reduced traffic that has resulted. London's plan initially faced opposition and a legal challenge, but its success has led to widespread acceptance. Many drivers took to traveling at off-peak hours, carpooling, or taking transit after the initiative went into effect.

Travel 53
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Home Depot to Add 170 Distribution Centers

Construction Equipment

The Wall Street Journal reports Home Depot Inc. plans to spend $1.2 billion over the next five years to speed up delivery of goods to homes and job sites. Mark Holfield, executive vice president of supply chain and product development, said last week the company is realigning its supply chain configuration to better serve new online shopping and shipping expectations.

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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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AECOM, Shanghai Greenland strike deal for global integrated delivery projects

Construction Dive

Among other projects, the joint venture has agreed to deliver the London Spire, which is expected to be the tallest residential development in Western Europe.

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J.W. Speaker Creating 100 Jobs In Wisconsin

Business Facilities

The lighting manufacturer is investing $46 million in the expansion of its Germantown, WI operations. - Read: J.W. Speaker Creating 100 Jobs In Wisconsin at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Union, city officials protest Philly's 1% construction tax

Construction Dive

Revenue from the Construction Impact Tax would go toward the Pennsylvania city's Philly 1st program, which offers financial assistance to homebuyers.

Union 48
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JW Aluminum Investing $255M In South Carolina

Business Facilities

The high-quality aluminum manufacturer will create 50 new jobs at its Berkeley County, SC operations. - Read: JW Aluminum Investing $255M In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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House passes $3B biennial water bill

Construction Dive

The Senate will also write a version of the bill, which allows the Army Corps of Engineers to maintain America's water infrastructure.

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REHAU offers series of continuing education seminars

Contractor Magazine

The 1-hour seminars provide an introduction to design and installation of PEXa piping in plumbing, radiant cooling, radiant heating, geothermal and snow and ice melting applications.

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Types and properties of bricks

Construction Cost Estimating

Bricks is produced from well clay molding, that is dried and then burnt. The size of the brick varies from 90 mm × 90 mm × 90 mm and 190 mm × 90 mm × 40 mm. With mortar joints, the size of brick varies from 200 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm and 200 mm × 100 mm × 50 mm. Types of Bricks: Bricks are categorized as - (i) Building bricks, (ii) Paving bricks, (iii) Fire bricks, (iv) Special bricks.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Pipe support systems

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery focuses in pipe support systems: a system that eliminates stress transfer to plastic pipe; a combo saddle pipe support for different size pipe; an adjustable rooftop pipe support system; a high-strength plastic saddle that can snap into channels of any depth; an adjustable system that can handle side-by-side groups of pipe; and stainless-steel insert stiffeners for polyethylene piping.

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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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Design Firm Grows From the Ground Up

ENR Construction

From its start as a Virginia geotech firm, ECS has moved into new regions and new business lines such as transportation.

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Women of ASPE to hold second biennial leadership forum

Contractor Magazine

The WOA Leadership Forum is being held in conjunction with the 2018 ASPE Convention & Expo, Sept. 28-Oct. 3 in Atlanta.

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Project Team Scrambles to Reimagine Library in Steel

ENR Construction

Due to rising costs for concrete, Temple University’s new $170-million Charles Library was redesigned with a steel structure.